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Morris Bros (Tavistock) Ltd is a long-established, independent funeral director based at The Old Bedford Foundry, Lakeside, Tavistock, Devon. Founded in 1870, the firm has been serving the people of Tavistock, Yelverton, and all surrounding areas for over 150 years, offering a qualified, professional, and sensitive service. The business is inspected and approved by both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), and is also a member of Golden Charter.
Simon and Lucie Luke, who live on the premises, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simon brings over 25 years of experience as the fifth generation of the Morris Bros family and holds the Certificate in Funeral Practice. Lucie is a Member of the British Institute of Embalmers and personally oversees the care and preparation of loved ones.
The team handles all arrangements on behalf of families, including liaising with hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, coroners, ministers, and non-religious readers, as well as organising order of service booklets, notices, flowers, and wakes. Families are encouraged to spend time with their loved one prior to the funeral, and a written estimate and contract are provided at the earliest stage to help families manage their budget.
"They have made such a difficult time for me a lot less stressful. I felt really looked after. I cannot thank them enough."
— Josie S
"At the hardest time in my life they were caring, professional, organised and took great care of my beautiful mum."
— Alice Costello
"Every point of detail throughout the preparation process leading up to the funeral was handled with sympathy, compassion and precise attention to detail. We recommend Morris Bros without reservation as a thoroughly professional and well organised Undertaker who looked after our every need."
— Rory Steevenson
"Lucie and everyone there made a very stressful time for us so much easier and guided us through the whole process seamlessly. She listened to our needs and requests and provided everything we wanted. Dad would have been so pleased with the way everything was arranged and the dignity afforded to him."
— Pam Harris (about Lucie)
"Simon was amazing. He made me feel so comfortable, and not rushed at all when I was choosing the options. I really felt at ease with him, and felt my mum was incredibly safe in their hands."
— Josie S (about Simon)
"Under the careful and professional tutorage of Simon Luke, our 'coffin drills went without a hitch'. He enabled us to have a rehearsal and guided us through the whole process with great skill; throughout he was a supportive and delightfully calming influence."
— Rory Steevenson (about Simon Luke)
Lucie Luke
Embalmer / Funeral Director
"Lucie and everyone there made a very stressful time for us so much easier and guided us through the whole process seaml…"
Simon Luke
Funeral Director
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