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.

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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 Sophie Curtis 29th Jul 2016

    We have used Pearce for all our loved ones and not once had a issue work along side your pace give you the time you need and no rush always do an amazing service fab job taking care of the loved ones and very polite well manord and not one fault I want to say a huge well done and a huge thank you and sending my love to you all for the fabulous business you do and could not ask for a better funeral care team 

    John Pearce replied
    Thank you Sophie for taking the time to send us your kind words and for entrusting us with the care of your family during your times of need. We are always here for you whenever you need us the most.

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

Sophie Curtis 29th Jul 2016

We have used Pearce for all our loved ones and not once had a issue work along side your pace give you the time you need and no rush always do an amazing service fab job taking care of the loved ones and very polite well manord and not one fault I want to say a huge well done and a huge thank you and sending my love to you all for the fabulous business you do and could not ask for a better funeral care team 

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