Denise Wellington Funeral Services Ltd

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

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

Professional Standards

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

William   'Bill' Warren

William 'Bill' Warren

Feb 1954 - May 2026

Mary   Robinson

Mary Robinson

Mar 1936 - May 2026

Nigel   Scawn

Nigel Scawn

Apr 1963 - May 2026

John   Sandercock

John Sandercock

Oct 1959 - Apr 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the personal care and compassion shown throughout the entire process, from first contact through to the funeral day itself. Several describe how Denise and her team made an overwhelming and difficult time feel more manageable, noting that nothing was ever too much trouble and that they felt genuinely supported and listened to at every stage.

Families return repeatedly to how smoothly the funeral day itself ran, describing meticulous organisation and attention to detail that allowed them to focus on saying farewell rather than worry about logistics. Many mention how the service reflected their wishes exactly, and several note feeling confident that their loved one was being cared for with dignity and respect.

A number of reviews highlight the quality of communication throughout the process, with families appreciating clear explanations of choices available and regular updates as arrangements progressed. Several also mention the reasonable cost of the service provided.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Gimson 9th May 2021

    Friendly, efficient, considerate, helpful. Just right.

  • 5 Tania Bloomfield 2nd May 2021

    I can't thank Denise and her colleagues enough for the caring, compassionate and friendly way in which they have helped our family through the last couple of weeks of great sadness and grief.   They have certainly made this very difficult time much easier than it might have been, and I can't recommend them highly enough.  Thank you so much to you all, and especially to Denise - you have been absolutely wonderful. 

  • 5 Georgie Spurgeon 13th Apr 2021

    Denise - you and your team have provided an excellent, very professional and supportive service to me, following the death of Michael, guiding me through the process and funeral arrangements with love, kindness, care and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. I have really appreciated your care and support, especially on the day of the funeral . Thank you. Georgie

  • 5 Mark Hill 24th Mar 2021

    they have all been so helpful and kind at this difficult time for my family

  • 5 Hazel Cartwright 22nd Mar 2021

    Very caring, compassionate and professional ,friendly service
    Can't fault them x
    Thankyou

  • 5 Leigh Burman 20th Mar 2021

    Excellent service 

  • 5 Keith Ellery 14th Mar 2021

    A very sincere and personal service and with such pleasant meeting rooms, it just didn’t seem like I was arranging a funeral, but rather saying a fond farewell.
    Denise was very professional and caring and organised the funeral with ease and without any complications.
    We as a family are very grateful and would not hesitate to recommend Denise Wellington Funeral Services.

  • 5 Martin Hemmerle 28th Dec 2020

    Denise, Daryl and Harry could not have been more supportive helpful.

  • 5 Dossie / Marie Colwill 30th Oct 2020

    Dear Denise 
    Thank you once again for all your help and support with dads funeral service . From when you collected him from Red Gables and took him into your care at the chapel of rest , you made what is a difficult time into one that we could manage . Please accept our heartfelt thanks for everything you have done . 
    Love and best wishes 
    Rob , Deb & Mark 

  • 5 Gwen Adams 26th Oct 2020

    Denise Wellington. Simply the best. So very kind and compassionate. She took us through the whole process of organizing my brother’s funeral so well. We really can’t thank her enough. Worth her weight in gold!  You’re amazing Denise. 🌟

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

Professional Standards

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

John Gimson 9th May 2021

Friendly, efficient, considerate, helpful. Just right.

Tania Bloomfield 2nd May 2021

I can't thank Denise and her colleagues enough for the caring, compassionate and friendly way in which they have helped our family through the last couple of weeks of great sadness and grief.   They have certainly made this very difficult time much easier than it might have been, and I can't recommend them highly enough.  Thank you so much to you all, and especially to Denise - you have been absolutely wonderful. 

Georgie Spurgeon 13th Apr 2021

Denise - you and your team have provided an excellent, very professional and supportive service to me, following the death of Michael, guiding me through the process and funeral arrangements with love, kindness, care and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. I have really appreciated your care and support, especially on the day of the funeral . Thank you. Georgie

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