Denise Wellington Funeral Services Ltd

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Independent family funeral directors in Bude, Cornwall, providing bereaved families with compassionate funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Beverley Spear 13th Apr 2026

Excellent service, very helpful and couldn't do enough for the family. Helped guide us through all the stages at all times and we felt valued at all times. I would recommend Denise Wellington Funerals Services to anyone who needed someone to care and advise during the whole process.

Vicky Barnes 23rd Mar 2026

Highly recommended funeral directors basedin Bude Cornwall. Denise is such a warm, caring and professional lady. We absolutely knew Mum was in good hands. Thank you so much to Denise and her team.

Nicola Lyons 18th Mar 2026

So kind thoughtful and considerate.  Everything went so smoothly and it was exactly as Daniel wanted it.  The floral coffin was amazing and the floral tributes were beautiful.  You and your team go above and beyond. 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Thornelea
St Ann's Hill
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0LT

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Priding themselves on providing a caring, compassionate and empathetic service, Denise Wellington Funeral Services are an independent funeral director in Bude. Both Denise and Daryl Wellington were born in Bude, went to school in Bude and have been involved with the Community of Bude and surrounding areas in many ways throughout their lives. During this time, they have become well known and trusted members of the local community.

With over 30 years collective experience in the funeral profession, during which time Denise has successfully gained her Diploma in Funeral Directing, Denise Wellington Funeral Services have a genuine knowledge and understanding of how to support bereaved families at their time of need.

Denise Wellington Funeral Services offers a large choice of coffins, caskets, and coffin furniture, suitable for both burials and cremations. The range includes several carefully built environmentally friendly, fully biodegradable coffins, as well as all of the traditional options you would expect, such as oak and elm. Denise Wellington owns and maintains its own fleet of Jaguar limousines and hearses, so you can travel in comfort and dignity to the service.

The funeral home on the outskirts of Bude provides a naturally tranquil, comforting and spacious setting to discuss any aspect of your loved ones funeral, or simply to pop in for an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Call Denise Wellington Funeral Services at any time to find out more about the services they provide, and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Margaret   Sanders

Margaret Sanders

Mar 1940 - Mar 2026

John   Palmer

John Palmer

Nov 1954 - Mar 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Beverley Spear 13th Apr 2026

    Excellent service, very helpful and couldn't do enough for the family.
    Helped guide us through all the stages at all times and we felt valued at all times.
    I would recommend Denise Wellington Funerals Services to anyone who needed someone to care and advise during the whole process.

  • 5 Vicky Barnes 23rd Mar 2026

    Highly recommended funeral directors basedin Bude Cornwall. Denise is such a warm, caring and professional lady. We absolutely knew Mum was in good hands. Thank you so much to Denise and her team.

  • 5 Nicola Lyons 18th Mar 2026

    So kind thoughtful and considerate. 
    Everything went so smoothly and it was exactly as Daniel wanted it. 
    The floral coffin was amazing and the floral tributes were beautiful. 
    You and your team go above and beyond. 

  • 5 Jack Farr 17th Mar 2026

    I cannot recommend Denise Wellington Funeral Services highly enough. During such a difficult and emotional time, Denise and her team provided exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism from start to finish.

    Every detail was handled with sensitivity and respect, making a challenging process feel much more manageable. Denise took the time to listen to our wishes and ensured everything was carried out exactly as we wanted, creating a beautiful and meaningful service for our Grandad.

    The level of personal attention and genuine kindness shown throughout was truly comforting. We felt supported every step of the way, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

  • 5 Steph Jones-Giles 9th Mar 2026

    Denise and the team are wonderful, providing a sensitive and personalised service. My dear friend chose Denise to care for her and planned and paid for her funeral 10 years ago. This made fulfilling her wishes so easy as it was written down. On the day Denise was so professional with the appropriate mix of formal procedure and informal support. The day could not have gone better. Thank you all so much 💜

  • 5 Shelley Marshall 31st Jan 2026

    Denise was so thoughtful and caring.  She arranged everything and it was the perfect send off.  Would highly recommend 

  • 5 Stuart Inch 12th Dec 2025

    From start to finish everything was done with dignity,every little thing was done and eased us though our grieve excellent and caring service

  • 5 Carol Montgomery 12th Dec 2025

    I just wanted to say a big thank you to Denise.I'm family for taking such good care of us.Nothing was ever too much trouble
    Thank you xx

  • 5 Malcolm Metherell 12th Nov 2025

    Everything was handled very efficiently and sensitively throughout by Denise and her team and I would have no hesitation at all in recommending them.

  • 5 Simon Hammond 25th Oct 2025

    Considerate and totally professional. A very safe pair of hands. I would recommend Denise Wellington Funeral Services to everyone.

  • 5 Mark den Hollander 6th Oct 2025

    The entire arrangement from the pick of the body, the organisation of the service and the actual day has been impeccable. The team that work with Denice are respectful and kind, fun and responsible, all the elements that you would expect from an occasion such as this. I would happily recommend Denice and her team to anyone. Brilliant from beginning to end. Thank you.

  • 5 Michael Wonnacott 6th Oct 2025

    Denise is by far the best, not only is she compassionate, but she knows when, in our case a bit of humour is needed, everything is organised for you meaning you can concentrate other things that need to be done by you and your family, can’t thank her enough.

  • 5 Clare Salmon 10th Sep 2025

    Denise and her colleagues were so caring and attentive during a difficult time following my mum’s passing. They made the hard process of trying to make arrangements for my mum so much easier during a stressful and upsetting time. I’ll never be able to thank them enough for taking care of mum and making the day run so smoothly. 
    The entire team were so graceful, and courteous. 
    I’d recommend them 100% to family and friends, should they be looking for assistance following the loss of a loved one. 

  • 5 Wendy Spence 24th Aug 2025

    From the first phone call to Denise to the end of the funeral Denise has been friendly, efficient, respectful  and professional. 
    The death of my brother has been very difficult and at the same time supporting my Mum but Denise has made a very emotional and sad process a little easier.
    She has been absolutely wonderful and has helped us organise the funeral. 
    I am forever grateful  and would highly recommend Denise Wellington funeral services. 

  • 4 Saranna Jordan 4th Aug 2025

    Denise and her team did everything they could to ensure that my Grandmother’s funeral went smoothly.
    There were so many small touches that made a really big difference.

  • 5 May Botham 27th Jul 2025

    Denise arranged the day so it was very special and intimate for the family,  we all felt relaxed and able to celebrate Mums life on a very sad day. Thank you xxx ♥️

  • 5 Charlie Tippett 27th May 2025

    Denise was amazing, nothing was to much trouble, a friendly person who runs a business second to none, highly recommended.

  • 5 Philip Allin 7th May 2025

    Denise has a lovely easy manner.  Nothing is too much trouble and she keeps you informed at every step.   We had some particular challenges ,Denise accommodate us brilliantly and always with a smile.I chose to see my mum a couple of days before her funeral, Denise was very good at making this visit pleasant and helpful, we even had a cup of tea whilst sitting with Mum
    Funeral Day went well, due in part to good planning by Denise.
    Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, many thanks for your help in making what is a difficult time that bit easier  Phil Allin

  • 5 Lesley Rush 29th Apr 2025

    Compassionate, supportive and thoroughly professional throughout. Denise and team made a very difficult time that little bit easier. It was good to know that our dear mum was in good hands and well looked after. Thank you.

  • 5 Nicola Raper 18th Apr 2025

    Denise has been amazing from start to finish and after.Her care and compassion shine through and nothing is too much trouble for her .
    Having to cope with mums death so soon after dad’s she was there to guide and help us with her support.

  • 5 Chris Howard 11th Apr 2025

    Denise and her team managed my mother's funeral with gentle professionalism throughout the entire process. We are really grateful for their care, guidance and attention to detail.

  • 5 Paul Reeves 19th Feb 2025

    Denise was utterly amazing and we couldn't thank her enough. From our first meeting, see understood exactly what we wanted and was so helpful. We would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Bradley Hopgood 3rd Feb 2025

    Denise and her team were considerate, caring and always highly professional throughout a difficult time for us as a family. She was always on hand to answer any questions and a comfort when needed. Thank you for your service Denise. 

  • 5 Hamish Allen 14th Jan 2025

    From the moment I commissioned the services of Denise Wellington (a phone call at 1.30am) she could not have been more helpful and accommodating. An extremely sympathetic approach to everything we asked, and nothing seemed too much trouble. When we changed our minds about what we wanted, it was done without question and seamlessly. The planning and preparation was all done around Christmas and New Year where her suppliers were closed, but Denise made light of the challenges she must have been facing.

    Denise made the sad and emotional process of burying my dear mother stress free, taking the worry of things such as Order of Service booklets, flowers etc. she responded with 'All sorted'. Nothing ever seemed too much problem.

    Denise Wellington Funeral Services provided an extremely professional service, great communication throughout, very smartly dressed with Cornish Tartan, sympathetic and easy to work with. I highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Lindsay Crocker-White 10th Dec 2024

    Denise and her team were so kind, understanding, and respectful of our choices and wishes. As Denise and her team are local and are working with local families, it was so lovely that she knew our father was able to chat to us about him which made her service more personal. We knew our dad was in safe hands. 
    Denise was so patient with us, respecting that we were grieving but also supporting us to manage to process of arranging his funeral, flowers and everything thing else. We had an amazing Celebrant Bob Spry which Denise had recommended.
    Denise and her team have looked after my daughter, our mother and lastly our father. She is one amazing lady. 

Address
Thornelea
St Ann's Hill
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0LT

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Beverley Spear 13th Apr 2026

Excellent service, very helpful and couldn't do enough for the family. Helped guide us through all the stages at all times and we felt valued at all times. I would recommend Denise Wellington Funerals Services to anyone who needed someone to care and advise during the whole process.

Vicky Barnes 23rd Mar 2026

Highly recommended funeral directors basedin Bude Cornwall. Denise is such a warm, caring and professional lady. We absolutely knew Mum was in good hands. Thank you so much to Denise and her team.

Nicola Lyons 18th Mar 2026

So kind thoughtful and considerate.  Everything went so smoothly and it was exactly as Daniel wanted it.  The floral coffin was amazing and the floral tributes were beautiful.  You and your team go above and beyond. 

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