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.
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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
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