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What they do
Inspects businesses before granting membership
Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
About Us
A.P McDonald Funeral Services in Devizes, Wiltshire, are a community focused, family-run funeral directors. Ashley and Paul have a combined 19 years experience in the funeral profession and are ready to help in every step of arranging a funeral for your loved one.
You can choose from a range of pre-made funeral packages to suit your budget, and A.P McDonald are happy to offer completely bespoke funerals to fit your loved one's exact wishes. All religious faiths and denominations are welcome as well as humanist and non-religious celebrations of life.
You can choose from a range of coffins, caskets and urns, including traditional hardwoods, wood veneers and eco-friendly materials including wool, bamboo and handwoven willow. There is a fleet of modern funeral transport including limousines and hearses, and you can request unique options such as horse-drawn or motorcycle hearses.
A.P McDonald Funeral Services' funeral home in Devizes has a dedicated chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one and comfortable meeting rooms where you can discuss funeral arrangements in peace. It's open during business hours and 24/7 phone support is available.
Get in touch with A.P McDonald today and find out how they can assist you in creating the perfect send off for your loved one.
Many families mention the care and compassion shown to them throughout the funeral process, describing how staff put them at ease during a difficult time and treated both the deceased and the bereaved with dignity and respect. Numerous reviews note that communication was clear and consistent, with families kept informed of each step, their questions answered promptly, and staff described as always available and willing to accommodate requests no matter how large or small. Several describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and professionally, with meticulous attention to detail and organisation that allowed families to focus on celebrating their loved one's life rather than worrying about logistics.
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5Tracey Tulley3rd Jan 2025
The best all round funeral directors , so caring and talking you through everything you needed and any requests from the family they make it happen and more , not only looking after our dad 100% looked after us the same,I can’t Thank them enough for this ,!! I would recommend them to anyone ,
5Nikki Feltham15th Dec 2024
A.P McDonald delivers a very professional service.
The attention and care/compassion that goes into every service.
We have used them now 3times.
Thank you again. Nikki Feltham
5Steph Black5th Dec 2024
It might seem strange to say that dealing with Paul and Ash was a pleasure when arranging my mum’s funeral, but they made it such a positive and comforting experience. Faultless service, as always. Thank you!
5Alex Youlten27th Nov 2024
Very kind and supportive. Wonderful personal ideas, making a difficult time a little less difficult thanks to warmth, empathy and helpful guidance.
5Gregg Dodds12th Nov 2024
We can't thank Paul enough for the fantastic service he did for our family. Everything from start to finish was exceptional.
Thank you Paul and team
5Shirley Fullam10th Nov 2024
I would thoroughly recommend A&P McDonald funeral service's.
They have been so kind and supportive.Their attention to detail is extremely important to them,getting everything right on the day,of such an emotional time for the family.
5Howard Mander5th Nov 2024
From start to finish Paul, Ashley and Sam put us at ease through this difficult time. They took such great care of my mum and family to make sure everything went as well as it could for Dad's funeral ceremony. They were kind, considerate and respectful, and understood exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble. They are highly recommended. Thank you Paul, Ashley and Sam.
Howard Mander
5Michael Cooper4th Nov 2024
To Paul and there team, myself, will ,Jane would like to thank you Personally for the first class service for our brother nick, your professional outstanding services and the extra touches you done for us all we appreciate
The help from the start to the finish even that little touch in the market place were you stopped for a few minutes, to show your respect before his final journey to the crematorium ,I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND A P MC DONALD,S FOR HIS SERVICE, S
FOR ANY FAMILY BEREAVEMENT.
5Alison Helps21st Oct 2024
So supportive and very attentive throughout the whole process, with a focus on our individual family needs. Gave great advice ensuring everything ran smoothly. Professional, caring, and compassionate, would highly recommend.
5Tony Giddings 15th Oct 2024
Extremely professional and friendly service. Every care was taken to ensure that everything ran smoothly. All our wishes were catered for to give our lovely dad a fitting send off. We would highly recommend their services.
5Maisie McCann28th Jul 2024
Paul and the team were amazing. Words cannot describe how helpful, compassionate and understanding they were. They made a really painful day filled with sadness and chaos feel calm, controlled and full of kindness and support. Thank you.
5Claire Tilbury20th Jul 2024
We cannot recommend A P McDonald highly enough, they took such care throughout the whole process, Ash continually kept in contact so we knew what the next steps were. We feel that we gave our loved one the best send off possible. Thank you so much
5Kirstie Chandler19th Jul 2024
Paul and Ashley were absolutely amazing. Upon our first contact we knew they were the right people for us. They oozed genuine compassion, consideration and empathy. And so attentive to the immediate family on the day. Nothing i asked for or wanted to change was too much trouble for them and they delivered with incredible professionalism and care. I will be forever grateful to them, helping to make a legendary send off, (even in the rain) never to be forgot by our family and friends.
5Samantha Woodroffe17th Jul 2024
From the first phone call to after the funeral, Paul guide myself and family through the whole process of planning the funeral for my husband. Very friendly and helpful.
5Helen Bentley-Fox5th Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your help and advice and kindness during this time
5Roger Harris18th Jun 2024
We were immensely pleased with A P Mcdonald - they were a huge help at a
very difficult time, tactfully keeping us on the ball and being an excellent source of suggestions to solve the little problems that inevitably confront the organisation of a funeral.
5Amanda Jeanes26th Apr 2024
The process was handled professionally and efficiently, throughout. Paul was helpfull and guided us along the way. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything went smoothly and without any problems.
5Jonpaul McCourt11th Mar 2024
Absolutely fantastic service provided every step of the way.
Professional, caring, compassionate and understanding, I could not of wished for any more during a very difficult and sad time for myself personally.
Nothing was ever too much of an ask, they clearly explained what to expect and when, and they really did help in giving the best send off that was deserved for someone so dear to me.
They were always available when needed, and made the whole process very easy for me.
I really cannot thank them enough.
5Di hammonds25th Feb 2024
Ashley Paul and Sam are the most compassionate people I have the pleasure of knowing personally. When Pete was taken from us so suddenly, I was only ever going to use A.P McDonalds
This is our 4th family Funeral with them over the years , From our first contact they ensured that the service We wanted from the music, flowers etc.
We cannot thank Ashley Paul and Sam enough for their wonderful support thorough what has been an extremely difficult time. I know that they looked after my Pete giving him the dignity he so deserved
Ashley has been simply amazing, from helping us arrange the funeral to supporting myself and my family throughout and afterwards. Truly wonderful people who gave us a first class service
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, its the little things that make a big difference.We can’t recommend you highly enough.
5Sylvia Butcher23rd Feb 2024
We have had excellent service and support - would highly recommend
5Jamie Bayes20th Feb 2024
I was advised to use A.P Funeral services by a friend due to their experience with them and as a family we are glad we did. Paul and Ashley offer a very professional but friendly service. The day ran very smoothly and everyone commented on what a lovely service it was. Will recommend them to friends and family.
5Raina Reader16th Feb 2024
Paul, Ashley, Sam and the team have made a very difficult time somewhat easier than we would have ever imagined when arranging our Mum's funeral. The attention to detail, professionalism, care and compassion that everything was dealt with was more than evident throughout this very sad time. I would not hesitate in recommending them. Thank you, guys.
5Andrew Thorne16th Feb 2024
I would very much like to thank AP McDonald 's team for the very professional way they carried out our Mothers funeral.
Nothing was of trouble in anything we asked.
I can not praise AP McDonald enough for the way they helped us in our time of need
Kind Regards
Andrew Thorne
5Marion Grist12th Feb 2024
Both Ashley and Paul provided us with an excellent service very professional but also made us feel that we were important in the process. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for providing the personal service.
5Liz Franklyns30th Jan 2024
What excellent service I had with nothing too much trouble. I heard about them via friends and certainly it was like a family affair and cannot speak more highly of Paul and Ashley and the sympathetic way they handled everything.
Address
28 Maryport Street Devizes Wiltshire SN10 1AG
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
Inspects businesses before granting membership
Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Tracey Tulley3rd Jan 2025
The best all round funeral directors , so caring and talking you through everything you needed and any requests from the family they make it happen and more , not only looking after our dad 100% looked after us the same,I can’t Thank them enough for this ,!! I would recommend them to anyone ,
Nikki Feltham15th Dec 2024
A.P McDonald delivers a very professional service.
The attention and care/compassion that goes into every service.
We have used them now 3times.
Thank you again. Nikki Feltham
Steph Black5th Dec 2024
It might seem strange to say that dealing with Paul and Ash was a pleasure when arranging my mum’s funeral, but they made it such a positive and comforting experience. Faultless service, as always. Thank you!
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