Irish & Denman, South Petherton
Irish and Denman is an independent family funeral director in South Petherton and the surrounding area.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
The office is overseen by funeral director Nigel Irish who has worked within the family business for 40 years and is supported by his friendly team member Jude.
With 40 years of funeral directing experience and local knowledge, Nigel and his caring staff at the South Petherton funeral home are here to help guide you through the whole process of making funeral arrangements. They will provide you with all the advice necessary to create a lasting and personal tribute to your loved one, through what can be an overwhelming time.
Irish and Denman is a proud member of the Industries Professional bodies and adhere to the high standards set by the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors).
The staff at Irish and Denman are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support you. Please call to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the support they received throughout the arrangement process, describing how staff guided them through each step with patience and care, particularly when they had no previous experience of organising a funeral. Several mention being kept well informed through regular contact, with nothing feeling like too much trouble, and many note that they were never rushed or pressured to make decisions.
Families frequently describe the funeral day itself as handled smoothly and with dignity, with staff present to ensure their wishes were followed and to guide them through the service. A number of reviews highlight the personal touch brought to their funeral, whether through attention to detail, sensitivity to individual requests, or the way the service reflected the person being remembered.
Several families mention that the reasonable cost of the service stood out to them, particularly given the quality of care and professionalism they experienced throughout the process.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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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
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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
Claire Green 6th Aug 2026
An excellent service from start to finish. Thankyou
Pauline Kidner 25th Jun 2026
Very Efficient, friendly and respectful
Helen Rave 4th Jun 2026
I was taken through the whole process with calmness both professionally and thoughtfully by Ross so that I could be guided to make the best choices The matched celebrant Kimberly was spot on and all my calls with Jude were kind and nothing was too much Thank you