W J Beswetherick & Son Funeral Directors

106 reviews

A modern independent funeral home in Truro, with decades of experience providing funerals tailored to each family’s individual need

Latest Verified Reviews

Tania Lang 27th Jul 2023

Beswetherick Funeral Directors were helpful and thoughtful throughout the whole process for my mother’s funeral. From the initial telephone conversation, through to further correspondence via email or phone, followed by the funeral itself; we were kept informed at every step and treated with kindness.  The day of the funeral went so smoothly due to the professionalism of staff the Beswetherick staff. I would highly recommend Beswetherick to any family requiring their services. 

Lydia Bailey 27th Jul 2023

Everyone at Beswetherwicks treated us with enormous kindness whilst still doing their job with utmost efficiency. Thank you. 

Peter Chapman 27th Jul 2023

This company makes organising things very easy, all the staff are very polite, knowledgeable and very efficient.

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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 Tania Lang 27th Jul 2023

    Beswetherick Funeral Directors were helpful and thoughtful throughout the whole process for my mother’s funeral.

    From the initial telephone conversation, through to further correspondence via email or phone, followed by the funeral itself; we were kept informed at every step and treated with kindness. 

    The day of the funeral went so smoothly due to the professionalism of staff the Beswetherick staff.

    I would highly recommend Beswetherick to any family requiring their services. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Tania. It was a priviledge to be chosen to look after your mother's funeral arrangements and we are very pleased that you are happy with the performance of the team here at Beswethericks. Kindest regards Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Lydia Bailey 27th Jul 2023

    Everyone at Beswetherwicks treated us with enormous kindness whilst still doing their job with utmost efficiency. Thank you. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Lydia. Thank you for your review. It is a team effort and we are pleased you are happy with the way everything was conducted. Best regards Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Peter Chapman 27th Jul 2023

    This company makes organising things very easy, all the staff are very polite, knowledgeable and very efficient.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Peter. It was our pleasure to be able to assist you in every way we could to make everything that much easier for you. Kindest regards Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Chris Drewett 27th Jul 2023

    Very respectful and helpful service. Well organised and conducted according to our wishes. Just what you want in the circumstances.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Chris. We always strive to ensure everything is exactly as you would wish and we are pleased we were able to do that for you. Kindest regards Cindy & Simon
  • 4 Alison Smith 27th Jul 2023

    They were recommended by a friend and I am so glad I acted on the recommendation. They were absolutely fantastic, helpful, kind, patient there are not enough words for me to thank them in my desperate hours of need. Please take my recommendation you won't be disappointed. Alison

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Alison
    . We cannot thank you enough for the many kind and thoughtful words from you. We are pleased we did not let you or your friend down and we pride ourselves on our high standards of service and professionalism. We're here to help when it matters most. Best wishes Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Ian Osborne 27th Jul 2023

    I was well supported & all were professional & sensitive.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Ian. Thank you for your review, We are very pleased you felt supported and we looked after you in the way you wanted. Kind regards
    Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Veronica Williams 20th Jan 2023

    Simon and Cindy were very caring and helpful.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Veronica. Best wishes Cindy and Simon
  • 5 Michael Hicks 18th Jan 2023

    Excellant service from start to finish. Very professional and caring team who come highly recommended.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Michael. Kind regards Cindy and Simon
  • 5 Denise Prout 7th Nov 2022

    Not knowing where to start, we were asked what we wanted and Cindy then guided us through the options available. Everything was organised in a professional, kind and sympathetic manner, keeping us informed and making sure we were happy at every stage. On the day of the funeral they ensured everything went smoothly. The whole process was perfect and made a difficult time easier. Thank you very much to all for your help and support. DP

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Denise. Best wishes Cindy and Simon
  • 5 Colin Matthews 1st Nov 2022

    Everything my late Mother asked for as requested. Nothing but a excellent service
    Highly recommended Thank you CR MATTHEWS 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Many thanks Colin. Best wishes Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Fred Keeling 1st Nov 2022

    Good old-fashioned service. Well organised and sympatico.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Fred. Thank you for your support. Best wishes Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Mel Collins 1st Nov 2022

    W J Beswetherick Funeral Directors provide an excellent service for families. They helped and guided us through the process with great care and patience at a difficult time both for our dad, over 20 years ago, and for our mum in the summer this year. The choices were explained carefully and their attention to detail was amazing. They were there for queries and suggestions which helped everything run smoothly for us. They provide that personal touch which we appreciated greatly. Many thanks.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Mel. It was our privilege looking after mum. Kind regards Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Edwin North 5th Oct 2022

     Really nice friendly company 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Kathleen. Kind regards Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Andrea Hellingsworth 1st Oct 2022

    Respectful, professional, kind and thoughtful throughout. I would definitely recommend their services to others.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Andrea.
  • 5 Jenny Harvey 29th Sep 2022

    Cindy and SImon, I cannot thank you  enough for your kindness and sympathy in the way you suppported me during the most difficult time. You are so professional and I would recommend you, and do so to everyone . Many thanks and best wishes to you both. Jenny

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Jenny. Take care Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Margaret Norman 29th Sep 2022

    I was helped tremendously every step of the way when my mother passed, so considerate in every way.

    Simon Pennycook replied
    It was our priviledge Melina.
  • 5 Christopher Hill 29th Sep 2022

    Provided everything necessary to ensure the process was completely stress free. Excellent!  

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you Christopher.
  • 5 Patricia Rollason 28th Sep 2022

    Everyone was excellent they really looked after me and my family before and after my husbands funeral cant praise them enough

    Mrs P M Rollason

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you for letting us take care of the arrangements Pat. Take care.
  • 5 Teresa Lovell 28th Sep 2022

    Excellent service. Very caring, nothing to much trouble. Thank you.

  • 5 Wendy Crutcher 12th Jun 2022

    I found Beswethericks to be a professional company while maintaining a family touch. My Dad's funeral was arranged so easily & smoothly & wasn't as traumatic or upsetting as I expected it to be
    Highly recommended, thank you to Cindy & Team

    Simon Pennycook replied
    We always aim to make the process as straightforward as possible and we are pleased we were able to do this for you. Best wishes Cindy, Simon and the team.
  • 5 Mandy Mifsud 6th Jun 2022

    We always find Beswethericks friendly, thoughtful and caring through such difficult times 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Thank you for putting your trust in our service and we were glad to be there to take care as you were facing difficult times. Kind regards Cindy & Simon
  • 5 Roy Coglan 24th May 2022

    Very professional service and much appreciated at a stressful time. Thank you. Roy Coglan

  • 4 Cheryll Lea 23rd May 2022

    As good as expected, thought the picking/choosing of the photos for the video tribute was difficult due to not being able to see all the photos. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    We are sorry you weren't able to see all the photos. The digital display services at the Crematorium are outside of our control but we will pass on your comments to the company who manage the photographic services and hopefully they will be able to make improvements based on your experience.
  • 5 Caroline Gould 23rd May 2022

    My Son and myself had amazing help and support from everyone at Beswethericks during a difficult time following the death of my husband. We didn’t really know where to start. Cindy asked what we would like and they organised it all. The lovely Di, the vicar  was also recommended she was absolutely fabulous. It was perfect. They were professional, thorough and compassionate. We would definitely recommend Simon, Cindy and Di of Beswethericks Truro and would definitely recommend them all family and friends said the service was a very fitting tribute to Mike my late husband and my sons father x

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Hi Caroline. Thank you for your very kind words and it was our pleasure to be able to support you through this difficult time. Best wishes from everyone at Beswethericks.
  • 5 Maggie Macfarlane 23rd May 2022

    Thank you so much for helping me through a very traumatic time. 
    Your kindness and compassion, along with your guidance enabled us to hold a funeral for my brother that everyone said was perfect. 
    Our sincere thanks to you all. 

    Simon Pennycook replied
    Dear Maggie. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look after your brother and provide you with a service that met your wishes. Kind regards Simon

Address
Central House
Fairmantle Street
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2EQ

Open map

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

Tania Lang 27th Jul 2023

Beswetherick Funeral Directors were helpful and thoughtful throughout the whole process for my mother’s funeral. From the initial telephone conversation, through to further correspondence via email or phone, followed by the funeral itself; we were kept informed at every step and treated with kindness.  The day of the funeral went so smoothly due to the professionalism of staff the Beswetherick staff. I would highly recommend Beswetherick to any family requiring their services. 

Lydia Bailey 27th Jul 2023

Everyone at Beswetherwicks treated us with enormous kindness whilst still doing their job with utmost efficiency. Thank you. 

Peter Chapman 27th Jul 2023

This company makes organising things very easy, all the staff are very polite, knowledgeable and very efficient.

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