Crescent Funeral Services

363 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Maggie Butt 8th Aug 2021

Kind, sympathetic and efficient. What more can you ask?

Ian Phillips 2nd Aug 2021

I had previously asked Crescent Funeral Services to manage the arrangements for my mother's funeral when she passed away at the end of last year, and there was no doubt in my mind about the people I wanted to be involved in arranging a ceremony for my father some months later. The service provided was very professional, friendly and highly respectful. I think, though, that beyond this there is a warmth and compassion throughout the team at Crescent Funeral Services, that somehow makes an extremely difficult time rather easier to bear. Nothing was too much trouble, and there was on occasion an almost intuitive understanding of how one might be thinking or feeling at any given moment. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their services.

Zeta Westlake 28th Jul 2021

We cannot praise crescent funeral services highly enough.  The care, support, advice and attention the staff gave us as a family was outstanding.  I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this service. 

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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 Maggie Butt 8th Aug 2021

    Kind, sympathetic and efficient. What more can you ask?

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Maggie, Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts on our services. I am happy that our servies met with your aproval and we wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Ian Phillips 2nd Aug 2021

    I had previously asked Crescent Funeral Services to manage the arrangements for my mother's funeral when she passed away at the end of last year, and there was no doubt in my mind about the people I wanted to be involved in arranging a ceremony for my father some months later. The service provided was very professional, friendly and highly respectful. I think, though, that beyond this there is a warmth and compassion throughout the team at Crescent Funeral Services, that somehow makes an extremely difficult time rather easier to bear. Nothing was too much trouble, and there was on occasion an almost intuitive understanding of how one might be thinking or feeling at any given moment. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their services.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Ian, Thank you so much for your very kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. It was a privilege to look after Dad and to be there for you and your family once again. We wish you many happy memories to sustain you through the coming years.
  • 5 Zeta Westlake 28th Jul 2021

    We cannot praise crescent funeral services highly enough. 
    The care, support, advice and attention the staff gave us as a family was outstanding. 
    I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this service. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Zeta and family, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing other families to make an informed choice about using our services. It was a privilege to be a part of Tony's farewell and knowing we did right by him and his family is just wonderful. We wish you all beautiful memories to sustain you through the coming years.
  • 5 Amanda Budd 23rd Jul 2021

    Thank you to Simon for being so caring and making us feel at ease

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for your kind words, I am happy to have put you at ease and that all went as you would have wished.
  • 5 Neil Grant 23rd Jul 2021

    Kind, attentive, sympathetic, hard to ask for any more. Everything organised as it should be; neatly and tidily.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Neil, Thank you for taking the time to share these thoughts. We are very pleased to have met with your needs for the service of Virginia, your wife. We wish you all happy memories to sustain your days.
  • 5 Marcus Billett 11th Jul 2021

    Thank you to all the team at Crescent especially James who guided us with care and compassion through a difficult time and helped ensure the loving and respectful funeral I desired for my dad.

  • 5 Richard Neal 8th Jul 2021

    I found Crescent Funeral Services very professional, very caring, very helpful and I would recommend them without reservation. They didn't put me under any time pressure, they printed an immaculate order of service sheet which included my photoshots in perfect colour balance and introduced me to the ideal celebrant to officiate the funeral service with the mix of religious and secular content required.
    The lady put together a perfectly constructed narrative celebrating the life of the deceased based on the information provided by family members. My thanks to all concerned.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Richard, Tahnk you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services to you and your dear wife. We are so happy to have met with your needs and that our recommendations helped to create a menaingful and memorable farewell.
  • 5 Philippa Frost 6th Jul 2021

    Thank you so much Simon and your team for your help in arranging our mum's funeral. You were all so genuine and kind and listened to everything we asked for with such professionalism and understanding. We will always be grateful.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Philippa, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to care for yuor beloved mum. Everytime we see a Gnome we will have a little smile. We wish you and your brother and families many years of beautiful memories.
  • 5 Patricia Edwards 22nd Jun 2021

    I would like to thank the crescent funeral service for all the help and care we received for my mums Barbara troake funeral a special thanks to Simon

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    That is very kind, Thank you Pat for taking the time to share your thoughts and we wish you and the family many happy memories of your beloved mum
  • 5 Beverley Turner 21st Jun 2021

    Take all the strain of such a difficult time with total professionalism and kindness

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Beverley, Thank you so much for allowing us to look after you all after the loss of Pete. It was lovely to be a part of his unique farewell. We wish you fond memories into the future.
  • 5 Anna Ashcroft 14th Jun 2021

    A very kind and respectful team that took care of everything. Greatly appreciated by all the family for their sensitivity at a horrible time.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you so much for taking the itme to share your thoughts on our services. It has been a privilege for us to take care of the family and the arrangements for Mr Janes, who gave so much to s many in service over the years. Wishing you all happy memories in the coming years
  • 5 Raychelle Passmore 13th Jun 2021

    Warm and caring but professional not do enough handled everything without fault would would highly recommend
    Thank you very much

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Raychelle, Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for your kind comments. It was an honour to help make Mervyn's day all he would have wanted, we know how particular his requests were! Wishing you all peace and good memories to sustain you in the coming months.
  • 5 David Glew 9th Jun 2021

    Simon and his team were caring, supportive and professional throughout this sad time. They guided us through all the arrangements exactly as we needed. Thank you. David.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you so much David, for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to care for your remarkable mother. We wish you and the family a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Kay Elvy 1st Jun 2021

    We couldn't have been more happy with the way the funeral service was conducted and we wish to thank Robert and all involved.

    We were looked after extremely well and the attention to detail was excellent. We would throughly recommend Crescent Funeral Services.

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Kay, Thank you for entrusting us to take care of Audrey and help you to arrange a very personal and heartfelt service. It was a privilege to support you at this difficult time. Sending you our very best wishes. Robert
  • 5 Kaye Frounks 1st Jun 2021

    Fabulous service. Nothing to much trouble or rushed. Highly recommended. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you so much Kaye for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to look after the family and your mum. Wishing you all brighter days ahead and happy memories.
  • 5 Alison Edwards 25th May 2021

    A very professional, respectful and friendly service. Great communication throughout and every detail was attended to. The team at Crescent Funeral Services supported us at every stage and we could not have asked for more.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Alison, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for alowing us to
    care for your beloved husband. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Julie Haydon 21st May 2021

    Can state genuinely how kind and considerate Robert at the Crescent Funeral Service was in helping guide us through the process.  He also telephoned me a couple of times to check I was OK and if needed any help.  Would definitely recommend this Company as nothing was too much trouble. 

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Julie. Thank you for sharing you very kind words and for entrusting us to care for for your mother. Sending you our very best wishes. Robert
  • 5 Janice Kilby 11th May 2021

    Very kind and thoughtful, couple of minor typos in the draft sorted as soon as mentioned. Had total faith in them to do a go service and take care of things. Very reasonably and straightforwardly priced too. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Janice, I am so pleased we were able to look after the arrangements for your mother in a way that was right for you and the family. We are also pleased that we were able to put right the administration Typos on the Funeralguide page for you so quickly. We wish you all a lifetime of beautiful memories.
  • 5 Jo Evans 26th Apr 2021

    Simon and his colleagues were wonderful, making the day run easily and  smoothly.  Very respectful and thoughtful.  The whole experience has been made so simple, with excellent advice and support from start to finish.  Thank you all. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you Jo for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. Helen was a remarkable lady who will be forever remembered by her community. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Mark Winter 23rd Apr 2021

    We recently used the crescent funeral services and we couldn't be happier with the service. The staff were all extremely tentative and supportive in handling such hard matters. They ensured every need was met and made the process as easy as possible. The service was stunning and seamless couldn't of wished for a better send off.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you Mark for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We all are so happy to have made your dear mums day all you would have wanted for her. Wishing you all a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Keirsten Anderson 19th Apr 2021

    Simon and his team were amazing. Very professional, kind and caring and they looked after my mum with the upmost respect. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Keirsten, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to care for your dear mum and the family. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories
  • 5 Darren Hill 14th Apr 2021

    Simon and his team at Crescent are just amazing. They’ve kept us informed about everything. Gave great advice and support. I must say that they made the whole situation easier.
    If I could pick just 3 words for them it would be;
    Knowledgeable professionalism and just awesome 
    Thanks again for all you’ve done for Mum. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Darren, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, it has been an honour to walk alongside you and the family through these difficult days. We wish you all a lifetime of precious memories of your dear mum
  • 5 David Langley 14th Apr 2021

    Simon and the crescent team

    Thank you for the wonderful service you gave to our beloved Richard.  Your thoughtfulness, compassion and professionalism you delivered on the day was first class and we would have no hesitation recommending you to others.  Also a thank you to Emma (celebrant) who conducted the ceremony beautifully.  Thank you again for all you have done and please stay safe during these challenging times. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Daivd, Veronica and Ann, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on the services we provided for Richard, what a special day you helped to arrange for him! The Hotrod Cars will be forever a special moment. we wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Mandy Mcconnell 13th Apr 2021

    After losing my Mum in January I lost my Dad 2 months later, again Simon & his team went above & beyond, there gentleness, & compassion towards me & my family made the whole grieving process more easier to bare as I did not have to worry about anything.
    Nothing was too much trouble, & I will be eternally grateful to Simon & his team for helping me get through such a devastating time.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Mandy, Please again accept our condolences on the loss of your dear dad, so soon after mum's passing. It was an honour to care for you and the family again and to reunite dad with mum. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Harvey Hawkins 12th Apr 2021

    Simon, Robert and their team were truly amazing. From when they first turned up after my father passed away they were kind, courteous and very professional. They helped take the strain and the pain from a sad time and with a wonderful service from Emma Britton they gave my father a beautiful and dignified send off

    Robert Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Harvey, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It was a privilege to support you and your family and pleased to hear that our support has helped you all though this difficult time. I wish you all the very best for the future, sustained by your fond memories of Dad. Sending you our very best wishes. Robert

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

Maggie Butt 8th Aug 2021

Kind, sympathetic and efficient. What more can you ask?

Ian Phillips 2nd Aug 2021

I had previously asked Crescent Funeral Services to manage the arrangements for my mother's funeral when she passed away at the end of last year, and there was no doubt in my mind about the people I wanted to be involved in arranging a ceremony for my father some months later. The service provided was very professional, friendly and highly respectful. I think, though, that beyond this there is a warmth and compassion throughout the team at Crescent Funeral Services, that somehow makes an extremely difficult time rather easier to bear. Nothing was too much trouble, and there was on occasion an almost intuitive understanding of how one might be thinking or feeling at any given moment. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their services.

Zeta Westlake 28th Jul 2021

We cannot praise crescent funeral services highly enough.  The care, support, advice and attention the staff gave us as a family was outstanding.  I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this service. 

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