Crescent Funeral Services

363 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Davies 6th Feb 2022

Simon and his team provide such a wonderful service. At a difficult time they provide support and advice that is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They go above and beyond to help you through. 

Martin Cryer 2nd Feb 2022

Very considerate helpful and understanding. Just what is needed at such times. Thank You Simon, Emma our Celebrant, and the team at Crescent. Martin C.

Suzi Heale 26th Jan 2022

Everyone at Crescent Funeral Services was Excellent and so helpful to myself and my family at the worst time of our lives losing my husband, father and grandfather.

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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.

Latest Obituaries

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Ken Norris

Mar 1935 - Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Karen Davies 6th Feb 2022

    Simon and his team provide such a wonderful service. At a difficult time they provide support and advice that is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They go above and beyond to help you through. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our servces, we are honoured to have cared for you all during these sad days since Frank's passing. We wish you all happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Martin Cryer 2nd Feb 2022

    Very considerate helpful and understanding. Just what is needed at such times.
    Thank You Simon, Emma our Celebrant, and the team at Crescent.

    Martin C.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you for your kindness Martin, it was an honour to walk alongside you in making the arrangements for your dad. It was a privilege to hear his life story. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Suzi Heale 26th Jan 2022

    Everyone at Crescent Funeral Services was Excellent and so helpful to myself and my family at the worst time of our lives losing my husband, father and grandfather.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Suzi, Thank you for allowing us to care for your beloved Martin and we are so pleased our services have met with your approval, we wish you and the family many happy memories into the future of your special husband, father and grandfather.
  • 5 Kate Hewitt 25th Jan 2022

    I can not write a review that will praise Simon , Robert , James and the rest of the team highly enough. 
    Given the time of the year we were faced with a few more obstacles and delays , but Simon was on the ball and took the pressure off the family. 
    Nothing was too much trouble and we were kept informed all along the way. 
    Our loved one was treated with dignity and respect and we felt very happy to intrust him into Simon and James care.
    The chapel of rest is a very calming and well designed room. We were not rushed and felt very supported when  we visited to say our last good bye’s. Our young autistic son aged 8 came with us , Simon made this a much less daunting experience with his advice and help.  
    Simon came to speak with us about the funeral arrangements on a bank holiday. He also made contact whilst he was on “ holiday” , a true caring gentleman who touched our hearts with his kindness. 
    Flowers , order of service , extra items and wood work for the coffin all done to an excellent standard. Put into reality what we had in our minds. 
    A lovely mix of traditional values with a modern day twist , is how I would sum up our experience. 
    If you want a positivity wonderful and amazingly kind , set of human beings looking after your loved one do not look no further. Professional, knowledgeable and simply the best company around. 
    Thank you for making a difficult time easier :-) 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Kate, I don't know what to say, we are all so touched by the review you have left on our services, we are so proud to know that we were able to help you all and guide you through what must have been some very emotional days leading up to the service. We take all of your words to our hearts and wish you all happy and lifelong memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Lorna Irving 10th Jan 2022

    Professional, gentle, considerate & supportive. Robert and the team could not have been nicer, they showed such kindness & sensitivity.  I’m so grateful. 

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Lorna, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and kind words. Wishing you well and many happy memories of your beloved mum. Robert
  • 5 Stephen Purches 9th Jan 2022

    From the initial contact onwards, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism, respect and dignity. Very impressed and highly recommended

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Stephen and family, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to care for you and your dad. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Gillian Lukan 28th Dec 2021

    Everyone, especially James was caring and very professional every step of the way. It was lovely to have 100% support in very difficult times.
    Thank you all for your patience and kindness. Highly recommended.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Gill, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave your thoughts on our services. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories of your beloved Auntie.
  • 5 Christopher Gamblin 26th Dec 2021

    Thank you Simon for taking care of my mother Connie in such a caring and loving way.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Chris, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words and thoughts on our services. It was an honour to care for your Mum, a lady I had the privilege of knowing from a young age. Wishing you all a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Laura Smith 20th Dec 2021

    They were excellent with everything we wanted. 

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Lauran 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. Best Wishes, Robert
  • 5 Jan Luxon 19th Dec 2021

    Kind, compassionate and nothing was too much trouble.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jan and Wendy, Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and words, we wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories of your beloved mum.
  • 5 Mary Chuchley 18th Dec 2021

    Simon, Robert, James and Bex to name a few have been fantastic. From making that first initial contact right up until now just after the funeral has taken place.

    Simon has been an absolute lifeline for myself. Nothing was too small and he was in contact sometimes almost daily just to see I was OK and if there was anything he could do to help lift the burden I was carrying.

    I have dealt previously with this wonderful team of people in the line of work I do, and knew instantaneously that I would not choose any other company to support my family at such a difficult time.

    There are no words that I could write that would do for this wonderful team of truly fantastic individuals.

    They have truly been a miraculous lifeline for me and my family and I thank them tremendously from the bottom if my heart ❤

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Mary, What can we say, other than thank you for taking the time to share these thoughts, we are truly humbled by your kind words and that you felt able to apraise the services you have received from us. We wish you and the fmaily many years of good and sustaining memories of Kim.
  • 5 John Bolton 9th Nov 2021

    Simon, James and the rest of the team were professional from the first phone call until the end of the funeral 
    Nothing was too much trouble for them 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind thoughts on our services, I honoured that we were able to provide a service for your dad that was just right, it was a priviledge for me to care for him, as your dear mum 13 years ago. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Hayley Hooper 6th Nov 2021

    Service was excellent from start to the end. Thank you 

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Hayley, Thank you so much for your kind words and for allowing us to care for you and your family. We wish you all a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Andrew King 30th Oct 2021

    Crescent Funeral Services were caring, compassionate and nothing was too much trouble for them, excellent service

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Duncan May 21st Oct 2021

    Crescent were helpful and supportive throughout the process of arranging the funeral and during the actual ceremony. We could not have asked for more

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words, we are very grateful that you have taken the time to share your thoughts on our services and wish you all a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Marie Rubino 19th Oct 2021

    It was lovely. Simon met Dad with us to arrange Dads funeral. When the time came Simon was so kind, calm and very soothing. Dads wishes were carried out perfectly. Everyone came out of the service saying how lovely it was. Dad would be so happy to know his wishes were seen by all family and friends. Thank you so much Simon and everyone who works with him. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Marie, Angie and Adrian, thank you for sharing these thoughts and for allowing us to care for you and for the time we spent together with Michael prior to needing our services. We will treasure your comments and wish you all memories to be thankful for.
  • 5 Kate Cook 15th Oct 2021

    Robert and the team at Crescent were wonderful. They guided and supported us with kindness, sensitivity and professionalism every step of the way. Nothing was too much trouble. I have no hesitation in recommending their excellent services.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kate. Thank you for such wonderful and kind words. It was an privilege to support and help you during this time. We hope that the coming days, months and years are sustained by your happy memories of Tony. Kindest regards, Robert
  • 5 Jane Squire 21st Sep 2021

    We were really pleased how everything went.... Would highly recommend them

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jane and Vince, Tahnk you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we wish you a lifetime of happy memories of your dad.
  • 5 Linda Purchase 20th Sep 2021

    Crescent Funeral Services were extremely  helpful on such a sad occasion. Everything was well explained and nothing was too much trouble. All went very smoothly on the day and all who attended commented on what a lovely service it was.  Our thanks to Simon and all the staff.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Linda, Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your thoughts, we are so pleased to have made the day a memorale celebration of your dads life. thank you for allowing us to care for him and for all of you. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Deborah Hall 20th Sep 2021

    Superbly organised and delivered

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you for your kind comments on our services, we were so happy to have met your requirements and wish you a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Linda and Graham Collard 12th Sep 2021

    They were very careing from start to finish wonderfully service will recommend

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Linda and family, thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased to have been with you throughout the arrangements for your beloved mums funeral. Wishing you all a lifetime of precious memories 
  • 5 Elizabeth Hathway 29th Aug 2021

    Simon and the team are excellent, caring and efficient. Nothing was  too  much trouble and  I had every confidence in them.  It was a very difficult time but  made easier by Simons care and compassion. I recommend Crescent highly.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Liz, Thank you so much for tkaing the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to take care of you and Peter and tharrnagements for his Requiem. We wish you all happy memories to sustain you into the future.
  • 5 Joy Usher 23rd Aug 2021

    My view of the Crescent Funeral Services is Superb I coudn't have wished for more.
    Simon was most attentive and sympathetic so also was Emma exemplary i would say ,plus everybody associated with the Crescent Funeral Services were lovely.

    I would thoroughly reccomend them.

    joy

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Joy,
    Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and for allowing us to look after Brian for you. It was lovely to hear all the story's of his life and we wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Ali Turner 21st Aug 2021

    Simon and his team dealt with our daughter’s funeral and cremation very professionally and sensitively. We would highly recommend them.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you Ali and Mike and family for allowing us to be a part of Iona's farwell, it was an honour to care for her and to walk alongside the family. We wish you all happy and wonderful memories to sustain you in the coming years.
  • 5 Sally Bleeks 20th Aug 2021

    The Crescent were amazing, so thoughtful, considerate and organised. Nothing was too much trouble and they always knew just what to say. Absolutely faultless and a huge
    comfort and support in such a difficult time. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sally, thank you so much for your kind thoughts. It was an honour to walk alongside you through the arrangements and service for your beloved mum. Wishing you and the family many years of happy memories 

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

Karen Davies 6th Feb 2022

Simon and his team provide such a wonderful service. At a difficult time they provide support and advice that is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They go above and beyond to help you through. 

Martin Cryer 2nd Feb 2022

Very considerate helpful and understanding. Just what is needed at such times. Thank You Simon, Emma our Celebrant, and the team at Crescent. Martin C.

Suzi Heale 26th Jan 2022

Everyone at Crescent Funeral Services was Excellent and so helpful to myself and my family at the worst time of our lives losing my husband, father and grandfather.

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