Otter Valley Funerals

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The only independent, family-run funeral director in Budleigh Salterton, providing compassionate and professional funeral services across East Devon

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Gill Horsley 22nd Mar 2022

Thank you Simon for everything you did today for my sisters funeral. At a very emotional time you listened to what my daughter and I wanted - not a mainstream production line funeral service but one that was very much tailor made for us. At every stage you were there listening to me and interpreting my thoughts and wishes. You made today a very beautiful tribute and final send off for Julie.

Liz Beard 20th Mar 2022

Simon helped us through the stressful time of arranging Bernard’s funeral with kindness and compassion. He guided us through everything so smoothly,liaising with the florist and arranging for the orders of service to be printed.It was the personal touches from Simon and his team which took the stress out of a very traumatic time for me and the family,as we tried to come to terms with the great loss of a beloved husband and father. Subsequently we contacted Simon to arrange for the interment of Bernard's ashes. He dealt with all the formalities for us including ordering the marker, and at all times was sympathetic to our wishes which we found comforting. We would recommend Ottervalley Funerals,as they work with the bereaved with empathy and care.

Katherine Turner 15th Mar 2022

Everyone at otter valley funerals was so kind and considerate following the loss of my darling husband. They respected my decision to have a completely private service but made sure I could spend time with Andy in their beautiful chapel of rest every day. I will always be grateful for what you have done for me Simon. 

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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

1 Brook House
Brook Road
Budleigh Salterton
Devon
EX9 6AY

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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

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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Gill Horsley 22nd Mar 2022

    Thank you Simon for everything you did today for my sisters funeral. At a very emotional time you listened to what my daughter and I wanted - not a mainstream production line funeral service but one that was very much tailor made for us. At every stage you were there listening to me and interpreting my thoughts and wishes. You made today a very beautiful tribute and final send off for Julie.

  • 5 Liz Beard 20th Mar 2022

    Simon helped us through the stressful time of arranging Bernard’s funeral with kindness and compassion. He guided us through everything so smoothly,liaising with the florist and arranging for the orders of service to be printed.It was the personal touches from Simon and his team which took the stress out of a very traumatic time for me and the family,as we tried to come to terms with the great loss of a beloved husband and father.
    Subsequently we contacted Simon to arrange for the interment of Bernard's ashes. He dealt with all the formalities for us including ordering the marker, and at all times was sympathetic to our wishes which we found comforting.
    We would recommend Ottervalley Funerals,as they work with the bereaved with empathy and care.

  • 5 Katherine Turner 15th Mar 2022

    Everyone at otter valley funerals was so kind and considerate following the loss of my darling husband. They respected my decision to have a completely private service but made sure I could spend time with Andy in their beautiful chapel of rest every day. I will always be grateful for what you have done for me Simon. 

  • 5 Nick Martin 2nd Mar 2022

    A great comfort and support to my family and I. Simon looked after us as if we were family and we can never thank him enough

  • 5 Claire Hamilton 25th Feb 2022

    I honestly cannot recommend Simon and the team at Otter Valley Funerals highly enough. The care that they provided my mother was superb and I am eternally grateful for all that they did to make this awful time somewhat more bearable. Thank you Simon

  • 5 Pamela Cook 16th Jan 2022

    Otter Valley Funerals were absolutely wonderful following the death of our much beloved Mother. Simon and his team were incredibly sensitive, understanding, professional, kind, helpful, supportive and flexible. We could not have wished for a more perfect organisation to coordinate and facilitate a more fitting funeral. The respect shown for our Mother coupled with meeting all of our needs was nothing short of perfect. Thank you SImon, you did us all proud. Pamela

  • 5 Niki Cunningham 22nd Nov 2021

    From start to finish, Linda was given the utmost respect. Everything was explained in a very clear, compassionate and friendly manner as well as being absolutely professional at all times. The cost of the services we received was very reasonable and the quality of the service we received was 5 star. 

    At a very difficult time for anyone having to deal with the loss of a loved one you can only wish for a service like Otter Valley Funerals. 

    Fair pricing, a family business looking to support the local community, a 5 star service and all with an experienced professional friendly director at the healm. 

    You will be in safe hands with Simon and his excellent team - I could not recommend them more, we are so impressed. 

    Thank you for everything.

Address
1 Brook House
Brook Road
Budleigh Salterton
Devon
EX9 6AY

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Gill Horsley 22nd Mar 2022

Thank you Simon for everything you did today for my sisters funeral. At a very emotional time you listened to what my daughter and I wanted - not a mainstream production line funeral service but one that was very much tailor made for us. At every stage you were there listening to me and interpreting my thoughts and wishes. You made today a very beautiful tribute and final send off for Julie.

Liz Beard 20th Mar 2022

Simon helped us through the stressful time of arranging Bernard’s funeral with kindness and compassion. He guided us through everything so smoothly,liaising with the florist and arranging for the orders of service to be printed.It was the personal touches from Simon and his team which took the stress out of a very traumatic time for me and the family,as we tried to come to terms with the great loss of a beloved husband and father. Subsequently we contacted Simon to arrange for the interment of Bernard's ashes. He dealt with all the formalities for us including ordering the marker, and at all times was sympathetic to our wishes which we found comforting. We would recommend Ottervalley Funerals,as they work with the bereaved with empathy and care.

Katherine Turner 15th Mar 2022

Everyone at otter valley funerals was so kind and considerate following the loss of my darling husband. They respected my decision to have a completely private service but made sure I could spend time with Andy in their beautiful chapel of rest every day. I will always be grateful for what you have done for me Simon. 

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