Pearce Funeral Services, Stratton St Margaret
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 Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany 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
Professional Standards
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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
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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
Brenda Fisher 11th May 2025
This is the third time I’ve used Pearce for my family funerals. The staff are excellent and very accommodating to any requests and go the extra mile to support and guide you through the processes. Thank you Caz, Belinda and John.
Jackie Burrows 3rd May 2025
Pearce Funeral Service made the whole process very easy to do, they listened with respect and care. They were very professional but also very caring. They helped all the way from the time stepping into the funeral home to the funeral itself. I would highly recommend them.
Kirsty Gingell 29th Apr 2025
Professional, helpful and compassionate. Wonderful service for my late mother. Big thanks to you all 🫶🏻