Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot

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Standard Simple Funeral

Service includes:

Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at the funeral director’s branch premises of your choice
Providing a suitable coffin – this will be made from oak veneer
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)
At a date and time, you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Rosemary Stone 24th Nov 2020

Very helpful. Willing to do anything we requested and guided us through the procedure.

Carrie Mandley 8th Oct 2020

Christopher's Funerals were extremely supportive and efficient throughout the process of arranging my father's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble; their service was impeccable.

Michael Sheffield 7th Oct 2020

Christophers dealt with a family in mourning with respect, compassion and professionalism. The arrangements were made with full consultation and good advice was given, excellent. The family would like to say how pleased they were with everything that Christophers did for them. Thank you.

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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.

5 Rosemary Stone 24th Nov 2020

Very helpful. Willing to do anything we requested and guided us through the procedure.
5 Carrie Mandley 8th Oct 2020

Christopher's Funerals were extremely supportive and efficient throughout the process of arranging my father's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble; their service was impeccable.
5 Michael Sheffield 7th Oct 2020

Christophers dealt with a family in mourning with respect, compassion and professionalism. The arrangements were made with full consultation and good advice was given, excellent. The family would like to say how pleased they were with everything that Christophers did for them. Thank you.
5 David Challice 10th Sep 2020

I cant thank them enough from the initial phone call to the day of the funeral. I would say some of the best customer care and communication I have every received.
5 Sue Dudley-Ward 6th Sep 2020

The guidance, support and help given to me by Christophers Family Funerals during August 2020 was outstanding. They gave a professional, personal and
caring service in every way, which was invaluable. Living many miles away from Devon, Christophers helped me to organise the funeral of a dear friend, from start to finish, and the service was a lovely celebration of her life. Sincere thanks to Christophers Family Funerals.

Susie Dudley-Ward
Farnborough
Hants
5 Bernard Saunders 3rd Sep 2020

We are very pleased to recommend Christophers Family Funerals who arranged my later mothers funeral at our first meeting we received that personal touch you only get from a local independent undertaker.
A professional in every way, arrangement details the obituary in the paper the flowers . A Church Service two Limousines arranging the wake at the local village hall and even replacing the headstone afterwards
Perfect in every way thank you very much

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a funeral from Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot cost?

A Standard Simple Funeral from Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot costs approximately £4,220. This consists of professional fees of £2,495, cremation fees of £1,495 and a celebrant estimated at £230. For more information, visit our funeral pricing guide.

Do Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot have good reviews?

Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot has 56 reviews with an average rating of 5.0. The most recent review was left on 5th May 2026. You can read more reviews of Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot here.

Is there on-site parking available at Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot?

Yes, Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot does have on-site parking. To check if there will be space, you should phone the home on 01626 355242.

Does Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot have a chapel of rest?

Yes, Christophers Family Funerals, Newton Abbot has a chapel of rest. You should contact the home if you wish to arrange a viewing of your loved one.