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Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is a family business providing personal, professional and respectful funeral services across the South West Peninsula.

Established in 1842 at Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. Parson Funeral Directors has, either by inheritance or acquisition, remained in the family over seven generations. We strive to deliver a first class service, one which would only be acceptable to a member of our own family. We believe, maintaining this strong ethos through our staff and by training them to the highest standards of the profession, we are able to consistently deliver this service to our clients. This in turn, has enabled a small family owned funeral director to grow into a group serving the South West Peninsula, covering Plymouth at St Judes, Crownhill and Plympton; Ivybridge, Tavistock, Torpoint, Saltash, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Exeter.

10/10/2026

Next Saturday is the Tamar Valley Crematorium open day, and we’d love to see you there.

Funeral directors David Fowell and Martyn Hall will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and give you a closer look at our BMW fleet.

If you’re thinking of coming along, we’d be delighted to see you.

📍 Tamar Valley Crematorium, Tamerton Road, Plymouth PL6 7BQ
📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
🕒 10.00am to 3.00pm

09/10/2026

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Lisa for the kind words about David and our team at our Saltash office, Pengelly Funeral Service.

If you’ve had an experience with our Saltash Pengelly branch, we’d love to hear from you. Please leave your feedback here: https://g.page/r/CWmI5jDFfAOpEB0/review

08/10/2026

The Butterfly Baby Loss Service at Mount Gould Hospital is happening next Wednesday.

If you or anyone you know may benefit from this service, you are warmly invited.

📆 Wednesday 14th October 2026
⏰ 2.15pm
📍 Chaplaincy Centre, Local Care Centre, Mount Gould Hospital, PL4 7QD

07/10/2026

Do I have to wait until I have registered the death to speak to the funeral director?

Funeral director Keith Peacock answers:
"No, you are able to sit down with your funeral director to discuss the options available to you. However, until the death has been registered, it would be unwise to decide on dates. If the coroner is involved in the discussion, this also might delay making any bookings. Your funeral director will advise you accordingly."

Our qualified staff are just a phone call away to answer any questions you may have. You can contact us anytime at 01752 76 76 76.

07/10/2026

We'd like to invite you to join us in remembering all the little ones who are sadly no longer with us.

Beginning on the 9th of October, Baby Loss Awareness Week offers anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel they are not alone.

The week will culminate on the 15th of October with a Wave of Light. This is where, at 7pm, those wishing to partake can light a candle to remember all babies gone too soon.

For anyone looking for extra support, the BLAW website provides a great list of helpful organisations here: babyloss-awareness.org/support/

02/10/2026

This week we'd like say thank you to Kiri for the kind words about Emma and Aisha at our St Judes office.

If you’ve had an experience with our St Judes branch, we’d love to hear from you. Please leave your feedback here: https://g.page/r/CVeB2bOZMDCCEB0/review

29/09/2026

Today, Neil Reeves, funeral director for East Devon, answers "Where is the crematorium in Torquay?"

"The crematorium in Torquay is situated at Hele Road, Torquay. It is owned by a private company and serves a large catchment area that includes Torquay, Newton Abbot & Paignton.

It also caters for burial and scattering of cremated remains within the grounds, which are immaculately kept and open 24 hours a day. This is a valuable service to the community of Torquay."

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our Torquay branch can be reached at 01803 32 94 94.

28/09/2026

At Nancy Potter House last week, the Estuary League of Friends kindly hosted funeral director Neil and Michelle from Clarke Willmott Solicitors.

Together, Neil and Michelle presented a talk about wills, estate administration and pre-paid funeral planning, to explain the options available and the importance of planning ahead. Thank you to everyone involved, it was a great turnout.

27/09/2026

🌟🌟 Celebrating 20 years in Newton Abbot and Torquay! 🌟🌟

Walter C. Parson was established in 1842 by current managing director John Ware's great, great, great, great grandfather, who started as a builder and undertaker. The business passed from father to son until 1945 when the business focused exclusively on funerals, slowly expanding until 1999 when there were 4 offices in Plymouth.

In 2006, we acquired Hugh Mills & Gaye, which had 2 premises - one in Newton Abbot and one in Torquay.

In 2015, we opened new premises in Exeter, and the Newton Abbot and Torquay offices were rebranded to Walter C. Parson in 2020.

Today these 3 offices are overseen by Neil, with administrators Alan at Newton Abbot, Amanda at Torquay, and Jo at Exeter.

26/09/2026

The Park Crematorium open day is happening next Saturday!

This is your opportunity to see the premises and grounds, ask our funeral directors any questions you may have, and get a closer look at our BMW fleet.

We're looking forward to it and hope you join us.

📍 The Park Crematorium, 205 Merafield Road, Plymouth PL7 1UQ
📆 Saturday 3rd October 2026
🕒 10.00am - 4.00pm

Address

206 Topsham Road
Exeter
EX26AA

Website

https://www.wcpltd.com/

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