Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot

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

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Mary Bartlett 7th Nov 2025

Very supportive and helpful. Reliable and always at the end of the phone.

Greg Hawkins 24th Oct 2025

Thank you for all you did for us as a family, through out the whole process you were very supportive and made Mum's farewell special for all.

Tim Rowe 16th Oct 2025

Christopher’s took care my Mother funeral in a very professional manner, all staff were kind and compassionate. They were attentive and very caring during this difficult time and made things as easy as they possibly could. I would like to say thank you to all the staff and especially Julie and Tom I can’t recommend them enough. 

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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

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.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mary Bartlett 7th Nov 2025

    Very supportive and helpful.
    Reliable and always at the end of the phone.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Mary,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so pleased to know you felt supported and could rely on us whenever you needed to call. Your appreciation means a great deal to all of us at Christophers’ Family Funerals.

    With sincere thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Greg Hawkins 24th Oct 2025

    Thank you for all you did for us as a family, through out the whole process you were very supportive and made Mum's farewell special for all.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Greg,

    Thank you for your kind words. It was an honor to support you and your family and to help make your mum’s farewell a special and meaningful occasion. Your trust in us is truly appreciated.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and the Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Tim Rowe 16th Oct 2025

    Christopher’s took care my Mother funeral in a very professional manner, all staff were kind and compassionate. They were attentive and very caring during this difficult time and made things as easy as they possibly could. I would like to say thank you to all the staff and especially Julie and Tom I can’t recommend them enough. 

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Tim,

    Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. It was our privilege to care for your mother and to support your family through such a difficult time. We’re truly grateful for your appreciation, and it means so much to know that Julie, Tom, and the team were able to bring comfort when it was needed most.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Julie, Tom and the Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Philip Thomson 6th Oct 2025

    At a time when you need emotional support, and be removed from the stressful arrangements that a family loss will bring, Christophers offer the complete personable service.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Philip,

    Thank you for sharing your kind words. We're so pleased to know that our support helped ease some of the stress during such a difficult time, and it's an honour to have been able to care for you and your family.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Mary Andrew 3rd Oct 2025

    Highly recommend Christophers. They handled all the arrangements for my late husband's funeral with sympathy, kindness and understanding and helped us to achieve exactly what we wanted for the Service.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Mary,

    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We are truly honoured to have supported you in arranging your late husband’s funeral, and we’re so glad we could help you achieve the service you wished for. Your trust in us means a great deal.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and the Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 June Mead 2nd Oct 2025

    Very respectful, thoughtful and supportive throughout, truly excellent care.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear June,

    Thank you for your thoughtful words. We’re delighted to know that you felt cared for and supported throughout, and it means a great deal to us that our service brought you comfort during such a difficult time.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and the Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Stephen Crowe 1st Oct 2025

    The sad experience of arranging a funeral was expertly handled by a most compassionate Julie in the office.
    I would recommend Christopher's without reservation.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear David,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We’re truly glad that Julie’s compassion and care helped make such a difficult time a little easier for you. Your trust in us means a great deal, and it’s an honour to have been able to support you.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Kim Mills 1st Oct 2025

    Absolutely amazing service from initial phone call.  Compassionate, respectful and helpful.  They did everything that was asked for, above and beyond, and guided me through the difficult journey. Would highly recommend them. 

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Kim,

    Thank you for sharing such kind words. We’re delighted to know that you felt supported and guided every step of the way, and that our team’s care made a meaningful difference during this challenging journey. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Donna Spicer 1st Oct 2025

    Tom and the team looked after our mum brilliantly. Service from the team, nothing was too much trouble for them, opening up after hours so family members could pay their respects to our mum.
    We would highly recommend Christophers funeral directors

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Donna,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. It was a privilege for Tom and the team to care for your mum and support your family, and we’re glad we could provide the time and space needed for everyone to pay their respects. Your trust means a great deal to us.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom and the Christophers’ Family Funerals team
  • 5 Pat Lawson 5th Sep 2025

    We chose Christopher's Funeral Directors as they came extreemly highly recommended. They were extreemly sympathetic, efficient, and gave brilliant advice on so many other aspects we needed to deal with. They liaised with other agencies on our behalf, this certainly lifted a burden from our shoulders making the process as smooth as possible. They kept in contact with us during the entire period from start to finish. We stressed we wanted a simple, dignified, family funeral, with minimal costs. Christophers discussed all the options available , and explained all the costs involved, there was absolutely no pressure to spend on anything we did not want. Christopher's organised a beautiful, simple family funeral. Tom and all the team are absolutely brilliant, nothing was to much trouble for them, there was someone on hand at anytime of the day( or night )to deal with problems and advice. I would highly recommend Christopher's Funeral directors at this most difficult time for anyone, they offer much more than a 5 star service, and never tried to sell any goods or services we did not want.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Pat,

    Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed words. It was an honour to support you and your family in arranging a simple, dignified farewell exactly as you wished. We’re so pleased to know our guidance, care, and assistance with other arrangements helped make a difficult time feel smoother and less overwhelming. Your kind recommendation and trust in us mean so much to the entire team.

    With sincere thanks,
    Tom & The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Tracey Fletcher 26th Aug 2025

    Can't thank everyone at Christopher's enough!
    They made a very sad emotional day absolutely beautiful for my lovely mum.
    The team at christophers went above and beyond.
    I would highly recommend them to anyone that have lost a member of their family/friend as they will definitely make the day more bearable.

    Thank you again christophers! X

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Tracey,

    Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It was a privilege to support you and your family in arranging your lovely mum, Susan’s, funeral, and we’re so pleased to know the day felt beautiful and fitting for her. Your appreciation and recommendation mean a great deal to all of us, and we’re touched to have been able to help make such a difficult time a little more bearable.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Peter Hague 25th Aug 2025

    A professional family funeral service  run by an excellent caring team  

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Peter,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family in arranging Jenny’s funeral, and we’re so pleased to know our care and professionalism brought comfort during such a difficult time. Your appreciation means a great deal to all of us at Christophers’ Family Funerals.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Sally Pomeroy 11th Aug 2025

    Thank you for your care and compassion shown to Mum and I, at what was a difficult time, everything was just simply taken care of and dealt with beautifully, nothing was too much trouble and we had the most beautiful send off we could have wished for for Dad, thankyou so much to Julie and Tom for going above and beyond, we truly appreciated all that you did for us.  

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Sally,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to care for you and your mum, and to help honour your dad’s life in the way you wished. We’re so pleased to know everything felt beautifully taken care of and that our support brought comfort during such a difficult time. Your appreciation truly touches Julie and me.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom & Julie
  • 5 Joshua Erlick 9th Aug 2025

    We lucked out with Christophers Family Funerals. They were so patient, caring and friendly which made our experience fluid and smooth. These times are difficult enough, so having their lovely team there to support us through it all with the funeral arrangements really was a blessing. Many Thanks x

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Joshua,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family, and to ensure the arrangements felt smooth and stress-free. We’re so pleased our care and patience brought comfort at such a difficult time. Your appreciation means so much to all of us.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Teresa Freeman 9th Aug 2025

    I found Tom Meek very patient and everything was arranged very efficiently and sensitively.  We would highly recommend Christopher’s.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Teresa,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family, and I’m so pleased you felt everything was arranged efficiently, sensitively, and with patience. Your recommendation means a great deal to me and all of us at Christophers’ Family Funerals.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom Meek
  • 5 Ian Vallance 8th Aug 2025

    Christophers family funerals have taken care of many of our family members over the years and the service we received from Tom and the team was outstanding. From my initial enquiry when asking if we could take care of our late mother right through to the day of the funeral and beyond. They even went to the trouble to phone me a couple of days after to enquire for the family. We would recommend the services they offer to anyone.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Ian,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us to care for your family over the years. It was an honour to support you in arranging your late mother’s funeral, from the very first call through to the days that followed. We’re so pleased to know our service felt outstanding and that our follow-up brought comfort. Your recommendation means the world to us.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom & The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Janet Walker 8th Aug 2025

    Have used this company several times now. Always very professional and thoughtful. Would definitely recommend.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Janet,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for placing your trust in us on several occasions. It means a great deal to know you have always found our service professional and thoughtful. We truly appreciate your recommendation at Christophers’ Family Funerals.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team
  • 5 Sharon Lord 7th Aug 2025

    Tom and Julie were just amazing and made the whole process of planning my Dad's funeral very personal and stress free. They were open to our ideas and gently offered suggestions, with genuine compassion and a desire to do what would be fitting for our Scottish Dad. I can't thank them enough for their warmth, their calm and professional manner and the ease with which everything was conducted - we couldn't have asked for more.

    Tom Meek replied
    Dear Sharon,

    Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It was a privilege for Julie and me to help you plan a funeral that truly reflected your Scottish Dad and all that made him special. We’re so pleased you felt supported, listened to, and at ease throughout the process. Your appreciation means a great deal to us both.

    With heartfelt thanks,
    Tom & Julie
  • 5 Nick Redstone 18th Oct 2021

    Christopher’s conducted a sensitive caring funeral for our departed loved one. They were attentive without being overbearing. Their attention to detail without fuss was reassuring that all needs were being met. 
    We feel they really did care 

  • 5 Louise Simpson 14th Oct 2021

    Very professional and helpful, Tom and Damien fantastic from start to finish 

  • 5 Sally Woodhouse 13th Oct 2021

    I couldn’t have asked for a better service from Christopher’s Family funerals.  They were sensitive, accommodating, patient and professional throughout the whole process of my Dad’s passing and funeral.  They had an excellent sound system which we used in the church. They co-ordinated everything well, managing different elements of the service some in Devon and some where we had the funeral in Hampshire. The order of service looked great and they were competitively priced.  They responded quickly to emails.  I would certainly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Sandra Lucas 13th Oct 2021

    They were absolutely great. Along with Charles Russell, they helped us every step of the way, at was a painful and distressing time, to put together a service that was exactly right for our son. Held in their Homeland Hall it was intimate and just the right size for our family and friends.

    I would definitely recommend them.

    SL

  • 5 Jack Hickford 25th Mar 2021

    We would recommend the team at Christophers' to anyone, they listened to all of our requests and made the day special

  • 5 Michael White 12th Feb 2021

    From our family’s very first contact with Christophers we were impressed by the support, guidance and gentle leadership that Tom provided at the time my father’s death. He listened carefully to our wishes and then proposed options to achieve them. This included introducing us to a celebrant, Rachel Henderson, who demonstrated the most amazing talent in capturing the essence of my father and his life. Throughout the entire time Tom and his team have managed the details, communicated with us clearly and delivered the most ‘amazing’ (my mother’s word) and joyful family funeral service – not something we could have believed possible. The outcome for our family are wonderful memories of a wonderful man, celebrated in the way we had hope for. Our heartfelt thanks to Tom, Damien and Rachel – we consider you a trusted part of our family.

  • 5 Martin Edwards 13th Jan 2021

    The service provided was exemplary.  Effective communication ensured everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this company, the staff were extremely friendly and professional throughout.

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

Mary Bartlett 7th Nov 2025

Very supportive and helpful. Reliable and always at the end of the phone.

Greg Hawkins 24th Oct 2025

Thank you for all you did for us as a family, through out the whole process you were very supportive and made Mum's farewell special for all.

Tim Rowe 16th Oct 2025

Christopher’s took care my Mother funeral in a very professional manner, all staff were kind and compassionate. They were attentive and very caring during this difficult time and made things as easy as they possibly could. I would like to say thank you to all the staff and especially Julie and Tom I can’t recommend them enough. 

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