A.E Stoodley & Son Funeral Directors, Crewkerne

153 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Crewkerne serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Ewan MacLeod 3rd Mar 2022

I cannot speak highly enough of the service provided by Stoodley & Son. At the outset Colin Roberts guided myself and my two sons through the procedure needed to attain our wish for a blessing of the coffin in your Chapel of Rest, an unattended cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service in the Minster church at Ilminster. We were also reliant upon you for the announcement in The Times, the printing of the Order of Service and presence in the Minster to greet and record the 45 friends and family attending. Everything went according to plan and we have particularly appreciated the quiet, pleasant manner with which everything was conducted.

Helen Howey 6th May 2021

Stoodley and Sons were wonderful in helping me plan my Father’s funeral as I had not had to do this before. The Funeral all went to plan and I was very happy with their service. I would highly recommend them. 

Sharon Blakemore 8th Mar 2021

Fantastic service from the start of mums journey to the end couldn't fault anything would strongly recommend . 

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Location

The Park
The George Shopping Centre
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LU

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About Us

Originally established in 1926, A E Stoodley & Son remains an independent business in Crewkerne, serving bereaved people in the surrounding area with thoughtful funeral services. Tracey Warren DipFD FDSc is the current owner and has been a funeral director for over 22 years. Tracey was among the first to graduate from Bath University's new degree in Funeral Service, and is a proactive campaigner for environmentally sustainable funeral options, and for better practice to assist families with infant loss.

A.E Stoodley & Son Funeral Directors ethos is to ensure that every funeral they conduct is tailored to reflect the life of each individual, and the wishes of their families and friends. They can help you to arrange traditional, contemporary and simple funerals that are unique. They are also keen to provide a highly personalised service not only at the time of the funeral itself, but also through to advance funeral planning and aftercare.

They are situated close to the award winning Higher Ground Meadow Natural Burial Ground, and can easily arrange an environmentally-friendly natural burial. They can also support family led or DIY funerals and direct cremations if required.

A.E Stoodley & Son Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day. Call their funeral home in Crewkerne now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

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  • 5 Ewan MacLeod 3rd Mar 2022

    I cannot speak highly enough of the service provided by Stoodley & Son. At the outset Colin Roberts guided myself and my two sons through the procedure needed to attain our wish for a blessing of the coffin in your Chapel of Rest, an unattended cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service in the Minster church at Ilminster. We were also reliant upon you for the announcement in The Times, the printing of the Order of Service and presence in the Minster to greet and record the 45 friends and family attending.
    Everything went according to plan and we have particularly appreciated the quiet, pleasant manner with which everything was conducted.

  • 5 Helen Howey 6th May 2021

    Stoodley and Sons were wonderful in helping me plan my Father’s funeral as I had not had to do this before. The Funeral all went to plan and I was very happy with their service. I would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Sharon Blakemore 8th Mar 2021

    Fantastic service from the start of mums journey to the end couldn't fault anything would strongly recommend . 

  • 5 Heather Smith 4th Mar 2021

    Thank  you all for helping us give my dear Dad such a memorable funeral. Thank you for taking care of him.   You understood exactly what we wanted to achieve, and made the process of organising this really straightforward. Thank you for suggesting such a lovely celebrant too, and for all your kindness. 

  • 5 Barrie Carter 26th Nov 2020

    Stoodleys gave me not only superb service, but were very sympathetic in every respect and made my path easier. My eternal thanks to Ellie, Colin and Tracy.

  • 5 Maria England 29th Sep 2020


    Tracey and her team were very professional whilst being sensitive and personal. Nothing was too much trouble for them, from the choosing the flowers and the music, they gave helpful advice. Everyone commented what a beautiful service it was in the strange times we having now. This difficult time was made bearable by Colin officiating a personal service assisted Ellie, Thank you both very much.

  • 5 Dr David Holland-Smith 20th Aug 2020

    Stoodley and Sons arranged and conducted my Mum's funeral with utmost professionalism, sensitivity and attention to detail, exceeding my expectations in many aspects. The Stoodley team delivered a fitting and intimate tribute to an exemplary life and I am sure that the funeral and service were just as my Mum would have wished. My family is most grateful.

    Tracey Warren replied
    Thank you David, that is very kind of you to say.
  • 5 Judy Prescott 9th Jun 2020

    Cannot speak highly enough of this Company. They have taken care of both my parents now and have treated me and my family with care and consideration on both occasions. Even with the present restrictions I did not feel that we had any less attention than we would normally have done. Colin and his colleagues were very kind and respectful.

  • 5 Keith Bunce 6th May 2020

    In the very strange circumstances of the corona virus lockdown we can’t thank Colin and Ellie enough for their kindness, understanding and help. Thanks so much for being there with us to give Mum such a good send off.
    Blessings to all at Stoodley’s,
    Keith, Vivienne, Jordan & Danika

  • 5 Geraldine Clotworthy 5th May 2020

    Where do I begin?  Thank you hardly sounds adequate. 
    I and my family are so grateful for all you did before and during John's funeral, you looked after us well and went out of your way to ensure absent family members were included by setting up filming that was viewed live in Norfolk, Bournemouth, Hamburg and Marseille.  They were able to see and hear the graveside service. 
    You provide the most professional help in a sensitive, friendly and cheerful way which, at a difficult time, is much appreciated.  You made last Monday a comfortable day for us, we felt completely satisfied that all went well.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stoodley and Son.
    Thank you Tracey, Colin and Ellie.

  • 5 Ann Golding 30th Apr 2020

    Tracy and the rest of the team were very caring and helpful at this sad time and we would not hesitate to use them again as this is a very difficult time with the lockdown and we would not have asked for any one more caring thank you to the whole team from Ann golding and family 

  • 5 Kathy Vertannes 30th Apr 2020

    Superb, excellent, professional service which we cannot praise or recommend highly enough.
    They went above and beyond in helping me and my family give my mother the funeral she deserved under the most harshly difficult and unprecedented circumstances. Tracey and Colin were a pleasure to deal with and showed us such great empathy and compassion in their dealings with us and we so appreciated the personal touch which is not only extremely rare these days but is definitely missing when dealing with larger, more corporate companies. 
    If we could possibly award more than five stars then we would! 
    Well done A.E. Stoodley, we salute you!

  • 5 Anonymous Review 18th Apr 2020

    God is in the details it is said and during this unique and trying time the team made sensitive and swift responses to changing guidelines and made an otherwise increasingly difficult situation effortless and not without joy. I wouldn’t be surprised if you had organised the perfect weather too. Thank you so much for your kind support and resilience. 

  • 5 Clive and Kim Retter 17th Apr 2020

    My Mother’s funeral was handled with dignity and respect. The compassion my self and my wife were shown was above and beyond. I would recommend   them 

  • 5 Anna Horn 6th Mar 2020

    Thank you Stoodleys for making my sisters funeral arrangements so easy for me. Always helpful and kind, polite and professional.  A wonderful team who really care,  I cannot thank you enough. 

  • 5 Michael Courtney 28th Feb 2020

    Excellent, compassionate service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble during this difficult time.
    I would recommend this small caring business to look after you and your loved ones when you most need it.
    Thanks for your kindness 

  • 5 Alan Bissett 1st Feb 2020

    VERY VERY PROFESSIONALY DONE, EVERY BODY COMMENTED HOW BEAUTIFUL

    THE HOLE THING WAS CONDUCTED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH ALAN BISSETT

  • 5 Wendy Taverner 29th Jan 2020

    I would highly recommend this company, nothing was too much trouble and everyone was so friendly and helpful. We had a very simple service which was very personal and beautiful and myself and my family will be forever grateful for

  • 5 Tracey Adams 28th Jan 2020

    A very professional service through out very happy with all you have done

  • 5 Heather Moulding 23rd Jan 2020

    We contacted A.E Stoodleys and we were supported through out the planing of Pansy's funeral. We were able to contact them easily, in person, on the telephone or by email. Always a quick response.
    Colin had great empathy and understood our requirements for a very private / personal funeral. Thank you Colin and the team for the time you gave us following the loss of our very special mum, mum in law and grandma

  • 5 John Read 13th Jan 2020

    Thank you so much for your excellent service your staff are very good thank you so much Regard Mr Read

  • 5 Bethany Woolacott 22nd Dec 2019

    Tracey and her team at A.E Stoodley (Colin, Ellie, Roger and the pallbearers) went above and beyond to help make such a sad occasion with the loss of my dear Mum, a lot more bearable. Nothing  was ever too much trouble. There was always someone on hand for our needs 24 hours a day. The funeral that was held was dealt with in such a professional manner. Tracey herself took the service and as funerals go, it was perfect. I know that my Mum would of approved, especially to “Dancing Queen!”Many thanks again for all of your hard work. Beth Woolacott

  • 5 Fiona Robinson 28th Nov 2019

    From the moment we lost David that night till his wonderful funeral we never felt alone . Stoodley staff were wonderful. My husband and I were not going to have funerals but this has changed our mind and we will not only have them but will use Stoodley.

  • 5 Debra Hayes 25th Nov 2019

    Colin Robert's couldn't have been more helpful and supportive to help us to put together a fitting farewell to Michael. It was as he would have wanted a small family gathering to celebrate his life - it was perfect. Michael had cut the advert out of the paper himself and put it in a safe place. Thank you.

  • 5 Nicholas Whitsun-Jones 25th Nov 2019

    A first class service throughout. Couldn't have been better.

Address
The Park
The George Shopping Centre
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LU

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Latest Verified Reviews

Ewan MacLeod 3rd Mar 2022

I cannot speak highly enough of the service provided by Stoodley & Son. At the outset Colin Roberts guided myself and my two sons through the procedure needed to attain our wish for a blessing of the coffin in your Chapel of Rest, an unattended cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service in the Minster church at Ilminster. We were also reliant upon you for the announcement in The Times, the printing of the Order of Service and presence in the Minster to greet and record the 45 friends and family attending. Everything went according to plan and we have particularly appreciated the quiet, pleasant manner with which everything was conducted.

Helen Howey 6th May 2021

Stoodley and Sons were wonderful in helping me plan my Father’s funeral as I had not had to do this before. The Funeral all went to plan and I was very happy with their service. I would highly recommend them. 

Sharon Blakemore 8th Mar 2021

Fantastic service from the start of mums journey to the end couldn't fault anything would strongly recommend . 

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