Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing through local media has been a cherished tradition, and we are honoured to be trusted with these meaningful announcements. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and online also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading portal for death notices and memorial tributes. These notices remain online indefinitely, offering families and friends a permanent digital space to celebrate lives, share memories, add tributes and photographs, and enable donations in their loved one’s memory.
Every week, we pay tribute to members of our community who have passed away by publishing funeral notices alongside their online memorial pages. To view the latest notices or add your own tributes, or to create a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our team on 01482 908084 for assistance.
Below is a selection of heartfelt tributes published this week reflecting the lives of those who touched many:
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A respected resident of Wells passed peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, aged 81. The funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Church, Wells, followed by a private cremation. Donations may be made to the National Trust.
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A beloved mum, granny, sister, auntie and friend passed at 76 years, with a service scheduled at St Andrew’s Church, Congresbury. Donations to Cancer Research UK are welcomed.
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A cherished mother of Philip and the late Susan Beck died at 91. Her funeral will be at Mendip Crematorium, with donations invited for Happy Landings Animal Rescue.
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Others remembered include devoted parents, grandparents, and treasured community members with celebrations of their lives held at churches and crematoriums throughout Somerset. Many families have requested donations to charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support, British Heart Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society, and local hospices in lieu of flowers.
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Some services encourage attendees to wear colourful attire to reflect the joyful spirit of the departed, highlighting the personal connections celebrated at each service.
Each life honoured leaves a lasting impact, and we extend our deepest sympathies to their families and friends. The permanent online memorials ensure their stories and legacies continue to be remembered and cherished by generations to come.