G F Gubbin Funeral Directors

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Independent family funeral directors near Launceston, 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

Penlaurel Bungalow
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8NL

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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

G.F Gubbin Funeral Directors near Launceston is part of Denise Wellington Funeral Services. Operating with the sole belief that a final farewell should reflect the life of the dearly departed and their families last wishes, G.F. Gubbin is a family owned and run business.

The entire Denise Wellington family believe that a funeral is a tribute to those that have been a special part of our lives, with G.F. Gubbin being no exception. The dedicated staff at the Langdon funeral home believe that the life, loves, beliefs and personality of your loved one should be reflected at their funeral service. Whether they wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, you can be reassured that the service will be perfect.

G.F Gubbin Funeral Directors near Launceston offers an extensive range of carefully built coffins, caskets, and coffin furniture, suitable for both burials and cremations. The range includes several environmentally friendly, fully biodegradable coffins, as well as all of the traditional hardwood options you would expect. Denise Wellington owns and maintains its own fleet of Jaguar limousines and hearses, so you can travel in comfort and dignity to the service.

G.F Gubbin Funeral Services is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour service. If you wish to, you can arrange to view your loved one in a peaceful chapel of rest that will be set aside for your use, making sure that you can say goodbye in private.

Call G.F Gubbin in Langdon today to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Vivian   Bradley

Vivian Bradley

Oct 1948 - Jul 2026

Francis   Gillbard

Francis Gillbard

Jun 1953 - Jul 2026

Brian   Davey

Brian Davey

Sep 1938 - Jul 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and professionalism shown by staff throughout the entire process, from initial contact through to the funeral day itself. Families often describe how nothing was too much trouble, and note that they felt supported and guided through decisions at a difficult time.

Communication features regularly in what families say, with several noting that staff kept them informed at every stage, explained costs clearly with no hidden charges, and made time to listen to their wishes without rushing them. A number of reviews highlight how accessible staff were, answering questions quickly and being easy to reach.

Families frequently comment on how the funeral day itself went smoothly, with detailed attention to every aspect of the service and arrangements. Many describe feeling that their loved one was treated with dignity and respect, and that the day allowed them to say goodbye in the way they wanted.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Martin Vey 31st Aug 2025

    G F Gubbin have provided a sensitive and efficient support service throughout all the burial arrangements for my mother. This involved some extra arrangements as the burial was over 200 miles from the place of death. Some third party difficulties over the burial plot were overcome smoothly by prompt action from G F Gubbin, and my family was delighted with the final dignified result.

  • 5 Claire Allard 18th Aug 2025

    Harry and Jo have been fantastic helping us to arrange our Mum’s Funeral 
    Would thoroughly recommend 
    This Company 

  • 5 Amanda Britten 26th Jul 2025

    When your world falls apart and you have no idea what to do, call Harry.
    In the middle of the most difficult time of our lives, Harry brought calm, compassion, and quiet confidence. He guided us through every step of the process with patience, empathy, and professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble, every question was answered, offered thoughtful suggestions and made sure every detail was handled with care and respect. Thanks to Harry and the team at GF Gubbin Funeral directors we were able to give our son a beautiful farewell. Thank you Harry.

  • 5 Andrea Hewitt 16th Jul 2025

    Harry, Jo and all of the team couldn't have been lovelier. Right from the moment Harry first came to see all of us he was caring, friendly, organised and sympathetic. Dealing with Jo was so easy and she made everything calm and easy to understand for our 89 yr old father. Everything we wanted was facilitated without fuss or question and again with care and understanding. The funeral was everything that we wanted and went without a hiccup from start to finish. 
    In such horrendous and heartbreaking circumstances we all knew we were in safe hands. We really can't recommend Harry, Jo and the team highly enough. They made us and our Mums funeral special and for that there's not enough words to say thank you xxx

  • 5 Laura Knight 15th Jul 2025

    Harry and his team have been brilliant from start to finish. I have never had to organise a funeral before and he made everything so much easier and always answered any questions we had. Would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Linzi Reynolds 21st Jun 2025

    We couldn’t have asked anything more from Harry and his team, they were absolutely brilliant. Very professional, humble, understanding, personal and very caring.
    Thank you to all that helped to give my the Perfect Life Celebration.

  • 5 Sarah McDonnell 2nd Jun 2025

    I wish to thank everyone at G F Gubbin for their excellent service, Harry and Jo have been so helpful, kind, considerate and thoughtful. The care and attention to detail provided by G F Gubbion Funeral Directors has been excellent. The Service for my husband was a lovely celebration of his life.

  • 5 Alan Parker 24th May 2025

    Excellent professional service which made a tough time easier than we anticipated. 

  • 5 Andrew Spargo 20th May 2025

    Harry and Jo were excellent. They helped, advised and assisted with every single aspect of the Funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and I would recommend them to anyone. 
    The Funeral itself was so professional and exactly what I wanted for my Mum

  • 5 Lynn Haslam 18th Apr 2025

    Harry, Denise and especially Jo have been wonderful to me and my family during their services to us. The funeral they provided my husband was amazing. Thank you. What a fabulous team you are.

  • 5 Esther Winter 14th Apr 2025

    The care, support and thoughtful service provided by both Denise and Jo was greatly appreciated - it made such a difference to what is a very difficult time. We had been looked after by Garfield Gubbin in the past and it was great to see that his warm, kind and friendly approach has been continued by the new team. Thank you

  • 5 Donna Striplin 11th Apr 2025

    We can’t thank Harry and Jo enough for all their help, kindness and compassion during this difficult time. They’re amazing!

  • 5 Martin Fish 7th Apr 2025

    Right from the first meeting with Jo and Harry we felt relaxed and at ease on this very sad occasion. We were talked through and guided on what we wanted for Mums funeral. They were both very helpful and listened to all our requests.
    Planning the service was made easy. They dealt with funeral announcements to the local paper.
    On the day of the funeral everything was perfect with the help of Denise.
    I would definitely recommend G.F.Gubbins to others.
    THANK YOU

  • 5 Karen Hellewell 24th Mar 2025

    G F GUBBIN, LAUNCESTON
    You set a very high professional standard which made not only the funeral service run smoothly, but all the mourners, whether family, neighbours, carers,  villagers and Werrington were treated sensitively and felt included.
    Thank you so much. I would recommend your service unhesitatingly and thank you for all your help and at such a distance.
    K HELLEWELL

  • 5 Miriam Mimnagh 19th Mar 2025

    “Thank you so much for your exceptional service in handling my mother’s funeral. Your professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail made this difficult time more manageable. We truly appreciated your kindness and support throughout the entire process. It meant a lot to our family. Thank you again for everything.”

  • 5 Stephanie Roberts 10th Mar 2025

    With sensitive and consummate professionalism throughout, the team at Gubbins supported us with all the planning and liaison and practicalities. We could trust them to see us through, and their recommendations for a florist and caterer were excellent and experienced with the uncertainty of numbers attending that come with a funeral. The financial side also was clear, reasonable and up-front with no pressure to over spend. I unreservedly recommend the Gubbins team on every level.

  • 5 Mila Smith 17th Feb 2025

    Have been absolutely great. Nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Stephen Fry 15th Feb 2025

    They have been first class in every way.
    Caring kind and efficient in every way.

  • 5 Gillian Casey 27th Jan 2025

    Thank you so much, it all went off just brilliantly. Quite a few people have said it was the best funeral they have ever attended. Quite an accolade!

  • 5 Ruth Cornish 19th Jan 2025

    An excellent team from guidance on the wording of the service sheets, death announcement to ensuring the day ran smoothly. Bearers were given the confidence to carry the coffin, something they are all immensely pleased to have done. An amazing service

  • 5 Ann Blatchford 20th Dec 2024

    Thank you Harry, Jo and Debbie for everything which made an emotional time so much easier to bear. Your attention to detail was just perfect. Our family felt supported and comforted in your professionalism. Our larger family and friends also expressed their appreciation. Thank you, Ann, David and family 

  • 5 Chris Temple 26th Nov 2024

    Thank you so much for looking after my mum , and giving her a lovely send off .

  • 5 Charlotte Woodward 15th Nov 2024

    amazing from beginning to end, answered all my questions and made everything run perfectly on the day of the cremation.
    thank you to all of you x

  • 5 Roger Pyke 8th Nov 2024

    Harry and Jo have been brilliant through this sad time for me and the family being so supportive and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble even down to the fact my late wife's request for a very specific coffin. Taking over a well run, loved and established business such as the Wellingtons have, can be hard, but the transfer seems to be seemless and I can assure anyone, that you will not get better service than this. Thank you Harry and Jo

  • 5 Liz Rodgers 6th Nov 2024

    Your professional advice has been such a cloak of comfort to us in our experience of saying goodbye to our Mum. Thankyou Harry.

Address
Penlaurel Bungalow
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8NL

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

Martin Vey 31st Aug 2025

G F Gubbin have provided a sensitive and efficient support service throughout all the burial arrangements for my mother. This involved some extra arrangements as the burial was over 200 miles from the place of death. Some third party difficulties over the burial plot were overcome smoothly by prompt action from G F Gubbin, and my family was delighted with the final dignified result.

Claire Allard 18th Aug 2025

Harry and Jo have been fantastic helping us to arrange our Mum’s Funeral  Would thoroughly recommend  This Company 

Amanda Britten 26th Jul 2025

When your world falls apart and you have no idea what to do, call Harry. In the middle of the most difficult time of our lives, Harry brought calm, compassion, and quiet confidence. He guided us through every step of the process with patience, empathy, and professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble, every question was answered, offered thoughtful suggestions and made sure every detail was handled with care and respect. Thanks to Harry and the team at GF Gubbin Funeral directors we were able to give our son a beautiful farewell. Thank you Harry.

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