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Trusted Funeral Services in Wellington
Established in 1860, H Tredwin & Son has provided compassionate and professional funeral services to the Somerset community for over 150 years. As a fifth-generation family-owned business, we combine traditional values with modern approaches to meet evolving needs. Our expertise extends to crafting handmade solid oak coffins, a skill preserved through generations, ensuring each funeral reflects the individuality of the deceased. We operate from our Wellington office and Chapel of Rest in Sampford Arundel, offering 24/7 support and accessible facilities. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is demonstrated through solar-powered premises and sustainable practices.With over 50 years of combined experience, Nick and Louise Tredwin lead a dedicated team that prioritizes personalized service and community connection. We maintain partnerships with Golden Charter Funeral Plans and adhere to strict regulatory standards. Our approach balances tradition with innovation, offering bespoke options from traditional services to natural burials. The business remains rooted in its founding principles while embracing contemporary solutions to serve modern families. This enduring legacy of care continues through the next generation, with Kitty, Timmy, and Harry actively involved in operations.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Direct Cremation
Natural Burials
Coffin Making
Funeral Planning
Ashes Interment
Eco-Friendly Services
Vehicle Hire
Chapel of Rest
Cremation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer handmade solid oak coffins crafted in-house by fifth-generation funeral directors
- Our 24/7 service ensures immediate support during times of bereavement
- We maintain a 150-year legacy of family-led funeral care in Somerset
- Our Chapel of Rest provides accessible, peaceful facilities for family visitations
- We implement solar-powered operations to reduce environmental impact
Associations and certifications
- Golden Charter Funeral Plans
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Caring and professional
Personalized guidance
Calming presence
Perfect send off
Professional compassion
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services including burial or cremation options with full ceremonial elements. Our experienced team coordinates all aspects from venue arrangements to transportation, ensuring every detail reflects the deceased's wishes. With access to local vicars and celebrants, we create meaningful tributes that honor both religious and cultural traditions while maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect.
Direct Cremation
This cost-effective option offers a straightforward cremation service without formal ceremony attendance. We handle all administrative requirements and provide ashes return options while maintaining the same level of care and respect. Ideal for families preferring private memorial arrangements, this service includes full documentation and support for post-cremation decisions regarding ashes interment or scattering.
Natural Burials
Our environmentally conscious burial option provides sustainable end-of-life choices at three nearby natural burial grounds. We facilitate biodegradable coffin selections and ceremonial arrangements that align with ecological principles. This service combines traditional burial elements with modern environmental considerations, offering peaceful woodland or meadow interment options that create lasting natural memorials.
Handmade Coffins
Crafted in our on-site workshop by fifth-generation funeral directors, our solid oak coffins preserve traditional woodworking techniques. Each hand-built coffin combines historical craftsmanship with modern safety standards, offering a durable and dignified option for both burial and cremation. This unique service connects families with our 150-year heritage while providing a tangible expression of care through bespoke coffin creation.
Funeral Planning
We offer comprehensive pre-arrangement services through Golden Charter Funeral Plans, allowing individuals to document their final wishes. Our advisors help create personalized plans that cover all aspects of funeral organization while providing financial security through fixed-price options. This service ensures families have clear guidance during difficult times while maintaining complete flexibility for future modifications.
People
Nick Tredwin
Director
Fifth-generation funeral director with over 25 years' experience, Nick combines traditional practices with modern approaches. He completed formal NAFD training and oversees daily operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in coffin making and service coordination.
Louise Tredwin
Director
With over 25 years in the industry, Louise manages client relations and office operations. She provides compassionate guidance throughout the funeral planning process and ensures personalized service delivery while coordinating family interactions.
Timmy Tredwin
Workshop Manager
Timmy oversees coffin production and workshop operations, continuing the family tradition of skilled craftsmanship. He works closely with Nick to maintain quality standards while implementing modern techniques to enhance traditional woodworking practices.
Kitty Tredwin
Office Assistant
Supporting Louise in administrative tasks, Kitty ensures smooth office operations and client communication. She assists with documentation and coordinates logistical elements while learning all aspects of funeral service management.
Derek
Team Member
Experienced funeral attendant providing compassionate support during services and transportation. Derek maintains professional standards while offering quiet reassurance to families during sensitive moments, ensuring all logistical requirements are met with discretion.
Questions
Do you offer environmentally friendly funeral options?
Yes, we provide natural burial services at three nearby locations and offer biodegradable coffin options while maintaining solar-powered premises.
Can I arrange a funeral in advance?
We offer Golden Charter Funeral Plans allowing you to pre-arrange and pre-pay for services while retaining full flexibility for future changes.
What vehicles do you provide for funeral processions?
We have a Jaguar hearse and limousine, with options to arrange alternative vehicles including horse-drawn, campervan, or motorbike hearses.
How are ashes handled after cremation?
We assist with interment arrangements, urn selection, or scattering options, and can securely store ashes for up to one year if needed.
Do you provide 24-hour support?
Our phone lines operate continuously with immediate response available for emergency arrangements and urgent inquiries at any time.
Are viewings available at your Chapel of Rest?
Yes, our accessible Chapel of Rest in Sampford Arundel allows family visits by appointment with appropriate care and privacy.
Reviews (1)
Jennie Lawson
Jun 03, 2026
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When Dad passed away in March, the Care Home recommended we contact Tredwins. From our first meeting Louise was calm, supportive and very professional, ensuring that we had all the information we needed to make the right decisions and navigate our way through that very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble, and all our requests were met before, during and after the funeral. We reflected that it had been the perfect service, one in which we celebrated Dad's life and the happy memories we shared. We also know that Dad would have very much approved!
