Compassionate and reliable bereavement support in Plymouth and surrounding areas
At WestCountry Funeral Service, we understand how overwhelming the days following a bereavement can be. Whether you're unsure where to begin or simply need a trusted hand to guide you, we're here to support you every step of the way—with care, clarity, and compassion.
Helping you navigate the next steps with confidence and care
When someone close to you dies, it can be difficult to know what to do first. As your local, independent funeral directors, we’ll help make the process clearer by explaining your next steps, including how and where to register a death. With five generations of experience, qualified staff, and round-the-clock availability, WestCountry Funeral Service will ensure you feel supported from the very beginning. Our team is here to offer practical help and emotional reassurance, gently guiding you through each part of the funeral arrangement process while allowing you to take things at your own pace.
Contact information for bereavement support services
Cornwall Bereavement Network
The network was set up in early 2020 to help people affected by bereavement find support and services in one central resource.
The goal is to make support easily accessible to those experiencing bereavement, whether that is through end-of-life care, funeral planning, legal services, counselling, or support groups.
The Bereavement Counselling Service
This charity offers specialist bereavement counselling in response to complicated grief and traumatic loss. The therapists have specialist knowledge, training and experience and work under regular professional supervision.
The BCS is based in Plymouth (UK) and is partially funded by the Clinical Commissioning Group which covers Plymouth and some of Devon. With fundraising support, it is possible for some clients to receive their counselling without charge
CRUSE Bereavement Care
CRUSE provides free and confidential one-to-one support for people who are grieving. They also offer friendship support groups and bereavement awareness training that leads to recognised accreditation. In addition, CRUSE runs a dedicated website for young people affected by bereavement.
Contact Position National
Telephone: Devon – 0300 330 5466
E-mail: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Jeremiah’s Journey
Jeremiah’s Journey offers support to bereaved children and their families who live in Plymouth or the immediate surrounding area. The main part of their service is running a short term therapeutic group programme.
Telephone: 01752 424348
E-mail: info@jeremiahsjourney.org.uk
The Jolly Dollies Social Network for Widows
Widows' group The Jolly Dollies are an organisation started BY widows FOR widows. Their main objective is to help widows regain a social life through friendship and organised social events. Their aim is to connect widows locally and nationally, so that The Jolly Dollies network can reach all those widows who want and deserve a full, happy and supportive social life.
Contact Name: Yvonne Vann
Contact Position: Founder member The Jolly Dollies Social Network for Widows
E-mail: thejollydollies@gmail.com
The Royal British Legion Area Office
This group offers support to current and former members of the armed forces and their dependants, providing advice, information, and assistance on a range of issues including housing, benefits and low income, war disablement pensions and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, debt and financial concerns, physical and mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, bereavement, disability, relationship breakdown, and domestic abuse.
Telephone: 0808 802 8080
Mental health charities and organisations
What our customers say
“Richard looked after us through a challenging time, and helped ... minimise the stress of the arrangements for my dear Mum's funeral. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a professional and caring service.”
James Tope (Google testimonial)
Speak to our team - we're here for you 24 hours a day
If you’ve recently lost someone and are unsure where to begin, call our team today. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering guidance and gentle support whenever you need it most. At WestCountry Funeral Service, we’re proud to remain fully independent and family-run—offering local families in Plymouth, Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash and surrounding areas a truly personal, respectful service at every stage.
