Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service

21/01/2026

Is Direct Cremation the Right Choice for You and Your Family?

Every family’s needs are different. If you're considering Direct Cremation, it can be a simple, respectful, and affordable option.

Benefits of Direct Cremation:
💷 Cost-Effective: Often more affordable than traditional funerals.
🤍 Simplicity: Fewer immediate decisions, giving you time to plan a memorial later.
💬 Flexibility: Hold a memorial or celebration of life at a time that suits you.

If you’re unsure whether direct cremation is the right choice, we’re here to help you explore your options. 🎩🌹

www.oliverjknapmanfuneralservice.co.uk/direct-cremations.html

*Flowers not included*

24/12/2025

As that time approaches, we hold in our hearts and minds those who may be struggling or distressed this Christmas. Those who may be spending it away from their family or having their first Christmas after a bereavement.
Christmas has so many meanings to each of us and takes up a lot of our time and planning but if anything…
Let’s Be Kind, Be Thoughtful, Give Love and Give Help to those around us this Christmas 🎄🎩🌹

21/12/2025

Below are our office opening hours over the festive period.
As always we are available over Christmas and New Year on 01626 772080, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Whenever you need us, we are always here 🎩🌹

18/12/2025

With Christmas only one week away, we always bring to mind those people amongst us that are preparing to spend their first Christmas without their loved ones.
Christmas is a time full of joy and celebration but also can be so difficult for the recently bereaved 🎩🌹

10/12/2025

Regarding the funeral of the late Brian Haywood 🎩🌹

14/11/2025

Important information regarding the funeral of the late Reverend Caroline Luff on Saturday 15th November, 10.30am at St Peter’s Church, Shaldon🎩🌹

11/11/2025

🌹We will remember them🌹

10/11/2025

How many of you know the story of the Unknown Warrior...? Even if you've heard it before, it's always an interesting read ⬇🎩🌹

The British tomb of The Unknown Warrior holds an unidentified British soldier killed on a European battlefield during the First World War. He was buried in Westminster Abbey, London on 11...

21/10/2025

The fresh autumn mornings are officially here 🍁🍂 but there’s nothing holding our standards back ✨ 🎩🌹

16/09/2025

You’ve probably seen the glossy TV adverts or had leaflets drop through your letterbox from a well-known national company offering “simple” cremation services. It all sounds so calm and easy. But here’s what you may not realise…

These companies are NOT funeral directors. They’re crematoriums and they often use facilities that could be many miles away from where your loved one lived. That personal, local touch, simply isn’t there.

🌹 At Oliver J. Knapman, you and your family receive genuine care, compassion, and support from real people not a remote call centre or courier service.

🌹 We also offer a respectful Direct Cremation service, and at a lower cost than the big national companies. Our Direct Cremation starts from just £1,495.00, with your loved one cared for locally throughout.

Before you commit to a service that seems “too easy to be true,” talk to us. You might be surprised by just how affordable and personal our options are. 🎩🌹

Call us 24hrs a day/7 days a week on 01626 772080.

03/09/2025

Why do funeral directors in the UK wear a top hat and tail/frock coat?

The traditional attire of a funeral director isn’t just about formality — it carries deep symbolism and history.

⚫ Respect & Dignity – The top hat and tail/frock coat reflect solemnity, ensuring the occasion is treated with the utmost reverence.

⚫ Tradition – This dress code dates back to the Victorian era, when mourning rituals were highly formalised. Over time, it became the standard way to present professionalism and care.

⚫ Visibility – The tall hat also helped distinguish the funeral directors/conductor in a slow moving procession, guiding mourners to the service through often unlit streets with poor visibility.

Ultimately, traditional values are what we aim to maintain at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service. The little touches and details that most people may not notice but not only make a difference to us but altogether contribute to the last act of care towards the individual that has passed away 🎩🌹

30/08/2025

Something a little different for us today… 😊
Did you know our limousine can be used for other occasions as well as funerals?
Why not call us 😃 we’re always happy to help 🎩🌹