Crescent Funeral Services

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Compassionate funeral arranging services from a family-owned independent funeral directors in Taunton, Somerset.

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

The Old Coach House
Crescent Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4ED

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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

Crescent Funeral Services is a family-owned independent funeral directors in Taunton, offering a compassionate and personal service to bereaved families in Taunton and the surrounding areas.

With 20 years’ experience in the funeral profession, Simon Helliar-Moore and his team have the expertise to guide you through every step of arranging a funeral. Their bespoke and inclusive service options allow you to say goodbye in the way that’s right for you and your loved one.

The premises in Taunton town centre are close to the registry office and hospital, with a tastefully decorated arrangement suite and a peaceful chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one. The funeral home is disability friendly with complimentary parking. The team at Crescent Funeral Services can also make arrangements with you from the comfort of your home.

Promising transparent pricing and a considerate, caring service, Crescent Funeral Services is open Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour service. It is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.

Call Crescent Funeral Services now to learn more about the services they offer and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Carole   Osborne

Carole Osborne

Sep 1944 - Sep 2026

Ron   Chedzoy

Ron Chedzoy

Sep 1948 - Sep 2026

Kevin   McCormick

Kevin McCormick

Jun 1969 - Sep 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and respect shown to their loved ones during their time at the funeral home, describing how they felt assured knowing their family member was treated with dignity and looked after well. Several describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and beautifully, with careful attention paid to personal wishes and details that made the service meaningful for them.

Families repeatedly emphasize how the team communicated with them throughout the process, checking in regularly and answering questions patiently, which helped them feel supported during a difficult time rather than pressured or left uncertain about what was happening.

Many note that nothing felt like too much trouble, whether accommodating changes to arrangements, explaining options without pushing families towards particular choices, or simply being available to talk when needed.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Alison Rexworthy 29th Sep 2026

    Very professional and kind 
    Listened to everything we wanted and dealt with all 
    Thank you for making a difficult time easier 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Alison, thank you for your kind comments on our services. We wish you many happy memories of your dear Aunt.
  • 5 John Wallace 24th Sep 2026

    Thank you Simon and staff for looking after our son Cameron .You were so professional on the handling of Cams funeral .Thanks again for everything John Debra Wallace

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you John, Debbie, Silvana and family. It was our honor to care for Cameron, it is never our wish to have to provide our services to someone so young and full of life, but we are humbled to know that we gave him and yourselves there care you all deserved. We wish you many many happy memories of your son.
  • 5 Sarah Hill 13th Sep 2026

    The team are incredible, nothing was ever too much bother, they not only cared for my mum with compassion and respect, but they cared for us also. I would never use anyone else to look after my loved ones. The service was beautiful and exactly how I wanted it to be, we felt supported throughout, from mum passing to the end of mum’s day, words can’t express how grateful we are to Simon and the team! ❤️

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sarah, Darren and Brenden, Thank you for your kindness to us, your words mean a great deal. We are so pleased ot have met your needs and looked after your mum as you would have wished. We all wish you many happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Peter Coates 2nd Sep 2026

    I would like to to extend my heartfelt thanks to Crescent Funeral Services. In slightly unconventional circumstances they provided a highly professional, sympathetic and appropriate burial for my father which was carried out with warmth and kindness throughout. They made all the difference in ensuring that a simple and informal graveside interment was conducted perfectly. I would highly recommend Simon and his team.


    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Peter, Thankyou for taking the time to share your thoughts and for choosing us to care for your father's interment requests. we are pleased to have met with your requirements and walked alongside you during this time. Wishing you many happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Andrew Creed 29th Aug 2026

    Crescent Funeral Services, particularly Simon, provided the support, advice and information we needed to organise a woodland burial and memorial service for my mother when we live 200 miles away. They went out of their way to make sure everything went well and nothing was too much trouble. They are very professional, yet friendly and kind. Thank you also to James who was at the memorial service with us.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Andrew and Michele, Thank you for taking the time to review our services and for allowing us to take care of the arrangements for your mother. We are pleased to have met with your needs and we wish you many happy memories to sustain you into the future.
  • 5 Sarah Record 25th Aug 2026

    After looking after my dad and now mum Crescent Funeral services were excellent every step of the way from the very beginning until the end. Communication was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. We met Simon, James, Neil and Kate and I spoke on the phone to Robert they were all so kind and friendly and made a some how made a sad occasion so much lighter. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are pleased that we could walk alongside you once more during this difficult time. We wish you many happy memories of your dear parents to sustain you.
  • 5 Joseph Sutton 23rd Aug 2026

    Simon and the team arranged the cremations of both our parents and they did them with grace, tact, humour and care. Simon had a clear memory of my father's service 6 years before my mother's which showed the level of care he has with his clients.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Joseph and Anna, thank you for your kind words, we are so humbled by your comments and are pleased we could care for your parents as you would have wished. May their memory sustain you through life. 
  • 5 Camilla Brown 3rd Aug 2026

    Thank you for everything Katie & team

    Katie Rankin replied
    Thank you Camilla, We wish you and your family a lifetime of wonderful memories of your lovely Mum.
    Best wishes
    Katie
  • 5 Martyn Lever 1st Aug 2026

    A big thank you to everyone at the crescent funeral directors. Dad’s funeral was arranged in a professional and excellent manor from start to finish.

    James was amazing.

    Thank you to all the staff who attended dad’s funeral which was a lovely send off for him.

    Thank you.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Martyn, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories
  • 5 David Morton 1st Aug 2026

    Arrangements and staff brilliant everything ran so smoothly, I was so worried when I had to arrange a funeral I was all over the place 
    but with the help and courtesy of the staff it went like clockwork I was so happy with everything,
    Thank you.

    Katie Rankin replied
    Dear David, Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting Ann into our care- we wish you many happy memories.
    Best wishes Katie
  • 5 Deborah Richards 26th Jul 2026

    James and the general men and ladies, at the Crescent Funeral services are fantastic, a caring and understanding team.
    James helped us get it just right for my husbands last wishes.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Deborah, 
    Thank you so much your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories of your dear Smiler 
  • 5 Dot Radford 14th Jul 2026

    Outstanding customer service with the greatest attention to detail..very professional service
    Thank you for taking care of not one but both our parents

    Katie Rankin replied
    Dear Dot, Thank you for your kind words and we wish wish you a lifetime of happy memories of both Mum & Dad
  • 5 Sarah Duddridge 13th Jul 2026

    From the moment that my beloved husband Eric left us, I know that he would be in safe capable hands at Crescent Funeral Services.
    Having already spoken to Simon I knew that Eric would be treated with dignity and respect and all arrangements would be made professionally and with care.
    The funeral was an amazing experience and as a family we so appreciate the care and willingness to fit in with our plans afterwards and the conveyance to Stoke St Gregory church graveyard.
    Thank you so much to Simon and the team for your care and consideration throughout this difficult time in our lives.
    Also thank you Simon for going the extra mile with the bus for the floral arrangement 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Dorothy and Sarah, thank you for these beautiful words. It was an honour to care for Eric, a man we had the privilege to know through his local ministry. It is always lovely to be able to add something a little special, we are pleased you liked the addition of the Woodford Green Bus. We wish you many years of wonderful memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Karen Davies 12th Jul 2026

    If you have the sad task of organising a funeral, I would not go anywhere else. The care and compassion shown by Simon and his team was second to none. Katie who directed the funeral was wonderful. The flowers absolutely stunning. Mum would have adored them. Thank you so much for the wonderful care shown to Mum and to us as a family, you were outstanding from beginning to end. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Karen, Thank you for your kind words, we are truly grateful to have been able to care for you and your family and it was an honour to look after the arrangements for your dearly loved mum. We wish you many happy memories to sustain you into the future. 
  • 5 Nicola Bett 6th Jul 2026

    The crescent delt with my mum with the up most respect, giving her a beautiful service and taking care of her so she could go on her final journey...thank you so much.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you for your kind words, we hope that the days to come bring comfort and wishing you many happy memories of your mum and dad.
  • 5 Couirtney Ryan 3rd Jul 2026

    I’m so glad I chose crescent to look after my beautiful Frankie, Katie has been incredible and the process has been made so much easier, during the most difficult time I’ll ever go through, I’ve been able to get by with her support. I couldn’t thank the team enough for looking after my baby. 

    Katie Rankin replied
    Thank you for entrusting your darling little Frankie into our care. We will remember him always.
    Best wishes
    Katie
  • 5 Lyn Meller 3rd Jul 2026

    They were very courteous and handled the funeral arrangements with understanding . James was a lovely young man a and felt at ease with him goinf thro

  • 5 David Wilson 3rd Jul 2026

    Crescent achieved a dignified and well organised ceremony in spite of my micro-management. They are a pleasure to work with at what isa difficult time.

    Katie Rankin replied
    Thank you for your kind words David, you simply wanted everything perfect for your Janet's service. We wish you many happy memories.
    Best wishes Katie
  • 5 Adeola Odetona 27th Jun 2026

    I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the funeral director and the entire team for the excellent service provided. The funeral was very well coordinated, handled with great professionalism, care, and compassion.  Thank you so much Katie and team !

    Katie Rankin replied
    Dear Adeola,
    Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting your beautiful sister into our care- we wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories to sustain you all.
    Best wishes, Katie
  • 5 Verena Cole 14th Jun 2026

    Superb service from Simon and his team. Everything was handled smoothly, promptly, and with compassion and understanding. It was very reassuring to have him in charge of our father’s cremation service and to guide us through the  day. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Verena and Andrea, thank you for taking time to share your thoughts on our services. We are truly thankful that we could meet your needs and wishes for your father’s farewell. Wishing you many happy memories to sustain you into the future. 
  • 5 Helen Grant 2nd Jun 2026

    THANK YOU for everything you have done in order to give dad the best send off possible.

    When we all arrived for our first meeting at the Crescent we received such a warm, understanding welcome.

    Not only were we supported in making decisions about the funeral, we were able to talk openly about our journey and the pain we were feeling.

    Through tears and laughter somehow you guided us through the decisions we needed to make and got us thinking about things we didn’t know about! Such as a Scottish flag coffin !!! The best decision!!!

    You gave us the time and space that we needed to get our heads around it all and to make those decisions.

    Thank you for communicating with us all about so many different things and responding quickly and reassuringly.

    We all visited dad. He looked beautifully at peace in his surroundings and in his Scottish coffin - it was perfect. Thank you.

    And to the most important day, the hardest day. You were there, calming, confident, reassuring. Making the hardest day a good day.

    We all valued your expert knowledge, warmth and professionalism.

    Thank you so much
    Cath, Frank, Mary and Helen

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Cath, Frank, Mary and Helen, We are truly humbled by your words, the whole team are pleased to learn that the services you received from us me with your approval and that every aspect of this sad time was handled with the care, respect and compassion you all deserved. We wish you and the family many happy memories to sustain you in the coming months.
  • 5 Tarn Phillips 26th May 2026

    Simon and his team provided an exceptional service from start to finish. The whole process was made easier for us and CFS were always available to call to deal with any queries.

    We had organised a natural burial and CFS worked seamlessly with Hackpen to make the funeral perfect for our beloved Tim.

    Thank you so much.

    Janet and Tarn

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you all for your kind words and for allowing us to walk alongside you. We were so pleased we could make Tim’s day all you would have wished. We hope you have many years of wonderful memories to sustain you. 
  • 5 Kate Savery 25th May 2026

    We recently said goodbye to my husband, and I just wanted to take a moment to thank the funeral directors for the truly outstanding care they provided.

    From the very beginning, Simon and the team were kind, attentive, and incredibly compassionate. During such a difficult time, nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they guided us through every step with sensitivity and understanding.

    They treated my husband with the utmost dignity and gave him the most beautiful send-off, which meant more to us than words can express. Their support helped ease a very painful time, and we will always be

    I would highly recommend them to anyone needing funeral services — you will be in the most caring and capable hands.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kate, you have been so very kind to share your thoughts on our services. We are truly grateful to you for allowing us to look after Darren for you and to walk alongside you and the family during this time. We wish you all many years of wonderful memories to sustain you. 
  • 5 Jane Piper 20th May 2026

    The individual attention and personalised service I received from Crescent Funeral Services to every aspect of my late husband's unattended cremation was outstanding. I would highly recommend their services as a local, independent business.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jane,
    Thank you for your kind words, we were grateful to be able to fulful your wishes and no matter the service you choose, we believe you deserve that care, respect and compassion. We wish you and all who knew Phil, many special memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Daniel Hembrow 12th May 2026

    Simon James and the team have been fantastic from the first day on can’t thank you all enough for helping and producing a really lovely service which Mike would of been proud of many thanks again

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you so much for your kind comments, we’re so pleased we could meet with your wishes for Mike’s funeral. We all wish you many happy memories for the years ahead.

Address
The Old Coach House
Crescent Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4ED

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

  • 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

Alison Rexworthy 29th Sep 2026

Very professional and kind  Listened to everything we wanted and dealt with all  Thank you for making a difficult time easier 

John Wallace 24th Sep 2026

Thank you Simon and staff for looking after our son Cameron .You were so professional on the handling of Cams funeral .Thanks again for everything John Debra Wallace

Sarah Hill 13th Sep 2026

The team are incredible, nothing was ever too much bother, they not only cared for my mum with compassion and respect, but they cared for us also. I would never use anyone else to look after my loved ones. The service was beautiful and exactly how I wanted it to be, we felt supported throughout, from mum passing to the end of mum’s day, words can’t express how grateful we are to Simon and the team! ❤️

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