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When someone dies: What to do next?
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, there can be lots of things...
Arranging a Funeral
Arranging a funeral
Once you have chosen your funeral director you can contact us via telephone, email or come into...
After a Funeral
Help and support within the Community
Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service is here for you before, during and after the funeral. We’re only a phone call away...
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Keeping you safe: Funeral financial crime and scams
Very sadly, criminals may try and target vulnerable people, including bereaved people and those wanting to buy...
Arranging a Funeral
Bereavement Support
We are glad to be able to offer help and support at this difficult time. Our funeral...
First Steps
How to use the Tell Us Once service
If you've recently experienced the loss of a loved one, dealing with administrative tasks can be overwhelming....
First Steps, After a Funeral
Using Life Ledger to notify companies about a death
There's so much to think about when someone close to you has died. Life Ledger is a...
First Steps, Arranging a Funeral
Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits
Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...
Arranging a Funeral
What is a “Green” Funeral?
The environment and the climate crisis is very topical, with more people focussed on living as sustainably...
Arranging a Funeral
A guide to funeral wake food
There are many things to think about when arranging a funeral wake. One element that should not...
Arranging a Funeral
How to send a funeral invitation and ask people to a funeral
Inviting friends and relatives to a loved one’s funeral service or memorial service can feel overwhelming while...
First Steps
A guide to dealing with grief at Christmas
Christmas is well and truly among us and although this time of year should feel like a...
Arranging a Funeral
What message to put on funeral flowers
Your funeral flower messages don't have to be long or specific. All that matters is that they're...
Arranging a Funeral
Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone
A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...
Arranging a Funeral
What does embalming mean?
If a loved one has recently passed away, you may be considering embalming while planning the funeral...