Christophers' Family Funerals

Losing a loved is a traumatic event, I did not know what to expect or what to do when arranging a funeral. Christophers Family Funerals collected mum from our home shortly after she had passed. They called us to say she was settled into their care. My mum was treated with kindness, respect and dignity throughout the whole funeral process. My father wanted to play an active role in her burial, choosing the plot and overseeing mums final journey.He was able to visit mum in the Ashburton Chapel of Rest, they dressed her in clothes of our choosing. Every tiny detail was taken care of to ensure a personalised service. I cannot thank them enough and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone needing to lay a loved one to rest. Especially in difficult lockdown times, mums farewell was the very best it could have been. Thanks again to Tom, Damien and Cam for supporting and guiding us during our greif.

Thank you to Tom, Damien and everyone at Christopher’s Family Funerals in Ashburton. We had never had to arrange a funeral before but you made it all so easy. Nothing was too much trouble and every detail was dealt with with such respect and dignity. The care and attention and thought for our family was incredible and we know our Mum would’ve been touched by the efforts you went to to make her day so beautiful. Thank you does not seem enough. If a funeral can be perfect, this one was. Deepest gratitude to you all. The Spry family

Christophers Newton Abbot are a fantastic firm. Professional, compassionate, accommodating with nothing too much trouble. Tom even helped create a music playlist for the service. In addition they took care of the cremation after the service which ensured we could start at finish the ceremony at their chapel rather than having to go to the Crematorium in Torquay or Exeter personally which was our preference. I cannot recommend them highly enough and they are well priced too.

After the lost of my mum I was at the lowest point in my life.Through no fault of my own I was unable to provide my mum with even a simple service.Until I went to Christophers' Family Funerals.....they not only provided my mum with a service.....but they helped me out of a very dark time in my life with their customer service that is beyond compare and the understanding and sympathetic care that I was shown from my first meeting through my mum's service and after.I can't thank them enough for all they have done for me.

When you loose a beloved family member, you need the help of an experienced firm of Funeral Directors. After the recent, sudden, unexpected death of my Sister Sue, I was very pleased I found Christophers' of Newton Abbott My sincere appreciation to Damien who conducted arrangements for a direct cremation perfectly.

​When you lose a parent it’s an emotionally challenging time. Finding people to genuinely help with the mountain of subsequent issues is not easy.We dealt with Damien at Christopher’s who was just such a person in taking care of everything around the funeral, church service and burial. Hugely supportive, professional and easy to talk to, Damien and the team took care of the hardest part for my family.I have no doubt that he played a huge role in making sure my father had the send off he wanted and deserved, with thanks from Patrick & Juliet

Christophers’ of Newton Abbot conducted the funeral of my late mother, who died suddenly and without warning. When we visited the branch, Tom looked after my sister and I with great empathy and understanding, and took us through step by step what we needed to do. The service was professionally conducted and the celebrant, Rachel Henderson (recommended by Tom) was also amazing. We are so grateful to everyone at Christophers’, and to Tom in particular who, in such difficult circumstances, made the load significantly lighter for us.

Damien was superb in helping us on the death of our dear mum. He explained all our choices and everything we needed to do. The service held at Homelands was, 'As good as it gets,' under sad circumstances. The recommended Rachel Henderson did a great job of the service whilst Damien was as respectful, dignified and as supportive as possible. It's the first time I've ever been to a funeral where people have actually told me, 'I want to have mine there!' Three of them at that!! I didn't even know you could have a funeral at Homelands. Superb funeral directors - thank you so much - sure mum would be delighted

When I first met Damien, I think I was in a state of shock after the death of my dear Mum: I managed to be business like, but as time passed, I felt my confidence in myself slip away and Damien was absolutely brilliant in the way he handled the whole procedure. He was so gentle and helpful and never in the least stressed. My mother's cremation was a beautiful and very personal service, expertly conducted by Damien and his team. It was a comfort to know that Mum was in the lovely chapel of rest in Ashburton and it was no trouble for Damien to allow me one last look at Mum in her final peaceful state inside her beautiful willow coffin. Charles Russell was our celebrant (at Damien's suggestion) and again, he was thoughtful and considerate of our feelings as well as being incredibly generous and helpful. On the day, the hearse was immaculate and the bearers were so professional. I honestly felt overwhelmed by the kindness and support provided by Damien and his team. Thank you all so very much.