Westcountry Funeral Service

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Westcountry Funeral Service

Team led by Richard Walter Parson offering experience & expertise, passed from father to son over five generations. Plymstock, Plympton & Saltash.

Qualified with the National Association of Funeral Directors, the British Institute of Embalmers and SAIF. Welcome to Westcountry Funeral Service where our award winning team offer experience and expertise.

07/02/2026

Cardboard coffins used to be quite popular and were seen as an alternative to traditional coffins.

Their popularity has waned in recent years but they are still available.

29/01/2026

What’s a Funeral Mute?

Funeral mutes were professional mourners hired to attend funerals, standing solemnly and accompanying the coffin to add dignity and gravity to the proceedings.

The practice of hiring mutes became popular in Victorian Britain, though it had earlier origins, possibly dating back to Roman times when bodyguards or attendants were assigned to protect prominent citizens. By the 1600s, mutes were common at upper-class funerals, and by the 1700s, they appeared even at modest funerals. Their role gradually declined by the late 19th century due to their reputation for appearing drunk or comical, which undermined the solemnity of the funeral.

Hic!

26/01/2026

We’re at Glynn Valley crematorium, Bodmin this morning for a Direct Cremation (sometimes referred to as a Pure Cremation). Opened in 1989 by the Great Southern Group, Glynn Valley Crematorium has beautiful views over Cornwall making it a memorable and tranquil setting for a simple service to say goodbye.

23/01/2026

Richard Walter Parson - fifth generation of the Parson family of Funeral Directors and our Principal.

Westcountry Funeral Service - the Parson family don't work for anyone else.

13/01/2026

Team member Paul leading our cortège of hearse and two limousines through the narrow streets of Cawsand and Kingsand today.

Great job Paul!

07/01/2026

Another freezing cold fingers start to the day! 🥶🥶

18/12/2025

Our new hearse today at a service at Plymouth’s Tamar Valley Crematorium and then later washed and put away ready for tomorrow.

Whatever the weather, come rain or shine we are fairly adept at washing and cleaning cars to a high standard 😁

09/11/2025

At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

07/11/2025

The Park Crematorium, Plymouth

23/10/2025

Our new look funeral home in Elburton, Plymouth ❤️

20/10/2025

Since taking over Westcountry Funeral Service four years ago we have continually invested in the business.

Investing in colleagues, equipment and premises means we have the resources to strive for better in everything we do.

This is our latest investment and we love it! 💕

19/10/2025

We personally fit and line all of our coffins in-house.

Every pin, screw, tack and staple.

Not one part of the process is outsourced, so we can be sure that our standards are met every time, without fail.

You can be sure that you’re getting a truly personal, bespoke service from start to finish.

Address

91 Fore Street
Saltash
PL126AE

Telephone

+441752402941

Website

http://www.westcountryfuneralservice.co.uk/

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