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

William   Bedford

William Bedford

Dec 1943 - May 2026

Henry   Pottle

Henry Pottle

Mar 1964 - Apr 2026

Barry    Jones

Barry Jones

Nov 1965 - Apr 2026

Andrew    Albinson

Andrew Albinson

Jan 1938 - Apr 2026

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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 Terri Clarke 13th Jan 2025

    From the first phone call, to the moment the drivers left us at the wake the service you provided was absolutely flawless. The way you dealt with us made us feel so important. You really care about the service you provide and it really shows. Your attention to detail is incredible, and so touching. For you all to arrive with red ties on to match our STFC theme, and John's little robin on his lapel, it all meant the world to us, we cannot thank you enough. We will always recommend you.

  • 5 Karl Cottage 7th Jan 2025

    Caz was amazing at such a difficult time & nothing was a problem, made the whole experience bearable at such a difficult time 💔

  • 5 Dawn Cox 24th Dec 2024

    Pearce Funeral services are amazing, their attention to detail and kindness shown to me and my family was beautiful, thank you for all your help and hard work at the most difficult time of my life x

  • 5 Kirsteen Fraser 17th Dec 2024

    John and his team provided a first class service at a very difficult and sad time for our family. They looked after us and my Dad with care and dignity. 

  • 5 Mike Willson 17th Dec 2024

    Everything was beautifully done and we felt that our wishes were understood and met with kindness and efficiency.

  • 5 Steven Costello 16th Dec 2024

    A very caring and thoughtful experience from start to finish. Nothing was too much of a problem leaving us with lovely memories.

  • 5 Tracy Anderson 12th Dec 2024

    The whole team were amazing & so very kind whilst being supportive at all times. 

    Tracy 

  • 5 Marcia Hinton 8th Dec 2024

    Personal service. I've pre-booked my own funeral.

  • 5 Rachel Hedges 5th Dec 2024

    JOHN was amazingly thoughtful and caring from our first meeting to the actual funeral. They guided us through an extremely sad time for our family from start to finish and handled everything for us with the highest care and consideration. Can't recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Margaret Webb 5th Dec 2024

    Caz was amazing from the moment we met , made everything at ease , so very compassionate.

  • 5 Patricia Brown 2nd Dec 2024

    I could fault your service, very caring & helpful. Made everything easy for us all . 

  • 5 Josie Addleton 2nd Dec 2024

    The service from Pearce’s was exceptional from the day mum passed away to the end of the funeral.  I could not have asked for a more compassionate service for which I am so grateful.  Nothing was too much trouble and I cannot recommend them enough.  Thank you 

  • 5 Rachel Pickford 26th Nov 2024

    John and his team are amazing. They are the ultimate professionals and show so much compassion. They are on hand every step of the way to ensure you give your loved ones the best and spend as much time as you need supporting the family. It really feels like a personal service and nothing is too much trouble. 

  • 5 Ann Kilby 25th Nov 2024

    Everything was organised and any queries were always deal with.
    Nothing was to much trouble.I highly recommend Pearse.

  • 5 Ellen Lango 25th Nov 2024

    John Pearce and all at Pearce Funeral Services were amazing. He/they go above and beyond in making the sad loss of a loved one that less painful and stress free. From all that they organised to the personal touches we can not fault them. Our dear Mum looked beautiful and at a peace at the kind hands of Pearce Funeral Services. I would highly recommend them, they truly are a very special and personable funeral directors and I can not thank them enough on behalf of our family and dear Mum x

  • 5 Richard Pickford 25th Nov 2024

    Thank you for such a personal service and ensuring our mum was laid to rest with dignity and respect and guiding us through such a difficult time. John, Cassie and Belinda were so caring and ensured all the little details were taken care of.

  • 5 Nicola Miller 18th Nov 2024

    From first contact, John and his team have been exceptional. No question too much trouble. We were treated with kindness and empathy throughout and would highly recommend them. We’ve entrusted them with Dad and had no hesitation to also entrust John and team with Mum. Thank you for supporting us.

  • 5 John Drew 16th Nov 2024

    Sensitive and helpful throughout. Thank you.

  • 5 Alison Kent 16th Nov 2024

    Showed lots of empathy, nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Lee Hains 13th Nov 2024

    Pearce Funeral Services, Stratton-St-Market were excellent in the care, support, advice and professional services they offered to myself and my family. They helped us at every stage, and whilst always professional they provided a very personal and sensitive approach. My family and I truly thank them for giving Wendy, our Mum/Nannie, a caring and special funeral.

  • 5 Terry Trueman 9th Nov 2024

    Very helpful in every way excellent service 

  • 5 Claire Neill 4th Nov 2024

    I found Pearce Funeral Services very good, very efficient, kind and
    compassionate.

  • 5 Robert Hammond 29th Oct 2024

    We were all treated with the utmost sympathy and professionalism. We would not hesitate in giving Pearce funeral Services our recommendation

  • 5 jody cream 28th Oct 2024

    Pearce Funeral services looked after Margaret and her family with kindness and respect. They did everything possible to help us as this sad time and to make Margaret's funeral very special. Thank you to Everyone at Pearce's but special thanks to Cas that we had the most contact with. You are all wonderful people.

  • 5 Marie Relton 20th Oct 2024

    Pearce's were recommended to me by several others. I am happy that I went with their recommendation on appointing them for my mother's funeral. They were friendly, efficient and supportive and did an excellent job. Thank you Pearce's.

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

Terri Clarke 13th Jan 2025

From the first phone call, to the moment the drivers left us at the wake the service you provided was absolutely flawless. The way you dealt with us made us feel so important. You really care about the service you provide and it really shows. Your attention to detail is incredible, and so touching. For you all to arrive with red ties on to match our STFC theme, and John's little robin on his lapel, it all meant the world to us, we cannot thank you enough. We will always recommend you.

Karl Cottage 7th Jan 2025

Caz was amazing at such a difficult time & nothing was a problem, made the whole experience bearable at such a difficult time 💔

Dawn Cox 24th Dec 2024

Pearce Funeral services are amazing, their attention to detail and kindness shown to me and my family was beautiful, thank you for all your help and hard work at the most difficult time of my life x

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