Christophers Family Funerals

27/10/2025

Ashburton Community Update from Christophers' Family Funerals
We want to reassure the Ashburton community that we still have our chapel of rest,
arrangement room, and full mortuary facilities available locally.
While our office is no longer open to the public, we are very much still here for you.
If you need our support or would like to discuss a funeral or a funeral plan, please call
us on 01364 654065 to make an appointment.
We're here to guide and support you—just as we always have.
— Christophers' Family Funerals

23/07/2025

Ever wondered what actually happens at a crematorium?

For many, the cremation process can feel like a mystery — and that can make things more complicated during an already emotional time. That’s why we’re encouraging our community to visit the Torbay Crematorium Open Day on Saturday, 26th July, from 10am to 2pm.

You’ll have the chance to:
Take a behind-the-scenes tour.
Discover how the crematory team provides compassionate support to families.
Ask any questions in a calm, supportive setting.

At Christopher’s Family Funerals, we’ve been guiding families through funeral choices for over 175 years. One thing we can be certain of: understanding what to expect brings comfort and clarity. That’s why events like this matter.

Whether you’re planning ahead or simply curious, this open day is an excellent opportunity to learn in a no-pressure, welcoming environment.

📅 Saturday 26th July
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Torbay Crematorium
🔗 torquaycrematorium.co.uk

If you attend, we’d love to hear your thoughts afterwards.

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22/07/2025

The countdown is on to our access all areas Open Day! Take a tour behind the scenes into the Crematory and you can ask the team how everything works. Or simply come along and sit in our beautiful chapel with a cup of tea and remember a lost loved one. We will be joined by Tom from Christophers Family Funerals, the team from Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors and our local Co-op funeralcare teams from Paignton and Torquay and Charles Russell Ceremonies, Michelle Parfitt Celebrant and Nancy Whitmarsh. We look forward to welcoming you all Saturday.

07/07/2025

Ever Wondered What Happens Behind the Scenes at a Crematorium?

Christophers’ Family Funerals is proud to support the upcoming Open Day at Torbay Crematorium on Saturday 26th July, an essential opportunity for our community to gain insight into how loved ones are honoured and cared for with dignity.

This unique event invites the public to:

🕯️ Explore the crematorium and its facilities
💬 Speak with staff and funeral professionals
📖 Learn more about the process dispelling common myths
❤️ Understand how care, respect, and professionalism guide every step

As a local, family-run funeral service, we understand the comfort that knowledge can bring. We’ll be attending the event and would love to meet you there, answer any questions you may have, or offer a warm conversation.

Come along and see how compassion lies at the heart of everything we do — together.

We hope to see you there.

With care,
The Christophers’ Family Funerals Team

Save the date, Saturday 26th July 10.00am - 2pm we are hosting an open day! No invitation required, come along with your family and meet the team, take a behind the scene tour of the Crematorium. We will have guest here including Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors, Charles Russell Ceremonies, Michelle Parfitt Celebrant and Nancy Whitmarsh. More information to follow over the coming weeks.

25/06/2025

🌐 Our New Website is Live! 🎉
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website: www.christophersfunerals.co.uk

With a fresh design and improved navigation, the new site makes it easier than ever to explore our services, find helpful resources, and contact us when you need us most.

Thank you to Marketing UK for their fantastic work in bringing our vision to life.

📖 Learn more about our services
🕊 Explore funeral options
💬 Contact us with ease

We’d love for you to take a look and let us know your thoughts.

Christophers’ Family Funerals | Christophers’ Family Funerals has been a trusted name in Newton Abbot, Ashburton, and the surrounding areas.

18/06/2025

🔥 URGENT CALL TO ACTION: WE NEED YOUR HELP 🔥

From The Good Funeral Guide CIC

We’ve spent hundreds of unpaid hours creating a careful, fair, and vital questionnaire about people’s real experiences of direct cremation.

We’re doing this to gather the evidence no one else will. Not the advertisers. Not regulators. Not the big-money providers.

🟢 But we have a problem: after a month, we only have 47 responses.

That’s not enough to speak truth to power.
That’s not enough to challenge £32 million in advertising spend.
That’s not enough to protect the public from being misled.

👉 If you care about funeral truth, choice, dignity, or transparency — we need you. Today.

Please:
1. Take 5 minutes right now to share this link on your website, your socials, your email list, your client newsletter.
2. Tell people why it matters.
3. Don’t just like this post — act.

📩 Here’s the link to share:
https://forms.gle/3zP8Uf1m37HBRT4RA
(or go to the “direct cremation” tab on the Good Funeral Guide website: https://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/direct-cremation)

Funerals matter.

Help us evidence it.

12/06/2025

Let’s talk about direct cremation 🕊️
While direct cremation offers simplicity and affordability, it doesn't involve a service, attendance by family and friends, or a specific occasion for them to come together.
It's important to be aware that some families later wish they had had that shared moment to say their farewells.
This is why we always encourage open conversations with your loved ones. Decisions made without discussion can often lead to uncertainty or even regret for those involved.
When the time comes, choosing a local funeral director is also a significant decision. Opting for someone within your community means you're working with someone who understands local needs and values, rather than a remote call centre.
As a local funeral company, we can also offer greater flexibility. If your plans change or you decide to add a service, we can accommodate those needs. This kind of flexibility is often not available with national online providers.
We believe in planning with care and open communication. If you'd like to discuss direct cremation or any other options in more detail, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to help when it matters most.
Let’s plan with care. Let’s talk.

05/11/2024

16/10/2024

We are inspected, we are compliant and we are ready for broader regulation of the funeral sector. We welcome the recent findings of the Fuller Inquiry, providing care to families and their loved ones is more than an honour, it’s a responsibility and one that should be provided only by funeral directors who adhere to the highest standards. Always look for the SAIF logo.

04/04/2024

How COVID-19 has changed the Devon Funeral Industry.

Keep up to date with Christophers' Family Funerals latest news and updates in Ashburton, Newton Abbot and Devon. Find out more here.

08/12/2023

Please note our Christophers’ Family Funerals opening hours

The team will be on call during the Christmas and New Year period, but our offices will be closed on Monday 25th December, Tuesday 26th December, and Monday 1st January.

For more information or to find out about the support we offer during the festive season, contact our office on 01626 355 242 or email us at info@christophersfunerals.co.uk.

09/10/2023

https://www.christophersfunerals.co.uk/news/bereavement-advice-for-adults-teens-and-children/

Support family, friends or work colleagues through grief with our bereavement advice for adults, teens and children here. From expert funeral directors.