We are an award-winning family owned funeral directors and funeral celebrants in Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Totnes, serving families across South and Mid Devon including Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot. In these uncertain times, we want to assure you that we continue to be available to you 24/7.
We believe that those who are bereaved should receive the same standards of care as under normal circumstances, and so will work with you to understand your needs at this time, and to ensure you can provide a meaningful service for the person who has died. We are streaming many of the funerals we hold via Zoom to people who are unable to attend.
We believe that those who are bereaved should receive the same standards of care as under normal circumstances, and so will work with you to understand your needs at this time, and to ensure you can provide a meaningful service for the person who has died. We are streaming many of the funerals we hold via Zoom to people who are unable to attend.
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Jane Morrell established her funeral company in 1999 and her husband Simon Smith joined her in 2005 and daughter Hannah in 2011. We are fiercely independent so that we can serve you in the best way we can, giving you time and attention when you most need it. We have been voted Good Funeral Guide Funeral Director Of The Year for the work we do.
You may have come to this website because you have a funeral to arrange, now, soon, or further into the future. To do so is a tender task, perhaps bringing up feelings of sadness, loss, confusion, isolation, overwhelm and love. We aim to help you find the best possible way to say farewell, from the time you contact us until after the funeral.
It's nearly always a shock when someone dies, even when the death is expected. In the case of an unexpected death it is likely that the police and ambulance services will be involved and, after that, the coroner. But most deaths are not unexpected, and it is important to remember that when someone dies there is no need to rush into hasty decisions.
For the funeral of a person with a particular faith or religion we will support you fully in your wishes to appoint and co-ordinate with the appropriate minister at the crematorium, church, temple, hall or mosque. With many people no longer affiliated to a particular religion, there is a growing emphasis on individual funerals that reflect the life, character, values and specific beliefs of the person who has died.
You can choose a coffin, urn, hearse and flowers that suits the style of the funeral and character of the person. Browse through the following sections and/or call us on 01803 840779 to talk through your choices or if you want advice or guidance. We source all of these from external suppliers, so that we can offer you as broad a range as possible and so we have no vested interest in which you choose.
Reviews (4)
Goldorak
Nov 26, 2021
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I was so touched by Simon at Heart and Soul, his time and care in getting to know our wishes, and what Franck would have liked. The natural burial option was all new to me, and summed up my husband perfectly, especially as Franck is now buried in his favourite town - where he created his petanque club. The idea of the boule as a grave marker was fantastic - Simon really takes the time to understand what would be appropriate for the family. Thank you again for making quite a traumatic time so much less so!
Claire Depreaux”
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Becky
Nov 21, 2021
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Paul and Birte headed up the memorial service for my twin Adam Sykes in late November 2021. They are absolutely lovely; genuine, kind, experienced. The venue is super, with plenty of parking, the space great and their flexibility in offering any kind of celebration we wanted was so appreciated. We listened after the service to recordings of the band Ad was in, The Subs, there was great food from Sima in Totnes and the celebrant, Sandy Akerman, was fantastic too. All in all a good send off for Adam. I've been to other services at their venue and I would recommend them to anyone. Truly heartwarming
Ruth Jenni
Sep 11, 2020
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We are profoundly grateful for the compassionate, competent and heartful attention given throughout every stage of our Mum's ceremony. Although many people had to attend on Zoom because of the coronavirus restrictions this was incorporated with tact and ease. It was very comforting to hear the story of Mum's life woven together so well. We left sad but uplifted by the experience. A fitting send off, thank you so much. Many thanks also to Blue Geranium for the stunning flowers, bright to honour my Mum's zest for life. Ruth
Martyn Richards
Oct 18, 2019
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Simon and the team where amazing for my mums funeral. Having taken into consideration all parts of the family they provided an amazing service from start to finish. Always a tough time when you are organising a funeral, but Simon was so professional throughout the process. Give him a call. You wont be disappointed.
