Pearce Funeral Services, Stratton St Margaret

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Pearce Funeral Services are an Independent family run business, who have gained a reputation for offering a dignified and personal service with compassion, courtesy and respect. The service is overseen by John Pearce, a funeral director with over 30 years experience who will take the time to listen and support you in arranging a fitting farewell for your loved one. Serving Swindon and all surrounding areas.

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

92 Ermin Street
Stratton St Margaret
Wiltshire
SN3 4NN

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    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

About Us

Pearce Funeral Services is an independent, family-run funeral directors serving Swindon and the surrounding areas. You will be able to make arrangements for your loved one’s funeral in the peaceful, welcoming atmosphere of the offices based on Rivenhall Road in Westlea or at the chapel of rest in Stratton St Margaret. Pearce’s funeral directors can also visit you in the comfort of your own home.

John Pearce DipFD MBIE offers many years’ experience serving the local community with quality funeral planning services for all religions and beliefs, including eco-friendly funerals. Services offered include help with publishing press notices in newspapers, choosing monumental masonry and floral tributes, printing service stationary, and catering for wakes.

With a 24/7 telephone line, operating 365 days a year, Pearce’s team is there for you when you need it most, and no upfront payments or deposits are required.

To find out more about arranging your loved one’s funeral and the options available to you, call Pearce Funeral Services now.

Latest Obituaries

Peter   Grunsell

Peter Grunsell

Oct 1949 - Nov 2025

Paul   Andrew Sargent

Paul Andrew Sargent

Apr 1970 - Oct 2025

Jan Antoni   Jackowski

Jan Antoni Jackowski

Feb 1949 - Nov 2025

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families describe how staff members including Caz, Dave, John, and others offered personal attention and support throughout the entire process, remembering their names and checking in on them not just about arrangements but about their wellbeing at a difficult time.

Families consistently mention that nothing felt like too much trouble, whether that meant accommodating unusual requests, being available at short notice, making home visits, or handling complex logistics and last-minute changes on the day itself.

Communication stands out across many reviews, with families noting they were kept informed at each stage, given time to make decisions without pressure, and that their many questions were answered patiently and clearly by staff who explained the process thoroughly.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kerry Evans 27th Jun 2020

    Dave and everyone from Pearce were so helpful. They did everything they could to make my life easier, and I am so grateful for that. I am so glad we chose Pearce for my dads funeral. Thank you 

  • 5 Anita Amoako 14th Jun 2020

    After being with funeral home where there was no empathy, no duty of care to the deceased or the family we made the difficult decision to move our beloved.
    Even at a short notice Pearce funeral services was amazing. They responded to my queries with immediate phone calls. They kept me up to date with progress of the funeral without me contacting them.
    The best level of care I could have found.
    I have used 3 different companies in my life and this is the best one to date.
    Go with them and you will know you have a first class service from them.

  • 5 Hilary Morton 9th Jun 2020

    John's attention to detail and care was second to none. His team were very professional and unintrusive on the day, everything was perfect I couldn't have asked for more.

  • 5 Barry Wheeler 8th Jun 2020

    Excellent personal service from all at Pearce Funeral Service

  • 5 Stuart Christie 5th Jun 2020

    From the first contact the service provided has been first class especially at the moment with the current Covid crisis. 
    Cannot fault any aspect of my dealings with Pearce Funeral Service which is a bonus when having to deal with the death of a loved one.

  • 5 Siobhan Murphy 5th Jun 2020

    Very informative, respectful and helpful under the current circumstances.

  • 5 Jean Sidwell 25th May 2020

    Pearce Funeral Services arranged my mums funeral . Their service , kindness , compassion and attention to detail at this sad time cannot be faulted in any way . For that we are truly grateful and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others. 

  • 5 Jim Sinclair 12th May 2020

    I would recommend Pearce funeral service to anyone. They were very helpful and patient at all times.

  • 5 Margaret McHugh 10th May 2020

    I am so glad we chose Pearce Funeral Services.
    John Pearce and his team were so caring and understanding, which made everything so much easier for us.
    So grateful to you all. Thank you.

  • 5 Lorraine Rayner 2nd May 2020

    Fantastic company ive used them befor and they did a very good job but for this funeral it was my Husband and they have done a FANTASTIC job i whould recommend them if anybody was ask me for a funeral directors with out a doubt cant flaut them in any way plus they do check up on you which id good and if you want to do this

  • 5 Jeni Boddy 30th Apr 2020

    It was a peaceful funeral. Not quite what my father would have wanted but was dealt with calmly and professionally considering the circumstances.

  • 5 Katie Fallon 30th Apr 2020

    Wonderful company and staff who were very helpful and compassionate when our aunt passed away. Under such difficult and stressful times, I was never made to feel rushed and every query was answered clearly, with welcomed advice to make the run up to, and the day itself, be calm and go as smoothly as possible. I thoroughly recommend them as professional, caring people who look after your loved ones and you in difficult times. ❤

  • 5 Teddy Moulden 28th Apr 2020

    Dave 
    Looked after us with respect and went out of his way to make us happy 
    In these difficult times is was a blessing to have the help and respect given to us 
    Teddy 

  • 5 Janet Chadwick 27th Apr 2020

    Very kind and understanding. Answered questions and even found answers from funerals passed, nothing was to much trouble.

  • 5 Pat Watson 11th Apr 2020

    Wonderful. Real personal service with real people for their staff. 😊

  • 5 Marjorie Baker 10th Apr 2020

    EXCELLENT

  • 5 pauline pinkney 30th Mar 2020

    excellent caring professional service. Thank you for all your support during very difficult times

  • 5 Sue Tremlin 28th Mar 2020

    An outstanding professional service from start to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you John and staff

  • 5 Trevor Hancock 26th Mar 2020

    The service we received was professional, caring and personal to our requirements.

    Thanks to John and the team.

    Jackie & Trevor Hancock

  • 5 Darren Vicat 18th Mar 2020

    From start to finish nothing was too much trouble and the overal service they gave was of the very highest standard

  • 5 Jane Simmons 16th Mar 2020

    Superb.....John Pearce is excellent at making a very sad stressful time run smoothly and beautifully, he has such respect, kindness and knowledge......I couldn’t praise Pearce funeral services enough.
    Thank you so much
    Jane Simmons 

  • 5 Marlene Stute 8th Mar 2020

    Very considerate, very professional, thanks John, Paul, and Belinda for your hep in a very emotional time. 

  • 5 Steve Butler 7th Mar 2020

    Extremely happy with the service they gave us. They done nathan proud.
    Thanks all at Pearce funeral service.

  • 5 Michael Page 4th Mar 2020

    John and the team were absolutely flawless with their service from start to finish. Highly recommended and Many Thanks 

  • 5 Stuart Lobban 2nd Mar 2020

    A very experienced and professional service. Accommodating every need at a particularly difficult time. Personal thanks to John and his team.

Address
92 Ermin Street
Stratton St Margaret
Wiltshire
SN3 4NN

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    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

Kerry Evans 27th Jun 2020

Dave and everyone from Pearce were so helpful. They did everything they could to make my life easier, and I am so grateful for that. I am so glad we chose Pearce for my dads funeral. Thank you 

Anita Amoako 14th Jun 2020

After being with funeral home where there was no empathy, no duty of care to the deceased or the family we made the difficult decision to move our beloved. Even at a short notice Pearce funeral services was amazing. They responded to my queries with immediate phone calls. They kept me up to date with progress of the funeral without me contacting them. The best level of care I could have found. I have used 3 different companies in my life and this is the best one to date. Go with them and you will know you have a first class service from them.

Hilary Morton 9th Jun 2020

John's attention to detail and care was second to none. His team were very professional and unintrusive on the day, everything was perfect I couldn't have asked for more.

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