Crescent Funeral Services

363 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Nina Hurst-Jones 8th Jan 2019

The service received from Robert from start to finish was professional and caring. You and your team helped us to achieve the send off Paul would have wanted and we appreciate all your help and advice to us during this time. Thank you so much.

Dilys Peat 25th Dec 2018

We are so very pleased to have chosen Crescent Funeral Services to take care of the funeral arrangements for our dear David. Thank you so much to Robert and his team whose compassion, caring, professional and empathetic nature eased our burden at a time of great sorrow. They helped to deliver a funeral service that was very poignant, respectful and truly met our needs.

Pauline Pollard 25th Dec 2018

Very professional & sympathetic at this difficult time - Simon could not have been more helpful in arranging everything from acknowledgements/flowers & everything else to make sure we gave dad a good send off

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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
Call: 01823 218160

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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Nina Hurst-Jones 8th Jan 2019

    The service received from Robert from start to finish was professional and caring. You and your team helped us to achieve the send off Paul would have wanted and we appreciate all your help and advice to us during this time. Thank you so much.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Nina - thank you for your kind words. I'm so pleased to hear that the service was exactly as Paul would have wanted and that we were able to help and support you during this difficult time. I know that the future will provide a different path for you all, but will filled with fond and happy memories of Paul. Thank you again for entrusting us with the arrangements for Paul's service.
  • 5 Dilys Peat 25th Dec 2018

    We are so very pleased to have chosen Crescent Funeral Services to take care of the funeral arrangements for our dear David. Thank you so much to Robert and his team whose compassion, caring, professional and empathetic nature eased our burden at a time of great sorrow. They helped to deliver a funeral service that was very poignant, respectful and truly met our needs.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Dylis and family - it really was a privilege to support you and your family at this difficult time and pleased that we were able to arrange a service that reflected your family wishes so well. It was pleasure to meet with you all and wish you all the best for a future filled with fond memories of David. Best wishes to you all.
  • 5 Pauline Pollard 25th Dec 2018

    Very professional & sympathetic at this difficult time - Simon could not have been more helpful in arranging everything from acknowledgements/flowers & everything else to make sure we gave dad a good send off

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Pauline and family, Thank You for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services to you and for the kind words you have given. It was a priviege for us to help your family through the arrangements. We wish you all the very best for the future and we hope that happy memories will sustain you.
  • 5 Sandra Cropper 23rd Dec 2018

    Where do we start ! 
    We actually went to another well known and sadly previously used Funeral Directors that we had used for our dad 
    When we got in there it did feel differently but we coyid not put our finger on it .
    Eventually things started to change and we found out the company had sold out to a franchisee and they were not really who/what we thought so we decided not too use them (however they had already collected our mum so we needed to get her picked up to the new place that as yet we had not decided) 
    A message from a friend who knew Crescent Funerals sent us there and all we can say is just thank god for this message coming in our hour of need !
    From the moment we walked in to the internment of our mums ashes we have been made to feel that our mum was loved and cared for , was kept safe and comfortable and was treated with the uptmost respect at all times !
    In fact when we got there we explained where we thought our mum was and asked them to collect her as quickly as possible which they tried to sort , however unknown to us they had taken mum to a different location without telling us ( this eoykd be why we were told we couldn’t see our mum for two days because they probably had no space for her age eiyjd be shipping her in and out not a thought  we cherished ) it took Simon and his team lots of calls and extra work ( for which they have not charged ) to get mum into their care at the end of the day 
    Simon was and is the most caring and understanding person in this field , nothing too much trouble nothing that can’t be done , he listened to everything we said ( some of which we don’t even recall ) and he and his team carried out the most beautiful service from start to finish without drama and without changing the goalposts at anytime !
    Previously when we used the other director for dad our costs doubled and the service was cold and probably just standard 
    Our mum was not a cold or standard lady , she was warm , beautiful, bright and loving , the funeral that Simon and his team gave us showcased all of those attributes and more besides , simply amazing service and we would not of got that from anyone else.
    I feel so so fortunate that we found them , they work with Roger Knight , a celebrant who also is amazing and who gave the best for mum his poem has made us understand “The Garden “ in a whole different meaning , look him up 
    Robert who assisted the next day in our mums internment was also wonderful, just caring , loving and great attention to detail , again nothing too much trouble 
    All in all , death is very very very sad , there is never a great time and somehow Xmas makes no difference, however if you find yourself in our shoes you would or could never find a more professional, loving , caring ,compassionate group of people who help you in this sad sad time and make you feel that your loved one and yourselves are all that truly matters !
    Simon , Robert , Roger and all the team , to many to name but you know who you are , your all simply the best out there and you make an awful time so much easier to get through 
    We as a family are eternally grateful and so so pleased the franchise place in Taunton failed us because we found you !
    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts xxxxxxxxx❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sandra and family, How do we begin to express our thanks for such a glowing review? I am so pleased that we were able to meet your needs especially given the heartache you experienced initially. We are so pleased that you feel the service your mother recieved from Crescent Funeral Services were just as she would have wanted and that you are going away from this very sad time feeling content with all that we provided to you. We all wish you happy memories to sustain you through the coming months.
  • 5 Ella Marshall-Read 18th Dec 2018

    The best funeral directors in Taunton .They made a very difficult time much easier for us all and each member of the family was treated as a friend ,our requirements which were not simple were carried out perfectly ,thank you so much .

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Ella,
    Thank you so very much for taking the time to review our services to you. It was such an honor to walk alongside the family in making the arrangements for your lovely Mum and to hear the wonderful stories of her life. We wish you all the very best and hope that happy memories will sustain you.
  • 5 John Howes 17th Dec 2018

    Robert and his staff were superb, I could not have asked for better, a truly commendable service, many thanks.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to leave your very kind comments - it is very much appreaciated. It was a real privilege to support you and your family during this time. I wish you all the very best and hope your cherrished memories of Di of the amazing times your had together, help you as you move forward into the furture. Kindest regards.
  • 5 Robert Mehrlich 7th Dec 2018

    From start to finish crescent funeral services were amazing. Simon and the team were so caring and professional. Nothing was too much trouble, any questions we had were answered promptly. I would highly recommend them. Thank you Simon and Robert for everything.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Robert and family, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for the kind words you have expressed. We wish you all the very best and we hope that happy memories of your beloved Mum will sustain you in the future.
  • 5 Audrey Norris 3rd Dec 2018

    Simon & the lovely guys at The Crescent, made, a really difficult time so so much easier. 
    From my first phone enquiry to the funeral service, Simon did everything he could to help in any way he could, what a lovely sent off for my mum. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Audrey,
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services, it was a priviledge for us to make and care for the arrangements for your mother. we wish you all the very best and hpe that happy memories sustain you.
  • 5 Stacey Mcloughlin 28th Nov 2018

    Thank you so much. I cannot reccomend nor praise you enough. From the moment I called to now the care I received was second to none , always at the end of a phone to answer questions and went above and beyond to help with our wishes for our daughter. So thank you.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Stacey and Jason, please aacept our sincere thank for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. It was a sad privilege to be with you through this time. Wishing you all well.
  • 5 Christopher Cronk 28th Nov 2018

    Firstly, a very sincere thank you to Simon and the team at Crescent Funerals. We were treated with great respect and nothing was too much trouble. We received good communication by way of email and phone. Setting the wheels in motion was very simple. We didn’t have to pay a deposit upfront, which was a big plus when the family finances are still to be sorted out.
    The service went off exactly as planned and our loved one received the send off he deserved.
    When the need for funeral services arise again I would not hesitate to use Crescent again and whole heartedly recommend them.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Chris and family, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for the very kind words on the services we provided for Richard's Funeral. We wish you all well and the very best for the coming days.
  • 5 Amanda Trimby 24th Nov 2018

    Simon and his team are excellent full of compassion and at every stage we were well inform. They go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly.  

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Amanda, Thank you to you and your family for sharing your thoughts on the services we provided, it means a great deal to us.
    Thank you for entrusting your beloved mum into our care, we wish you all well.
  • 5 Kay Britter 11th Nov 2018

    Crescent Funeral Services couldn’t have done more for us. We felt at ease the moment we met Simon and felt cared for throughout the whole process. Everything went beautifully smoothly and the day of the cremation was as you would hope fore. From the time the cars turned up to the time we were dropped  off at the wake.
    I’m my opinion, they went above and beyond to make our day as it should be.
    I would like to thank Simon and everyone at Crescent Funeral Services for the service they supplied in our sad time.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Paul, Kay and family, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and for the kind words. We are so pleased we were able to meet your needs and it really was an honour for us to guide you through the arrangements for youre beloved Dad.
  • 5 Joyce Day 20th Oct 2018

    First impressions count, and as soon as we walked into the premises of Crescent Funeral Services Ltd we were warmly welcomed and felt really quite at ease with Simon. He listened to what we wanted and guided us where appropriate.

    The webcam service from the crematorium was certainly a wonderful suggestion as it allowed family and friends from all around the world to feel part of the funeral service.

    The respect, support and kindness shown by all of Simon's team throughout the whole process was second to none.

    We felt Simon went the extra mile by personally bringing Dad's ashes home to us the very next day.

    We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Simon and his wonderful team to you. Entrust your loved one into his care and you can be assured of a highly professional and personal service at all times.

    Alison Williams
    Gillian Day-Golt
    Joyce Day

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Alison. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for the very kind words about your Crescent Experience. It was a real privilege to support you and your family with the arrangements of your father’s funeral and we are pleased that we were able to provide services that met with your approval. It was particularly wonderful to hear Claire’s personal tribute during the service. Kind regards. Simon, Robert and James. 
  • 5 James Baker 10th Oct 2018

    Crescent Funeral Services did an amazing job after my Father’s recent passing. I would highly recommend this service to anyone suffering from a bereavement. Simon is a true professional with many years of experience in his work and has a truly kind and friendly manner. Nothing was too much for him and every request was accommodated. 5 Stars for this local business.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear james, Thank You to you and the family for your kind thoughts and words regarding our services to you. I would personally like thank you for allowing us to take care of your father and for chosing to share your thoughts. Best Wishes to you all.
  • 5 Alie Wilkinson 9th Oct 2018

    Could not of asked for anything better. They were very understanding and caring to all our needs. Knew just what ta say and when. Would highly recommend them .

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Alie and Nicki, Thank you for taking the time to share your Crescent Experience and for your kind words, we are so pleased to have met your needs and we wish you both well.
  • 5 Adrian Hole 7th Oct 2018

    Simon and his colleagues have provided a reverential, calm and compassionate service professionally and with out fault competely to our wishes, during this difficult time for our family. Thank you to all of you. I can not recommend your services more highly to everyone. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Adrian and family, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about the services we provided to you.
    I am happy to hear that your Mothers Service was everything you would have wished for and we all wish you the very best.
  • 5 Crispin Hayllar 3rd Oct 2018

    We were very grateful for a thoughtful and caring professional service

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Crispin, Thank you to you and your family for taking the time to share your thoughts. It was a great honour for us to assist with these arrangeements and we wish you all well.
  • 5 Sue Gorey 1st Oct 2018

    The service and care and attention to detail was outstanding.  Simon and his team made what was a very traumatic experience bearable.  Nothing was too much trouble.  We are very grateful for their kindness and support throughout.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sue and Alan, Thank you for your kind comments, we were honoured to look after Ian and his arrangements, the service was a wonderful tribute to hm. We wish you all well.
  • 5 Kelly Davis 17th Sep 2018

    Amazing service from all staff. Jason gave me so much support in a very sad time...Thank you

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughts and for allowing us to walk alongdside and help you through the arrangements.
  • 5 Katy Partridge 13th Sep 2018

    Very caring service. Really listened to all requests and worked hard to be accommodating. Really grateful for the kind and gentle manner of this family business.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Katy, Thank you to you and the family for taking the time to convey your thoughts about our services to you. It was a great privilege to walk alongside you. Wishing you all the very best.
  • 5 Lewis Miles 10th Sep 2018

    Absolutely flawless 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Lewis,
    Thank you for your kind comments, it was such an honour to assist and walk alongside you.
  • 5 Donna Squire 3rd Sep 2018

    Crescent Funeral Directors were amazing and made my fathers funeral very personal. They helped his grandchildren and my children aged 15 and 5 be apart of the whole thing. My son who is 5 walked with Simon and led my father in as well as allowing us to have a high fire service presence with an engine and plenty of fire fighters too. Thank you very much Cresent Funeral Directors for helping my dad have the most fitting service he as a hero deserved. I would highly recommend Crescent Funeral Directors.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Marion, Donna and Colette and families, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings about your beloved Dad's Service.
    It was such an honour to walk alongside you all during this time and to help with giving Bob the Heroes Farewell he rightly deserves.... PS if Robbie is looking for a job in a few years, I think he has the making of a good Funeral Director. :)
  • 5 Frances Barton 17th Aug 2018

    I am so pleased with Crescent Funeral Services and would recommend them to everyone . The funeral could not have been better: everything was perfect, from the flowers to Helen who took the service. A wonderful ,very personal, caring, reasonably priced funeral.. Thank you so much.

    Crescent Funeral Directors replied
    Dear Frances,

    Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege be here for you at such a difficult time. I will pass on your thanks to Helen.
    Best Wishes.
    Jason
  • 5 Jane Bull 12th Aug 2018

    I can not say how fortunate we were to have crescent funeral Services to arrange our daughters funeral.
    There was nothing that Simon and his team could not do for us. 
    They we’re very professional yet very family orientated and on the day they could not do enough to assist in any way.
    Although I would not wish anyone the heartbreak that our family has just gone through I do not believe that we would have got through it without the help and strength of Simon and the guys  a big thank you to all of them and I will be recommending them to all family and friends.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jane and Family, Thank you so much for taking time to share your thoughts, it was such an honour for us to walk alongside you all during this most saddest of times.
    We wish you all the very best and that one day, happy emories of Fran will once again make you smile. x
  • 5 Kate Burrows 5th Aug 2018

    The moment I met Simon I knew my brother was going to be in safe hands. They helped me with everything and were very supportive of my feelings ideas worries and concerns. I honestly could not have got through the last two weeks without them and neither could my family members.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kate and family, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services to you and to Tony. It means a great deal to us all that we were able to meet your needs for your Brothers Special Day. Best wishes to you all.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Nina Hurst-Jones 8th Jan 2019

The service received from Robert from start to finish was professional and caring. You and your team helped us to achieve the send off Paul would have wanted and we appreciate all your help and advice to us during this time. Thank you so much.

Dilys Peat 25th Dec 2018

We are so very pleased to have chosen Crescent Funeral Services to take care of the funeral arrangements for our dear David. Thank you so much to Robert and his team whose compassion, caring, professional and empathetic nature eased our burden at a time of great sorrow. They helped to deliver a funeral service that was very poignant, respectful and truly met our needs.

Pauline Pollard 25th Dec 2018

Very professional & sympathetic at this difficult time - Simon could not have been more helpful in arranging everything from acknowledgements/flowers & everything else to make sure we gave dad a good send off

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