Otter Valley Funerals Ltd — Funeral Director in BUDLEIGH_SALTERTON | 5★ 35 Reviews | NAFD

Otter Valley Funerals Ltd

5
(35 reviews)
1 Brook House, Brook Road, BUDLEIGH_SALTERTON, DEVON, EX96AY
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Attended Burial

£1,995

Attended Cremation

£1,195

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About

Otter Valley Funerals is an independent family run funeral director opened in 2021 to care for the communities of Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding area. Funeral direct Simon Savage has called Budleigh home for over 25 years and has family ties throughout the community which means his focus is providing exceptional care to those that share his home.

What families say

"Otter Valley funerals provided a very person centred service that the larger directors in Budleigh are unable to deliver. Simon truly listened to her wishes and delivered what he promised. Auntie's final journey was most sensitively handled."

— Kathryn Allan (about Simon)

"I organised funeral arrangements from abroad, but it was exceptionally smooth, with regular WhatsApp communication and clear guidance throughout. When you are grieving it's really important to have a caring service provided and Otter Valley was exactly that."

— Lizzie Hooper (about Simon)

"When my Aunt's funeral very nearly had to be changed due to a family emergency, Simon was on hand to discuss options and offer helpful advice and support quickly and compassionately. Every detail I wanted for my Aunt was followed to the letter and her eulogy by Tina was beautiful with sincere detail."

— Melanie Holmes (about Simon)

"At a very emotional time you listened to what my daughter and I wanted - not a mainstream production line funeral service but one that was very much tailor made for us. At every stage you were there listening to me and interpreting my thoughts and wishes. You made today a very beautiful tribute and final send off for Julie."

— Gill Horsley (about Simon)

"It was the personal touches from Simon and his team which took the stress out of a very traumatic time for me and the family, as we tried to come to terms with the great loss of a beloved husband and father."

— Liz Beard (about Simon)

"Otter Valley Funerals exceeded our family's expectations and honoured dad's last requests. Simon was kind, compassionate and always available to us. He guided us through the processes of registering the death and arranging the church service, making the difficult time less harrowing. Simon and his team were respectful at all times and even answered the many questions from the grandchildren on the day of the ceremony. Dad couldn't have made a wiser choice and we will forever be grateful to Simon and his team."

— Fran Fairbairn-Harvey (about Simon)

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
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Reviews

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Melanie Holmes

2 months ago

5

Simon and Otter valley funerals handled my Aunt’s passing and funeral with the upmost respect. Simon was extremely helpful and her funeral was just as I wanted it to be. When my Aunt’s funeral very nearly had to be changed due to a family emergency Simon was on hand to discuss options and offer helpful advice and support quickly and compassionately. Every detail I wanted for my Aunt was followed to the letter and her eulogy by Tina was beautiful with sincere detail. Thank you so much to everyone that made my Aunt’s funeral the perfect goodbye. Melanie Holmes

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Lizzie Hooper

3 months ago

5

From the first time I called Simon he was attentive, calm and professional. When you are grieving it’s really important to have a caring service provided and Otter Valley was exactly that. I organised funeral arrangements from abroad, but it was exceptionally smooth, with regular WhatsApp communication and clear guidance throughout. Thank you again for your exceptional care for my father

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Learning About

4 months ago

5

A huge thankyou to Mr Simon Savage and team at Otter Valley for supporting the Safeguarding campaign with us at Learning About : the parents and children within the local schools and community especially St Peter's Church of England Primary School. We can highly recommend the compassion, kindness and professionalism of the staff, particularly Simon Savage, the funeral director.

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Chloe Tucker

5 months ago

5

Simon is a genuinely kind and compassionate man who makes everyone feel welcome. His warmth and understanding shine through in everything he does, and it was an absolute pleasure meeting him. He truly goes above and beyond for others — Highly recommended⭐️

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Fran Fairbairn-Harvey

12 months ago

5

The professionalism, care and support we received from Otter Valley Funerals was exceptional from our first meeting with Simon the evening my father passed away at home to the after care and related services. Simon was kind, compassionate and always available to us. He guided us through the processes of registering the death and arranging the church service, offering useful advice and making the difficult time less harrowing. Simon made it easy for us to provide dad with the bespoke send off that he had requested and nothing was ever a problem. Simon would return our call the same day and all email communication was quick and of the highest standard. We were extremely happy with all of the ancillary services Otter Valley Funerals recommended from the order of services to the wicker coffin and flowers which were both beautiful. Simon and his team were respectful at all times and even answered the many questions from the grandchildren on the day of the ceremony. Otter Valley Funerals exceeded our family’s expectations and honoured dad's last requests. Dad couldn't have made a wiser choice and we will forever be grateful to Simon and his team.

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