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Your Trusted Funeral Service in Seaton, Devon
Hansfords Funeral Service has served the Seaton community since 1861, operating as an independent family-run business under Grassby & Sons Ltd since 2012. Our team, led by Funeral Director Colin Comber, provides compassionate and professional funeral arrangements tailored to individual needs. With expertise in traditional burials, cremations, woodland burials, and memorial masonry, we guide families through legal, financial, and personal aspects of bereavement.Our chapel of rest and 24-hour service ensure dignified care for the deceased while supporting families with transparency and no obligation. As NAFD and SAIF members, we uphold industry standards, offering pre-payment plans and bespoke coffin options to accommodate diverse preferences and budgets.
Services
Traditional Burial
Cremation Services
Bereavement Support
Memorial Masonry
Pre-Payment Plans
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency funeral services with immediate personal assistance.
- Our team includes NAFD-certified professionals with decades of local experience.
- We provide transparent pricing and a standardized price list for all services.
- We arrange bespoke memorial options through our in-house masonry department.
- We support families with free bereavement guidance and legal documentation help.
Associations and certifications
- NAFD
- SAIF
Services
Traditional Burial
We arrange traditional burials in local cemeteries or churchyards, handling all interment fees and documentation. Our team coordinates grave preparation, coffin selection, and service logistics while advising on parish regulations. We ensure compliance with cemetery requirements for memorial placement and grave maintenance.
Cremation Services
We coordinate cremations at East Devon or Exeter crematoriums, including medical paperwork and chapel bookings. Our service includes music coordination, live webcasting, and ash disposal options. We provide urns or biodegradable containers for scattering ceremonies in designated gardens of remembrance.
Memorial Masonry
Our in-house masonry department creates bespoke memorials following cemetery regulations. We offer inscription design, material selection, and renovation of existing memorials. All work complies with local authority approvals and includes insurance-backed guarantees for lasting quality.
Bereavement Support
We provide free guidance through legal processes, including death registration and coroner procedures. Our team connects families with financial aid options and offers emotional support resources. We explain all disbursement costs transparently during initial consultations.
Pre-Payment Plans
Our pre-payment plans lock in funeral costs at today's prices, covering basic services and cremation fees. Plans include a choice of coffin, service sheets, and limousine hire. We administer plans through third-party providers with full financial protection for peace of mind.
People
Colin Comber
Funeral Director
Colin has served as Hansfords' Funeral Director since 2012, with prior part-time experience since the 1990s. A former South-West Trains signalman, he combines logistical precision with compassionate care for Seaton families.
Karen Cooper
Funeral Arranger
Karen supports families with meticulous attention to detail, managing administrative aspects of funeral planning. She has worked with Hansfords since the 2012 acquisition, ensuring smooth coordination of services.
Chris Claydon
Funeral Assistant
Chris provides hands-on support for funeral logistics and chapel of rest preparations. A trusted member of the Seaton team since 2012, he ensures dignified care for the deceased and practical assistance for grieving families.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremations, woodland burials, and memorial masonry services. Our options include chapel of rest visits, limousine hire, and bespoke coffin selections.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
Yes, we offer pre-payment plans that lock in current prices for basic services. These plans include guaranteed cost protection and flexible payment options administered through trusted providers.
Do you handle out-of-hours deaths?
Our 24/7 service responds immediately to deaths at any time. We can collect the deceased from any location within our service area and provide immediate guidance for next steps.
How are cremation ashes handled?
Ashes may be scattered in crematorium gardens, interred in cemeteries, or returned to families. We supply biodegradable containers and advise on memorial options for ash burial.
Are there payment plan options?
We accept payments by cash, card, or bank transfer. While we don't offer direct financing, our standardized price list ensures transparent costs with no hidden fees.
Can you assist with charity donations?
Yes, we facilitate charitable donations in lieu of flowers through our partnership with Much Loved. We compile donor lists and forward funds directly to nominated charities after funerals.
