After a Death in Torridge District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Torridge District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Torridge District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Torridge District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Norman Lock and Son logo

1. Norman Lock and Son

6.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The respect, courtesy and kindness shown was superlative. THANKYOU from the top to the bottom of my heart.” — Dido B.

“You took over, organised and guided us through with dignity, sympathy and understanding. To be able to do this at the worst time in our lives is truly a gift.” — Sue W.

Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service logo

2. Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service

6.7 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Arthur Bryant Arthur Bryant Arthur Bryant Ash Goatcher

Meet Arthur, Arthur, Arthur +26

“It completely exceeded any expectations that I had and I will be forever grateful to them.” — Colleen S.

“At every stage of what is a painful and difficult process, everyone at Bryant's has given us so much understanding, respect, support, and empathy, and for that we are truly and forever grateful.” — Dave W.

Dafforn and Son logo

3. Dafforn and Son

7.2 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Independent funeral directors in Great Torrington, Devon, offering compassionate, personalised funeral services 24/7.

Bideford Funeralcare logo

4. Bideford Funeralcare

9.3 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Took the time and care for me and my family at a painful time.” — Alan B.

“All the employees I met were kind and understanding, and gave us the time we needed. I can't recommend them highly enough.” — Monica W.

The Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service logo

5. The Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service

12.3 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Arthur Bryant Arthur Bryant Ash Goatcher Ash Goatcher

Meet Arthur, Arthur, Arthur +23

“Some months afterwards the Funeral Service hosted a Memorial Service for families of those who had died during the previous year. The service was moving and much appreciated.” — Bruce D.

“William was very patient with decision making amongst family members. We cannot praise them all enough for making the whole experience a much more pleasant time.” — Helen B.

L Clarke and Sons logo

6. L Clarke and Sons

15.6 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1295

“I have dealt with Clarke's on both professional and personal levels and have the highest regard for the quality of service they provide.” — David R.

“The lady in the office was absolutely amazing answering all our questions and telling us everything we needed to know. The first time my sister and I have had anything to do with a funeral.” — June P.

7. A G Simmonds and Sons

16.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
R P Byrom and Son logo

8. R P Byrom and Son

16.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1295

“They share our passion for offering their families with the best standard of care and service.” — Ashes G.

“Above and beyond, graceful, moving, professional, faultless. Thank you Chris.” — Jonathan F.

Padfields Funeral Service logo

9. Padfields Funeral Service

16.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £3199

“Met with Jon the funeral director today. Attended to all our needs. Very patient, empathetic, caring, understanding and respectful. Nothing was too much trouble.” — Di T.

“Met with Jon the funeral director today, Attended to all our needs, Very patient, empathetic, caring understanding and respectful, Nothing was too much trouble, Thankyou so much” — Di T.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

10. Co-op Funeralcare

16.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Barnstaple, Devon, provides compassionate funeral services as part of the UK's largest funeral provider.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

16.4 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were very helpful, patient and understanding with our requests. The actual funerals went like clockwork - everything on time and as desired.” — Thomas B.

“Our entire experience was handled and delivered with kindness and complete respect.” — Christine P.

Albery & Redstone Funeral Directgors logo

12. Albery & Redstone Funeral Directgors

16.4 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
David Albery David Albery David Albery Kay Albery

Meet David, David, David +3

“He is a perfectionist in all he does and goes the extra mile to meet the wishes of his clients. Our family recommends David as a very capable, caring and professional person and funeral director.” — Linda J.

“The whole family are truly grateful for the wonderful care and compassion David and the team showed from the first moment we made contact. You certainly made a very difficult time so much easier!” — Katie T.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google