One of Devon's most respected independent funeral directors, family owned by Ryan and Melanie Squires, and trusted for nearly nine decades. © Yell Limited 2020. Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate. Founded in Tiverton in 1933 by Walter H. Squires, a local wheelwright, Walter H. Squires & Son has become one of Devon's most respected Funeral Directors. The building was previously the local Post Office, and the fireplace is an original feature, but was hidden behind display boards. Still owned and run by its founding family, Walter H. Squires & Sonalso offer offices in Exeter and unrivalled funeral premises in Cullompton. Carrying on the family tradition is a way of life. VISITING WALTER H. SQUIRES & SON As the last duty of the day was to "close the gate (well, railing really)" at the crematorium it brought to mind the following poem that is often used at farming funerals:- ... Walter H Squires & Son, Cullompton. When designing our Chapels of Rest we felt it was important for families to have a private space in which to compose themselves before, and after, spending time in the Chapel of Rest. One of the features of our premises that we are justifiably proud of is the private waiting rooms that serve our three Chapels of Rest. Traditional tea sets to hire for your special occasion, birthday, wedding breakfast, christening, funeral wake or tea party. Please share this post with as many people as possible, to help us help a bereaved family. Get user reviews, contact details, opening hours and detailed service descriptions. In addition, face coverings will have to be worn by everyone who visits our Tiverton, Cullompton or Exeter premises. A friendly, personal approach to arranging unique funerals. Registered Office: 3 Forbury Place, Forbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3YL. We have a long and proud history and we are committed to upholding professional standards. New obituaries have been added to our website. What is that all about? Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time. A slightly different uniform. Search for Funeral Directors near you. Our Chapels at our Cullompton, Exeter and Tiverton locations are able to seat between 12 and 40 people, and offer families a more intimate environment for a funeral service, as well as enabling them to take advantage of lower crematorium costs when used prior to a non-attendance cremation. 'Loveheart' for more information. Walter H Squires & Son Funeral Directors of Tiverton, Exeter (Pinhoe Road and Exwick Road) and Cullompton provide a dedicated, caring and compassionate service for families in and around Devon, and have been catering for families within the local community since 1933. All of our funeral staff are full-time and fully trained by the Independent Funeral Directors College, and with most members of staff holding Induction Certificates and Funeral Operative Certificates, Walter H. Squires & Son are the only local firm to be able to offer this recognised form of reassurance. Click here to find out more: www.hospiscare.co.uk/news/2019/11/05/planning-your-funeral. Ryan and Mel Squires, and all the staff at Walter H.Squires & Son. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your or your loved one’s funerals personalised.”, As a company who tries to help others we love to support those who also are trying help others, and the amazing Zoe Graham is someone we are proud to support, and we'd like as many people as possible to support her too. However, we're back up to date again.