We are a family run service which aims to help you and your family, every step of the way, at your time of need.
We have two premises located in Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey.
Here at Parker’s we have a range of services to choose from to suit every individual need. Whether you are deciding on a burial or cremation, we can guide you in the right direction and ensure all necessary arrangements are made to allow a unique, personal and dignified service.
With one simple phone call, we can guide you through this difficult time and create the perfect send off for your loved one.
Family Run Funeral Directors in Newton Abbot "Our Family to Your Family"
We are a local family service located in the heart of Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey. We are all family who work here and we take alot of pride in offering a caring and professional service to our community when called upon in their time of need.
We provide a very unique service with personal and attentive care which only a family can give. We treat every person as one of our own.
If you have any questions or worries, please call. We are always on the other end of the phone.
Nick, Jamie, Karen, Laura and Sam.
(The Parker Family)
From the moment you make contact, we will guide you through step-by-step to create the best and most personal service possible for your loved one.
There are many options which you can choose from: non religious service, church services or green burials. All of which we can cater for.
We have two offices which we work from; one is located in Newton Abbot and the other is in Bovey Tracey. We have chosen these locations as we are a Newton Abbot family and we grew up in Bovey Tracey.
We now have our own service chapel in Newton Abbot which can seat up to 70 people, with an added option of a room to hold refreshments after the service.
At Parker’s, we understand how important it is to be able to travel to the service with your family and friends as they help you through these difficult times. We have the traditional Jaguar Hearse and Limousine, as well as a choice of a 4 seater car if required. If you are after something a little more unique, we also have options such as, a Horse and Carriage, Bike Hearse or our exclusive made Classic Austin Mini hearse (Extra cost will apply).
We take a lot of pride in looking after our vehicles and making sure they are perfect for the day.
There are many different options which are available to make things more personal. For example a horse and carriage, lorries, vans, tractors and even boats.
There comes a time in all of our lives when we think about planning for the future and what it would mean for our loved ones. A funeral plan puts your wishes on paper, which makes it more personal. It also allows you to make financial provision for your funeral which can alleviate the expense and distress at a time of need for family and friends.
A plan covers the vast majority of the funeral cost. However, there are third party expenses beyond our control called disbursements. Disbursements are doctors’ fees, crematorium and burial fees. If these costs are not covered at the time of need, there may be a balance to pay.
We offer a number of different options to help get the right plan for you. This means that there are affordable payments available. Or, a one-off payment can be selected to meet your personal needs.
Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do. Some people never get round to discussing funeral wishes with their loved ones, which can lead to all sorts of worry and anxiety when the time comes.
Taking out a funeral plan is a simple and straightforward way to remove this worry, and it can provide real financial benefits too. Some of the other benefits include:
Our funeral plan is available to UK residents and there are no complicated medical forms to complete. Youcan also appoint a nominated representative who we will keep informed about your plan, according to your instructions.
Our plans cover our costs (as specified in the plan paperwork) as long as we carry out the funeral and your requirements don’t change. You can also make a contribution towards third party costs, such as the cremation fees. These costs are outside of our control.
For more information, please download our funeral plans brochure.
All funeral plan pre-payments are held in an individual whole of life assurance policy for your peace of mind.
Our funeral plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, which is part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group.
You can choose to pay for your funeral plan by lump sum or in instalments. There is an additional cost forpaying over two or more years and eligibility criteria applies. Please refer to the instalment Q&A and the Terms and Conditions for more information. Your funeral director will be able to provide you with apersonalised quote.
Once your funeral plan is in place, you’ll receive a welcome booklet containing the details of your plan and your funeral plan certificate. Your nominated representative will also receive a copy if you request this.
Terms and Conditions apply to funeral plans – please ask us if you have any questions.
We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.
We always try to provide a personalised service for each customer, so we welcome you to contact us at parkersfd@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments.
The Parker's family are just the best, kind, sensitive, caring folk who will take care of you and your loved ones. I know my father would have approved wholeheartedly and they don't try to sell you anything you don't need or want, which would have made him very happy.
We can’t thank you enough Nick, Karen, Jamie, Laura, Michael and all at Parker’s for the way you took care of our dad after his passing with such care and compassion, also the kindness that was shown to Tracy and I his daughters while going through this difficult time.
A huge thank you as well to Nancy for the way she conducted our dad’s service. It was exactly how we wanted it and was such a tribute to him. You truly are an amazing family and a credit to the funeral industry. We would highly recommend Parker’s Independent funeral directors. Thank you once again.
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to you all for your kindness and compassion following our recent bereavement. The care and attentiveness you gave to our loved one and to us will leave us with treasured memories forever.
Sadly I found my self using Parker’s twice in 8months, after my Mother in Law passed, my darling husband suddenly died. Parkers dealt with my husbands Mother so well, I knew who my husband would want on his final journey, I did say I didn’t want to place a rose on his coffin in the service, didn’t think I would be able to cope, It was so lovely to see Nick walking down the aisle with a bunch of yellow roses, and a red one in the centre for me, I then so wanted to do it, as well did the rest of the family, I would say the experience of Parker’s they probably know what people want even if you don’t yourself. Thank you.
Can not express how grateful I am to everyone at Parker’s especially nick, after losing my first ever loved one my loving dad not knowing what to do or where to start nick was amazing. Dealt with everything and always kept me updated. I received not only phone calls about my dads funeral but also just to see if I was ok, not just a business for these people. I know my dad was in the best hands and that’s all I could ever ask for. So thank you! At such a sad time you guys really do make it manageable.
We would like to say a big thank you to Nick and his family for a helping us through a recent bereavement. Parkers gave guidance, help and support in an unobtrusive way, but were always there for us, to help us through what was a “difficult” time. Their compassion and respect was apparent from the first contact with them and they offered excellent advice and suggestions to make sure all arrangements were made in accordance with our wishes. Nick and his family took care of everything so that we didn’t have to worry about making arrangements for flowers, orders of service etc. There were even extremely thoughtful touches on the day. Having had previous experiences with funeral directors it was so refreshing that Nick showed complete compassion and respect without patronising humility. With Kind Regards
I want to say thank you for the wonderful way you and Jamie (and the rest of your family team, whom I didn't meet) handled Jacqui's funeral yesterday. It was solemn and respectful, but also human, without any of the somewhat artificial mournfulness I've encountered at such events before. Also, all the family and I are most grateful for the way you stepped back and allowed us to do things our way - in particular with regard to the coffin that was made by my son and daughter, and flowers - and in fact provided much valuable assistance in doing so.