Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Portsmouth
Barrells has served the Portsmouth and Waterlooville communities since 1963, offering compassionate and professional funeral services tailored to individual needs. With premises on Fratton Road in Portsmouth and London Road in Waterlooville, we provide accessible, well-equipped facilities including private chapels of rest, modern mortuary services, and a fleet of maintained vehicles. Our dedicated team supports families through every step of arranging a funeral, whether a grand send-off or a simple cremation, ensuring dignity and respect throughout.We prioritise transparency in pricing, offering clear fee structures with no hidden charges, and guarantee competitive rates matched to local competitors. With over 50 years of experience, we combine tradition with modern practices to deliver funerals of the highest standard at affordable prices, accommodating both pre-planned and immediate arrangements.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Pre-Payment Plans
Repatriation
Memorial Options
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in funeral services.
- Our transparent pricing includes no hidden charges.
- We offer 24/7 call-out services, 365 days a year.
- Our fleet of well-maintained vehicles ensures dignified transportation.
- We match local competitors' funeral quotes for affordability.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors
- Golden Charter Funeral Plans
What people say
Caring and professional
Stress-free arrangements
Respectful and dignified
Transparent pricing
Personalised service
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We guide families through every aspect of funeral planning, from venue selection to legal documentation. Our team ensures all arrangements reflect personal wishes while maintaining dignity and respect. Services include coffin choice, floral tributes, and coordination with officiants.
Cremation Services
Offering traditional and direct cremation options, we handle all logistics including crematorium bookings and ash scattering arrangements. Our transparent pricing covers fees and transportation, with no hidden charges for a straightforward process.
Pre-Payment Plans
Secure today's prices for future funeral services through Golden Charter plans. We assist in customising details like music, hymns, and memorial preferences, ensuring your wishes are honoured while relieving family financial burdens.
Repatriation
We manage international repatriation logistics, including documentation, transportation, and compliance with destination country regulations. Our team coordinates with embassies and airlines to ensure respectful handling of remains across borders.
Memorial Options
From traditional headstones to floral tributes, we offer bespoke memorial solutions. Our team advises on cemetery regulations and assists in designing lasting tributes that reflect the deceased's personality and legacy.
People
Stuart
Funeral Director
Stuart provides compassionate guidance during funeral arrangements, ensuring families feel supported. With extensive experience, he coordinates services efficiently, communicates updates promptly, and accommodates special requests to create meaningful farewells.
Simon Thetford
Funeral Director
Simon combines practicality with sensitivity in managing funeral logistics. He assists with financial planning, liaises with coroners, and ensures families receive respectful, personalised care throughout the process.
James Martindale
Funeral Director
James offers calm expertise in arranging funerals, providing reassurance during challenging times. He ensures ceremonies meet family expectations, coordinates with venues, and maintains meticulous attention to detail for dignified services.
Questions
What services does Barrells Funeral Directors offer?
We provide full funeral arrangements, cremation services, pre-payment plans, repatriation, and memorial options. Our team supports families in planning personalised, dignified farewells.
Are your prices transparent?
Yes. We offer clear fee structures with no hidden charges, including a standard funeral from £2,454 and direct cremation at £1,500, with options to match local competitors' quotes.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes. We provide 24-hour call-out services 365 days a year for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and repatriation.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
Yes. Through Golden Charter plans, you can pre-arrange and pre-pay for your funeral, locking in today's prices and ensuring your wishes are followed.
How do you handle repatriation?
We manage all aspects of international repatriation, including documentation, transportation, and compliance with destination country requirements, ensuring respectful handling of remains.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Portsmouth and Waterlooville, with additional support for repatriation and memorial services across the UK and internationally.
