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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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Arranging a Funeral
What to expect at a funeral
If you are planning to attend a funeral service following the death of a loved one, here’s...
After a Funeral
10 Things To Do With Ashes After Cremation
Following a cremation, the ashes of your loved one will be returned to your possession and it’s...
Arranging a Funeral
10 Uplifting Hymns for Funerals
If you’re planning a loved one’s funeral, including hymns within the funeral service can provide some much-needed...
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Poems Suitable for a Funeral
A funeral poem or reading is a common part of many modern funerals. Whether religious or not,...
Arranging a Funeral
Selecting reflection music for funerals
When making funeral arrangements for your loved one, choosing what music to play can be an important...
After a Funeral
A list of things to cancel when someone dies
There are lots of things to think about when someone close to you passes away, not least...
Arranging a Funeral
Children’s funeral arrangements
If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service are here...
Arranging a Funeral
What do you wear to a funeral
When deciding what to wear to a funeral, it’s important to consider the person who has passed...
After a Funeral
What to do with online accounts after death
These days, a further issue to take into account when somebody close to you passes away, is...
First Steps
Inquests
An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...
First Steps
If the coroner is involved
Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...
After a Funeral
Arrangements for the ashes
Most crematoriums are able to return a loved one’s ashes one working day after the cremation, and...