The announcement of a loved one’s passing in local media remains a valued tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these heartfelt memorials. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website is also featured on funeral-notices.co.uk — the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, offering family and friends a lasting tribute, a secure space to share memories, post photographs, add tributes, and make donations in Honour of their loved ones.
Each week, we pay homage to those remembered in the Somerset community through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements or add your own tributes, you can visit funeral-notices.co.uk. You may also create a funeral notice by calling our dedicated team at 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of heartfelt notices published this week, each celebrating a life that touched many:
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Janet Arnold, 97, passed peacefully on 1st July 2026. A beloved mother and friend, her life will be celebrated at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on 17th August. Donations in her memory may be directed to Money for Madagascar.
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A devoted partner and mother, departed on 7th July 2026, aged 68. Her funeral service is on 28th July at Mendip Crematorium. Attendees are invited to wear an item of pink clothing in her honour.
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Michael, who died peacefully on 3rd July 2026, will be remembered with a service at St Mary’s Church, Berrow. Donations are welcome in memory for The British Heart Foundation or Diabetes UK.
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Babs, aged 91, passed on 30th June 2026, reunited with loved ones. A service will be held on 24th July at Yeovil Crematorium. Donations may be made to The Brainwave Centre or Cancer Research UK.
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Others, including cherished family members and friends across Somerset, have been lovingly commemorated with services at local churches, crematoria, and burial grounds. Many requested donations to causes close to their hearts such as Alzheimer’s Society, Weston Hospice, Dementia UK, Stroke Association, and various charities supporting healthcare and community services.
Through these announcements, we extend our deepest sympathies to families and friends during these difficult times. Our platform remains a respectful place for remembering, celebrating, and honouring the lives of those who have passed.