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South Bristol Cemetery & Crematorium

South Bristol Cemetery & Crematorium

3.9(46 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bristol

About the company

South Bristol Cemetery and Crematorium is located in Bedminster Down, Bristol, and provides cremation services. Service slots of either 30 or 45 minutes are offered. The chapels have a speaker system inside and outside, and induction loop systems are installed. Disabled access facilities are available, including a wheelchair and a waiting room for those with access needs.

Large print hymn books are provided. South Bristol has pew seating for 100 people. An access guide is available on the AccessAble website. South Bristol Cemetery offers tree sponsorship for up to 10 years in memory of a loved one. Repair works are being done to the Muslim burial site area (also known as cemetery area 'AJ') at South Bristol Cemetery.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Visitors to this Bristol crematorium and cemetery often describe it as a peaceful, tranquil setting where they can spend quiet time at the graves of family members, and the grounds are repeatedly noted as attractive and well maintained. Staff receive consistent praise for their kindness, with one family member singling out Michelle for her caring and non-judgemental manner when collecting a sister's ashes, and groundsmen being thanked for helping a parent whose baby was accidentally locked in a car. The funeral service itself is remembered positively, with the ceremony for one brother described as brilliant and the building as a fitting backdrop.

A recurring theme among reviewers is the condition of the facilities, with some describing the site as looking tired, notices taped to doors and poorly fixed toilet seats. Others report not being able to find a memorial entry in the book of remembrance on the correct page, and one family was distressed when fencing and stones were removed from a grave without permission. A blocked drain and the moving of flowers have also been raised. Several note that a little more care would improve the experience at a difficult time.

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South Bristol Cemetery & Crematorium — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Ghazala Chughtai29 June 2026

I am extremely disappointed with the Muslim burial section at South Bristol Cemetery. There appears to be very little management or maintenance, and the area has been left in a poor condition for years. What is even more frustrating is the way complaints are handled. You are told that someone will call you back, but that simply doesn't happen. I have been waiting for nine years to be able to install a headstone on my father's grave because of the ongoing issues in the Muslim burial section. A cemetery should be a peaceful, respectful place where families can honour their loved ones. Sadly, this section has been neglected, and the lack of communication and proper management has caused unnecessary distress. I hope the council takes these concerns seriously and finally improves the maintenance, organisation, and customer service.

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Jo Belsten13 May 2026

I just wanted to leave a message to say thank you to the groundmen that helped me today (I didnt take their names as i was all up in the air) but they will know who they are. My baby was locked in my car and they helped me get him out without it being any issue. It really restores my faith in humanity with acts of kindness like this I was very stressed and they were so helpful and calming 🙏 ❤️

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leanne rice24 July 2025

Drain blocked watering cans and because there is a nover berial day moved some one flowers over to one and this person brought nice flowers now is rewind

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Peter Cook4 June 2025

I like South Bristol C&C it is peaceful and the staff are great, but it did look tired today. Loads of notices stuck on doors robbed some of the solemnity (a lot badly sellotaped on). Toilet seats in the men's loo that were barely attached. A tiny bit of thought and care could make the experience much nicer for those in a difficult time.

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Chloe Hollingworth11 July 2024

An appreciation post for Michelle who works here , she was just absolutely amazing to Sarah picking her sisters Ashes up , such a tragic time for her and you were just so kind, caring and non judgmental. Thank goodness there are people like you in the world . You have made Sarah’s tragedy a little more bare able keeping her sister safe for months untill she was told and came to collect , it’s really gave her some peace . Thank you 🫶

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Patricia Warburton8 June 2024

Went to my parents grave on 10th March 2024 and several things are missing from around the stone ie: 3 metal stake flowers and a plant which was in a pot. Were these taken by staff or vandals. Not happy. Have been to the Cemetery again today 7th June 2024, what a mess!! The grass has been cut and just left to dry, thistles at least three feet tall in between the graves, I suppose this is what we will have to expect now that we have a Green Council. It seems that the newer plots are kept tidier that the ones that have been there for some time. Such a shame.

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Lady Scarface (Ladyscarface1)8 June 2024

I beautiful peaceful place, I was a child when my father died, now I am older, it's such a beautiful tranquil place.

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Working hours
Monday09:00–19:00
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday11:00–16:30
Sunday11:00–16:30