About Us

    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.

    The team at our Torquay funeral home will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one. We have our own service venue on-site.

    Here at Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service we also offer an affordable prepaid funeral plan, Choice, so that you can arrange and pay for a funeral in advance. This will protect your family from rising costs and remove uncertainty about your wishes.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Choice plan, please come and see us in any of our funeral homes, 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.

    Latest Reviews

    Google

    I am especially grateful to the funeral director Stuart Drake, who talked me through everything I need to do. I was feeling very overwhelmed in the days immediately after my dad died and having his step-by-step guidance on the paperwork and various things that needed…

    Kate Whitehead

    Google

    Stuart helped me so much with arrangements from start to finish.Kept in touch throughout and advised were needed. On the Day of funeral Mark contacted me and everything was conducted with such dignity and grace. Everyone was very professional and kind. Would highly recommend. Thank…

    susan parrock

    Google

    Our family have used Drakes twice in the last13 years. I am pleased to say our recent experience was as good as the first time. Stuart and his team helped use through the process with calm and sureness. Stuart listened to what we wanted, gave…

    Paul Bradshaw

    Google

    I couldn't fault Drakes in the way they managed my fathers funeral and how they dealt with the family. They were considerate, caring, respectful and truly understanding. Their help and guidance through this most difficult of times was appreciated greatly by my mother and the…

    Brian Mullen

    Google

    A big thank you to Stuart and his team for making the wettest day so far this year into a positive experience for us! His attention to detail was outstanding, and made what could have been a terrible day due to the weather into a…

    Ali Walker

    Google

    I wanted to say a huge thanks to Drakes for taking care of my mum. Both Stuart and Charlie have been professional and helpful from start to finish. Mums wicker casket was absolutely beautiful. The communication from them has been great. The service has been…

    Sue Emma Gibson

    Much Loved

    I’ve used Drake’s several times over the years and they are outstanding. Always very professional,friendly and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble and Stuart was a huge help and supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Drake’s.

    Gill Smart

    Much Loved

    Very nice service lovely people. Thankyou very much

    Julie Waye

    Much Loved

    This is my second time using Drakes following the death of my mother. I have nothing but praise and respect how I and my family were treated from the first telephone conversation until the end of the service.

    Nick Bradley

    Much Loved

    Thank you for your patience with us and for ensuring that all our wishes were carried out as we hoped

    Susan and family

    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.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01803 329 866 visit branch or arrange a home visit