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Royal Wootton Bassett Funeral Directors

Hillier Funeral Service
Independent & Family-Run Funeral Directors at Lime Kiln House

Royal Wootton Bassett Funeral Home and Chapels of Rest

Welcome to our new funeral home at Lime Kiln House, Royal Wootton Bassett. As a trusted, independent, and family-run funeral director for four generations, Hillier Funeral Service is proud to extend our compassionate care to the families of Royal Wootton Bassett, and the surrounding areas, including Purton, Malmesbury, Lyneham, Calne and Wroughton.

At a difficult time, our experienced and dedicated local team is here to provide unwavering support and guidance, helping you create a truly personal and fitting tribute for your loved one.

Where to find us

Lime Kiln House, Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HF

If you would prefer us to visit you at your home to discuss funeral arrangements, we are more than happy to do this.

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Our Royal Wootton Bassett Funeral Home

Our new funeral home is located in the historic Grade II-listed building, Lime Kiln House. After careful restoration, this grand building now provides a peaceful and comforting environment, featuring a private arrangement rooms and dignified Chapel of Rest rooms specifically designed for the families we serve in North Wiltshire.

 

Take a Look Inside

Many families may be visiting a funeral home for the first time, so we’ve created this video to give you a guided tour. Our funeral home is unlike any other – a serene and welcoming space where you can feel safe and express your emotions. It is a comforting environment, a true home where your loved one can rest peacefully until the day of the service.

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Services Offered by Your Local Royal Wootton Bassett Funeral Directors

We offer a full range of funeral services tailored to all faiths, cultures, and budgets, always provided with the utmost care and professionalism.

  • Personalised Funeral Services: Traditional funerals, contemporary celebrations of life, and services for all non-religious beliefs.
  • Cremation Services: Including attended or direct cremations at local crematoriums, North Wiltshire Crematorium and Kingsdown Crematorium.
  • Burial Services: Arrangements for churchyard, cemetery, and woodland burials in the local area.
  • Chapel of Rest: A tranquil, private space for visiting your loved one.
  • Private Service Venue: Hold a service in our beautiful Service Room at Kingshill House, Swindon
  • Bereavement Care Service: Free, ongoing support for you and your family beyond the day of the funeral.
  • Memorial Services: Following burial or cremation, assistance with headstones or grave markers, and services for burying, scattering ashes, or keeping ashes close.
  • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans: Take control, make your wishes known, and put financial provision in place for your future funeral.
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Why Choose Hillier Funeral Service in Royal Wootton Bassett?
  • Local and independent: We are a family-run business, not a national chain, ensuring a deeply personal service for every family. We take the time to understand your needs and work closely with you.
  • Four generations of experience: We have a long-standing reputation for compassion and professionalism in Swindon since 1923. Today the business is run by father and daughter team Mark and Rebecca Hillier.
  • Serving Your Local Community: We are dedicated to the people of Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton, Lyneham, and Broad Town, connecting families with local celebrants, churches, and venues.
  • Exceptional Client Feedback: The families we serve consistently rate our service as 5 stars. We’d like to share some of these comments with you below:

 

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Father and daughter team, Mark & Rebecca Hillier
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What Our Clients say

We are truly honoured that so many of our clients take the time to share how our services have made a difference to them. Here are a few of their heartfelt comments for you to read below.

  • Avatar Ian 7 months ago ★★★★★
    I was very pleased with the way that Hilliers conducted Roman's funeral.
    They professionally carried out their work with dignity and care.
    It was a lovely gesture that the staff wore red and white ties in tribute to Roman's Polish
    … read more heritage. This was entirely unprompted from us.
    It was so nice that Gerry from Hilliers knew Roman personally and was able to share his fond memories of him during the committal. Gerry also read a lovely poem before Roman's ashes were buried with his parents.
  • Avatar Kate Bolt 5 months ago ★★★★★
    We can't fault the professionalism, care and attention to detail that Kelvin showed us on the recent passing of our mum. Kelvin not only helped to guide us through the process, he took steps to collect mum from the hospital at the … read more earliest opportunity which gave us a lot of comfort knowing she was resting at Hilliers Lime Kiln premises.
    Hilliers Lime Kiln house and garden is simply beautiful and such a fitting location when having to leave precious family members.
    Kelvin joined us on the day, walked us through the process and was on hand for any support or questions if needed.
    We as a family can't thank you enough and happy to recommend to others.
  • Avatar Jason Hampson 7 months ago ★★★★★
    Immaculately dressed, by far the superior Funeral Directors in the area, Empathetic, caring, respectful from start to finish. The day of our funeral we had torrential rain and their conduct didn't faulter. This is the 3rd occasion … read more we have used Hillier and would not go anywhere else. Many thanks to "all" the staff.
  • Avatar Tracy Hunt a month ago ★★★★★
    Hilliers were excellent and i will definately be using them again in the future.
    Nothing was to much for Sue and her team.
    Tracy+ family
  • Avatar Peter Allison 7 months ago ★★★★★
    Thank you for your care and compassion in making a very difficult time easier. Special thanks to Sue who gently and professionally guided us through the process - we felt supported, and were regularly updated via emails and phone calls. … read more
    We would highly recommend Hillier Funeral service
  • Avatar Eve 2 weeks ago ★★★★★
    We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to Hilliers Funeral Service for the exceptional care, kindness and attention to detail they showed throughout the planning and the day of our cherished husband and dad’s funeral. … read more
    A very special thank you to Kai. His kindness, support, and genuine presence meant more to us than words can express. From the very first conversation to the actual day, he made us feel guided, supported and truly cared for. It felt like he was right there with us every step of the way and that comfort was fully appreciated by all of us. Kai is exceptional at what he does and we are so grateful for the care he showed our family.
    We would also like to thank Sue for her incredible organisation and planning skills. Nothing was ever too much trouble and her quick replies — whether by phone or email — made everything feel smooth, calm and manageable during a time when we needed that most. She is truly amazing at what she does.
    Thank you all so much, your compassion and professionalism will always be remembered with gratitude.
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Arrange a Funeral in Royal Wootton Bassett
with Hillier Funeral Service

We are here for you when you need us most. Trust Hillier Funeral Service to provide the care and attention your family deserves.

We’re Here To Help You

We help families in these areas

From our Lime Kiln House funeral home in Royal Wootton Basset, we serve the needs of families across Swindon and these communities nearby:

  • Royal Wootton Bassett
  • Lyneham
  • Brinkworth
  • Malmesbury
  • Purton
  • Lydiard Millicent
  • Wroughton
  • Calne
  • Broad Hinton
  • Cricklade
  • Surrounding villages