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W A Truelove and Son Ltd is a long-established, independent family-run funeral directors and monumental masons serving communities across Surrey and South London since 1885. With a proud history spanning well over a century, the company has grown and developed while maintaining the personal, caring approach that has defined its reputation across generations. The Dorking branch is part of this wider network of branches, all committed to providing professional and compassionate funeral services to local families.
The company offers a comprehensive range of services including traditional funeral arrangements, direct cremation, repatriation, embalming, pre-arranged funeral plans, and memorial and monumental masonry services. Their experienced team works sensitively with bereaved families to ensure every farewell is handled with dignity and respect.
W A Truelove and Son Ltd holds membership with several leading professional bodies, including the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH), the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD), the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM), and the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM), reflecting their ongoing commitment to the highest standards of care and professionalism.
David Truelove, BA.
Director
David Truelove was born in Sutton in 1959 and holds a BA in Economics from Leicester University. He has lived all his l…
Simon A. Truelove, Dip.FD.
Managing Director
Simon joined the family business after considering careers in journalism and construction, passing his Diploma in Funer…
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