Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Directors in East Devon
Established in 1993, Shoobridge Funeral Services remains an independent family business serving East Devon and beyond. Our approach combines traditional funeral practices with modern innovations, prioritizing personalized ceremonies that celebrate individual lives. With over 70 years of combined experience across our team, we offer burials, cremations, and international repatriation, maintaining a focus on local community support. Our family ethos drives our commitment to integrity, with a dedicated team trained to the highest industry standards. We invest in continuous professional development, evidenced by Paul Shoobridge's prestigious 'Ashes into Glass Award' and qualifications from the British Institute of Funeral Directors.As one of the few remaining local funeral directors in the region, we maintain strong ties with local charities and organizations. Our 50-seater private chapel facility in Devon demonstrates our capacity to accommodate diverse funeral requirements without time constraints. Complementing our comprehensive services is a pre-payment plan that locks in current prices for future security. We operate with transparency, offering three fully inclusive funeral packages alongside bespoke options tailored to specific needs.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Cremation services
Burial services
Pre-payment plans
International repatriation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with third-generation funeral directors
- Personalized funeral services tailored to individual life stories
- 70+ years combined experience in the funeral profession
- Locally invested with strong community and charity connections
- Award-winning funeral service innovations and professional qualifications
Associations and certifications
- Golden Charter Funeral Plans
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
What people say
Exceptional service
Compassionate guidance
Personalized approach
Professional expertise
Thoughtful arrangements
Services
Cremation services
Shoobridge Funeral Services offers comprehensive cremation services with options for attended and unattended ceremonies. Our arrangements include all necessary documentation, transportation, and chapel use with flexible timing to accommodate family preferences.
Burial services
We coordinate traditional burials across various locations including churchyards, cemeteries, and woodland sites. Our service ensures compliance with all site-specific requirements while creating personalized ceremonies that reflect individual wishes.
Pre-payment plans
Our funeral pre-payment plans secure current pricing against future inflation. These arrangements cover director fees and disbursements, allowing individuals to plan ahead with financial certainty for their chosen funeral service.
International repatriation
We provide international repatriation for deceased persons by air or sea. This specialized service includes all necessary documentation, transportation arrangements, and adherence to destination country requirements for overseas funeral transfers.
Celebration of life
Our celebrants create personalized funeral ceremonies that honor individual life stories. These bespoke services combine traditional elements with modern touches, including musical selections, poetry, and personalized eulogies to reflect the deceased's personality.
People
Paul Shoobridge
Company Director
Paul Shoobridge directs funeral services in Exeter and Exmouth. With professional qualifications from the British Institute of Funeral Directors, he specializes in creating personalized funeral arrangements with a compassionate approach to bereavement care.
Penny Shoobridge
Funeral Director
Penny Shoobridge has over 30 years' experience in funeral services. As branch manager in Honiton, she focuses on building family relationships and delivering compassionate care during difficult times while maintaining professional excellence.
Terry Shoobridge
Funeral Director
Terry Shoobridge provides strategic direction for the company's UK and international operations. With extensive funeral industry experience, he maintains hands-on involvement in service delivery while also volunteering with Vernon Search and Rescue in Canada.
Abigail Price
Funeral Celebrant
Abigail Price crafts bespoke funeral ceremonies at Shoobridge Funeral Services. Her expertise covers both religious and non-religious services, creating unique memorials that reflect individual life stories with meticulous attention to family preferences.
Michaela Greenslade
Branch Manager
Michaela Greenslade manages funeral operations in Exeter. With over a decade of experience in the funeral industry, she provides professional guidance for families during bereavement, ensuring personalized and appropriate send-off arrangements.
Questions
What funeral service options does Shoobridge offer?
We provide cremation, burial, woodland burial, and international repatriation services with both traditional and modern approaches to funeral arrangements.
Can I pre-plan my funeral with Shoobridge?
Yes, we offer pre-payment funeral plans that lock in current prices and allow customization of your preferred funeral arrangements with guaranteed cost security.
Do you offer 24/7 funeral service availability?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist with immediate funeral arrangements and bereavement guidance.
How do you personalize funeral services?
Our qualified celebrants create bespoke funeral ceremonies using personal stories, music selections, and meaningful tributes to reflect individual life journeys.
What areas do you cover?
We serve East Devon communities including Honiton, Exeter, Exmouth, and surrounding regions with comprehensive funeral service availability.
What qualifications do your funeral directors hold?
Our directors hold professional qualifications from the British Institute of Funeral Directors, including specialized awards for innovative funeral service approaches.
