Amanda-Louise Funeral Director BA (Hons) -Your Local Privately Owned, Funeral Director & Services supporting families in Somerset and Devon creating life affirming funerals
Amanda-Louise Lady Independent Funeral Directors in Taunton
When you place your trust in Amanda-Louise, you can expect the highest standards of professionalism and understanding, compassionate personal care, discretion and support, choice and value with a truly distinct service, whatever your needs and budget. Let our strength help you find yours - with care and compassion Amanda-Louise Funeral Directors & Undertakers, are here to guide you through life's heaviest moments. Call Amanda-Louise on 01643 800335 - when a death occurs we are available 24/7.
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Amanda-Louise Funeral Services - Somerset's female led funeral director
Lady Funeral Director in Taunton
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services is an independent, woman run and award winning, funeral directors and undertakers, providing personal funeral services to families in Taunton and the surrounding areas. We're award winning in the funeral industry, offering you a funeral service built on choice, compassion and value. We guide you through every step of the funeral planning journey, with a belief that everyone deserves a good funeral as individual and as memorable as they are.
You are welcome to visit us in our modern funeral home in Minehead, or we can visit you in the comfort of your own home. For those who are into technology, we can organise a conversation via the internet.
We offer packages and bespoke options that can be tailored to suit you and your loved ones wishes, whatever they may be. We will guide you through every part of the journey with a belief that everyone is unique, so our funerals can be too.
At Amanda-Louise's, we serve all faiths and cultures, and offer many types of funerals, including traditional or natural burials, traditional, modern and direct cremations or repatriation. We also offer a collection of coffins and caskets, cremated ashes urns, jewellery and memorial items, as well as funeral flowers, hearses and limousines, and personalised orders of service. And we can organise funeral hospitality too, whether that's afternoon tea to dining and bar. We take care of every single detail to create a personalised commemoration and celebration of life.
For those who wish to plan their funeral in advance, we offer our complimentary wishes checklist as well as funeral financial plans.
Rest assured, here at Amanda-Louise Funeral Home our ethos is to care for the living, the departed and our environment.
What to do when someone dies
At Amanda-Louise's we understand grief can be overwhelming, and you may feel unsure where to start. We're available for you, offering compassion, advice and support. When someone dies, we're here to help 24/7.
For more information about our Taunton Funeral Directors please call on 01643 800335 to discuss how we can help you during this difficult time or our mobile on 07879-220046 in emergencies.
Our Services & Prices
Compare the prices of different types of funerals but clicking the tabs below
Traditional Gold Funeral Package
Traditional Gold Complete Funeral Package
A complete and comprehensive funeral package that includes everything you may want from a traditional funeral of cremation or burial. £3895 includes third party fees
£3895 includes third party fees
A traditional cremation or burial funeral with its classical etiuette is a popular choice as it includes funeral director services, officiant, orders of service, flowers, crematorium/burial costs, medical cert fee if required, bearers, hearse with the full and flexible support from Amanda-Louise. Price £3895 includes third party fees
Traditional Silver Funeral Package
Traditional Silver Funeral Package
A quality funeral package that includes funeral director support, hearse, and third party costs for officiant, crematorium/burial and medical cert if required. £2895 includes third party fees
£2895 includes third party fees
A traditional affordable funeral with hearse, and costs include officiant, crematorium/burial and medical cert if required, plus option to add on if desired.
Your Personal Choice Funeral Plan
Bespoke Funeral (Cremation or Burial)
Our signature plan of bespoke attended funerals with no restrictions on funeral or ceremony, with the full and flexible support of Amanda-louise funeral director and team
From £2330 (our funeral director fees)
Our signature bespoke plan enables you to curate a funeral from scratch. We've added our professional service fees, so you now add on what you want and need to personalise your funeral. From 2330
Minehead Funeral Package
Minehead Funeral Package
A Celebration of Life Funeral Ceremony in our Minehead funeral home for up to 30 family and friends with cremation funeral.
£2010 all inclusive
Opportunity to have a local funeral gathering in our beautiful funeral home for up to 30 people, to include superior wood effect coffin, professional celebrant and cremation fees. Price from £2010 plus optional additions ie catering, flowers etc.
Woodland Natural Burial Package
Woodland Natural Burial Package
An environmentally friendly countryside funeral alternative to traditional burials and cremation, for those looking to leave little impact on our planet, plus enables you to offset some of the carbon footprint of this funeral.
from £2595 plus third party fees
A greener funeral with natural coffin and buried at a natural burial woodland site. Includes our professional services, wicker coffin, hearse, bearers and 2 trees planted in memory by our charity.
Direct Funeral Package
Direct Funeral Package
It involves a cremation only - at a date, time and typically location chosen by us, and does not include a funeral ceremony or any family or friends present.This is the most affordable funeral that we provide. Opt for the bronze, silver, gold or platinum essentials only, if you feel its too basic
From £1395 (includes funeral director fees + cremation costs)
Our direct funeral package provides a cremation only, but options if you feel choice is too remote. From £1395 includes cremation fee
DIY Home Funeral Package
DIY Home Funeral Package
Our professional practical support and advice for those who want to keep the person who has died at home, and care for them until their funeral. from £495
from £495 funeral director fees
- If you want to be hand-ons caring for your loved one whilst they remain at home, we can provide support and advice including what paperwork you need to complete . Option (at additional cost) for embalming, us to complete and coordinate funeral, hire of our hearse
Traditional Bronze Funeral Package
Simple Funeral Package
This simple yet dignified farewell aims to help people wanting to keep the price in check but still have a meaningful service and cremation, without some of the traditional elements held only during early morning
£2900 includes third party costs
Opportunity for up to 20 family and friends to attend Sedgemoor Crematorium to have a funeral service officiated by our funeral director (or a member of your family) during early morning. £2900 includes third party costs (crematorium chapel and cremation fee plus medical cert fee if required)
Add Meaning & Personality
We offer a complete range of funeral products, from choosing the flowers and the cars to designing the perfect ceremony to help you say goodbye
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Whether you want to talk through our funeral services or need help choosing from our range of funeral products. Get in touch with us today.
Thank you for your pack with Dad's service details. It was presented brilliantly and was great to read over. Thank you again for your touch on things. Unfortunately, you are someone I hope not to see again in the near future, but if I do, I know the ceremony is in the best of hands’
Dean W
'Amanda gave us as a family, the service we wanted and that my dad would have been very happy with and arranging to have him brought back to Northern Ireland with us and accompanying him on his final journey . Nothing was too much trouble for Amanda and she is a very kind and understanding lady.'
Rachelle Coggins
"I cannot recommend Amanda Louise enough. I knew we would be in good hands as soon as we met. Utterly professional and diligent, Amanda Louise goes above and beyond at every step. She is calm and amenable with a can do attitude; making sure that the family’s wishes were fulfilled completely. But also, her empathetic and caring approach filled me with ease when I was away and my mother was dealing with the funeral arrangements on her own. Information was given in bite sized pieces so as not to over whelm and every aspect covered. And finally a nod to the surrounding team, a truly kind and professional group. Thank you Amanda Louise and co." Kerry
Kerry and Zarah Williams
"I selected Amanda-Louise because I wanted someone that could provide a funeral service tailored to the requirements that my family had in mind. Experience has shown that Amanda-Louise has certain delivered everything that we asked for and has been extremely supportive at time that has been difficult for us. I would highly recommend Amanda-Louise." Adrian Naude
Adrian Naude
'I’ve met Amanda on two occasions two years in a row now for both my grandparents funeral. I can say our family felt in such great hands and so looked after by Amanda. She listened to what we’d like as a family as well as taking the time to get to know our loved ones we were saying goodbye to! Our family is forever grateful for her services and are so thankful to her.'
Abi Wong
Thank you Amanda for looking after my close friend and her partner’s funeral. You were so professional, caring and lovely from the moment we spoke on the phone to the day of the funeral. I knew they were in safe hands with you. Everything you did was what they wished for. We can not thank you enough. Sharon (Admin) Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors
Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors
'To Amanda-Louise and Team, thank you so much for looking after Alex, Beth and Sadie. It was an amazing funeral from start to finish. I have never enjoyed a day like that and its all down to you and your team. The words in our card express how we all feel. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, Love Pat and the Dixon Family ......Especially to thank you - these simple words of gratitude are on their way to you to thank you for your kindness and the help you've given, too. For sometimes its not easy when we're trying to express how someone has touched our lives and brought such happiness. I hope these words can manager to perfectly convey how the caring that you've shown has brightened up each day. But then, I guess there's only so far that words can go - because your time and thoughtfulness mean more than you could know"
Pat
"Good morning Amanda Louise,
Thank you for all that you have done for our family , mum dying so quickly took us all by surprise.
We were so grateful you were available on the day she died and were able to come and look after her on her next journey. I know you are all trained and it is your job but I felt you and your team had the real human touch and it all felt genuine .
Putting us in touch with Michelle was a dream as I felt she would’ve connected with mum and the service was so her and warm and lovely , but also well planned and executed.
I felt even in the worst moment that I was not going to be able to make it I felt assured that even if I had to watch it remotely it was ok . Without doubt I had put my trust in you all and I knew it would be ok .
I did place mum’s coffin flowers on my dad's grave and gave some to a relative who is near dad in the grave yard.They were beautiful and dad would’ve loved them as he loved plants and nature.
I have watched back the funeral , which I never thought I would do but it was lovely …….i am using that word a lot because it was.
Thank you again for going above and beyond with us all at what could’ve been a lot more stressful time . Your compassion and patience and willingness to step in and take control was faultless. Please feel free to take some of this text to use in your reviews .
Kind regards Naomi 💋"
Naomi Dawes
Dear Amanda, just a note to say a huge thank you for all your support and the wonderful service you conducted in honour of my Mum. I cant think of anyone better to conduct the service and Im so proud to call you my trusted friend, along with knowing it was Mum's choice to have you here today - she knew what you had supported with me in the past, and knows you always give sound advice. Thank you once again for everything, love Sharon x
Sharon Hilleard
"Using Amanda Louise for our father's funeral arrangements has been a seamless stressless procedure.
Amanda Louise from the very first meeting when I popped into her establishment in Minehead was warm, welcoming and kind at a really difficult time in our lives.
After a cup of tea and biscuits plans were made for our father to have a simple cremation but Amanda Louise reassured us that our father would be treated with the utmost respect and kindness from being collected from Minehead hospital where he passed away at 92 after a short illness to being taken to Taunton crematorium for his little service where his favourite music was played and a little bunch of roses from our garden were placed on his coffin all overseen personally by Amanda Louise and her kind assistant.
I cannot praise this business enough where at all times we were gently guided throughout the difficult time of saying goodbye to our loved one.
More tea and biscuits are on offer if we need a kind shoulder to lean on with the care and compassion that Amanda Louise and her team offer going into the future.
Thank you so much Amanda Louise xxx"
Iris Larbey
‘Beautiful service for my late husband John. Amanda did him proud, she took the service with feeling and respect. Thank you Amanda.’
Pippa B
"To Amanda, we'd just like to thank you for everything you've done for us, its appreciated alot. You made sure we gave our Debs the best send off possible, and we will always be grateful for that. We couldn't have done it without you. All our love, Alex, Beth and Sadie xx"
Alex, Beth & Sadie
"Dear Amanda, I Write this email on behalf of Alex Dixon’s Family when you conducted the funeral of my late sister-in-law Debbie Dixon, Alex Wife and Beth & Sadie’s mum on 23Rd August. I’m Janet Alex’s Sister. As a Family as you can imagine we have been totally devastated with the loss of Debbie who has been in our Dixon family for approx 44 years and is indeed a sister rather than a sister-in-law. Alex comes from a large extremely close family, we travelled from Liverpool to be with our brother and nieces at this devastating time. I write this to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the service you organised Conducted for Debbie. It was outstanding considering the circumstance ! The way you walked thought Minehead town stopping so the Bar 21 staff could pay their respects at the place where Debbie passed away. The service, flowers, coffin was above and beyond what we expected, and I know with is due to the support and advice you have given to our brother. The service also had a very different feel to it due to the special request my brother Wanted I know you will remember this as I’m sure no other family has requested this , but you fully understood Alex’s need to have this in the service and supported him fully. I know it was because of Aunty pat (my other sister-in-law) who first contacted you, and we are very grateful for this. I know you have supported my brother and the girls from the start middle and end of the service and afterwards as well. You made everything seamless . So, from the bottom of my heart, we thank you Amanda and all your wonderful staff! Kind Regards, Jan Adams
Jan Adams
'Amanda Louise helped with all the practical details of organising my father's funeral. She really listened to what we wanted and helped us design a service that was a personal reflection of his personality and his relationships. She mixes great organisational skills, getting things done behind the scenes, with practical and emotional support. Amanda-Louise ensured everything ran smoothly and was always available for questions and support and her role of celebrant on the day played a big part in making the service something to reflect on with pride and fondness.'
Amanda M
'Amanda-Louise is a wonderful person, who helped us say good bye to our Dad in a personalised and positive way, for which we will be forever grateful.'
Anna Lienka
‘A friend recommended Amanda-Louise…at my mother’s funeral. Like most people in my position, I found the prospect of organising not only a funeral but my own mother’s funeral during Covid19 times. But Amanda-Louise was absolutely amazing. She was so caring, compassionate, understanding and most of all friendly. She listened intently to the type of funeral service we required (I didn’t know there were so many options), made notes, asked questions to get to know not only us but my mother too – consequently offered suggestions. The result was amazing if you could say a funeral was perfect – this was genuinely it. I can’t put into words how grateful I am to Amanda – Louise’s professional and compassionate approach to a very emotional event. Whatever the event if I could employ Amanda-Louise again I would have no hesitation whatsoever.’
Julie
‘You have been so helpful during this whole process and I would recommend you and your services to everyone’
Lynn M
‘Amanda-Louise was from the outset very friendly, caring and thoughtful. Such a good service provided to us in our time of grief and the service was more than we than we could have expected. I feel like I have known her for years and that if I ever need to talk she will be there for me.’
Lesley W
"Cannot fault service received . From first communication to final visit they were excellent. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for - Gil Nurse"
Gil Nurse
Dear Amanda, our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks and gratitude go out to you for the lovely service you gave for our Mum/Sister and Nan Myra. Although a day of sorrow for all the family and friends, you helped the day pass with an air of smooth tranquillity and sincere friendship. thank you Amanda, Dawn and Carol
Dawn
I'm so glad we met you Amanda, we all talk about how smoothly it flowed. I think your right Dad would of been proud of us all. Thank you for your services, Ian :)
Ian Mitcham
'Amanda had the difficult job of creating a beautiful ceremony that brought together many different parts of our lost loved one’s life. She rung up and spoke to each sibling to get stories and details needed for the ceremony. I never felt more at ease knowing she was here for the funeral. What she came up with was beautiful and she treated my dad with the utmost respect and honour. She made a bad day manageable, and it was simply beautiful.'
Mrs P Potts
'Finding a funeral director is not something I’ve ever wanted to do because the death of a loved one becomes VERY real. I searched around my local area and all I could see were ‘traditional’ websites with not a lot on them. Owning a website myself, I know how important it is to give as much detail as possible..Amanda-Louise has absolutely done this. Her website is welcoming and full of information. My initial in-person meeting with her was fantastic! Amanda-Louise made me feel so comfortable and her office is very calming and not ‘traditional’ in any way which I think is a great credit to her and her business. From beginning to the sad end, (and beyond!) Amanda-Louise has been with myself and my family through the whole process and no question or suggestion is any trouble. She goes above and beyond for her clients and I’m so incredibly happy we chose her to arrange everything. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else and although I don’t want to think about another death in my family..Amanda-Louise will be my ‘go to’ for any I will need in the future ❤️'
Calley Owen
'Amanda-Louise is an amazing positive and kind lady who has gone above and beyond my expectations of a funeral director. Particularly as my husband chose a direct cremation (unattended) yet I was able to have a local, personalised cremation, with me making my own floral tribute along with other personalised touches, that I don't believe a large organisation (TV advertised) would be able to do for you . She gave me a lot of time, care and attention to detail, with practical and emotional support as well. I would highly recommend this caring respectful and professional funeral service.'
Carol Coutts
‘I cannot praise Amanda enough. Clearly professional in her role she brought direction and comfort in equal measure, and yes, some humour to a very special Celebration of Life. A separate session with the young children attending gave them a role in the proceedings and an understanding of the meaning of the meeting. I recommend her services for any celebration, happy or sad.’
Dudley P
'At a time when as a family we were in the depths of sorrow at our loss Amanda - Louise arrived. It was as if the weight of trying to make sure that my husband’s life was remembered and honoured was completely understood by Amanda and we all relaxed. Our memories were brought to life in the service and I found it such a comfort. We all felt totally safe opening our hearts to her and were so impressed in the skills she has and empathy she has to understand how we all felt.'
Claire W
‘I just wanted to thank you for dad’s funeral. It was presented so beautifully and the personal letters to us all was a really thoughtful touch. I know Mum is grateful too, she thought you did a wonderful job celebrating Dad’s remarkable life. He truly was one of life’s funny and happy people. In addition, your support and gentle manner on the day of Dad’s funeral hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Thank you for introducing yourself to my son….and offering him some reassuring words as well as noticing the scarf he was wearing for his Grandad.’
Donna W
"You are slowly changing the attitude surrounding death with a breath of fresh air.
The 'it won't happen' and historical stuffy approach to death and funerals is outdated and doesn't represent modern life.
Allowing individuals to embrace our own and our families or loved ones mortality speaking openly about death and grieving provides reassurance and confidence in your ability to look after people in preparation for their funeral and final journey in life.
Unfortunately death will happen to us all. This is about the only thing we can all guarantee.
However for some his comes very unexpected and others a welcome relief following life changing or debilitating illnesses etc.
Death and funeral arrangements shouldn't be feared, but the life of the deceased celebrated as either they wanted and planned for or in a way that reflected their personality when they were alive.
Often funerals are more of what is expected / the norm, or part of a package and 'how it's always been done' rather than a true reflection of the person that has died.
This is where you have really made a difference giving that choice and a warm human touch to grieving families without judgement or preconceptions.
Taking time with grieving relatives explaining and advising on the processes. Accepting specific requests to ensure all wishes are embraced and where possible, enabled.
I am proud of your achievements so far and equally proud to have been part of some of the services assisting you, Gill and the rest if your team as people make their final journey."
Stumpy Northerner
"I used Amanda-Louise Funeral Services for the funeral of my husband, & I'm so pleased that I did. What an amazing lady she is. From the very first phone call right up until after the funeral, her care for me & my family was wonderful. So much love & compassion was shown to all of us. The service & everything connected to this, was of the highest standard.
I highly recommend her services." Linda Baker (Small Cars, Big Hearts)
Linda Baker
‘I wanted to say how lovely the service was. I loved what you said, and it was just right for Dad. You were so professional, considerate, and caring and both me and Mum felt looked after.’
Heather H
"I’m not usually one for online reviews but am doing so now in the hope that it may help someone else at a difficult time. My mother passed away three weeks ago and I was asked by my family to take care of the funeral arrangements. This was a privilege but the responsibility was also not light. My mother wanted to be cremated so an internet search took me to Amanda-Louise Funeral Services. The website was not only full of valuable information but also stressed the uniqueness of each and every funeral. I met with Amanda -Louise and immediately her compassion, professionalism and openness came across. All of my questions were answered, options were given (but never any pressure) and throughout the process of planning my Mother’s funeral my family’s wishes were paramount. Amanda-Louise was just the person I needed, along with her wonderful team, the arrangements were made and executed exactly as my family had requested. The personal touch made a huge difference, when Amanda -Louise told me that she would look after my Mother with care and compassion, and she would be treated with absolute dignity and respect, I knew that this was the truth.
On the day of the ceremony, Amanda-Louise and her colleague, Jill were perfect; true professionals but with a wonderful warmth. My family are so grateful and we would recommend Amanda-Louise Funeral Services without hesitation. I wouldn’t use anyone else." Harriet Gibbs from Bridgwater
Harriet Gibbs
Dear Amanda-Louise, I am writing this card to say a HUGE thank you for all your help and expertise, that I found so helpful while organising my son's funeral service. It was so comforting to have you by my side along that path, and it was wonderful having you conduct the service on the day. You were so calm and professional, and gave me the strength to get through it. I would not have the slightest hesitation in recommending you and your services. thank you! Warmest regards Sally
Sally Priddy
What a wonder lady, Amanda-louise was excellent at creating just the right service for my dear fathers funeral. She is sensitive, adaptable and has a lovely sense of humour. You will not regret using her. Sue x”
Sue Babey
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Our emotional wellbeing, support and grief counseling can give you the help and counselling you need to deal with the loss of loved one. Our focus is on helping you every step of the way providing wrap around care before, during and after the funeral.
Emotional support & councilling
We offer emotional support & grief counseling as part of our service
