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Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
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.
What Families Say
AI Summary
Many families emphasise the personal care and attentive guidance they received throughout the arranging process, describing how staff listened to their wishes, explained options without pressure, and made them feel supported rather than rushed through decisions.
Several families return to how the funeral day itself went smoothly, with careful attention to detail and coordination of different elements, resulting in a service that felt both respectful and reflective of their loved one's life.
Families frequently mention the regular communication they received, both during arrangements and afterwards, noting how staff remained accessible and responsive to questions or concerns at what they describe as an emotionally demanding time.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Iain Stuart20th 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
4Lee Baxter18th 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
5Alastair Page17th 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
5Valerie Shapley17th 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
5Jason Morris16th 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
4Colin Reeves15th 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
5Richard Gilmour15th 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
5Rachel Bridgman7th 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
5Mary Bartlett7th 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
5Greg Hawkins24th 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
5Tim Rowe16th 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
5Philip Thomson6th 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
5Mary Andrew3rd 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
5June Mead2nd 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
5Stephen Crowe1st 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
5Kim Mills1st 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
5Donna Spicer1st 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
5Pat Lawson5th 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
5Tracey Fletcher26th 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
5Peter Hague25th 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
5Sally Pomeroy11th 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
5Joshua Erlick9th 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
5Teresa Freeman9th 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
5Ian Vallance8th 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
5Janet Walker8th 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
Address
Homelands Hall Jetty Marsh Rd Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2SL
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
Inspects businesses before granting membership
Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Iain Stuart20th Jan 2026
A very stressful time handled very professionally and sympathetically by Tom and his team.
Lee Baxter18th 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.
Alastair Page17th 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.
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