Otter Valley Funerals
The only independent, family-run funeral director in Budleigh Salterton, providing compassionate and professional funeral services across East Devon
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Otter Valley Funerals is an independent, family-run funeral director in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Principal Funeral Director Simon Savage opened Otter Valley Funerals to provide the community of Budleigh and the surrounding villages with exceptional care at their time of need.
Otter Valley Funerals is Budleigh's only independent, family run Funeral Director. Simon has a decade of experience under his belt, starting out in Sidmouth before working for different independent and national companies, before running a funeral support company supporting other independent funeral directors with their day to day needs.
Simon’s ties to Budleigh go back over 25 Years, from playing youth football at Budleigh Football Club, to helping form the youth committee for the first skatepark at Lime Kiln car park, living on Greenway lane for a number of years and up to the present day playing football for whoever will have him, between Budleigh, East Budleigh and Otterton Football Clubs.
Otter Valley Funerals are able to offer any type of funeral that you require, ranging from traditional ceremonies to modern celebrations of life led by a celebrant. Simon will be there to guide you through every decision, from choosing funeral flowers to picking a hearse and coffin.
Otter Valley Funerals are proud to call Budleigh Salterton home, as their founder has for over 20 years. Call them today to begin arranging the perfect send-off for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the personal care and attentiveness they experienced throughout the funeral process, noting that staff responded promptly to queries, accommodated particular requests, and made them feel supported during an emotional time rather than rushed through a standard procedure.
Several describe the funeral day itself going smoothly and with dignity, with families appreciating that arrangements were handled professionally while remaining sensitive to their wishes and the needs of their relatives.
A number of reviews mention the reasonable cost of the service, with families feeling they received good value alongside the quality of care provided.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
Latest Verified Reviews
Nyree Wood 18th Aug 2026
I cannot fault the care and guidance I have received from Simon at Otter Valley funerals, he has been exceptional. I have never had to arrange or deal with a funeral before and he has made the whole process a lot easier to cope with. His knowledge is second to none and no question or request is too big, he will always help in any way he can. Thank you for taking care of my mum, I am eternally grateful.
Mark Blaber 9th Aug 2026
From start to finish, Simon and the team were amazing. They treat mum with respect and ensured we were kept in the loop at all times. They were extremely helpful. I would highly recommend Otter Valley funeral directors when the time comes.
Roger Collings 4th Aug 2026
My sister died in a local care home and Otter Valley were called upon to take her body into immediate care. Simon's genuinely caring approach and timely manner ensured that the family had no cause for concern in the way that requirements were met and were able to have full confidence in Simon's sensitive guidance. Otter Valley Funerals are very strongly recommended to future potential users.
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