W G Potter Funeral Directors

06/06/2026

Axminster Hospice at Home was launched at Axminster Guildhall on 4th June 2026. Our 3 nurses are now all in post and will be providing end of life care to adults with 12 months or less to live and who are registered at Axminster Medical Practice. This enhanced end of life service, which is funded by the League of Friends, will be integrated with the Community Nursing Team. It is hoped that the service will continue to grow towards a 24/7 service, working alongside the community teams, and working in partnership with the acute hospital and the palliative care in-patient team in Exeter.💜

04/06/2026

Did you know we have a digital Memory Walll?
It's a place to remember the people we love and miss. We hope that you find comfort in sharing a dedication to your loved one.
To add your tribute follow the link below and just click the button to add your photo and message.
https://funeraldirectors.memorypage.org

29/05/2026

Looking for a really meaningful Father's Day gift for 21 June? Love Keep Create - The Clothing Keepsake Company makes bespoke and beautiful keepsakes from treasured items of clothing, such as memory bears, blankets, cushions and more. Their aim is to create sentimental items from clothing that would otherwise be thrown away, or stored in a cupboard. People take great comfort in these memory animals and blankets, and in many cases they act as a transitional object. Each piece of clothing tells a story.
Memory bears can be created from as little as one adult shirt, up to something as big as a king-size blanket which can use many pieces of clothing. They take a great deal of care to ensure that all of the keepsakes are made to the highest standard, and go out of their way to accommodate special requests wherever possible.

22/05/2026

As we approach the Spring Bank Holiday, we would like to remind you that we will be closed on Monday 25 May.
Although our doors will be closed, our phone lines will remain open 24/7. Should you need us, please call 01297 34283.

20/05/2026

We’re honoured to be recognised by The Natural Death Centre Charity as a recommended funeral director. For us, this recognition reflects the values we hold close: openness, flexibility, and care shaped around each family’s needs. Here’s how we uphold those values every day:
We have agreed to the following criteria:
• To be flexible with the public and provide the service they request.
• To state clearly what our services entail, including a clear breakdown of costs for each part.
• To provide a very basic disposal service if requested.
• To provide information regarding all disposal options to all clients.
• To assist families who only want a part service, and not to make this difficult by offering 'packages only'.
• To inform customers that they can send feedback about the services provided to The Natural Death Centre.
• To explain that embalming is optional - and also explain what embalming entails.
• To inform families that they may like to help with some aspects such as washing and dressing the person who has died, or carrying the coffin.
• To state clearly if they are a member of a larger 'group'.
• To inform families whether the person who has died is being kept at another facility.
• To provide families with options for other types of celebrant beyond simply a minister or a humanist.
• To meet and make arrangements at the family home at no extra charge.

13/05/2026

In Mental Health Awareness Week, just a reminder that GriefChat gives any bereaved person the opportunity to speak with a qualified, professional bereavement counsellor via online instant chat service, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 21:00 (GMT), no matter where they are in the world at no cost to them.
They can also provide one to one counselling and information on support services in their location, as well as provide resources and information on how to better support bereaved people and provide an understanding on different types of grief.
There's a link to GriefChat from our website home page.

08/05/2026

Did you know we have a digital Memory Wall?
It’s a dedicated space where you can share a tribute, a message, or a cherished memory of someone special. Many families tell us they find comfort in seeing their loved one’s name and story held within a community of remembrance.
If you’d like to add your own dedication, you can do so here:
https://funeraldirectors.memorypage.org
Every memory matters. Every story deserves to be shared.

A place to remember the people we love and miss. We hope that you find comfort in sharing a dedication to your loved one. Click the button below to add your photo and message.

05/05/2026

Dying Matters Awareness Week is here and it’s a powerful reminder that talking about death, dying and bereavement is something we all need, but many of us struggle with.
This week is all about breaking the stigma and opening up honest conversations with the people around us: family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, so we feel more supported, more prepared, and less alone.
If you’re finding things tough or simply need someone to talk to, GriefChat is available to offer confidential emotional support from trained bereavement counsellors. You don’t have to go through this on your own.
There's a direct link from our website.
Hospice UK

01/05/2026

As we approach the early May Bank Holiday, we would like to remind you that we will be closed on Monday 4 May.
Although our doors will be closed, our phone lines will remain open 24/7. Should you need us, please call 01297 34283.

24/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that we’re a recommended funeral director with The Natural Death Centre Charity. This reflects our commitment to openness, flexibility, and truly personal support for every family. Here’s what that promise looks like in practice.
We have agreed to the following criteria:
✔️To be flexible with the public and provide the service they request.
✔️To state clearly what our services entail, including a clear breakdown of costs for each part.
✔️To provide a very basic disposal service if requested.
✔️To provide information regarding all disposal options to all clients.
✔️To assist families who only want a part service, and not to make this difficult by offering 'packages only'.
✔️To inform customers that they can send feedback about the services provided to The Natural Death Centre.
✔️To explain that embalming is optional - and also explain what embalming entails.
✔️To inform families that they may like to help with some aspects such as washing and dressing the person who has died, or carrying the coffin.
✔️To state clearly if they are a member of a larger 'group'.
✔️To inform families whether the person who has died is being kept at another facility.
✔️To provide families with options for other types of celebrant beyond simply a minister or a humanist.
✔️To meet and make arrangements at the family home at no extra charge.