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01326 376926
The hours and days after someone dies can be bewildering and confusing, and people cope with the loss of a family member or friend in different ways. You may feel that there is pressure to make the arrangements for a funeral service quickly, and indeed some find it helpful to keep busy, but in reality, time is on your side, and there is no rush to make these important decisions.
By ringing us first we can talk you through the things that need to be put in place straight away, and by leaving them in our capable hands it can put your mind at rest and give you space to think about more personal things. With many years of professional experience and by drawing on our expertise you can be sure that by allowing us to help you, you will receive a considerate and personal service of the highest quality, taking away much of the worry at this most difficult time.
A friendly, professional and understanding voice awaits at the end of the telephone: 01326 376926.
It is always a privilege for us to be chosen to arrange a funeral service, and we will give your loved one and your family the utmost care and consideration from the very first call until after the funeral service.
It is difficult to put into words how Penryn and Falmouth funeral directors helped us during such a difficult time. Not only had our father passed away, but he lived in Cornwall, 343 miles away from our home in Ramsgate Kent. It’s hard enough arranging a funeral for a loved one, but it could have been made even more stressful without their help. Robin and Roy and the rest of the team sent emails and made phone calls so the arrangements could be put in place before our long journey to say goodbye to our Dad. The service was perfect and everything we could have hoped for and we couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone needing their services. Thank you so much!
— Bob and Barbara Atkins
Registering a death
When someone dies, their death must be registered, and we will offer you guidance and help you need with this. This is the only thing we cannot, by law, do on your behalf. Please ask us if you are at all unsure. Unless the registrar says that the period may be extended, deaths should be registered within five days, and an appointment needs to be made with the Registrar of Deaths in the district in which the death occurred.
The process of registering a death begins with the doctor on call or your own family doctor who will issue a death certificate to be passed on to the registrar. When a death occurs in hospital the Bereavement Office will be contacted, and they will help you with the necessary formalities which take place there. Once a death certificate has been issued you will need to take this to the registrar.
You can make an appointment to register a death in Cornwall by telephoning 0300 1234 181. More information can be found on Cornwall Council's website, including the Tell Us Once service that they can offer. The Registration Service can, with your permission, contact to the Department for Work and Pensions and they will tell other government departments and local council services.
We will be happy to guide you through the process, and make sure that you have all the information to hand that the registrar will require
Information Leaflets
Leaflets relating to benefits are also available from the Registrar, and they are always pleased to help with any questions you might have.
What People Are Saying
“Thank you for making the cremation so much easier to cope with. Robin’s dignity and strength helped us all to get through such a sad time. The family had no idea we could have the choice of service which everyone found so beautiful... The floral tributes so beautiful and much more than we expected.”
— Falmouth family
“I would like to thank you for the manner in which you handled our requests and dealt with my numerous enquiries. Your patience and understanding during what was obviously a stressful time for us is most appreciated.”
— Falmouth family
The funeral servicE
We are here to help you plan the funeral service just as your loved one would have wanted it. Saying goodbye is such a personal and important time for the family, and there are many choices to be made.
Whether you would like to have a service in a church or at the crematorium, a woodland burial, a ceremony on the beach or another venue, we will do everything we can to guide you through the decisions and options, and make all the arrangements on your behalf to make the time before the funeral service as easy as possible.
We have an extensive list of trusted ministers and celebrants for religious, humanist and non-religious services, and are happy to make the first contact or pass on their details to you to make arrangements with them, just as you wish. In addition, we have many contacts we can draw on if you would like to include special music or musicians, or any other special requests. We will also take care of newspaper announcements, donations, specially designed funeral stationary, video, and many other things. Please do ask - the choice is always yours.
Flowers
Flowers from a loved one, or relative are quite often used as a last gift to that person. We realise how much finding the right arrangement means to you. This is why, at Penryn and Falmouth Funeral Directors, we engage our own professional and experienced florist, who is always willing to be flexible to your needs. All flowers used in your tribute are local and imported and the freshest available on the market, this will ensure your final gift will last.
If you are unable to attend a loved one's funeral, we will be more than happy to take your order for a floral tribute and convey your message condolence to the family.
Funeral furnishings
An extensive range of Coffins suitable for either Burial or Cremation, and available with fittings and linings to suit your requirements. Finishings include Oak Veneered, Mahogany Veneered, Panelled Sides, Raised Lids, Solid Oak, Solid Mahogany, Poplar wood, willow, bullrush, and bamboo.
Memorials
At Penryn and Falmouth Funeral Directors we are proud to be able to offer an all-round service, and can offer you help and advice on choosing memorials, new and existing, and guide you through the various local cemetery and churchyard regulations.
In most cases permission is required to erect a memorial, and we can do this on your behalf, advising on any additional third-party fees.
The Cortege
Our Fleet
Penryn & Falmouth Funeral Directors have privately owned funeral vehicles.
Our Mercedes fleet is presented to the highest standards, we are able to provide a full cortege for your loved ones funeral.
All of our vehicles come with experienced uniformed chauffeurs.
