Oak Funeral Services

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An independent funeral directors in South West Somerset, offering personalised and meaningful funeral services to bereaved families in the local community of Williton

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

34 Long Street
Williton
Somerset
TA4 4QU

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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

  • 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

Oak Funeral Services in Williton, Somerset are experienced and compassionate funeral directors who are happy to help families organise a meaningful funeral service for their loved one. From traditional burials and cremation services to green funerals and the scattering of ashes, Oak Funeral Service are focused on guiding families as they plan a personalised ceremony that best reflects the life and personality of the person who has died.

Families can opt for a simple burial or cremation funeral, which covers a range of services. This includes the transport and care of the person who has died, admin and legal paperwork, cremation costs, a coffin and the services of a celebrant.

They specialise in eco friendly funerals, and are able to arrange a suitable green burial at a nearby woodland or meadow burial site for those who prefer a green funeral. Families may also choose to buy an environmentally sustainable coffin and casket from Oak Funeral Services which come in a range of natural materials such as willow, cardboard, oak, pine and bamboo.

Oak Funeral Services offer specialised funeral transport including a horse drawn hearse, motorbike sidecars and farm tractors and trailers. They also offer a choice of a black or silver hearse with a matching limousine.


Their welcoming Chapel of Rest can be used by families to mourn or grieve their loved one in private. The caring team are at hand to take care of your loved one before and on the day of the funeral service.

They are happy to meet with you for an informal discussion on funeral arrangements in the comfort of your own home if that is your preference.

Oak Funeral Services are available 24/7 for help and advice at each stage of the funeral arrangement process - from the first meeting to supporting bereaved families beyond the funeral.

Call Oak Funeral Services today to begin arranging a dignified and bespoke funeral service for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Julia   Baker

Julia Baker

Jul 1952 - Jul 2026

Dennis   Fletcher

Dennis Fletcher

Oct 1944 - Jul 2026

David   Sanders

David Sanders

Feb 1962 - May 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families praise the care and compassion shown throughout the process, describing staff as understanding, respectful, and genuinely supportive during what they found to be a very difficult time.

Families frequently mention clear communication and responsive contact, noting that arrangements were explained thoroughly, questions answered promptly, and they were kept informed at every stage from initial contact through to after the funeral itself.

Several describe how staff went beyond what was expected, handling special requests, last-minute changes, and particular wishes with ease, and ensuring the funeral day itself ran smoothly and reflected what the family wanted.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mohan Scott 10th Jul 2022

    I can not recommend Oakwood enough. I have lost my mother and father a year apart and they have been excellent on both occasions. In my father's instance, my sister was visiting from Australia and was leaving shortly after his death so Orlando from Oakwood worked around the clock to try and organise his cremation in time before she left.
    Thank you all for such exceptional service over such difficult times.

  • 5 Nigel Gazzard 12th Mar 2022

    Thank you for organising everything on our behalf. You made it very easy for us and kept us informed throughout to ensure a very memorable service for my Dad. 

  • 5 Trudy Thomson 4th Mar 2022

    When I contacted Oak funeral services, they showed understanding and empathy to my needs and feelings. They clearly explained my options, listening to what I wanted and offering valuable advice. The whole experience was made easier. The service was just what we hoped for. I can't thank Julie and the team enough.

Address
34 Long Street
Williton
Somerset
TA4 4QU

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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

  • 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

Mohan Scott 10th Jul 2022

I can not recommend Oakwood enough. I have lost my mother and father a year apart and they have been excellent on both occasions. In my father's instance, my sister was visiting from Australia and was leaving shortly after his death so Orlando from Oakwood worked around the clock to try and organise his cremation in time before she left. Thank you all for such exceptional service over such difficult times.

Nigel Gazzard 12th Mar 2022

Thank you for organising everything on our behalf. You made it very easy for us and kept us informed throughout to ensure a very memorable service for my Dad. 

Trudy Thomson 4th Mar 2022

When I contacted Oak funeral services, they showed understanding and empathy to my needs and feelings. They clearly explained my options, listening to what I wanted and offering valuable advice. The whole experience was made easier. The service was just what we hoped for. I can't thank Julie and the team enough.

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