Useful contacts

Coronavirus update

Health Protection regulations have come into force requiring the closure of crematoria to the general public except for those mourners attending pre-arranged services.

The Taunton Crematorium remains open for pre-arranged services and is staffed but we ask that contact with the office is made by phone or email not face to face.

We continue to conduct services and are asking for reduced attendances with a maximum of 25 people.

All our cemeteries remain open at this time in line with Government advice and we ask visitors to observe the appropriate social distancing.

Please note the cemetery at the Taunton Crematorium is open to the public with some restrictions in place while works are being undertaken.

Please contact us with any enquiries you have about our cemeteries or crematorium:

email us at crematorium@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk
phone us on 01823 356381
write to us: Cemeteries and Crematorium Office, Wellington New Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5NE

Some useful contacts that can support you following the death of someone close and to help you to understand your grief and cope with your loss.

Contact name	Contact phone
Bereavement Advice Centre	Phone: 0800 082 1215
St Margaret’s Hospice Care	Phone: 0845 070 8910
Musgrove Bereavement Support	Phone: 01823 343753
Samaritans	Phone: 01823 288998
Cruse Bereavement Care	Phone: 01458 898211
MIND in Somerset	Phone: 01935 474875 Phone: 01823 334906
Government Support Services
NHS
Citizens Advice	Phone: 0344 488 9623
Simplify Probate	Phone: 01789 777358
Money Advice Service	Phone: 0800 138 1777
Carers UK	Phone: 020 7490 8818
Child Death Helpline	Phone: 0800 282986
Winston’s Wish	Phone: 0808 802 0021
Child Bereavement UK	Phone: 0800 028 8840
Miscarriage Association	Phone: 01924 200799
Still Birth and Neonatal Death Charity	Phone: 020 7436 7940
National Association of Funeral Directors	Phone: 0845 230 1343
Natural Death Centre	Phone: 01962 712690
Funeral Guide

Cemeteries and crematorium