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Bespoke Funerals
Personal Touches
Southampton

Tailored services to honour loved ones. Experienced and compassionate team. From £2565 plus disbursements.

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Mears Family Funerals

National Association of Funeral Directors - 2641

Mears Family Funerals

Four Generations of Family-Run Care

Mears Family Funerals

Flexible & Comprehensive Funeral Arrangements

Comprehensive Funeral Arrangements Tailor-Made

A bespoke funeral allows families to create a meaningful farewell that truly reflects the life and personality of their loved one. Our services typically include removal from the place of death within 20 miles during normal working hours, care and dressing of the deceased, preparation of all statutory documents, and use of mortuary facilities. Our service also covers a simple lined coffin with an engraved nameplate and a hearse to transport mourners to the cemetery or crematorium. Prices start from £2,565 plus disbursements.

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Viewing And Personal Tributes In Honour

With Mears of Southampton, families can arrange private viewings in a chapel of rest before the service, providing a space to say goodbye in a calm and respectful environment. We can also add personal touches, including additional limousines, a minister, a humanist, or a celebrant to officiate the service, and even a traditional horse-drawn hearse. Our options ensure the ceremony reflects the individuality and beliefs of the deceased, creating a meaningful experience for those attending while allowing the family to honour their loved one's memory.

Traditional And Alternative Transportation For The Service

For a classic and elegant tribute, we can arrange a Victorian carriage hearse, drawn by a pair or team of horses, available for £1,200. We can also provide additional limousines at £395 each, offering comfortable transport for mourners. These choices can be combined with standard funeral arrangements or bespoke options, allowing families to personalise the procession while maintaining dignity and respect throughout the ceremony. We also tailor transportation to suit individual preferences or the number of attendees, making sure every detail reflects your wishes.

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Additional Funeral Services For Your Convenience

Beyond the service itself, we offer additional options to provide flexibility and peace of mind. Urgent collection of a loved one outside normal working hours is available from £275, while the return of ashes by hand can be arranged for £95. Families can select these optional services to meet their needs, ensuring the funeral process runs smoothly. Every aspect of our service is designed to provide support, guidance, and reassurance, helping create a farewell that honours the deceased while easing the logistical and emotional burden on those left behind. Reach out to arrange a bespoke funeral that truly reflects your loved one.

Losing my dear Mum was the worst situation I had imagined… The whole "what next?" etc was daunting and bewildering. Deciding to use Mears, we did so purely on location initially. We all live locally, and I particularly wanted to know that my dear Mum would be nearby. On meeting Steve, I was immediately put at ease and felt I could be open and honest about my grief and fears. The selection of the casket, order of service, cars and arrangements were seamless. Steve was very accommodating regarding visiting Mum, and she looked serene and beautiful in her casket. His friendly candour was refreshing, and his reassurance of "how .. " when .. " what?" was most appreciated. The journey to the crematorium went via old haunts and was emotional and respectfully executed. Taking us to our destination for Mum's send-off was where Steve left us, and we all could not praise the whole experience enough.. dealt with professionalism and compassion. Thus making my dearest Mum's final journey from arrangement to service a dignified and love-filled occasion. Many thanks for making a daunting time less so. Thank you!

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