Funeral Services
At South Hams Family Funerals, we understand that saying goodbye should be as individual as the life being celebrated.
Create a funeral service that tells their story
No two lives are the same, and a funeral should reflect the unique personality and experiences of the departed. At South Hams Family Funerals, we work closely with you to plan every detail, ensuring that each service is as distinctive as the individual it celebrates.
We take the time to understand your needs and offer support beyond the funeral or cremation itself, including assistance with organising a wake or memorial gathering.
Our commitment to providing comfort during a difficult time
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to guide you through every step of the process. We’ll start with a funeral consultation to understand your wishes and preferences. From there, we’ll help you with preconstruction design, including selecting a casket or urn and making arrangements for the service. We’ll provide you with a detailed design and construction estimate so you know exactly what to expect. Our on-site consultations ensure that every detail is taken care of, and we’ll be there for you until the finishing touches are complete.
The types of funeral services we offer
We offer a full range of funeral services to help families create meaningful, personal tributes that reflect their loved one’s life, values, and wishes. Whether you prefer a traditional funeral, a direct cremation, or something entirely bespoke, we’re here to guide and support you with compassion and flexibility.
With our flexible options, we’re committed to helping you choose what’s right for your family, at your own pace and comfort level.
Traditional Funerals
Full-service burials or cremations with ceremonies in religious or secular settings, catering options available.
Direct Cremations
We offer direct cremations and unattended ceremonies handled by the funeral director .
Eco-Friendly Funerals
Green burials using biodegradable caskets and nature-friendly memorials. This is a service that can be bolted onto any other type of funeral service.
Personalised Tributes
Custom funeral ceremonies reflecting the life and legacy of the deceased.
Personalisation Options
- Custom Music and Readings: Choose songs, poems, and passages that capture their essence.
- Memory Tables and Displays: Showcase cherished photos, mementos, and artwork.
- Themed Services: Incorporate their hobbies, passions, or career into the service.
Let us help craft a service that is as memorable as your loved one.
We can accommodate:
- Full traditional funeral director and bearer outfits
- Themed or alternative dress for our team (from colourful to costume)
- Unique funeral themes (e.g. rave, festival, vintage, gothic, cultural)
- Fire performers – fire poi, fire staffs, and twirlers for processions or vigils
- Processions with music, dance, or other personalised touches
- Casual or relaxed tone, or full formal presentation
- Your own creative ideas – we’re always open to new ways to honour a life
South Hams Family Funerals are available for funeral services in South Devon, the South Hams, Torbay areas including Totnes, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Modbury, South Brent, Ashburton, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Plymouth & Exeter
We’re ready to help.
Whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Perhaps you need help urgently, or perhaps you just want to understand your options before deciding anything. Either way, get in touch whenever suits you — there’s no pressure, and no obligation, just genuine care.
If your call is not answered immediately, please be rest assured that we will call you back as soon as possible. Being in a rural area means we can sometimes find ourselves temporarily without phone signal.
You can also text “Callback please” to request a call back from us.