Pearce Funeral Services, Westlea

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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.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jo Ferguson 20th Mar 2026

So kind. So helpful . Lovely cuddles . I will definitely recommend to fiends and family . 

Sheila Tulley 29th Jan 2026

Excellent service . Family can’t thank them enough . 

Judith Wingfield 24th Dec 2025

John Pearce and his entire team were incredibly compassionate and patient throughout the process of planning and coordinating my Dad's funeral. We discovered them through two separate personal recommendations. From the very first phone contact (on a Sunday!) we were supported in all our decisions in a timely manner but without pressure from their side. Communication was respectful and dignified at all times. John took time to come to our house twice before the funeral itself and talked us through the process in an unhurried manner, including offering advice outside their remit (location for the wake). They then coordinated everything in the background - every step was covered by either them or their partners (crematorium and civil celebrant). The civil celebrant they assigned to Dad's funeral was also wonderful and delivered an incredibly moving and also funny eulogy/tribute that resonated with everyone. The coffin and flowers were beautiful, and the entire team guided us sensitively through the funeral ceremony itself. We can thoroughly recommend Pearce Funeral Services.

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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

Papermakers House
1 Rivenhall Road
Westlea
Wiltshire
SN5 7BD

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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

About Us

Pearce Funeral Services provides a caring and respectful funeral director service to bereaved families in Swindon and the surrounding areas. With a range of options to meet any requirements, you can plan your loved one’s funeral with no upfront payment or deposit required.

Visit Pearce’s offices to discuss arrangements for your loved one’s funeral in a welcoming, respectful environment. Alternatively, Pearce’s funeral arrangers will meet with you in your own home, or at the chapel of rest located in Stratton St Margaret.

John Pearce and his committed team of courteous, professional staff can help you arrange every detail of the funeral, including press notices in local and national newspapers, floral tributes, service stationary, catering, donations and monumental masonry. They can also cater for funerals of all religions and beliefs, as well as green or eco-friendly funerals.

Call Pearce Funeral Services now for compassionate expert guidance as you plan a farewell for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

John   Lane

John Lane

Jan 1937 - Mar 2026

Terry    Burberry

Terry Burberry

Sep 1960 - Dec 2025

Stephen   Heron

Stephen Heron

Jul 1949 - Nov 2025

Bruce   Lee

Bruce Lee

Jun 1957 - Oct 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jo Ferguson 20th Mar 2026

    So kind. So helpful . Lovely cuddles . I will definitely recommend to fiends and family . 

  • 5 Sheila Tulley 29th Jan 2026

    Excellent service . Family can’t thank them enough . 

  • 5 Judith Wingfield 24th Dec 2025

    John Pearce and his entire team were incredibly compassionate and patient throughout the process of planning and coordinating my Dad's funeral. We discovered them through two separate personal recommendations. From the very first phone contact (on a Sunday!) we were supported in all our decisions in a timely manner but without pressure from their side. Communication was respectful and dignified at all times. John took time to come to our house twice before the funeral itself and talked us through the process in an unhurried manner, including offering advice outside their remit (location for the wake). They then coordinated everything in the background - every step was covered by either them or their partners (crematorium and civil celebrant). The civil celebrant they assigned to Dad's funeral was also wonderful and delivered an incredibly moving and also funny eulogy/tribute that resonated with everyone. The coffin and flowers were beautiful, and the entire team guided us sensitively through the funeral ceremony itself. We can thoroughly recommend Pearce Funeral Services.

  • 5 David Thompson 21st Dec 2025

    No fuss, John listened carefully to what we as a family wanted to achieve in celebration of our mum’s life. Very thoughtful and helpful in every detail. 

  • 5 Timothy Cadle 18th Dec 2025

    John and his team did an excellent job.

  • 5 Andrew Allen 29th Sep 2025

    Couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help us at this very sad time.
    Everyone involved in helping was amazing and so caring and thoughtful down to the very last details. 
    They made this easy to sort and knew how to be empathetic and actually felt like they truly cared 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Derek Chappell 21st Sep 2025

    From our first conversation to the gathering of family and friends in the chapel, the service they provided was one of care and compassion throughout. 
    The Pearce’s team took good care of us. 

  • 5 Tom Hayes 31st Aug 2025

    One of the best services going very helpful thank you to all at pearce funeral x

  • 5 Julie Moss 21st Jul 2025

    We are so deeply grateful to Pearce Family Funeral Services for the exceptional care and compassion they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they made the process of arranging Mum’s funeral as stress-free, personal, and respectful as we could have ever hoped for.




    A special thank you to Belinda and David, who were simply outstanding. Their warmth, empathy, and attention to detail meant the world to us. They made us feel truly supported and understood every step of the way, and their personal touch brought real comfort during a time of grief.




    It’s hard to put into words how much it meant to have such kind and thoughtful people guiding us. They were an important part of honouring Mum’s memory, and I can’t thank them enough for making it feel so personal and meaningful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.



  • 5 Peter Bailey 13th Jul 2025

    Very professional and caring.
    The family and myself cannot thank you enough for the service provided.
    My wife would have been proud.
    Kindest regards

    Peter

  • 5 Dominic Wilson 7th Jul 2025

    Thank you to Stephanie for her understanding and compassion towards our family. I think she went above and beyond to make sure dad had  the best send off. 

  • 5 Andre Mort 13th Jun 2025

    I can’t thank Stephanie and everyone at Pearce Funeral Services enough for the care and compassion they showed in handling the funeral of my beloved wife, Sarah. I couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful and respectful service.

  • 5 Lanie Ashby 6th May 2025

    Absolutely amazing, kind, compassionate team, I will be forever thankful for all they did for my Mum

  • 5 Jason Moss 14th Apr 2025

    So from the start you have been amazing. Belinda was so attentive I would highly recommend their services to anyone. Thank you for organising the send off my mum deserved.

  • 5 Beverley Walsh 10th Mar 2025

    Pearce's provided an excellent service from the start. The staff were lovely and helped me and my sons through a difficult and confusing time. Nothing was too much trouble and everything we asked for was sorted promptly.
    Everything went smoothly which makes such a difference at such a sad time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pearce's to anyone who has just lost a loved one.
    Thank you so much to everyone involved, John, Rob, Stephanie, Belinda to name a few, you have mine and my sons, heartfelt thanks.

  • 5 Robert Quelch 28th Feb 2025

    A very professional and friendly service given. By all we dealt with. Lots of advice and help given. 
    Would recommend them to anyone that asks. 

  • 5 Steven Fletcher 14th Feb 2025

    Very good arranging of the funeral done in a very caring way.supportive throughout.

  • 5 Robert Livingstone 11th Feb 2025

    Such a friendly company, Stephanie was a help from the start , she is a credit to the company

  • 5 Deborah Carter 20th Jan 2025

    A very professional and empathetic service. I have used Pearce for both my parents funerals and would not hesitate in recommending them. A special thank you to Belinda for ensuring my Dad's funeral went smoothly and her kind demeanor on the day gave me comfort

  • 5 Jane Bowen 15th Dec 2024

    Wonderful service provided .Thoughtful empathetic staff. Very efficient and helpful in all aspects .Made what was a difficult time for us much easier  . Would thoroughly recommend using Pearces .

  • 5 Hom Rana 7th Dec 2024

    My mother passed away 8th Nov 2024. Me and my wife very impressed. John and his staff are absolutely incredible. We highly recommend them.👏👏

  • 5 Robert Whitbread 1st Dec 2024

    Professional and very caring. I received an incredible amount of quality care, help, advice, and support during the most heartbreaking time of my life.
    Thank You All !

  • 5 Julie Ellis 12th Nov 2024

    Pearce Funeral directors were amazing. They helped us through our darkest days making everything so easy for us. Our initial call with Charlotte and our meeting with Belinda we were asked the minimum questions and everything was arranged.
    At the Chappel of Rest David greated us and gave us as much time with our loved one. The way Jeff was dressed was exactly how he was, everything so perfect.
    A video and photos were taken of my Husband's friends who travelled a distance to follow my Husband on his last journey in their Bond Bugs, this was no trouble at all for Pearce Funeral directors.
    The service was so lovely and everyone commented how different this was, mainly having the photo tribute, Jeffs woodwork on display and the family staying behind after to say the final goodbyes in private. Peace Funeral Directors recommend a fantastic celebrant who gave Jeff an uplifting service.
    We can't thank Pearce Funeral Directors enough for their service and support during this time.

  • 5 Melanie Spencer 26th Oct 2024

    Thank you for supporting me through organising the funeral of my husband. Sudden death at 51 years is a traumatic experience when you've been together for 20 years. John and Stephanie got me through the most difficult time in my life. They were patient & caring. My husband was treated with the respect he deserved. John kindly transported him to London fir a private neck biopsy which the NHS pathologist failed to do. We wanted closure if it the large mass contributed to my husband's death. They helped me through this. I would have spent the rest of my life thinking about it. I'm still awaiting coroners report.My husband had the most beautiful church service at the church we got married in 16 years ago. Our crematorium wishes to keep the curtains open for our son and allowing him to choose his dad's favourite music for the crematorium helped him be part of the service. Not only am I suffering my own grief but the grief of my two children too. I had a few chapel visits that helped me grieve. Even though it was a closed coffin. My on and I added letters, a heart and a teddy. Thankyou for making the most horrific life experience a proud celebration of my husband's life. John and the Reverend Clive walked the hearse through Lydiard Park for my husband's last journey. I can't think Pearce funeral service enough for the compassion & care they showed to me and my family at such an exceptionally difficult, emotional time. RIP Philip x

  • 5 Margaret Cotton 25th Oct 2024

    My family and I wish to thank all the staff at Pearce Funeral Services for their kindness and compassion leading up to and during Brian’s funeral. Everything was done very professionally and the service whilst being sad was joyous. The Celebrant Sophia Best did an excellent job of telling Brian’s life story which truly reflected the man he was.

Address
Papermakers House
1 Rivenhall Road
Westlea
Wiltshire
SN5 7BD

Open map

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jo Ferguson 20th Mar 2026

So kind. So helpful . Lovely cuddles . I will definitely recommend to fiends and family . 

Sheila Tulley 29th Jan 2026

Excellent service . Family can’t thank them enough . 

Judith Wingfield 24th Dec 2025

John Pearce and his entire team were incredibly compassionate and patient throughout the process of planning and coordinating my Dad's funeral. We discovered them through two separate personal recommendations. From the very first phone contact (on a Sunday!) we were supported in all our decisions in a timely manner but without pressure from their side. Communication was respectful and dignified at all times. John took time to come to our house twice before the funeral itself and talked us through the process in an unhurried manner, including offering advice outside their remit (location for the wake). They then coordinated everything in the background - every step was covered by either them or their partners (crematorium and civil celebrant). The civil celebrant they assigned to Dad's funeral was also wonderful and delivered an incredibly moving and also funny eulogy/tribute that resonated with everyone. The coffin and flowers were beautiful, and the entire team guided us sensitively through the funeral ceremony itself. We can thoroughly recommend Pearce Funeral Services.

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