F.J Luxton & Son is an independent, family owned building firm and funeral directors based in Ottery St Mary and has been running in the same premises for over 150 years. William Luxton started the firm in 1855. He passed it on to his son Frederick John Luxton who later gave it the name that we still trade under today.
The business originally started as a building firm but in common with many small firms at the time they undertook funerals as well, as the carpenters were able to make bespoke coffins at the time of need. Since then, the firm has been passed from generation to generation and is now in the hands of William's Great Great Grandson, Stuart Luxton and his wife Sue Luxton.
The business originally started as a building firm but in common with many small firms at the time they undertook funerals as well, as the carpenters were able to make bespoke coffins at the time of need. Since then, the firm has been passed from generation to generation and is now in the hands of William's Great Great Grandson, Stuart Luxton and his wife Sue Luxton.
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The history of the company is some what clouded in the mists of time but my understanding of the roots are as follows. William Luxton was involved in many different trades, his credentials cover a Journeyman Mason to a Publican. I've been told that a Journeyman is the old word for a qualified apprentice so I assume that the company began with William.
We are very happy to undertake all manner of building works from small repairs to extensions and loft conversions and most things in between. Our skilled team will fit your dream kitchen, from a few units to a fully installed kitchen. We are able to supply everything that is required to complete your kitchen project.
When you suffer a bereavement of someone close to you, making any type of arrangement will seem difficult. When someone dies it comes as a great shock, even if their death may have been expected. Nothing can prepare you for the emotional shock of losing someone. As your funeral directors, we are here to help and advise you in whatever way we can.
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Julie Hoskyns Jones
Feb 25, 2021
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Sue was absolutely brilliant with the arrangements for my mums funeral. She was professional and caring from the very start and was always there at the end of the phone to answer any questions. I would highly recommend FJ Luxton to help you through what is a difficult and emotional time. Thank you so much from all the family
Federico Price
Dec 09, 2020
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