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Family-run, independent funeral directors in Newton Abbot, Devon, serving the local community with personalised funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jayne Thomas 5th May 2026

Christopher's was perfect for our needs after my partner died - empathetic - professional and completely understood how we wished his farewell ceremony to be. Offering sound advice and support all the way and afterwards. Our heartfelt thanks to the whole team - especially Julie and Tom.

Pat Hutton 2nd May 2026

Every conversation was kind and considerate, took it all slowly at my pace. The perfect ceremony.

Jean Dore 28th Apr 2026

This is the second time in 12 months I have used Christopher's for the funeral of both my friends and am very grateful for all their help in the organising at such a sad and busy time. They were always very professional, yet still being very friendly, caring and understanding which meant so much, nothing was too much bother.

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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

Location

Homelands Hall
Jetty Marsh Rd
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 2SL

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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

Christophers' Family Funerals in Newton Abbot, Devon, have served the local community with funeral arrangements and expert guidance for over 175 years. The Christophers are now in their sixth generation in the funeral profession and are able to help with every aspect of arranging your loved one's funeral.

Funeral services of all religious faiths and denominations are welcome, as are non-religious and humanist celebrations of life. Christophers' are happy to help in arranging traditional burials, woodland and green burials as well as cremations and low cost funerals to fit any budget.

There is a wide variety of coffins, caskets and urns to choose from, ranging from solid hardwoods and veneers through to environmentally friendly materials including wicker, bamboo and cardboard. The choice of funeral transport ranges from a modern hearse and limousines, to horse-drawn and motorcycle hearses.

Christophers' Family Funerals have their own hall in Newton Abbot which can accommodate up to 60 people and they will happily arrange a service there to suit any style or length you might want for your loved one.

The Newton Abbot funeral home is open from 9am to 2pm with 24 hour a day support available via telephone. There is a comfortable chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one in peace, and meeting rooms where you can discuss funeral arrangements in private. Home visits are available by appointment.

Get in touch with Christophers' Family Funerals today and begin discussing a truly personal send off for your loved one, or click 'Visit Website' on this page to visit the Funeral Director's official website for further information.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jayne Thomas 5th May 2026

    Christopher's was perfect for our needs after my partner died - empathetic - professional and completely understood how we wished his farewell ceremony to be. Offering sound advice and support all the way and afterwards.
    Our heartfelt thanks to the whole team - especially Julie and Tom.

  • 5 Pat Hutton 2nd May 2026

    Every conversation was kind and considerate, took it all slowly at my pace.
    The perfect ceremony.

  • 5 Jean Dore 28th Apr 2026

    This is the second time in 12 months I have used Christopher's for the funeral of both my friends and am very grateful for all their help in the organising at such a sad and busy time. They were always very professional, yet still being very friendly, caring and understanding which meant so much, nothing was too much bother.

  • 5 Katherine Bainbridge 28th Apr 2026

    Excellent service from start to finish making everything so smooth and exactly what my Mums wish were. Also excellent support to a grieving family at what was a very sad time. Big thanks to Julie and Tom for everything.

  • 5 Janet Churchward 28th Apr 2026

    Such good care was taken with all the arrangements- Thank you

  • 5 Annie Ley 28th Apr 2026

    My dear mum died last month and Christopher’s handled everything with such dignity and care I cannot fault them.  Thank you to Julie especially for her seamless organisation and to Tom walking in front of the hearse  Wonderful service from all of Christopher’s   

  • 5 Sue Luscombe 18th Mar 2026

    I am so glad I chose Christophers Family Funerals. From the moment I stepped into the funeral home I knew we were in good hands. It was such a caring team and very much a personalised service. Nothing was too much trouble and the team really took the time to listen and guide us through. Julie, Tom, Tony and Kian pulled out all the stops to provide exactly what we wanted, a natural woodland burial. Even to the point of arranging it for Winter Solstice day which was a Sunday. The team couldnt have done more . All in all I would recommend Christophers to anyone.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Sue,

    Thank you for your truly kind and thoughtful words. We’re so pleased you felt reassured from the very beginning and that the team could support you with such care and a personalised approach throughout.

    It meant a great deal to help you arrange the woodland burial exactly as you wished, and your kind mention of Julie, Tom, Tony, and Kian will be greatly appreciated by them all. We’re very grateful for your recommendation.

    With our thanks and best wishes,

    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Pamela Moore 9th Mar 2026

    Courteous service respectful and efficient 

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Pamela, for your kind review. We’re grateful you felt the service was courteous, respectful, and efficient, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

    With sincere appreciation,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Gary Teague 3rd Mar 2026

    Was very happy with the service that they provided could not felt them in any way. They gave my dad the send-off he deserved.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Gary, for your kind words. We’re truly sorry for the loss of your dad, and we’re honoured we could help give him the send-off he deserved.
    With sincere thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Stephen Clarke 3rd Mar 2026

    A very caring, friendly and efficient firm. At every stage of the process the staff explained and guided me with great care and understanding. They provided a first class service and are highly recommended.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Stephen, for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re very grateful you felt supported and guided with care and understanding throughout each stage of the arrangements. It means a great deal to know you found our service caring, friendly, and efficient, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

    With our warmest thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Elizabeth Kessler 3rd Mar 2026

    They took care of everything with compassion and attention to detail.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Elizabeth, for your kind words. We’re truly grateful that you felt everything was handled with compassion and attention to detail, and it meant a great deal to support you during such a difficult time. With sincere thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Annie Harper 3rd Mar 2026

    Christopher’s dealt with all the arrangements for my husbands funeral with efficiency and sensitivity. They were very approachable  and  nothing was too much trouble.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you very much, Annie, for your lovely review. We were honoured to look after the arrangements for your husband and are grateful you felt supported with compassion and attention throughout.
    With sincere appreciation,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Sharon Hunt 3rd Mar 2026

    Fantastic support and guidance from the beginning until the end. Julie just couldn't have done enough for us.
    Personally my family and I were were overwhelmed with the funeral but Christophers took that all away and made it comfortable for us with everything they done.
    Simply outstanding.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Sharon, for your truly kind words. We understand how overwhelming arranging a funeral can be, and we’re so pleased we were able to support and guide you and your family throughout. Your lovely mention of Julie will mean a great deal to her, and we’re grateful you felt cared for during such a difficult time.

    With heartfelt thanks,

    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Anne Villis 3rd Mar 2026

    Our family were so pleased with the personal and empathic service which we received from Christophers. It made a sensitive and sad time much more bearable and we will always be grateful to them.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Anne, for your kind and thoughtful words. We’re truly grateful you felt supported by the personal and empathetic care from our team during such a sensitive time. It means a great deal to know we were able to help make things a little more bearable for you and your family.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Anthony Finch 26th Jan 2026

    The staff were very kind and obliging. Everything was explained fully and we were very pleased with the service provided.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Anthony,

    Thank you for your kind words. We’re very grateful you felt well supported by the team and that everything was clearly explained throughout. It means a great deal to know you were pleased with the service provided during such a difficult time.

    With heartfelt thanks,

    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Clare Westaway 23rd Jan 2026

    All the staff at Christophers were amazing, we were looked after very well.
    They made a very difficult time so much better, dads funeral service was just how we wanted it.
    We never felt rushed, were made to feel at ease and really well cared for, the family felt supported throughout. Tom and Julie especially went above and beyond and we are truly thankful,
    Michelle Parfitt (Celebrant) made the funeral service perfect and we had several comments that the service was the best they had attended.
    To you all thank you very much

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Clare,

    Thank you very much for your heartfelt feedback. We are honoured that you trusted us to care for your dad and support your family during this time, and we are so pleased the service was just as you had hoped.

    Your kind mention of Julie and Michelle is greatly appreciated, and I will be sure to share your words with them.

    With heartfelt thanks,

    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Louise Stewart 20th Jan 2026

    Thank you Tom for looking after my dad Ian. Couldn’t ask for a better company to do this for me

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you very much, Louise. We’re so pleased we could help you give your dad, Ian, the care and dignity he deserved, and support you through everything along the way. Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funeral

  • 5 Iain Stuart 20th Jan 2026

    A very stressful time handled very professionally and sympathetically by Tom and his team.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Iain, for your kind words. We understand how stressful and emotional arranging a funeral can be, and we’re glad we could support you with care, professionalism, and compassion throughout.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 4 Lee Baxter 18th Dec 2025

    The service was well planned and everything ran smoothly. The service was exactly what we and our lived one would have wanted. It’s a very difficult time but we were able to let the professionals step in and guide us through.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Lee, for your lovely feedback. It’s always our aim to provide calm guidance and compassionate support, especially when families are going through the hardest moments. We’re grateful you felt the service was exactly as you and your loved one would have wished.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Alastair Page 17th Dec 2025

    The team at Christopher's and Tom in particular could not have been more helpful, understanding and kind in all their dealings with us. We are very grateful to them and to especially to Tom.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Alastair, for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We’re so pleased you felt supported by the team, and I’m especially grateful for your kind words about me personally. It was an honour to help you and your family, and our thoughts remain with you.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Valerie Shapley 17th Dec 2025

    I can highly recommend Christopher's Family Funerals. They have laid both my Mum and more recently, my Dad to rest, in the most professional, sensitive and caring way. Nothing has been too much trouble and every part of their service focuses on the family and their loved one.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you so much, Valerie, for your truly kind words and recommendation. We were honoured to care for both your Mum and, more recently, your Dad, and we’re grateful you felt supported with sensitivity and compassion throughout. It means a great deal to know our service helped in some small way during such difficult times.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Jason Morris 16th Dec 2025

    Could not recommend Christopher’s enough, such a lovely funeral directors.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Jason, for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We’re so pleased we could be there for you and provide the care and support you needed, and we really appreciate your recommendation. Our thoughts remain with you and your family.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 4 Colin Reeves 15th Dec 2025

    Faultless service.

    Tom Meek replied
    Thank you, Colin. Your review means a lot to us, and we’re grateful you felt the service was faultless from start to finish. Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Richard Gilmour 15th Dec 2025

    Extremely Kind and caring, full understanding of the loss in our life.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Richard, Thank you for your kind feedback. It’s very important to us that every family feels listened to, supported, and cared for with compassion during such a painful time. We’re honoured to have been able to help you.
    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and all at Christophers’ Family Funerals

  • 5 Rachel Bridgman 7th Nov 2025

    Julie & Tom supported us as a family through unknown territory. They were wonderful, kind and empathetic and absolutely nothing was too much for them. Thank you both. 

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Rachel,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so pleased to know that Julie and Tom were able to guide and support you through such unfamiliar and difficult territory with kindness and empathy. Your appreciation means a great deal to us all.

    With sincere thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team

Address
Homelands Hall
Jetty Marsh Rd
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 2SL

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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

Jayne Thomas 5th May 2026

Christopher's was perfect for our needs after my partner died - empathetic - professional and completely understood how we wished his farewell ceremony to be. Offering sound advice and support all the way and afterwards. Our heartfelt thanks to the whole team - especially Julie and Tom.

Pat Hutton 2nd May 2026

Every conversation was kind and considerate, took it all slowly at my pace. The perfect ceremony.

Jean Dore 28th Apr 2026

This is the second time in 12 months I have used Christopher's for the funeral of both my friends and am very grateful for all their help in the organising at such a sad and busy time. They were always very professional, yet still being very friendly, caring and understanding which meant so much, nothing was too much bother.

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