Crescent Funeral Services

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

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Lin Batt 19th May 2020

Everybody has been wonderful, you all are a joy to know.Thank you so much Lyn Batt

Paul Corner 16th May 2020

Having to choose a funeral director in an area that is unknown to you can lead to a very hit and miss choice. After reading reviews for the local directors, our choice was made simply by looking at previous reviews. I have to say that I am sure that we couldn't have made a better one. From my very first phone call, Simon and Robert couldn't have been more caring and they sorted everything with minimal fuss which was very important during the stressful time of dealing with our mother's death. The day of the funeral was dealt with very respectfully and the team couldn't have been more helpful. I am so glad that we chose Crescent Funeral Services and would highly recommend them. Thank you so much.

Josh Hosford 7th May 2020

My husband of 32 years recently passed away and I was blown away with the personal, professional  and dedicated approach from Crescent funeral services. James in particular was reliable, understanding and most importantly kind. He took each step with me and ensured I was comfortable and supported through everything. I couldn’t have asked for any one or company to have done anymore for me and my family.  They recommended and helped me with every detail; flowers, crematorium, wake venue and travel services. Thank you so much, this process could have been really distressing but it was so reassuring to have someone with me every step of the way. 

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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

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 Lin Batt 19th May 2020

    Everybody has been wonderful, you all are a joy to know.Thank you so much Lyn Batt

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Lin, Thankyou for you kind words and allowing us to take care of your beloved husband Ron. We wish you many happy memories. Best wishes to you and your family
  • 5 Paul Corner 16th May 2020

    Having to choose a funeral director in an area that is unknown to you can lead to a very hit and miss choice. After reading reviews for the local directors, our choice was made simply by looking at previous reviews. I have to say that I am sure that we couldn't have made a better one. From my very first phone call, Simon and Robert couldn't have been more caring and they sorted everything with minimal fuss which was very important during the stressful time of dealing with our mother's death. The day of the funeral was dealt with very respectfully and the team couldn't have been more helpful. I am so glad that we chose Crescent Funeral Services and would highly recommend them. Thank you so much.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Paul, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, it is really helpful to other families, like you who read them to help make an informed decision about who will be the right Funeral Director to care for them and their loved one. Thank you so much for allowing us to care for your dearly loved mum, Wie wish you all happy and life long memories to sustain you. Best Wishes and continued good health to you all
  • 5 Josh Hosford 7th May 2020

    My husband of 32 years recently passed away and I was blown away with the personal, professional  and dedicated approach from Crescent funeral services. James in particular was reliable, understanding and most importantly kind. He took each step with me and ensured I was comfortable and supported through everything. I couldn’t have asked for any one or company to have done anymore for me and my family.  They recommended and helped me with every detail; flowers, crematorium, wake venue and travel services. Thank you so much, this process could have been really distressing but it was so reassuring to have someone with me every step of the way. 

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Jayne, thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts. It was our pleasure to help you through such a time and we are thankful we were able to help you.  John was a big part of my life and it was my honour to not only be there for you but give John the send off I personally know he deserved. James 
  • 5 Alison Way 27th Apr 2020

    Simon was reassuring and lovely to speak with.
    Crescent Funeral services gave a complete professional service.
    Thankyou

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Alison , Thank you to you and your family for taking the time to review our services to you. Wishing you all happy memories of your beloved mother.
  • 5 Steve and Carl Huish-Crook 19th Apr 2020

    Amazing trustworthy and professional funeral directors with a wealth of knowledge and nothing is too big for them to achieve. Have very quickly adapted to these new and unprecedented times of global pandemic and this has not caused the funeral of a loved one to suffer. Despite what is going on around the world and the global lockdown they still manage to give you that bespoke service as if you are their only client. They think of things and ideas you may not have thought of or discussed as a family and also during this period of lockdown despite restrictions being in place and maybe the ability to do everything u want to but cannot due to the government changes, they give you perfect alternatives in line with what you wanted to do initially. I cannot thank them enough and not can I praise Simon, Robert and the rest of their team for their family centred approach, where you are not just a number, or a cog in a wheel but each client is treated individually and made to feel like you are their best friend, their family but more importantly, you know that your loved one with them is in safe hands, safe, professional hands. Their commitment to their line of work is palpable and without this personal touch, these things would be made harder for the family to cope with. Thank you so much you were all amazing 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    What can we say to your incredible review of our services? We are overwhelmed with the thought a care you have taken to review us, it will not only support other families in making an informed decision on whether to use our services but it has also given our whole team a boost during these most uncertain of times.
    As Funeral Directors we strive to meet the needs of our client families and hope that in some small way we can make a difference to what is the hardest of days. We thank you so much for taking the time in you saddest of times to consider us. We wish you all amazing and happy memories of Arthur and of his wife Sylvia. Kindest and most humbled regards from us all at Crescent Funeral Services
  • 5 Teresa and Paul Culverwell 9th Mar 2020

    The Crescent funeral services were warm ,understanding ,professional and tailored the service to our loved ones request. thank you Simon and your team you made a difficult time a little easier .

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Teresa and family, Thank you for your kind words, I am pleased and grateful that we were able to make your dearly loved Mother's service as she would have wanted.
    The day you created for her really was so personal and we are honoured you chose us to help you. Wishing you all many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Darren Comer 3rd Mar 2020

    Thank you so much Simon for your support... Everything you did was unbelievable not only for your support and help with the funeral but your help directing me to people I needed to speak too with regarding other matters.. And the funeral was incredible.. you did my brother and me and my family proud,I commend you Sir!!! 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Darren, I am so humbled by your kind thoughts on our services, I am happy to know that I was able to help point you in the right direction with some of our trusted colleagues. We all sincerely wish you happy memories of your dear brother and those who have sadly gone before him. We are always so grateful to those who take the time to post on this site, it really helps other to see how they will be cared for.
  • 5 Poppy Howard 29th Feb 2020

    Simon and his team were excellent.  Nothing was too much trouble, always available to reassure and offer help and guidance when necessary.  All practical arrangements were provided exactly as wished, carried out calmly and appropriately, with sympathy.  I cannot speak highly enough of Crescent Funeral Services.  

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dearest Poppy, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to look after you during your time of bereavement. We hope in time you can reflect on happy memories of John with a smile.
  • 5 Hugh McInally 22nd Feb 2020

    A very professional service where all the staff were friendly, helpful and conscientious. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Crescent Funeral  Services to other families during such a difficult time.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Hugh, Emma, Paul and Mr McInally, we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to be a part of this unique and personal service for your beloved mother. Wishing you many happy memories to sustain you into the future.
  • 5 Pamela Young 15th Feb 2020

    Superb service . Robert and his team were extremely caring and very professional . I  recommend Crescent Funeral Services without any hesitation .

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Pamela, thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your recommendation. It was a privilege to look after you during this difficult time and wish you a future sustained by your happy memories of Dad.
  • 5 Toni Glynn 4th Feb 2020

    I received excellent care and compassion from Simon outstanding service thank you 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Toni, Thank You so very much for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to take care of you all during the arrangements for yuor beloved husband. We wish you all happy memories to sustain you in the coming years.
  • 5 Karen Johnson 28th Jan 2020

    Beautiful service. Very professional and caring. Thank you

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Adam and Karen, Thak you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services, it was such an honour to look after Mary, she was a wonderful lady in life and will always be remembered.
  • 5 Philippa Steward 27th Jan 2020

    I cannot thank Simon and his team enough for all they did to help me throughout the planning on the sad occasion of my husband's funeral. I would thoroughly recommend Crescent Funeral Services, they take great care of you.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dearest Philippa, Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We were so pleased to have heard Malcolm's life story and to have been a part of his closing chapter. Wishing you heartfelt happy memories of this wonderful man.
  • 5 Keith Dimery 24th Jan 2020

    Everyone and everything was perfect. Thankyou so much.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Keith and Lynn, Thank you so much for taking the time to express your thoughts on our services. I was personally very honoured to look after you and the family again and I wish you all well into the future. Kindest Regards, Simon
  • 5 Louise Lunn 20th Jan 2020

    Simon and his team were amazing from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always on hand to help with any questions or advice that we needed. Thank you for all of your help in this difficult time.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank You Luise for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to care for you and the family during the loss of your mum.
  • 5 Lynn Meller 27th Dec 2019

    Simon and his team did a splendid job on the day of my Uncle's funeral. My aunt was so pleased that the team had took care of her during the service and thought that you all had done the best she could ask for.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Lynn, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We were honured to help you and your lovely Auntie through the service for Allan and wish you all a lifetime of Happy Memories
  • 5 Robert House 13th Dec 2019

    Nothing too much trouble. Professional from beginning to end with lots of caring in between. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Bob, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services, we are so greatful to you. We wish you and the family a lifetime of precious memories.
  • 5 Lee Waddon 10th Dec 2019

    Simon and his team at The Crescent could not have  made our whole experience any better, from the first meeting through to the final journey these guys attention to detail was impeccable 

    The Waddon’s 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    To Joy, Lee, Andy and family, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, Thank you for allowing us to look after you all through the loss of your beloved Husband and Father. We wish you continued happy memories to sustain you into the coming years.
  • 5 C D 2nd Dec 2019

    We first visited Crescent, and met Simon, when we knew we would need the services of a funeral director due to a life limiting diagnosis for our parent. We wanted to be sure we chose the most suitable service for us. Our priorities were to find a local, independent business that we felt comfortable with. Crescent met all of our best hopes and more.

    The environment is fresh and modern, light and bright. It is stylish and clean, and feels very comfortable and welcoming. Whilst we mainly worked with Simon, Robert and James also played an important part in looking after Mum and the family. From weekend calls working out urn delivery, to recommending a celebrant, to dealing with some complicated (to us!) travel arrangements, to supporting and welcoming attendees at the service, I cannot fault the service we received.

    Whilst I did meet with other services in Taunton before finalising our choice, and found all the people I met to be helpful, there was such a warmth and sense of welcome at Crescent. Mum would have enjoyed meeting the Crescent trio, and would have appreciated the decor and standards of service. I know she would also have been pleased to support a business that invests in apprenticeships as Crescent has done.

    I would not hesitate to recommend Crescent to friends and family should the sad need arise.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Catherine and Dee, We are so overwhelmed by your comments and the wonderful considerate manner in which you have highlighted our services to you.
    It was a true honour for us to walk alogside you, following the passing of your much loved mother. We wish you the happiest of memories to sustain you into the future.
  • 5 Jason Edmonds 29th Nov 2019

    Robert is a very understanding warm hearted man and made us feel at ease throughout the process or arranging everything for our fathers cremation. He made it all very clear and it was very simple and organised which made things easier for us in a time when it's hard to do things. Thank you Robert once again.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jason, It was a real privilege to support you and your family at this difficult time. I wish you the very best for the future, comforted by the cherished memories of your father. Kind regards,
    Robert.
  • 5 Hannah Green 29th Nov 2019

    I wish I can leave more stars. Everything was perfect we could not of asked for anything better. Great communication through out the process. Everything was just perfect. 

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Hannah, Thank you for your kind comments. It was an absolute privilege to look after Terry and assist with helping to create a service so fitting for him. It was wonderful to see the love and fondness that everyone had for him and wish you all the very best for the future. Regards, Robert.
  • 5 Cheryl Manning 4th Nov 2019

    From start to finish Crescent Funeral Services were excellent in helping to arrange the funeral of my grandmother. Robert, was our dedicated representative and from our first meeting he couldn't do enough, talking us through the whole process and making helpful suggestions on things that we might not thought about. Thank you for making it a smooth process at what is a very hard time for family and loved ones.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Cheryl, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. It was a real honor to support you at this difficult time and to guide you through the arrangements, ensuring the Funeral Service was a true reflection of your dear Grandmother. I wish you all the very best for the future, supported by your happy and cherished memories of her.
  • 5 Katherine Guernsey 30th Oct 2019

    Many thanks to Simon and his team at Crescent Funerals for all of their help at this difficult time.  They were very caring, thoughtful, conscientious, and good humored - exactly what we needed.  They coordinated well with the various other entities, so we could be assured all components were taken care of.  We also appreciated the degree to which they were willing to personalize the service, so that we were able to make it what we wanted.  We would highly recommend Crescent Funerals.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kathy, Pat and John, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for the kind comments about our services.
    It was a great honour for us to look after the arrangements and wish you all well and a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Mick Saunders 15th Oct 2019

    Sympathetic in there dealings with the family, very efficient and organised

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Mick and family. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you all at this time. We wish you the very best in the future, supported by your memories of Jackie.
  • 5 Tanya Leebody 8th Oct 2019

    From meeting Simon and conversing with Robert and James, we as a family, knew that we would receive OUTSTANDING service and we were not let down.  Nothing was to much trouble for all of them.  Our heartfelt thanks go to all of them for allowing our Mum  to move on with great dignity. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Tanya and family, we are so pleased to have helped you through this time and that our services met your expectations. We wish you all happy memories of your beloved mum to sustain you into the future.

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

Lin Batt 19th May 2020

Everybody has been wonderful, you all are a joy to know.Thank you so much Lyn Batt

Paul Corner 16th May 2020

Having to choose a funeral director in an area that is unknown to you can lead to a very hit and miss choice. After reading reviews for the local directors, our choice was made simply by looking at previous reviews. I have to say that I am sure that we couldn't have made a better one. From my very first phone call, Simon and Robert couldn't have been more caring and they sorted everything with minimal fuss which was very important during the stressful time of dealing with our mother's death. The day of the funeral was dealt with very respectfully and the team couldn't have been more helpful. I am so glad that we chose Crescent Funeral Services and would highly recommend them. Thank you so much.

Josh Hosford 7th May 2020

My husband of 32 years recently passed away and I was blown away with the personal, professional  and dedicated approach from Crescent funeral services. James in particular was reliable, understanding and most importantly kind. He took each step with me and ensured I was comfortable and supported through everything. I couldn’t have asked for any one or company to have done anymore for me and my family.  They recommended and helped me with every detail; flowers, crematorium, wake venue and travel services. Thank you so much, this process could have been really distressing but it was so reassuring to have someone with me every step of the way. 

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