R J Bray & Son Funeral Directors

31/01/2026

This week’s podcast - Episode 177

I talk about various things this week, including the massive Cornish migration to all parts of the world, including Mexico. Also the second part of my interview with Lorraine.

30/01/2026

Today we officiated at the funeral of the 1960’s country singer Cash, and, in his honour, I wore one of his stetsons at the service.

30/01/2026

Yesterday we were at St Kew, where their new lighting was very impressive.

29/01/2026

MATTHEW ALAN TATLOW
It is with great sadness that we announce that Matt passed away at Treliske Hospital on the 15th January 2026. Matt, aged 57 years of Wadebridge, loving son of Eric (deceased) and Jayne. Loving father of Kaylie and Dan, also brother to Martyn. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, including his dog Missy.
Funeral service will be at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 11th February at 11:30 am.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu for British Heart Foundation can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
Cheques made payable to ‘R J Bray Donation Account’, please.
https://www.memorygiving.com/matttatlow

28/01/2026

Here’s news of a new hearse that’s now available - based on a 1980 Mini Clubman Estate.

26/01/2026

JONATHAN LEWIS PETERS
Passed away peacefully on the 15th January 2026 at Camborne & Redruth Hospital, aged 80 years, after a short but painful illness. Beloved husband of Sandra and father of Ian (deceased), Jonathan and Linaire.
Grateful thanks to the hospital staff for their kindness at the end and thanks to nurses, friends and neighbours for their support and help through a very difficult time.
A private cremation will take place.

25/01/2026

On Friday we were at St Michael’s Church, Porthilly. I usually take photos/ videos looking across the estuary, but here’s a few different shots.

24/01/2026

This week’s podcast - Episode 176

This episode includes the first part of my interview with Lorraine, and also looking back over the last week, including watching ‘The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay’

23/01/2026

For the last three months of 2025, we were pleased to join a few fellow independent family funeral directors, working in partnership with the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland.

For every funeral plan a family took out with us, we gave a donation and we have just been told that the amount raised so far for the RBL and Poppyscotland is an incredible £50,000. Together, since the partnership started in 2016, over £930,000 has been donated.

This is a phenomenal amount that will change the lives of those struggling in the Armed Forces community.

In the last year alone, their case management teams have supported 19,857 families, helping them access expert advice and practical assistance. From mental and physical recovery programmes, to financial guidance, housing support, and easing the transition to civilian life, they have been there for everyone in the Armed Forces community, whatever the need.

21/01/2026

FLORENCE ANN WALKEY
Passed away peacefully on 10th January 2026 at St Petroc’s Residential Home, Bodmin, Florence, aged 90 years of St Breward. Beloved wife of the late Alf, mum of Bob, mother-in-law to Tonia, nan of Roberto and his family, sister of Liz, sister-in-law to Keith and aunty of Rory and Sarah. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service at St Breward Parish Church on Thursday 5th February at 2.00 pm. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
Family flowers only, donations in memory, if desired, for St Petroc’s Residents Fund can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
Cheques made payable to ‘R. J. Bray Donation Account’, please.
https://www.memorygiving.com/florencewalkey

21/01/2026

WONG TAI 'MUMMY' LEE
Wong Tai passed away peacefully at her home in Wadebridge on 12th January 2026.
Beloved wife of Wong Fai, very much loved mother of Mary, Matthew and Peter, mother-in-law of Fenny, Pauline and Andy. Loving grandma of Vincent, Adrian, Lisa, Linda, Amelia and Yurina.
Funeral to be held at The Bray Funeral Home on Tuesday 10th February at 10.30 am.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society may be made online via Memory Giving, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
Cheques made payable to ‘R. J. Bray Donation Account’, please.
https://www.memorygiving.com/wongtailee

20/01/2026

SEAN JAMES HAWKEY
Affectionately know as Snip, sadly passed away suddenly on 2nd January 2026, at home, Sean, aged 64 years, of St Columb Major. Beloved husband of Carolyn, much loved dad of Ryan, stepdad of Sara, Lauren and Rachel, loving son of Tony and Hilary (both deceased), stepson of Leo, and a dear brother of Nikki, Carmen and Marcia and a much-loved grandad.
Funeral at St Columb Major Parish on Monday 9th February at 11.00a.m. A private cremation will take place. Family flowers only, donations, if desired can be made for Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
Cheques made payable to ‘R. J. Bray Donation Account’, please.
https://memorygiving.com/seanjameshawkey