Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service - Paignton

17/06/2026

You don’t need to take our word for it, the advertising standards agency say that the services being provided by some direct cremation companies are not as they would lead you to believe.

If you want to be sure of what you’re getting then you can call us on 01803 882385 to speak to a truly local independent family run funeral service.

Our focus is always to support the informed choice of individuals and their families.

Pure Cremation’s advert has been pulled be regulators for claiming an attended funeral service was part of its standard plan

05/05/2026

“No fuss” doesn’t mean that there should be no dignity or respect shown to the deceased.

Carla shares her experience of a national company often seen on TV. This is the reality for many families whose loved ones made decisions without knowing their options, or understanding exactly how these companies operate.

Independent Funeral Directors like us offer a Direct Cremation carried out locally, with care, dignity and respect - whilst also guiding you through things in person, not from a call centre.

Also, your loved one will be cared for in our own chapels of rest, not on an industrial estate.

Maybe it’s worth thinking about this and Carla’s experience when you are considering your options…

05/05/2026

This is Carla, whose late mum initially opted for a direct cremation with a company often seen on TV. Carla talks movingly about the distress she experienced during the removal of her mum from her place of death, and the deep sense of isolation caused by not having a gathering.

Thankfully, Carla was able to intervene and bring her mum into the care of a local funeral director, who ensured the family could say goodbye in a meaningful way that brought them the closure they needed.

Carla's story is real.

It emphasises why it is so important to understand what your options are, and what those options actually look like when needed.

Speak to an Independent Funeral Director.

Speak to Stockman & Loram

04/05/2026

Did you know that we offer a local Direct Cremation alternative to the adverts on TV? Direct Cremations with no fuss, but with dignity, respect and care, with no hidden costs.

You also benefit from our help and guidance in person, not scripted from a call center.

For a local Direct Cremation, contact Stockman & Loram

03/05/2026

51% of people didn't know how to say goodbye until they asked for help. Local independent funeral directors are here to provide you with choice, so you can understand your options.

Speak to a SAIF Independent Funeral Director

Speak to Stockman & Loram

01/05/2026

There’s no right or wrong way to say goodbye.From favourite colours to unique locations, we’re here to help you break the mould and honour what made them one of a kind.

01/05/2026

These are our neighbours. This is our community, who we have looked after through four generations.

Saying goodbye doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It’s about having a choice, whether it is a Direct Cremation, Church service, Green Burial, or a more intimate gathering in our own Service Chapels.

With 41% of people naming compassion as the number one thing they look for in a funeral director, we invite you to speak with us first.

Get the local guidance and honest reassurance you deserve.

In conjunction with SAIF independent funeral directors we are championing the campaign, raising awareness of why speaking to an independent funeral director like us is so important.

17/01/2026

Did you know that we have our own Service Chapels?

Whilst we also conduct funerals at other venues, our Service Chapels in Brixham and Paignton offer a more relaxed and intimate setting to hold the funeral in compared to the Crematorium.

You can also combine a service here with a direct cremation - when the whole service takes place in the Service Chapel - this means that you can still create a personal funeral service but also benefit from the significantly lower cremation fee associated with a direct cremation.

We have a professional AV system too, so you can have music, slideshows and videos shared during the service for added personalisation.

03/12/2025

Many people have contacted us about Conquerer Wood, the natural burial site formerly operated by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust.

We understand that the uncertainty surrounding this is unsettling, and would encourage anyone who receives correspondence from the administrators to respond accordingly.

We have been advised that because the site was leasehold between TCCT and Torbay Council, any pre purchased graves are being added to the list of Creditors, and we sincerely hope that Torbay Council will honor the existing arrangements.

If you receive any correspondence regarding your pre purchased grave it is important that you respond as required.

Further details on the general situation can be found here https://pkf-francisclark.co.uk/torbay-coast-and-countryside-trust/