Otter Valley Funerals Ltd — Funeral Director in EXMOUTH | 5★ 24 Reviews | NAFD
Otter Valley Funerals Ltd

Otter Valley Funerals Ltd

5
(24 reviews)
15a Albion Street, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX81JL
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Attended Burial

£1,995

Attended Cremation

£1,295

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About

Otter Valley Funerals is a truly independent, family-run funeral directors serving Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, and the surrounding areas of East Devon. With offices in both Exmouth and Budleigh, the business is owned and managed by qualified funeral director Simon Savage, who brings over a decade of experience conducting funerals across the region. Simon grew up between Budleigh and Exmouth, giving him deep local roots and a genuine connection to the communities he serves.

The Exmouth branch offers a comprehensive range of funeral services to suit all wishes and budgets, from direct cremation and simple cremation services through to large-scale church funerals, green funerals, and natural burials on Dartmoor. The team prides itself on personal service and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every funeral — however simple or elaborate — is conducted to the highest standard. Notably, there are no out-of-hours surcharges for collections, reflecting the company's commitment to transparent and fair pricing.

Otter Valley Funerals is an inspected member of the NAFD and an active member of the Devon Area NAFD, regularly attending meetings and training to ensure the best possible care for both the bereaved and the deceased. The business is also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and offers blue light and carers discounts, underscoring its strong commitment to the local community.

What families say

"Simon's care and compassion at a very difficult time was second to none."

— Karen (about Simon)

"We were so grateful to Simon and Otter Valley Funerals for all their support and guidance navigating an unfamiliar process, during a heartbreaking time. Their service was exceptional, very professional and nothing was too much trouble."

— Catherine Gotschall (about Simon)

"He showed compassion, empathy in a very dignified friendly & respectful way. Nothing was too much trouble for Simon."

— SUSAN TANTON (about Simon)

"I believe this meant they gave a more personal service and went to extra lengths in terms of changing clothing, placing items with my mother and options for the ashes."

— Lydia Stimson (about Simon)

"Living in London while the funeral took place in Devon presented many challenges, especially during a very emotional time and a difficult family situation. Simon handled everything remotely with incredible efficiency and compassion... His empathy and understanding went far beyond what I expected."

— Dawn Wilson (about Simon)

"We recently had the worst news any parent could possibly receive... from the very start of our journey Simon became not only the undertaker we needed but someone who through all stages helped and advised us. The way in which he handled a very sensitive situation with compassion and care made our grief so much easier to cope with."

— colin McMullen (about Simon)

Simon Savage

Simon Savage

Funeral Director / Owner

"We recently had the worst news any parent could possibly receive... from the very start of our journey Simon became not…"

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Dawn Wilson

4 months ago

5

I cannot express enough gratitude to Simon and the team for the outstanding care and professionalism they showed in arranging my mother’s funeral. Living in London while the funeral took place in Devon presented many challenges, especially during a very emotional time and a difficult family situation. Simon handled everything remotely with incredible efficiency and compassion. He guided me through every step, offering clear advice and reassurance when I needed it most. His attention to detail ensured that the service was dignified and truly honored my mother’s memory. Despite the complexities, Simon made the process feel seamless and stress-free. His empathy and understanding went far beyond what I expected, and I will always be grateful for the support he provided during such a difficult time. I wholeheartedly recommend Simon and Otter Valley Funerals to anyone seeking a funeral director who combines professionalism with genuine care and sensitivity.

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Karen

4 months ago

5

Simon's care and compassion at a very difficult time was second to none. Everything was planned easily and took place brilliantly. I can wholeheartedly recommend Otter Valley funerals, a small family business who really deserves our support. Thank you.

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Catherine Gotschall

7 months ago

5

We were so grateful to Simon and Otter Valley Funerals for all their support and guidance navigating an unfamiliar process, during a heartbreaking time. Their service was exceptional, very professional and nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend them.

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colin McMullen

7 months ago

5

We recently had the worst news any parent could possibly receive. We needed to find an undertaker and were put in touch with Simon at Otter Valley Funerals in Budleigh. How very glad we were, as from the very start of our journey Simon became not only the undertaker we needed but someone who through all stages helped and advised us. The way in which he handled a very sensitive situation with compassion and care made our grief so much easier to cope with. I don't wish anyone to go through a bereavement but sadly it is a fact of life and if you do I really can't speak too highly of Otter Valley Funeral Directors. Thank you Simon.

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Lydia Stimson

7 months ago

5

Simon and the team at Otter Valley funerals handled my mother's direct cremation with the utmost professionalism and kindness. Calls and emails were responded to almost immediately and nothing was too much trouble. I am very pleased to have chosen them as an independent business rather than a large chain service and believe this meant they gave a more personal service and went to extra lengths in terms of changing clothing, placing items with my mother and options for the ashes. I would happily recommend to others.

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