Funeral Directors Stroud

When a loved one passes away, making the arrangements for the funeral only adds to the stress and heartache – especially if their death was sudden or unexpected.

But our funeral directors near Dursley are on hand to ease the burden – helping you to mourn the loss of your dear friend or family member and give them the send-off they truly deserve.

What we do

Here at Brunel Funeral Directors, we like to do things a little differently from other funeral directors in Dursley.

We can take care of every aspect for you – from booking the date, time and venue of the service to organising the transport and floral arrangements on the day. This way, you can grieve in your own time with no added stress.

However, if you’d prefer to get involved as much as possible, our funeral directors near Dursley will work closely with you and the rest of your family to ensure the deceased gets the send-off they would have wanted.

Our caring and compassionate team is on hand to offer guidance and support when you need it the most. But we’ll never rush you into making a decision. Take as long as you need, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask us.

Funeral arrangements

Whether it be a large ceremony with a wake afterwards or an intimate service with few or no attendees, a funeral should reflect the wishes and beliefs of the deceased.

We offer a choice of funeral packages near Dursley, here at Brunel Funerals.

These include:

·         The Brunel Cremation

Before they died, your loved one might have told you that they wanted to be cremated, as opposed to being buried – making our Brunel Cremation the ideal choice.

This all-inclusive package includes everything from the conveyancing of the deceased into our comfortable funeral home to the preparation of the body for viewings and the provision of a simple coffin and hearse.

A short service – where mourners can pay their respects by singing songs, reading poems and prayers, and sharing fond memories – will also be included in the cost of the Brunel Cremation.

·         Direct Cremation

Direct cremation is a simple cremation service with no ceremony or attendees. Only the funeral director and pallbearers are present on the day, making it the perfect option for those who specifically requested a fuss-free send-off.

With this type of cremation service, you and close family and friends can commemorate the life of the deceased at a later date – either to mark a special occasion or whenever you collect the ashes.

·         The Bespoke Service

Our bespoke funeral services can be personalised to reflect the life and wishes of your loved one.

For example, you can choose every aspect, from the type of coffin to the transport, music, flower choices and even the dress code. You can trust that they will be given the best possible send-off.

Other services

Though most funeral directors in Dursley (or nearby) will do everything they can to ease the burden of organising a funeral, we go above and beyond for our bereaved families.

We’ll book the date, time and venue for the service, advise the celebrant of your music and poem choices, and take care of the flower arrangements on your behalf. Whether it be colourful sprays, beautiful bouquets, letters or specially shaped tributes to adorn the coffin, just let us know what it is you’d like.

You’re welcome to have flowers sent to our funeral home in Westbury on Trym, too. We’ll care for them right up to the day of the funeral.

Memory teddy’s are also available to order. These are made from your loved one’s clothing and can be treasured forever – helping you to keep their memory alive.

Fingerprint jewellery is a lovely way to make your memories eternal. Our selection of necklace pendants, cufflinks and charms come in silver, gold and rose gold. These are the perfect way to immortalise a fingerprint or can include the cremated ashes of your loved one, allowing you to keep them close to you at all times.

In addition to this, our funeral directors near Dursley offer a full masonry service.

Headstones provide a permanent symbol of remembrance, a place you can visit to lay flowers, pray or reminisce.

We provide marble, stone and granite headstones in various shapes and sizes. You get to choose the beautiful inscription and font, too.

If you have an existing headstone that needs cleaning or repairing before it’s engraved, we can also help.

Funeral plans

Funerals can be expensive, but taking out a funeral plan will allow you to pay for the funeral you want, at today’s rate (regardless of inflation!).

At Brunel Funerals, we provided pre-paid funeral plans from Golden Leaves. Our funeral directors close to Dursley will happily sit down and talk you through the different options at our funeral home and help you to determine the most suitable one for your needs.

The great thing about funeral plans is that you’ll have the costs covered – saving your family the financial burden when you pass away. Your loved ones won’t need to make any difficult decisions either, as you choose everything from the type of funeral service, the coffin, flowers, music and readings on the day.

When making the arrangements for your own funeral, there are a couple of payment options available. For example, you can pay one lump sum upfront – getting it out of the way – or you can spread the cost with affordable monthly instalments.