Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing through local media remains a treasured tradition. We are honoured by the trust placed in us to deliver these significant announcements with care and respect. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, offering friends and families a lasting tribute—a secure space to share memories, tributes, photographs, and donations in honour of their loved ones.
Each week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our local area with both printed funeral notices and dedicated online tribute pages. To view recent announcements, add your own tributes, or to place a funeral notice, you are encouraged to visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our compassionate team at 01482 908084 for assistance.
Below is a selection of funeral notices published earlier this week from across Somerset:
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A much-loved husband, father, grandad, and great-grandad passed peacefully at 78 after a long illness. The funeral service is set for Mendip Crematorium on 29th July, with donations welcomed for Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust and Arthritis UK.
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A cherished husband aged 96 passed away at Shockerwick House, remembered fondly by his family.
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Barry, age 76, passed peacefully surrounded by family. His funeral at Mendip Crematorium on 17th July invites guests to wear colourful attire, with donations suggested for Parkinson’s UK and Dementia UK.
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Shaun, aged 89, will be remembered at St James Church, Winscombe. Donations support Christian Aid and the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Another community member and avid sports fan, aged 81, will be honoured at Haycombe Crematorium, with donations benefiting the Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases.
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Ann’s remarkable life was commemorated, including her participation in the historic 1975 British Everest Southwest Face Expedition, where she reached Everest Base Camp. Her adventurous spirit alongside her television production career in Bristol deeply inspired those around her.
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Other notices include tributes to beloved spouses, parents, grandparents, and friends who made meaningful contributions to their communities, with many funerals held across local chapels and crematoria throughout July.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends who mourn these losses. Each life shared reflects the rich tapestry of Somerset’s community, reminding us of the strength found in remembrance and connection.