Beestons Funeral Directors

The history of Beestons in Southampton.

Serving Southampton since 1906

The Beestons name has been a part of Southampton since 1906. Founded by a doctor, the first funeral home was located in the Six Dials area, which was also home to the city's first roundabout.


Following the doctor's retirement from the funeral business, the funeral home was acquired by the Ray family. This was the same family that had also taken on W Cornish Funeral Directors in nearby Woolston, as part payment of an outstanding debt. Under the new management, both businesses began to grow and would continue to do so until the Six Dials area was marked for redevelopment, meaning Beestons would have to relocate.


They did so in 1988, to the W Cornish site in Woolston, where Beestons stands today. Eleven years later, the second Beestons was opened in Shirley Warren, although originally under a different name. When Dignity acquired this second branch in 2007, it took on the Beestons moniker, giving us the two funeral homes renowned locally to this day.


You can find out more about our two Southampton funeral homes by selecting an image below.


Select a funeral home in Southampton

Beestons Funeral Directors in Woolston, Hampshire.

Beestons Funeral Directors

35 Bridge Road
Woolston SO19 7GP
GB
023 8044 8405
VIEW FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Funeral services with distinction photo
Funeral services with distinction photo

Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
99.0%
per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
97.7%
per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
Read More

Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.