Crescent Funeral Services

5 Claire Cox 5th Sep 2023

Simon,James & the Team at Crescent Funerals are Outstanding.
Making an extremely difficult time alittle easier.

5 Jenny Ruddock 31st Aug 2023

Dear Simon, Rebecca, Jason, Jason, Brian, James and all the people whose names we do not know that have looked after Mum and us.
We just wanted to say thank you so much for all your respect, gentle care, compassion, sensitivity, kindness and for giving Mum the best funeral possible. We were truly delighted with everything you did for Mum’s funeral yesterday. We could not have asked for anything better. Nothing was ever too much trouble, whatever the day or time, you accommodated our every wish with grace and care. You have been professional and inspired us with the utmost confidence. We are very lucky to have met you. Thank you you have been exemplary.
Love Jenny x

5 John Nation 25th Aug 2023

Me and my family were very pleased with the service provided by Crescent Funeral Service. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.They took a lot of the stress off of us at a difficult time.

5 Jo Mason 23rd Aug 2023

James and his team were extremely kind, sensitive and professional throughout. At a difficult time he was able to guide us through the process gently, and he made sure that everything ran smoothly. I particularly appreciated the personal phone call the night before the funeral to check whether I had any questions or concerns. Thank-you very much.

5 Lavinia Edwards 15th Aug 2023

We are more than happy with the service we received,Simon and the team are very caring nothing is too much.

5 Suzanne Moss 8th Aug 2023

I am so pleased with how my fathers funeral was planned, conducted and the care that was taken that made us feel looked after at such a sad time. Thank you so much!

5 Gill Cope 4th Aug 2023

Many thanks to James for his care & compassion. I cannot fault a thing well done.

5 Harriet Osborne 1st Aug 2023

Absolutely perfect, such lovely people who gave my Dad a beautiful funeral. 

5 David Wilson 26th Jul 2023

Very professional: service was sympathetic and compassionate. All went seamlessly.

5 Irene Marney 17th Jul 2023

I can't thank James and everyone at the Crescent for their care and excellent service. I would highly recommend them.

5 Frank Bray 15th Jul 2023

Very pleased with the service it all went very smoothly, 
We are very fortunate to have such experienced undertakers in Taunton. 

5 Michael Palmer 14th Jul 2023

Absolutely brilliant in such sad times. Very understanding and nothing is to much trouble 
Thank you to Simon and Robert

5 Andrea Burston 8th Jul 2023

James was excellent, very attentive and understanding.  Sympathetic and kind. Would definitely recommend.  Thank you.

5 Victoria Barrington 23rd Jun 2023

I would like to thank all the staff at crescent funeral service for all there help with my dad's funeral. Every member of staff I dealt with were extremely helpful, kind and respectful during a very difficult time. Office staff were very quick to respond to calls and emails and took the time to answer any questions or explain any details to me. On the day of the funeral all staff were very helpful and professional. My dad was not the smallest of men but was treated with upmost respect I cannot thank all the staff enough for all the help and support I received.

5 Kate Brocklehurst 12th Jun 2023

From the first time I met Simon shortly after my mother’s death I felt we were in safe hands.  He was understanding, kind and so helpful.  Simon and his team made everything easy for us, nothing was too much trouble   They ensured we had absolutely the funeral we wanted for our mother.  The care they gave was dignified and warm.  The day of the funeral it all went without a hitch, we were delighted and we really could not have had a better team helping us to make that final farewell.  Simon and his team care of everything from flowers to order of service to newspaper announcements.  Truly they were wonderful and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough.  

5 Mark Hemsley 10th Jun 2023

Having used CFS for both our Mum's and Dad's funeral, I have nothing but positive feedback for Simon and his whole staff team.
They managed to be both highly professional and personal at the same time, leading to a most dignified of funerals.
From the first contact through to the collection of ashes, the whole family felt supported, listened too and cared for. At such a difficult period, this was so very reassuring and much needed.
We never felt rushed in making any decisions and the advice and direction offered was most welcome. The level of flexibility was wonderful, having the offer to visit Dad when we needed to was wonderful.
Despite understanding how much work is involved in collecting Dad, caring for him and preparing him for the funeral, none of the family felt any of those pressures leaving us to focus on grieving and making our own peraonl arrangements to celebrate his life.
The whole process was carried out with utter dignity and respect from the way in which we were spoken to, the level of clear communication, the presentation and behaviour of Simon and his team of hearse drivers and pall bearers at the funeral and to the follow up.
I cannot recommend Simon and his team highly enough. A most trustworthy and professional team. Thank you

5 Kate Hewitt 6th Jun 2023

Simon , Robert and the whole team at CFS are the most professional , knowledgeable and caring group of people I know in the trade. I would not have trusted or wanted anyone else to look after my dear husband. 

My husband sadly died from an infection that necessitated his remains to be processed in a very specific way in accordance to public heath England guidelines. This process was clearly explained in a kind and compassionate way. 

I’m despite of being thousands of miles away on holiday, Simon continued to check that we were ok and being looked after in his absence. If this is not dedication I don’t know what is. 

Roberts creativity when it came to the order of service , was just breath taking. 

Nothing was too much trouble , it was a complex service with Tractors, Lorries and a custom made hearse. Simon took all this and the co-ordination of the vehicles in his stride. I did not have to worry about anything. 

In terms of florists CFS use an independent man Grayden. His floral arrangements are amazing. I also had arrangements delivered and made by relatives, CFS had no issues with this and worked with them as well as his own florist. 

We had a bespoke coffin for my husband , CFS helped arrange this and allowed me to be as creative as I liked. The final product was amazing . 

Simon knew my husband and I know that David would not have wanted anyone else looking after him. David's death was sudden and left everyone in shock. I know that Simon would have found some aspects of my husbands care very difficult. He remained composed , but equally showed a level of personal emotion that was extremely comforting. 

Words can never express how pleased I have been with CFS. 

Thank you 🙏 for making a very difficult time that bit more bearable . 

5 Emma Puttock 5th Jun 2023

Simon and his team have given far over and above what I was expecting. Their exemplary attention to detail, together with outstanding compassion and sensitivity has made the upset of having to arrange a funeral so much easier to bear. I cannot rate Crescent Funeral Services highly enough. They are in a gold standard league of their own 🌟

5 Linda Parkman 27th May 2023

I cannot thank Robert and Simon enough for their care for Laura . Everyone kind and compassionate. Nothing to much trouble. First class . Thank you again . 

5 Margaret Drummond 14th May 2023

What can we say? Everything from the first meeting with the family to the funeral service was perfect. Simon, James and the team were always there to answer any questions and attend to every detail of the Order of Service. Beverley, the Celebrant, helped us condense Mum's vast array of memories into a sentimental but uplifting picture of a very long, full life of almost 100 years. Every detail of our wishes were carried out in a slick professional manner. Mum would have been very proud, especially to know the bagpiper escorted her all the way. What a send off! Well done team!

5 Lindsay Liddel 11th May 2023

Simon and his team were wonderful, caring and compassionate. I've never had to arrange a funeral before, they were very supportive and helped me through this difficult time. The flowers were beautiful as was the service. I was recommended them and would recommend them to others.

5 Philip Peppard 28th Apr 2023

Caring and compassionate throughout, excellent attention to detail and happily carried out the family’s wishes - nothing was too much trouble. 
Thank you Simon and the team.

5 Peter Fisher 24th Apr 2023

Simon and his team gave excellent service. They covered every aspect in a very caring way from start to finish.
A very professional and caring team
Thank you in our time of need. Peter and John Fisher.

5 Eve Thresher 3rd Apr 2023

Hi lovely people ....what can I say other than ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, I have never met such kind caring people in all my life, just a shame its under such sad circumstances. I cannot fault anything you did or said. You treated MY MARTIN so lovingly and made him look so handsome and peaceful. I am sad I cannot see him any more but know he was in such wonderful hands for the time he spent in your Parlour and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for both of us. God bless you all. Love Eve xxxxx and Martin xxxx

5 Janet Holt 31st Mar 2023

Crescent are kind, organised and very supportive. Their chosen celebrant and florist were amazing. I would recommend the Crescent to anyone needing help with funeral arrangements. Simon is incredibly gentle, kind and very helpful. I dreaded the day of my mums funeral but on the day I actually enjoyed it. It was beautiful. Many thanks to Simon Helliar-Moore for the services he provided and for recommending the very excellent Pauline Marston as celebrant.