W J Beswetherick & Son

W J Beswetherick & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors in Truro since 1959 offering a complete personal and dignified service 24 hours a day.

W J Beswetherick & Son Funeral Directors have a tradition and strong reputation for service at a time of need stretching back over many years and still is a family owned and run funeral business. We fully appreciate that bereavement is a difficult time for any family and with this in mind we are available 24 hours a day, to offer our full professional service. Our staff offer the highest standard

of service from our fully facilitated premises which afford comfortable and pleasant surroundings. We are always pleased to visit clients in their own homes, enabling funeral arrangements to be discussed from the comfort of familiar surroundings. We believe our extensive knowledge and experience will enable you to tailor the right kind of funeral service that satisfies all your needs.

Terence Anthony Pascoe'Terry'On Friday 21st August 2026, Terry passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle, a...
28/08/2026

Terence Anthony Pascoe
'Terry'
On Friday 21st August 2026, Terry passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle, aged 86 years. Devoted husband of Rosemary, loving dad of Judith, Dawn, Fiona and Rod and a much loved grandad and great grandad. Funeral service 1.00pm, Monday 14th September 2026, Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Terry for iSightCornwall may be made by retiring collection or via memorygiving.com. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021

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25/08/2026

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Call us on 01872 274021 for your brochure.

Planning a funeral can feel like a lot to think about. But with a G...

13/08/2026

PATON
Jean Annette

On Monday 10th August 2026 at RCHT Treliske,
Jean Annette aged 97 years. Widow of Valentine 'Pat'

Funeral service 11.30 am, Friday 4th September 2026, Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium.
No flowers by request, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be made by retiring collection.

Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd,
Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ
Tel 01872 274021

PALMERDannyOn Wednesday 5th August 2026 Danny passed away peacefully at home aged 77 years.Much loved brother of Rosemar...
06/08/2026

PALMER
Danny

On Wednesday 5th August 2026 Danny passed away peacefully at home aged 77 years.

Much loved brother of Rosemary (dec'd), Doreen (dec'd), Veronica, Tina (dec'd), Angela, David (dec'd) and a wonderful uncle and great uncle.

Funeral service 11.00 am, Friday 21st August 2026, St Georges Church, followed by private burial.

Family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Danny for Marie Curie may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection.

Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ
Tel 01872 274021

FENEMORE-JONESHayley MariePassed away peacefully at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice on Friday 31st July 2026 aged 57 years.A lovi...
06/08/2026

FENEMORE-JONES
Hayley Marie

Passed away peacefully at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice on Friday 31st July 2026 aged 57 years.
A loving wife to Kevin, much loved mum to Zak and Keelan, cherished daughter of Jean and Vic and beloved sister of Mark.

Marie worked at Threemilestone School, Threemilestone preschool and Truro College, helping many children and teenagers to reach their full potential.

Marie's funeral will take place at 10.00 am, Tuesday 25th August 2026 at Truro Methodist Church, followed by private family cremation.
Marie wanted everyone to wear 'comfortable clothing' for the day.

Family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Marie for Cornwall Hospice Ltd, ( Mount Edgcumbe), where she was lovingly supported in her final months by truly wonderful staff, may be made by memorygiving.com
or by retiring collection.

The family would like to invite everyone to join us at The Victoria Inn, Threemilestone after the service for a celebration of Marie's life.

Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ
Tel 01872 27402

30/07/2026

Compromise doesn’t mean giving up control — especially when it comes to your funeral wishes.

Your plan sets out what you want, but it isn’t set in stone. If you talk things through with your family and decide to make changes later, that’s absolutely fine. Just give us a call or send an email and we’ll guide you through the options.

Our funeral plans are designed to be flexible, so you stay in control even after everything is in place.

VACANCY CLOSEDJoin our team in TruroFor over 60 years, W. J. Beswetherick & Son has provided compassionate care to local...
24/07/2026

VACANCY CLOSED

Join our team in Truro
For over 60 years, W. J. Beswetherick & Son has provided compassionate care to local families across Cornwall. We are looking for a dedicated Funeral Arranger / Administrator to join our team in Truro.
In this rewarding role, you will support bereaved families through every step of arranging a funeral while helping manage day-to-day office administration.
Location: Truro (Office-based)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Salary: £24,700/year
If you pride yourself on exceptional care, empathy, and attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the job description:

The role We are looking for a Funeral Arranger / Administrator to join our team in Truro. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll support bereaved families from their first contact with us through to the completion of the funeral arrangements. You’ll be responsible for ensuring every fu...

22/07/2026

BENNALLACK
Dawn

On Monday 13th July 2026 Dawn passed away peacefully at home aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of Ben (dec'd), much loved mum of Wayne and Tracy and mother in law of Helen and Michael, dear nan of Jenna, Sabrina, Ben and Matthew and
great nan to Sophie-Marie and Vincent-Michael.

Funeral service 2.30 pm, Tuesday 4th August 2026, Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium.

Donations in memory of Dawn for Cornwall Air Ambulance may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection.
Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ
Tel 01872 274021

Memory Giving lets you make an online donation in memory of a loved one. Memorygiving is the place to remember loved ones. For online donations visit memorygiving.com.

22/07/2026

A massive well done and congratulations to Amy who has completed her Care Practitioner course 💊💉

Amy was presented with her certificate and a well done gift by Clincial Lead and mentor Diana. Amy will continue to support the nursing team on Pencarrow community to meet our residents clinical needs.

Thank you to Amy for everything! 🤩

To find out more about careers with Barchester and progression routes please see our careers website - jobs.barchester.com

OSBORNEJumboOn Friday 10th July 2026 Jumbo passed away peacefully after a short illness at Treliske Hospital aged 79 yea...
20/07/2026

OSBORNE
Jumbo

On Friday 10th July 2026 Jumbo passed away peacefully after a short illness at Treliske Hospital aged 79 years.

Much loved husband of Dawn, loving dad of Kirsty, Natalie and Elliot and a devoted grandad of Mia, Liv and Ethan and great grandson Louie.

Funeral service 10.00 am, Thursday 6th August 2026, Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium.

Family flowers only.
Donations in Jumbo's memory for LARF may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection.

Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro, TR1 2EQ
Tel 01872 274021

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Truro
TR12EQ

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