E. A. Dodd & Son Funeral Directors Ottery St Mary

26/08/2026

Today we are setting up at another local event with our same aim; Start the conversation

We even have our little helper with us!

22/08/2026

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.

19/08/2026

Keep Create - The Clothing Keepsake Company are based in Devon and produce beautiful keepsakes; we are delighted to work with them.

You are welcome to come into our office and see one of the teddy bears in person.

15/08/2026

Have you seen our digital Memory Wall? It’s a special space where we can honour and remember the people we love and miss. If you’d like to share a dedication for someone close to your heart, you’re welcome to add a tribute.

Add your memory here: https://funeraldirectors.memorypage.org

12/08/2026

'Grief is simply love with nowhere to go'

What resonates with you during the summer season, a blooming flower or a stroll along the coast?

10/08/2026

Meet Monty and Poppy from Mortons Funeral Hire's very fine fleet.
“Monty” is a fully restored 1 Tonne Land Rover 101 (Forward Control) hearse that started life in 1975 in the military and was attached to The Royal Marines in Devon and used as a troop and supplies carrier.
Meanwhile “Poppy,” is a 1984 Land Rover 110 limousine for eight passengers, ready willing and able to follow Monty in the cortege.

08/08/2026

On Thursday, the Company attended the Honiton Show with one simple message, start the conversation.

Our aim was and continues to be to start the conversation about Funerals and break the stigma and worry around talking about them.

For us as a family, this is extremely important to us and events like these make it possible.

07/08/2026

We are delighted to have partnered with The Good Grief Trust

The Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK. Their vision is to help those bereaved from day one, acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.

www.thegoodgrieftrust.org

05/08/2026

To clarify the scope of our Unattended Cremations, we have created the following chart. Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact George on 01404 814999 for guidance and support.

04/08/2026