H Biffen & Sons Ltd

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H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors are a true family business, founded in 1920 and still caring for the community today.

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

32 Wembdon Rd
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7DW

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors in Bridgwater, Somerset were established in 1920 by Harry Biffen, with £100 borrowed from his Uncle. H Biffen, now a 4th generation family funeral director, has a goal to provide families with a dignified and caring service at a fair value.

The company has always been in the heart of Bridgwater and covers the surrounding areas. They own one of the largest British fleets of Daimler, Princess, Rover and Jaguar hearses and limousines - some of which have been lovingly restored over the years since Harry Biffen first founded the business. Alternative hearses can be brought in, for example horse and carriage to motorbike and sidecar.

H Biffen & Sons offer funeral arrangements that are bespoke, traditional and everything in between with expert guidance. The dedicated team know that everyone is different and a funeral should reflect who they are and how much they are loved and they will guide you every step of the way. Father and Daughter team John and Sarah, alongside their extended family of professional, compassionate staff, are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral.

H Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Fridays until 4.30pm. The home is fully accessible, with a 24-hour service when your loved one passes away. The funeral home has its own non-denominational chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one in peace with a lounge next to the chapel for you to catch your breath. The chapel is dedicated to Harold Wilkins, a member of staff who worked for the funeral home for many years.

H Biffen & Sons Ltd is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.

Funeral plans are available for people planning ahead, while finance options can be arranged to help meet funeral costs.

CallH Biffen & Sons Ltd Family Funeral Directors in Bridgwater today to find out more about the services they provide and begin making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and support they received throughout the entire process, from the initial phone call through to the funeral day itself, with particular appreciation for how staff helped ease the stress and worry of arrangements during a difficult time.

Several describe the funeral day running smoothly and professionally, noting how the team's attention to detail and coordination ensured everything went as planned, allowing families to focus on saying goodbye rather than managing logistics.

A number of reviews highlight the quality of communication and guidance provided, with families valuing how staff answered questions patiently, offered clear advice about what needed to happen, and made them feel informed and supported at every stage.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Marguerite Berry 3rd Dec 2023

    The whole experience was truly unforgettable ! Al those involved in assisting were complete professionals they took away the stress that comes with organising a personal bereavement.
    Nothing was too much trouble, they kept me informed and answered any questions.
    All the mourners agreed it was exactly what my Sister would have liked.
    The tissues in the first row were invaluable !!!.
    On behalf of myself and Family a big thank you.
    Marguerite Berry

  • 5 Michael Whitney 2nd Dec 2023

    Everything done was an excellent help for me 

  • 5 Lesley Rendell 25th Nov 2023

    We have had nothing but kindness, support and professionalism from everyone at Biffens. From collecting dad to take to chapel of rest right up to the cremation and beyond we have been supported by the whole team.  Cannot thank you enough. 

  • 5 Tracey Perks 7th Nov 2023

    Always give excellent service and sympathy to all who needs it

  • 5 James Wynn 31st Oct 2023

    The service provided by H Biffen & Sons was excellent - very professional, courteous and friendly. They helped us through the process and gave us lots of advice and help. Thank you.

  • 5 Paul Lancastle 31st Oct 2023

    Everything was well planned and carried out exactly as requested. A very professional service, with a personal touch.

  • 5 Kathy Eastwood 29th Oct 2023

    Professional, calm and supportive from the minute we had to call them. 
    Nothing was rushed. 
    Excellent communication. 
    Genuinely lovely people. 
    Attention to detail praised by mourners. 
    Amazing care for all the family. 

  • 5 Raghuveer Shettigar 24th Sep 2023

    Exceedingly well conducted funeral service, I loved their professionalism and special touch of comfort when the emotions of grief was high. Maintaining dignity and respect throughout the process. Thank you H BIFFEN & SONS.

  • 5 Margaret Whiting 24th Sep 2023

    John and Sarah looked after us very well and Emma Britton the celebrant conducted the funeral service for John so well thank you all. Margaret,Stella and Amanda

  • 5 Sandie Glanville 19th Sep 2023

    Very helpful and understanding

  • 5 Paul Davey 4th Sep 2023

    Mr biffin was really helpful and done everything for me. The price was good, the service was excellent. I would recommend to everyone.

  • 5 Steven Lane 3rd Sep 2023

    Joan Lane's family would like to thank Sarah & the team at Biffen's, for the outstanding service they gave us as a family, the care and consideration in arranging mum's funeral help us enormously to cope with the day.

  • 5 Steve Parker 29th Aug 2023

    Attention to detail was fantastic nothing was to much trouble 

  • 5 Richard Seymour 27th Aug 2023

    nothing is to much trouble.

  • 5 Raymond Brown 28th Jul 2023

    From start to finish Attentive   Professional and very personal. It was like being with a close friend. Thankyou. 

  • 5 Sarah Carr 20th Jul 2023

    This is the second time we have used Biffen's and both times they have provided an outstanding service. Sarah Biffen in particular was supportive and went above and beyond.

  • 5 Roger Warren 11th Jul 2023

    Attention to detail was great and met all the needs of the family at such a sorrowful time. Sensitivity to family was there as well.

  • 5 Christine Glanville 10th Jul 2023

    Thank you to everyone from the first minute we walked in your door until the last minute of Mums Funeral. Sarah was amazing with the dignity shown to Mum, the gentle hand squeeze whilst waiting outside the Crem so the final walking out!  Thank you also for recommending Bev, the Celebrant.

    THANK YOU ALL.

  • 5 Teresa Bigwood 10th Jul 2023

    Excellent service 
    At a time when it is needed 
    Can’t thank you enough 

  • 5 Jan Smith 9th Jul 2023

    Personable, friendly, completely professional. They made a sad day more bearable and seamless. Sarah went above and beyond. Cannot rate them all highly enough. Thank you. 

  • 5 Raymond Sheppard 26th Jun 2023

    I received a brilliant service from Biffens from beginning to end. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and this applied equally to Sarah and John, and to Emily in the office. Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Jane Magnin 21st Jun 2023

    At a deeply emotional time for us, H.Biffen & Sons were kind, understanding and extremely helpful. Deeply respectful of our feelings throughout the whole process of organising a funeral-so that on the day we were confident that all would go to plan - and it did

  • 5 Mervyn Coombes 11th Jun 2023

    They were very professional and everyone commented how nice the service was.

  • 5 Kathryn Harvey 6th Jun 2023

    The service that Mr Biffin provided was excellent. They made me feel that every care was taken with my mum from the day they picked her up and looked after through to the funeral and her final resting place

  • 5 Vanessa Speed 6th Jun 2023

    The service that Biffens has provided and how helpful they have been has been outstanding.

    They are compassionate and have helped us through this sad time.

Address
32 Wembdon Rd
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7DW

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Marguerite Berry 3rd Dec 2023

The whole experience was truly unforgettable ! Al those involved in assisting were complete professionals they took away the stress that comes with organising a personal bereavement. Nothing was too much trouble, they kept me informed and answered any questions. All the mourners agreed it was exactly what my Sister would have liked. The tissues in the first row were invaluable !!!. On behalf of myself and Family a big thank you. Marguerite Berry

Michael Whitney 2nd Dec 2023

Everything done was an excellent help for me 

Lesley Rendell 25th Nov 2023

We have had nothing but kindness, support and professionalism from everyone at Biffens. From collecting dad to take to chapel of rest right up to the cremation and beyond we have been supported by the whole team.  Cannot thank you enough. 

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