Walter H. Squires & Son

Walter H. Squires & Son One of Devon's most respected independent funeral directors, family owned by Ryan and Melanie Squires For more than eight decades Walter H. Walter H.

Squires & Son has been a name synonymous with dignity and pride in the profession of Funeral Directing. Founded in Tiverton in 1933 by Walter H. Squires, a local wheelwright, Walter H. Squires & Son has become one of Devon's most respected Funeral Directors. Still owned and run by its founding family, Walter H. Squires & Son also offer offices in Exeter and unrivalled funeral premises in Cullompton. The company is now in the hands of the third generation of the Squires family, Ryan and Melanie Squires, and between the three generations there are nearly 140 years of experience in the profession of Funeral Directing. All of our funeral staff are full-time and fully trained by the Independent Funeral Directors College, and with most members of staff holding Induction Certificates and Funeral Operative Certificates, Walter H. Squires & Son are the only local firm to be able to offer this recognised form of reassurance. Carrying on the family tradition is a way of life. As local family Funeral Directors, we are dedicated to providing the very best service we can. We have a long and proud history and we are committed to upholding professional standards. Not only do we strive to meet your immediate needs, we also seek to build a relationship of trust, so that you will feel able to turn to us for help in the future. Squires & Son offer a dedicated 24 hour a day service, 365 days a year; one phone call will gain our immediate attention. No matter how simple or elaborate your wishes, with Walter H. Squires & Son you will be assured of the very greatest of care and attention to detail and a service that is second to none.

A great result for Simon and co., and one we're so happy to have helped with. Macmillan Cancer Support do such amazing w...
11/01/2026

A great result for Simon and co., and one we're so happy to have helped with. Macmillan Cancer Support do such amazing work, and every penny raised is so vital.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who’s donated so far but especially Walter H Squires & Son who takes Simon Tyldesley-Holley over the £500 mark for such a great cause 👌👏👏👏👏
https://dartsmarathon.macmillan.org.uk/users/simon-tyldesley-holley?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPPkTZjbGNrA8-RD2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmZRA8YEFbFQMox7-r9Pa70WtSb1makFjPMaNhu3C63X6tqX5CDvZEdlFP0N_aem_adGzZ4wq80Td1F0PT82bIw

One of Devon's most respected independent funeral directors, family-owned by Ryan and Melanie Squires and trusted for ne...
09/01/2026

One of Devon's most respected independent funeral directors, family-owned by Ryan and Melanie Squires and trusted for nearly nine decades. Not only do we strive to meet your immediate needs, we also seek to build a relationship of trust, so that you will feel able to turn to us for help in the future. Click now.

3rd generation family funeral directors, established in 1933.

Our hardworking staff will be leaving the offices at 12:30 p.m. today, instead of the usual 5:00 p.m. However, should yo...
24/12/2025

Our hardworking staff will be leaving the offices at 12:30 p.m. today, instead of the usual 5:00 p.m. However, should you need us our on-call members of staff, Martin and Tim, will only be a phone call away.

We'll be back in the offices at 8:00 a.m. on Monday 29th December, again on Tuesday 30th, and once more before the end of the year on Wednesday 31st December. And then as of Monday 5th January 2026 normal offices hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will resume.

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

As part of our latest Light a Candle campaign, we’ve shared virtual memorial candles to help honour loved ones around th...
22/12/2025

As part of our latest Light a Candle campaign, we’ve shared virtual memorial candles to help honour loved ones around the Christmas period. Thank you to everyone who created a memorial candle.
Here are the remaining memorial candles that were submitted. Keep a look out for the next opportunity to Light a Candle.

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a memorial candle so far. Light a Candle will come to a close today (Sun...
21/12/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a memorial candle so far.

Light a Candle will come to a close today (Sunday 21 December). Candles submitted before 5pm today will be shared on our page on Monday 22 of December.

https://gbnf.online/301817

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far. If you’d like to submit a candle ...
18/12/2025

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/301817

As the year draws to a close, it’s common to think of the people who are special to us – especially those we've lost. Th...
15/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, it’s common to think of the people who are special to us – especially those we've lost. That’s why we’ve chosen to take part in Light a Candle.

From 15 to 21 December we’ll be posting digital candles in memory of those who can’t be with us during the festive season. If you’d like to create a virtual candle, please click the following link where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.

There's no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
We’ll share your candles on our page.
https://gbnf.online/301817

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle this Christmas! Taking part in this Christmas’s Light a Candle gi...
10/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle this Christmas!

Taking part in this Christmas’s Light a Candle gives you the opportunity to create online memorials throughout the festive period.

Christmas is a special time to celebrate with family and friends, and our virtual candles are a thoughtful way to pay tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 15 and 21 December. There's no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
We look forward to sharing your memorials from 15 December.

Congratulations to all, especially Ed and Andy, who we have the honour of regularly working alongside. A great honour, a...
24/11/2025

Congratulations to all, especially Ed and Andy, who we have the honour of regularly working alongside. A great honour, and very much deserved.

New Prebendaries from Exeter Archdeaconry installed at Exeter Cathedral this evening. Congratulations to Ed, Ruth and Andy.
St Andrew's Church, Cullompton Teign Valley & Haldon Hill Mission Community St George & St Paul Tiverton

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