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W J Beswetherick & Son Funeral Directors

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  1. W J Beswetherick & Son Funeral Directors, funeral director in Cornwall
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A modern independent funeral home in Truro, with decades of experience providing funerals tailored to each family’s individual need

Latest Verified Reviews

Donna Darby 28th Jan 2025

Kind, caring, competent and most of all a faultless service. We have used beswethericks for family funerals for many years- exceptional service. Thank you

Samantha Lampier 28th Jan 2025

I cannot fault the service from Beswetherick and son. Respectful, helpful and just kind. All at a time when you can’t think straight. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you ... for everything you did to support me and my family  more

Gary Harris 28th Jan 2025

Thank you to Simon, Cindy & their team. A very caring, attentive & professional business, the funeral was very smooth plus the service was well organised. Thank you again.& ... nbsp; more

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Funeral Services

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Home visit
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Central House
Fairmantle Street
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2EQ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01872 309836

About Us

At a very sad time, W J Beswetherick and Son’s dedicated team aim to provide an understanding and helpful funeral service, that fulfils your loved one’s funeral wishes.

Located in the heart of the city in a bright and contemporary space, W J Beswetherick and Son is a family-run funeral home that has served Truro and the surrounding area for almost 60 years.

Cindy Pennycook and her supportive team help bereaved families in Truro through the process of arranging a loved one’s funeral, and are there to listen to their individual needs.

As an independent funeral home, every funeral is tailored according to request. W J Beswetherick and Son aims to ensure that bereaved families choose the services most important to them.

The focus is on tailor-made funerals, not packages, to ensure bereaved families need only consider exactly what they want – from a traditional funeral, to green burial, or direct cremation service. The team is happy to provide free, no obligation quotations, and, as an independent funeral director, its prices reflect lower costs.

This funeral home has its own chapel of rest and free onsite parking for families. It is also happy to support families who live further away, and make funeral arrangements via email or post. W J Beswetherick and Son can help arrange for a loved one to be repatriated for their funeral.

With a hearse and limousine available, W J Beswetherick and Son can help organise special funeral transport, including traditional horse and carriage, motorcycle hearse or VW Camper Van.

The Truro funeral home is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and also the British Institute of Funeral Directors. It is a nominated funeral director for the majority of funeral plan companies and also offers Golden Charter funeral plans.

Contact W J Beswetherick and Son today to begin making arrangements for your loved one's funeral.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Donna Darby 28th Jan 2025

    Kind, caring, competent and most of all a faultless service. We have used beswethericks for family funerals for many years- exceptional service. Thank you

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Donna
    We really do appreciate your loyalty to our family and we will always do everything possible to ensure our service is the best it can be. We're always here when you need us. Best wishes Cindy & Simon

  • 5 Samantha Lampier 28th Jan 2025

    I cannot fault the service from Beswetherick and son. Respectful, helpful and just kind. All at a time when you can’t think straight. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you for everything you did to support me and my family 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Samantha
    It was a privilege to be trusted with the funeral arrangements and we are pleased you were happy with the service we provided to you and your family. We're here to answer all those questions that arise at this difficult time and to guide our families through the funeral arrangements. Kindest regards Cindy & Simon

  • 5 Gary Harris 28th Jan 2025

    Thank you to Simon, Cindy & their team. A very caring, attentive & professional business, the funeral was very smooth plus the service was well organised. Thank you again. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Gary
    Thank you for your kind words. We strive to be the best at what what we do and give the utmost attention to detail to ensure the funeral is carried out exactly to your wishes. We are very passionate about our business and this is shown in the care we give to our families. Best regards Cindy & Simon

  • 5 Lynn Hughes 6th Dec 2024

    Really very helpful, though a difficult time

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Lynn. We know there are always many questions when we lose a loved one and we are grateful that we were able to help you through this difficult time. Best wishes from Cindy, Simon and the team.

  • 5 Jonathan Beauchamp 6th Dec 2024

    Extremely kind and caring people. Everybody was wonderful, the whole experience could not have been better.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Jonathan. It was a real privilidge to be able to look after Tim and to be able to carry out his funeral in the Cathedral. We all know how important it is to get things right and we will always do our utmost to make your experience as comforting and supportive as possible. We have a great team of people at Beswethericks and thank you for acknowledging their contribution. All the best from Cindy, Simon and the team.

  • 5 Debbie Hildick 5th Dec 2024

    My Dad was taken into your care from his Nursing with the upmost respect.You cared for my Dad,myself and my family,helped to guide us through the arrangements for us have a personal service that gave us comfort with the lovely Minister Di and Stephan.So pleased and impressed with your continued care throughout, thank you to Simon and all who were involved. Thankyou

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Debbie. Everything we do is aimed at making sure your experience with us is to the highest possible standard right from our first interaction with you, the arrangements and ultimately our conduct on the day of the funeral and the burial of ashes in your case. It was our priviledge to be asked to look after your dad and we were able to provide you with the utmost care and attention throughout. Kindest regards from Cindy, Simon, Stephan and the team

  • 5 Julie Gauntlett 5th Dec 2024

    Fabulous service from the moment they picked Mum up to when they dropped us off for the wake, we could not have asked for better. N̈othing was too much trouble and they guided us through kindly and respectfully.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Julie. Thank you for your kind comments. We always strive to be respectful and to conduct ourselves with the highest levels of sensitivity and care. It is a pleasure to know we were able to do this from our first contact with you through to taking you to the wake. Kindest regards from Cindy, Simon and all the team.

  • 5 Sonia Emmett 11th Oct 2024

    Funeral service carried out as per our wishes. Couldn’t have asked for  anything better for my mum’s funeral 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Sonia. No two funerals are ever the same so our aim is always to fulfill the wishes of the family and we are very pleased that we were able to do this for your mum. Best wishes Cindy, Simon and the team

  • 5 Lee Booker 11th Oct 2024

    The team at W J Beswetherick & Son Funeral Directors were fantastic. They were very professional and accommodating with our needs.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Lee. We know that families have different expectations and we pride ourselves on having a culture where we will do whatever it takes to give the client exactly what they want and being professional at all times. Thank you for the opportunity to look after you and your family. Best wishes from Cindy, Simon and all the team

  • 5 Ian and Sue Collis-Scurll 14th Aug 2024

    Very proficient and professional. We lived a good distance away so discussions were scheduled on the phone and by email.  All service requirements were met and everything ran smoothly. Guidance given regarding processes with clear expectations. Since we were unfamiliar with the area, they were even able to suggest some possible venues   suitable to meet our after-service requirements.  Thank you. Highly recommend. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Ian and Sue.
    Living a good distance away does present us with additional challenges and we have to put in the extra effort to make sure everything is clear and easy to understand. We are very pleased we were able to do this and consequently everything ran just as we all expected. Glad to hear the venue for the wake was a success. Kindest regards Cindy, Simon and the team

  • 5 Carolyn Pearce 12th Aug 2024

    Very kind and helpful treated Dad with respect

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Carolyn. It was our priviledge looking after Dad for you. Best wishes Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Jeanette Ring 12th Aug 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish, such kind and caring staff

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Jeanette. Thank you for your kind comments. Everyone in the team plays a part in organising the funeral to provide the level of service you expect fom us and it is kind of you to acknowledge their contribution. Our warmest regards Cindy and Simon

  • 5 julie harrison 9th Aug 2024

    When both my parents sadly passed within 14 months of each other ,Beswetherick dealt with every thing. The personal wishes of us as their family were respected and carried out , it was all done so professionally and considerately . They went above and beyond to help us through the most difficult time in our  lives not once but twice. Thank you Beswetherick for looking after our Mum and Dad . 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Julie. It was our priviledge to be asked to look after your family at this difficult time and we are pleased that we were able to fulfill your wishes. Thank you for putting your trust in us. Kindest regards Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Paul Redgate 9th Aug 2024

    Couldn't have been more considerate, or respectful, of our wishes. A day of immense sadness became a day of treasured memories. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Paul. We realise there are always a lot of decisions to be made and we work hard to give our fullest attention to detail to make sure the day of the funeral is one that will be well remembered. It was a priviledge to be chosen. Kind regards Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Robert Ellis 9th Aug 2024

    Cindy and her team were very professional, kind, understanding and very helpful.

    I would recommend Beswetherick Funeral Directors as one of the very best.

    Bob Ellis

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Bob. Very kind words thank you. It's always a team effort to ensure everything comes together on the day. Thank you again for letting us look after your needs. Kind regards Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Sue Jones 9th Aug 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish. Made a difficult time as easy as possible.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Sue. Our aim is always to make the whole process as easy as possible for you and we are pleased everything went as planned for you. Kind regards Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Roger Boyle 9th Aug 2024

    Kind, compassionate and completely thorough.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Roger. Thank you for the opportunity to look after the funeral arrangements and we are pleased that we were able to fulfill your expectatons. Best wishes Cindy and Simon

  • 5 John Maunder 11th Jul 2024

    The team was great and a pleasure to work with.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi John
    It was a pleasure working with you too. Pleased everything went as planned. Best wishes Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Ingrid Weekes 6th Jul 2024

    Can't recommend this wonderful company highly enough. They worked hard to ensure that my husband's funeral was seamless and well organised. They handled everything with sensitivity and respect.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Ingrid. Thank you for your kind words. There are a lot of decisions to be made when organising a funeral and that is why we are always on hand to help you through this difficult time. It was wonderful to see so many people and the Blood Bike guys did a fantastic job. Take care and best wishes to you and your family from Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Vickie Johnstone 5th Jul 2024

    W J Beswetherick & Son handled the funeral for my father in a sympathetic and supportive way, which took the stress out of it during a difficult time. My dad did not want a depressing funeral, so it was a celebration of his life with stories and his favourite music, and Kim Baker made that happen for us. Thank you.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Vickie. We realise it can be quite a stressful time for families and that is why we are there to support you all the way through and helping you make the decisions to ensure the funeral service is just how you imagined it to be. Thank you. Kind regards Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Tracey Nield 10th Jun 2024

    An absolutely first class service, they took care of everything for us and thought of everything. We are very grateful for the great care they took of us as a family and our mum.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Tracey. It was our priviledge to be asked to look after mum. We know there are always many questions when arranging a funeral and we are pleased we were able to answer them all. Best wishes Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Jeremy Kent 10th Jun 2024

    Personal and professional. All the staff were incredibly helpful and guided me through everything needed to give my late Mum a wonderful send off.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Jeremy. As independant family funeral directors, we always strive to make our service personal and we are pleased that shone through in our dealings with you. We realise there is a lot to think about and that is why we are always on hand to guide you through this difficult time and organise the funeral the way you wanted. Thank you too for your assistance in working through all the tasks as we know you had a lot to deal with at the time. Best wishes to you and your family. Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Peter Mundy 10th Jun 2024

    Recommended by my contacts 
    Sincere and able to deal with all aspects without my concern

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Peter. We always try to make the process of arranging a funeral as smooth as possible and we are grateful to you for having the confidence to allow us to do just that without giving you cause to be worried. Our thanks to your contacts for recommending us! Kind regards
    Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Victoria Richards 10th Jun 2024

    A great send off for a great person my mum, Everythingwent to plan the way she plan it thanks to Beswetherick and son.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Victoria. Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased everything went as mum wanted. Best wishes Cindy and Simon

  • 5 Lisa Challis 10th Jun 2024

    Thank you for the kindness and comfort you offered Mum and I during this final stage of dad Thomas Oliver’s passing. We are very happy with the service  you gave, it was such a pleasure to  meet at such a sad time.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Lisa. It was our priviledge to look after dad and we are very pleased you and mum are happy with the ways things went. We realise it is a sad time but we always hope that we can bring comfort to families by being open and friendly. Thank you again. Kind regards Cindy and Simon
Call 24 hours: 01872 309836

Address
Central House
Fairmantle Street
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2EQ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Donna Darby 28th Jan 2025

Kind, caring, competent and most of all a faultless service. We have used beswethericks for family funerals for many years- exceptional service. Thank you

Samantha Lampier 28th Jan 2025

I cannot fault the service from Beswetherick and son. Respectful, helpful and just kind. All at a time when you can’t think straight. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you ... for everything you did to support me and my family  more

Gary Harris 28th Jan 2025

Thank you to Simon, Cindy & their team. A very caring, attentive & professional business, the funeral was very smooth plus the service was well organised. Thank you again.& ... nbsp; more

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