Henwood Funerals

14/03/2026

https://www.henwoodfunerals.co.uk/recent-deaths/paul-mitchell

On Monday 9th March 2026, very sadly, Paul Francis Michell passed away. Cherished husband to Ruth, father to Robert, Helen, Rosalind & Victoria, step-father to Joshua and granddad to a whole bunch of glorious grandchildren. We cannot thank Mount Edgcumbe Hospice enough for the love, care an

08/03/2026

🌍Adaption In A changing Landscape 🌍

I’m not one for putting the spotlight on myself but this International Women’s Day, I’ll use it as an excuse to share something I’m quietly proud of.

I was honoured to be featured in the February edition of ‘Funeral Director Monthly’, as part of their piece on ‘Growth And Reinvention In Changing Times’ highlighting adaption in a changing landscape.

Being trusted to care for families here in Newquay is something I never take lightly. Every funeral reminds me that while traditions matter, so does listening, adapting, and creating farewells that truly reflect the life being remembered.

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28/02/2026

What a day to welcome spring 🌹 could not have asked for better weather to bid ‘fair winds’ to Pam

Saying goodbye to a friend today whilst helping Laura at Henwood Funeral Directors

22/02/2026

In our profession, we speak often about legacy.

Last week, we helped plant one 🌱

Supporting Forest for Cornwall on our doorstep here at Trenance. We are proud to play a small part in something that will grow for decades to come, because legacy isn’t only about remembrance. It’s also about renewal.

Community, care and legacy — in every sense of the word.

Henwood Funerals, rooted in community, growing towards the future.

17/02/2026

https://www.henwoodfunerals.co.uk/recent-deaths/jessie-best

Jessie Milne Best, wife of the late Gordon Best Died on 8th February 2026 aged 99 years She lived on High Oakham Road, Mansfield for over 50 years before moving to Newquay, Cornwall in 2020. Worked at Mansfield General Hospital and had been President of Mansfield Caledonian Society and an active m

10/02/2026

https://www.henwoodfunerals.co.uk/recent-deaths/jerry-collins

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 2nd February 2026. Jerry aged 75 years of St Columb Road. Beloved husband of Mandy, loving dad to Emma, Aifric, Josie and Liam, much loved grandad to Jasmine, Caitlin, Leanne, Skye, Kieren, Harvey, Roxy and Maddie and a dear brother to Pat, Sheila, Margaret,

10/02/2026

https://www.henwoodfunerals.co.uk/recent-deaths/kevin-phillips

Passed away peacefully at The Manse Care Home, St Newlyn East on Friday 30th January 2026, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Angela, devoted father to Darren and Donna and father in law to Caroline, and a loving grandfather to Simon and Adam and grandfather in law to Annie. Funeral service will

09/02/2026

A proud evening!

This evening I was elected Vice President of the Cornwall Area Federation of the National Association of Funeral Directors. I will serve two years as Vice President, before going on to serve two years as President.

Following in family footsteps and very grateful for the support and encouragement of fantastic friends along the way — I hope to make both my dad and grandad proud.

05/02/2026

WE’VE BEEN REUNITED!!! 🎉🚁🌳

After storm Goretti turned the gardens at Penmount into a scene from Apocalypse: Cornwall, and after it very nearly met it’s end inside a wood chipper (long story), I jumped out of the hearse said to the tree surgeons working today,

“’Ere… ’aven’t seen a drone ’av ee?”
�And there it was. Lying among the branches like Simba on Pride Rock. Absolutely dramatic.

The recipe for a lesson I learned the hard way, nearly 2 years ago in the summer sun, �✅ Looking up�❌ Sun blindness�❌ Massive trees with a personal vendetta against drones

Just don’t mix!!

I was gutted. Not just for the kit… but for the SD card containing HOURS of footage. A true tragedy!

Now begins the noble quest to resurrect it and rescue the footage.�Where is our nearest paddy field again? 🫠

You gotta laugh!

01/02/2026

With tomatoes on the vine, herbs, vegetables and garden textures 🌿

A design by inspired by what this gent loved to grow most.

Perfect partnerships all round 💚 🌱

31/01/2026

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True community care. Warms the heart 💜