An award-winning family owned funeral directors in Buckfastleigh, serving families across South and Mid Devon including Ashburton, Torbay, Plymouth, Exeter, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot.
Heart & Soul Funerals is an independent funeral service based in the historic town of Buckfastleigh, Devon, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised care for families across South Devon and the surrounding communities.
Founded by Jane Morrell and co-directed by Simon Smith, the company was established in 1999 with a vision to create more personal, meaningful and compassionate funeral experiences for families across Devon. With a gentle and thoughtful approach, Heart & Soul Funerals supports families through bereavement with dignity, warmth and understanding.
The staff at Heart & Soul Funerals share the belief that every life deserves to be remembered in a meaningful and unique way and in doing so they offer tailored funeral arrangements that reflect the personality, values and wishes of every individual. Whether families are seeking a traditional funeral, a contemporary celebration of life, a woodland burial or a simple direct cremation, the team provides caring guidance every step of the way. Each funeral is thoughtfully arranged to honour individual stories, beliefs, traditions and preferences. From intimate family gatherings to larger memorial services, the team works closely with loved ones to create heartfelt farewells that celebrate life with authenticity and care.
Serving Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Dartmoor and the wider Devon area, Heart & Soul Funerals is proud to offer a truly personal service centred on respect, empathy and attention to detail. Every arrangement is handled with sensitivity, ensuring families feel supported, listened to and cared for throughout the whole process.
-- Personalised Support When It Matters Most --
At the heart of Heart & Soul Funerals is a commitment to helping families navigate bereavement with kindness and reassurance. The team offers clear guidance on all aspects of funeral planning, including:
- Traditional and bespoke funeral services
- Direct cremations
- Green and eco-friendly funerals
- Woodland and natural burials
- Memorial services and celebrations of life
- Funeral transport and floral tributes
- Pre-paid funeral planning and advice
Families can expect a calm, supportive environment where their wishes are respected and every detail is thoughtfully considered.
-- A Trusted Independent Funeral Director in Devon --
As an independent funeral director in Buckfastleigh, Heart & Soul Funerals values community, trust and personal connection. The team takes pride in building genuine relationships with the families they serve, offering continuity of care and a level of personal attention that larger organisations often cannot provide.
By combining professionalism with heartfelt compassion, Heart & Soul Funerals has become a trusted choice for funeral services in Devon, helping families create meaningful farewells that honour and celebrate life.
-- Fair and Transparent Pricing --
Heart & Soul Funerals’ popular cremation option is for a funeral service at Riverstone Hall with an unattended cremation, as this keeps funeral costs down whilst providing a personal funeral that doesn’t come with the time constraints of a service scheduled at the crematorium. At the time of writing (April 2026), the cost of this option starts at £3955 and includes the following:
- Funeral director fees for all meetings, arrangements, advice and administration, making all payments. Collection and care of the person who has died, staff on the day of the funeral (£2500)
- Celebrant (£340)
- Coffin (from £190)
- Unattended cremation fee (£545)
- Transport to crematorium (£180)
- Hire of Riverstone for funeral service (£200)
-- Contact Heart & Soul Funerals --
Heart & Soul Funerals welcomes families who wish to discuss funeral arrangements, future planning or simply seek advice during a difficult time. Call their friendly team today on the number provided – they are available to provide caring support and guidance whenever it is needed.
