Crescent Funeral Services

363 reviews

Compassionate funeral arranging services from a family-owned independent funeral directors in Taunton, Somerset.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sara Wagstaff 4th Sep 2022

Thank you.So much care and thought from Crescent Funeral Services. Caring, kind,  patient and professional. Felt totally supported throughout the whole process. The Celebrant they recommended was beyond excellent… Thank you once again. 

Paula Town 28th Aug 2022

Thank you to Simon and his team for making a difficult time so much more bearable. Everything was handled with professionalism, tact and discretion.  Happy to recommend. 

Elaine Lunn 26th Aug 2022

From the first time I met Simon until the day of our celebration service we were treated with great kindness and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained to us.

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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

The Old Coach House
Crescent Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4ED

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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
Call: 01823 218160

About Us

Crescent Funeral Services is a family-owned independent funeral directors in Taunton, offering a compassionate and personal service to bereaved families in Taunton and the surrounding areas.

With 20 years’ experience in the funeral profession, Simon Helliar-Moore and his team have the expertise to guide you through every step of arranging a funeral. Their bespoke and inclusive service options allow you to say goodbye in the way that’s right for you and your loved one.

The premises in Taunton town centre are close to the registry office and hospital, with a tastefully decorated arrangement suite and a peaceful chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one. The funeral home is disability friendly with complimentary parking. The team at Crescent Funeral Services can also make arrangements with you from the comfort of your home.

Promising transparent pricing and a considerate, caring service, Crescent Funeral Services is open Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour service. It is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors.

Call Crescent Funeral Services now to learn more about the services they offer and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Lisa   Bartram

Lisa Bartram

Nov 1966 - Feb 2024

Spencer   Larkman

Spencer Larkman

Nov 1971 - Feb 2024

Ray   (Geoffrey) Helliar

Ray (Geoffrey) Helliar

Jan 1940 - Feb 2024

Janice   Phillips

Janice Phillips

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sara Wagstaff 4th Sep 2022

    Thank you.So much care and thought from Crescent Funeral Services. Caring, kind,  patient and professional. Felt totally supported throughout the whole process. The Celebrant they recommended was beyond excellent… Thank you once again. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sara,

    Thank you so much for your kindness and for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We are grateful you chose us to care for your beloved mum and wish you all a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Paula Town 28th Aug 2022

    Thank you to Simon and his team for making a difficult time so much more bearable. Everything was handled with professionalism, tact and discretion.  Happy to recommend. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Paula and family, thank you for your kind comments and for allowing us to care for you and your father at this time. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Elaine Lunn 26th Aug 2022

    From the first time I met Simon until the day of our celebration service we were treated with great kindness and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained to us.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Elaine, Darren and Louise, thankl you for taking time to share your thoughts on our services, we are grateful to you for allowing us to care for Brian and the family and wish you many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Vanessa Malho 12th Aug 2022

    Extremely efficient, discreet and courteous and reassurance given at every stage of the process. They went that extra mile to answer any questions and carried  out our wishes well beyond our expectations.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you Vanessa for taking the time to sahre your thoughts and for allowing us to look after you and your mother's wishes. We wish you well and continued happy memories intot he future.
  • 5 Tracey Taylor 27th Jul 2022

    James did us very proud on the day of Mom's funeral. Everything worked out perfect for us and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone who we came into contact with was kind, friendly and respectful and our driver, 'Q', was really lovely. Thank you all so much for such a friendly, yet very professional service.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Tracey, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to care for you and your family at this time. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories
  • 5 Ann Fallon 10th Jul 2022

    Very kind and understanding.
    Arrangements were made and they were followed as per our wishes. Thanks for your help at a very sad time.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Ann, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to care for you and your dear mum. Wishing you all many happy memories into  the future.
  • 5 Alison Goodwin 4th Jul 2022

    Very helpful very understanding 
    They did exactly what I wanted and Emma Britain who conducted the service was just perfect

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Alison, Thank you for your time in sharing your thoughts on our services, we are pleased we have met your requirements and thank you for allowing us to care for you all during this time Wishing you gentle days ahead and memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Philip Harris 22nd Jun 2022

    Understanding and supportive all the way through nothing was to much trouble they made it a lovely day very professional 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Philip,

    Thank you for your kind and considered words on the services we provided to your family. we wish you all happy memories of your beloved mum
  • 5 Claire Adam 12th Jun 2022

    Simon and his team were excellent and very professional at all times and made everything less stressful for our family . Thank you to the crescent funeral team

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Pearl, Claire and Iain, please accept our sincere thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services. We wish you all happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Patrick McMillen 11th Jun 2022

    Very understanding at a very traumatic time, but at the same time non-intrusive. They know how to help and are willing to do whatever the family feels appropriate, but also when and how to give space for grieving. All standards very high.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Patrick, heartfelt thanks to you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services to your family. I am happy to know that we met your needs and gave you the right level of service you had wished for. We all hope you have a lifetime of happy memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Charlene Oram 5th Jun 2022

    They provided incredible support from the very beginning, the weeks that followed and the service itself. Highly professional . Can’t thank them enough. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Charlene, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we are so happy we were able to meet your needs and thank you for asking us to look after you all at this time.
  • 5 Carol Brewer 17th May 2022

    Simon & James looked after mum with the utmost respect & dignity and guided me through making her day the best it could be. Nothing was too much trouble. Simon chose the perfect celebrant in Emma Britain for Mum & recommended fleur amour to provide mum's casket spray which was as beautiful as my lovely mum♥️

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Carol, Thank you so much for your kind comments and foor taking the time to share them. It can reallly help a family to read the words of someone who has used our services to help them knoow if we are right for them. We wish you many wonderful memories of times spent with your dearly loved mum. "Thank You For The Days!"
  • 5 Amanda Hollingshead 14th May 2022

    James was so attentive to our needs from start to finish. He treated us with upmost sympathy and respect and got everything right down to the finest detail. James was sensitive and professional. We could not have chosen better and would definitely recommend the Crescent funeral services. 

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts.

    It was our privilege to look after the funeral arrangements for Marilyn and we wish you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Raymond Ake 3rd May 2022

    A message of thanks, especially to James who went the extra mile to ensure all aspects were covered.

    A very professional and comforting service from the Crescent Team.

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Ray, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to care for you and your family at this sad time. We wish you and your family a lifetime of wonderful memories.
  • 5 Kath Few 27th Apr 2022

    We as a family would like to thank all at the crescent funeral directors. James was fantastic so professional caring and supportive. Also would like to say a big thank you to Simon and Becks .and all staff .

    James Chorley replied
    Dear Kath, Thank you so much for your kind words and for allowing us to take care of your beloved Mum who was loved by so many. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Lesley Jones 25th Apr 2022

    The staff at Crescent were so very kind and professional and helped us enormously through this difficult time. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you Lesley for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and we are thankful that we were able to meet the needs of your family at this difficult time. We wish you all a lifetime of wonderful memories to sustain you.
  • 5 Peter Higgins 9th Apr 2022

    I have never encountered such high standards of excellence than with Crescent Funeral Services.Simon. Robert and their team were faultless in the execution of a complex service where the smallest details were not over-looked.

    The levels of compassion, understanding and professionalism were outstanding.

    Peter Higgins - The Crescent, Taunton.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Peter, Thank you for allowing us to care for you and Chirs and entrusting us to look after these very special and unique arrangements for a man who was so obviously loved by so many. we wish you wonderful memories to sustain you in the coming years.
  • 5 Simon Aldridge 8th Apr 2022

    The care from the whole team was faultless. The whole process was full of compassion and understanding.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Simon, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for allowing us to care for Tim and the family. What a wonderful legacy of kindness and generosity he leaves the world. We wish you all Best wishes and beautiful memories
  • 5 Hugh McInally 20th Mar 2022

    This is the second time I have used Crescent Funeral Services and I was very happy with the courteous, professional service I received from Simon and his team.

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Hugh, we are humbled to have been asked to walk with you once again through the loss of your father, we wish you and Emma many happy memories to sustain you into the future. Thank you for your kind words.
  • 5 Jayne Shattock 14th Mar 2022

    Amazing caring made a horrible process so much easier such caring people each and every one 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Jayne, Thank you so much for the kind thoughts on our services and fir allowing us to care for you and the family at this sad time. Wishing you all a lifetime of happy memories.
  • 5 Susan Gibbons 25th Feb 2022

    Excellent service

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Sue, Thank you for taking hte time to share your thoughts and for allowing us to take care of your beloved mum. We wish you and the family many happy memories into the future.
  • 5 Mandy Teale 22nd Feb 2022

    We had brilliant and caring service from Cresent funerals, from knowing what Andy’s wishes were to helping the family and on the day, also joining in Andy’s  wishes of Bright ties, not Black. Thank you Simon, Robert and your great team 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Mandy, Thank you so much for your generous thoughts on our services to you, It was an hoour to meet with Andy prior to him leaving us and allowing us time to get his wishes just how he would have wanted. Wishing you and the family all the love and memories to sustain you in the coming years
  • 5 Jen Grant 20th Feb 2022

    Couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you for being so supportive and considerate at a time when it is needed most. 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Thank you so much for taking time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to walk allogside your family at this time
  • 5 Lyn Behan 16th Feb 2022

    I live in Australia and was unable to travel to England for my mother's funeral. Rebecca of Crescent Funerals was very supportive and helped me arrange everything: the service, the Somerset willow coffin my mother wanted, music and a video. She organised the stonemason and the cemetery details and liaised with the minister.


    It was very comforting to know that everything was in capable hands.

    Rebecca Gridley replied
    Dear Lyn, thank you for your kind words, we are very grateful that you have taken the time to share your thoughts on our service. We wish you and your family a lifetime of treasured memories.
  • 5 Malcolm Boon 11th Feb 2022

    Simon and his staff have been amazing, their care and compassion are second to none, Berverly the celebrant that Simon put us in contact was equally as amazing 

    Simon Helliar-Moore replied
    Dear Malcolm, pat and Tracey, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our services and for allowing us to care for you and for David. We wish you a lifetime of happy memories.

Address
The Old Coach House
Crescent Park
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4ED

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Sara Wagstaff 4th Sep 2022

Thank you.So much care and thought from Crescent Funeral Services. Caring, kind,  patient and professional. Felt totally supported throughout the whole process. The Celebrant they recommended was beyond excellent… Thank you once again. 

Paula Town 28th Aug 2022

Thank you to Simon and his team for making a difficult time so much more bearable. Everything was handled with professionalism, tact and discretion.  Happy to recommend. 

Elaine Lunn 26th Aug 2022

From the first time I met Simon until the day of our celebration service we were treated with great kindness and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained to us.

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