Dafforn & Son

Business rating: Dafforn & Son 5 out of 5 with 9 reviews

COVID-19 measures: During these unprecedented and uncertain times, we are still here to serve you and our communities. Due to government restrictions we are now making funeral arrangements by phone or via video calls wherever possible, however you will still receive a personal and dignified service for yourself and your loved ones. We remain available 24 hours a day, so please call us if you have any questions.

Call us to discuss your requirements

24h

Call: 01805 643045

£1,234.56 estimate

Independent, family-run funeral directors serving North Devon communities with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Benedict Laurence 24th Oct 2020

Laura at Dafforn really helped take the sting out of arranging the funeral for my mother. She was predictably sympathetic but more importantly arranged every aspect of the funeral bar the post interment drinks. All the other members of the team were equally pleasant and professional. My sincerest thanks to all of them.

Anne Howes 15th Sep 2020

laura you were so kind and thoughtful, Nixie was just the best couldnt of asked for better. Thank you

Ann Neale 24th Aug 2020

Everything was conducted in a most caring and helpful way.....nothing was too much trouble

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Funeral Services

Traditional burial
Simple funeral
Traditional cremation
Home visit
On-site parking
Chapel of rest

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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

Address
6 New Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8BN

Call 24 hours: 01805 643045

About Us

Dafforn & Son funeral directors in Great Torrington was bought by RPB Funerals in 2009. Since then, Roger P Byrom has been serving Great Torrington and surrounding areas with thoughtful and highly personal funeral arrangements. Alongside their funeral home in Braunton, this location allows RPB Funerals to offer bespoke funeral arrangements to a wide number of North Devon communities from a truly independent, family-run funeral directors.

With his team of thoughtful funeral professionals, Roger Byrom is ready to help you arrange any type of funeral that your loved one might have wanted - whether they requested a religious funeral service of any faith or denomination, a non-religious service, or a celebration of life. They are ready to discuss arranging everything from a traditional burial or cremation through to a woodland burial or even a burial at your own home.

There is a wide range of coffins, caskets and urns to choose from including traditional hardwoods and veneers, through to environmentally friendly options, such as wicker, bamboo and wool. There is a variety of funeral transport offered by RPB Funerals including a Morris Minor Hearse, a Land Rover hearse, a Trike hearse and a traditional, horse-drawn hearse.

The RPB Funerals' Great Torrington funeral home has a comfortable chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one, private arrangement spaces, and a welcoming office. It's open from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday with 24/7 telephone support available.

Talk to RPB Funerals today to see how they can help in arranging the perfect send-off for your loved one.

5 Benedict Laurence 24th Oct 2020

Laura at Dafforn really helped take the sting out of arranging the funeral for my mother. She was predictably sympathetic but more importantly arranged every aspect of the funeral bar the post interment drinks. All the other members of the team were equally pleasant and professional. My sincerest thanks to all of them.
5 Anne Howes 15th Sep 2020

laura you were so kind and thoughtful, Nixie was just the best couldnt of asked for better. Thank you
5 Ann Neale 24th Aug 2020

Everything was conducted in a most caring and helpful way.....nothing was too much trouble
5 Philip Patrick 14th Aug 2020

Very helpful at a difficult time.
5 Robert Brydges 27th Jul 2020

They made everything so easy in a very difficult time especially as I was in Australia. They couldn't have been more helpful
5 Janet Williams 8th Jul 2020

I lost my partner and Dafforn & Son were really friendly and helpful with the arrangements. They made a very sad time a little easier. Thank you so much.
4 Michelle Read 14th Jun 2020

This is the 1st funeral I've had to arrange and Daffron staff were so good, nothing was to much for them, thank u so much
5 Steve Addington 9th May 2020

Everything handled with care and attention. Thank you for your support at a difficult time.
5 Maggie Strange 24th Feb 2020

Dafforn and Son dealt with my sister's funeral very sensitvely and made a difficult day easier to cope with. Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you arrange a funeral?

You can arrange a funeral by choosing a funeral director who will help you organise all of the details. They can help you decide whether to have a cremation or burial and what type of service to choose, as well as additional options, such as music and flowers. You can find out what happens at a funeral and compare funeral directors on Funeral Guide.

What are disbursements?

Disbursements are additional costs for a funeral service that are paid to third-parties, such as florists, celebrants and burial fees. The funeral director will usually charge you for them and then pay the suppliers themselves.

How can I get help with funeral costs?

If the cost of a funeral is not covered by a prepaid funeral plan, or the estate of the person who has died, you may be able to get financial help from the government’s Bereavement Support Payment or from War Disablement Pensions, charitable funds or budgeting loans.