Ugalde and Son Funeral Directors

17/02/2026

Never take a day off...

I took a couple of days off recently and decided to have a lazy morning. I turned the TV on and was actually shocked at the amount of advertising there was for direct cremations. For someone who is a professional in the funeral industry I was flabbergasted at the blatant…

29/10/2025

https://www.ugaldeandson.co.uk/2025/10/29/remember-us-a-special-service-to-commemorate-those-we-have-lost/

Whilst remembrance day is just around the corner we pause and reflect on all those brave young people who gave their lives so that we could continue to live ours. This time of year is very poignant for family who are experiencing a recent bereavement and currently coping with grief.…

25/10/2025

Dedicated to the memory of Matthew Anstice

24/10/2025

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🎇 Our Firework Sponsors! 🎇

Day 3 of our firework sponsors and today we would like to thank Ugalde and Son Funeral Directors !

A family run business that have been organising funerals in South East Cornwall since 1887. Helping families by providing the upmost support, compassion and professionalism during tough times. Ugaldes & Son pride themselves on the phrase “Treating every funeral as if it were a member of our own family”. As the longest established independent family funeral directors in cornwall, there is no one better to go to!

To get in contact, call 01579343168 or email enquiry@ugaldeandson.co.uk. Alternatively view all of their services at the website- https://www.ugaldeandson.co.uk/about-ugalde-son/

Thank you for your support! ⭐️

26/09/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our coffee morning. A big thank you to
Full Blooms
Tapenades
Cornish Coffee
Olive & Co
Moghhe
Halfway House
Cafe Fleur
Beddoes
For the wonderful raffle prizes and to everyone who baked some stunning cakes. See you next time.

26/09/2025

Lovely morning for a coffee (or teas) and a slice of cake. Open doors between 10 & 12

16/07/2025

24/06/2025

Although not a regular occurrence this is a scam that reaches new depths. Should anyone be asked for money to view a live-streaming of a funeral be aware that it is a scam.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/jun/22/funeral-scams-fraud-live-streams?fbclid=IwY2xjawLHSvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBqQ2ZzSVVSNU14alBuZTRMAR5ChXO0lI5-B5VAnmJAbFt-zysKfC-HeJhBiII0H3T_Nl9ZV5bk-6inYH1eLg_aem_1svoBp0ZvwKYtBIpp5ERBw

Notices are scanned and bogus links to live streams created to demand money from grieving family and friends

24/06/2025

This is a good example of who funerals are for and how complicated "not wanting a fuss" can be emotionally to those who love you.

18/06/2025

We get asked quite frequently if we "do those cremations like on the TV" The Answer is YES. So here is a simple Yes / No comparison to help you make your choice simpler.

01/04/2025

Direct cremations… all you need to know and be aware of. Not everything is what it seems on TV.

With the increase of national firms spending millions of pounds pushing Direct Cremations we have to ask how are they using the "F" word? Direct cremations have gained popularity as a cost-effective alternative to traditional funerals, but they often omit many of the personal and ceremonial aspects....