Hillier Funeral Service

Family funeral services in Swindon since 1923

Hillier Funeral Service is an independent family-run business based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The Hillier family has served the local community for four generations and describes itself as one of the oldest family businesses in the town. Its team, led by Mark and Rebecca Hillier, includes funeral arrangers, funeral directors, drivers, bearers, mortuary staff, administration and a bereavement coordinator.

Funeral services and types of ceremony

The company arranges all types of funerals, from large ceremonies to intimate farewells, adapting to each family's preferences and budget. Options include:

• Cremation with service at Kingshill House.
• Cremation with service at crematorium.
• Unattended or direct cremation.
• Churchyard or cemetery burial.
• Woodland burial.
• Non-religious funerals.
• Funerals for babies and children.

The company also offers additional services such as floral arrangements, orders of service, vehicles, photographs and webcasts of the ceremony.

Planning ahead and aftercare

Hillier Funeral Service allows pre-paid funeral plans to be taken out and helps document funeral wishes before they are needed. After the funeral, the company continues its support through a free bereavement care service that includes emotional support, counselling and practical and administrative help. It also offers lasting tributes such as headstones, grave tending, ashes scattering and burial, urns, jewellery and keepsakes.

Price transparency and cost calculator

The company publishes standardised price lists, as required by law for funeral directors in the UK, so that families can compare options. It also offers an online funeral cost calculator so clients know in advance the total cost of the funeral they wish to arrange. The website also includes a price list of additional options and crematoria fees.

Local presence and coverage

Hillier Funeral Service has three funeral homes in operation and a fourth planned for summer 2025 at Lime Kiln House, Royal Wootton Bassett. Its coverage area includes Swindon, Wroughton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton, Chiseldon, Wanborough, Cricklade, Lydiard Millicent, Highworth, Fairford, Lechlade, Shrivenham and nearby villages. The company describes itself as an independent, community-focused funeral director.

Online funeral notices and customer reviews

The company offers its clients a free online funeral notice detailing the service and allowing condolence messages to be left, as well as information about flowers and donations. At the time of analysis, the website showed verified reviews from families served, with an overall rating of five stars and a total of 413 reviews across its different funeral homes.

Locations and premises

Kingshill House branch: Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 4NH

Rodbourne Cheney branch: The Broadway, Whitworth Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 3BL

Highworth branch: 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Wiltshire SN6 7HF