Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Bournemouth
Established in 1926, Head & Wheble is a family-run funeral director and monumental stonemasons business serving Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. Our compassionate, professional team provides dignified funeral arrangements, direct cremations, pre-planned funerals, and memorial services, supported by 24/7 availability. With over 90 years of experience, we maintain strong community ties and adhere to rigorous industry standards through memberships in The National Association of Funeral Directors, NSAI, and BIFD. Our services combine traditional values with modern facilities, offering woodland burials, repatriation, and bespoke headstone design.We prioritise transparency, offering standardised pricing and clear guidance during challenging times. Our team's expertise extends to monumental stonemasonry, with BRAMM certification for memorial restoration. As a fourth-generation family business, we uphold principles of care, continuity, and professionalism, ensuring families receive tailored support and seamless service execution.
Services
Funeral Services
Direct Cremations
Pre-Planned Funerals
Repatriation
Memorial Headstones
Woodland Burials
Stonemasonry
Cremation Packages
Burial Packages
Floral Tributes
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in funeral services and stonemasonry.
- Our team provides 24/7 compassionate support during difficult times.
- Fourth-generation family business maintaining traditional values with modern facilities.
- We hold BRAMM certification for memorial headstone design and restoration.
- Standardised pricing ensures transparency with no hidden costs.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Funeral Directors
- National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
- British Institute of Funeral Directors
- BRAMM
What people say
Kindness personified
Genuinely cared
Thoroughly professional
Seamlessly taken care of
Highly recommend
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral arrangements tailored to individual needs, including venue coordination, transportation, and ceremonial support. Our experienced team guides families through every step, ensuring dignity and personalisation. Services cover traditional burials, cremations, and woodland interments across Dorset.
Direct Cremations
Our direct cremation service offers a simple, cost-effective option with no attendance at the crematorium. We handle all logistics, documentation, and ashes return, providing clarity and efficiency. Ideal for families seeking a straightforward, respectful process.
Memorial Headstones
BRAMM-certified stonemasons create bespoke memorial headstones with precision craftsmanship. We offer design consultations, inscription services, and restoration for existing memorials, ensuring lasting tributes that reflect personal stories and heritage.
Pre-Planned Funerals
Secure future arrangements through our pre-planned funeral service, alleviating family burdens. We document preferences for ceremonies, burial methods, and budgets, with flexible payment options. Provides peace of mind through clear, legally protected instructions.
Repatriation
We manage international repatriation logistics, including documentation, transportation, and compliance with destination regulations. Our team coordinates with overseas partners to ensure respectful, timely return of loved ones to or from the UK.
People
Simon Head
Director
Fourth-generation funeral director with over 30 years' experience. Leads the business with a commitment to compassionate service and traditional values, ensuring continuity in family legacy and community trust.
Bob Bowater
Funeral Director
Senior funeral director praised for empathetic support and meticulous planning. Specialises in creating personalised ceremonies, with over 20 years' service to Bournemouth families, ensuring dignity and professionalism.
James Head
Stonemason
BRAMM-certified stonemason crafting bespoke memorials. Combines technical skill with artistic sensitivity to create lasting tributes, maintaining high standards in headstone design and restoration.
Robert Head
Operations Manager
Manages daily operations with focus on service efficiency and client care. Ensures seamless coordination of funeral logistics, leveraging family expertise to uphold business reputation.
Catherine Head
Client Liaison
Supports families with empathetic communication and administrative expertise. Coordinates between teams to ensure smooth service delivery, maintaining the business's caring ethos.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, direct cremations, woodland burials, pre-planned funerals, and repatriation services, all tailored to individual preferences.
Are your prices transparent?
Yes, we offer standardised pricing with no hidden costs, including clear breakdowns for all services and packages.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements.
Can you help with memorial headstones?
Our BRAMM-certified stonemasons design and restore bespoke memorial headstones, ensuring lasting tributes with precision craftsmanship.
How do you personalise funeral services?
We work closely with families to incorporate personal touches in ceremonies, from music choices to unique venue arrangements.
Are pre-paid funeral plans available?
Yes, we offer pre-planned funeral options with flexible payment plans to provide peace of mind for future arrangements.
