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Mears Of Southampton is an independent, family-owned and run funeral directors in the heart of Southampton offering cremation and burial services, monumental masonry and international repatriation. We pride ourselves on our high quality service at prices that the corporate chains are unable, or unwilling, to offer.
Four generations of the Mears family have helped families in their time of need and for over 95 years have delivered traditional and contemporary funerals with dignity and compassion. Over these years, the Mears name has become synonymous with service of the highest quality and a reputation for professionalism that has been built on trust and recommendation.
Mears Of Southampton
Unlike many Funeral Directors in the area, who were previously family-owned but who are now part of major national chains, Mears Of Southampton is proudly independent and family-owned.
The Southampton branch is managed by General Manager Steve Ryan who has over 30 years’ funeral profession experience. The purpose-designed branch has a private arranging room, comforting chapel of rest, as well as a state-of-the-art mortuary and care facilities. Families can rest assured that their loved ones will be cared for locally at the branch.
Our People
Steve Ryan
General ManagerSteve is a second generation Funeral Director with over 35 years of experience in Funeral Directing and International Repatriations. A Hampshire resident, Steve is very proud to join the Mears team, and looks forward to leading the development of Mears of Southampton and serving the local communities of which he has come to know.
Lisa McDetmott DipFAA
Managing DirectorAs Managing Director, Lisa is the most senior member of the team and is responsible for the entire funeral business and many other departments within the Steven Mears Group. Lisa has worked with Steven for over 16 years sharing his vision and setting the high standards to which the 11 branches in South East London, East London and Buckinghamshire work.
Steven Mears DipFD
Group CEOSteven is a third generation Funeral Director and founder of the Steven Mears Group. He oversees all aspects of the business and is passionate in his quest to offer funerals at the highest standard for a reasonable cost. Steven also has a funeral business in Cheshire, with branches in Runcorn and Warrington, that has the same ethos. His International Repatriation business, Mears Repatriation, is one of the largest in the UK.