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I would like to thank Bonnie for all her help and understanding. She is a credit to the company.
Barrie Edgington
About Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service
Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service was founded in 1983. We recognise how important it is to be at the heart of our local Torquay, Devon community.
Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of funeral options and transparent pricing. With our extensive experience serving the local communities within Torquay, we endeavour to cater to every funeral request to ensure that your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.
If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Pre-paid Funeral Plans, please come and see us in our funeral home, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.
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Meet the Team
Stuart Drake
Funeral Director
What you like best about your role?
I like being able to help people during their time of need.
Have you done any other roles in the funeral profession?
I began working at a young age with my family who ran a funeral business, starting with the cleaning and gradually working through a variety of different roles to become a Funeral Director.
Proudest moment at work
I am proud of all the services that I arrange and conduct.
Personal interests
Depending on the season it will be cricket or rugby and of course the end of match pint – whether I am celebrating or commiserating.
Our Values
Pride
We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.
Helping People
Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.
We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.
Respect for everyone
We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.
Professional Standards
We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.
Accept responsibility
We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.
Partnership
We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.