Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service

47 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Teignmouth serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Chappell 21st Dec 2024

We’ve used Oliver Knapman for a few funerals over recent years and he has always provided nothing but a highly professional service from start to finish. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you 

Martyn Cox 17th Nov 2024

Oliver handled all of the organisation with sympathy and compassion. He led us through the process flawlessly. He made a difficult few weeks less difficult.

Martine Griffiths 11th Nov 2024

When Oliver arranged my beloved Mother's funeral in August I could not have imagined that 2 months later I would need his help to arrange my beloved Father's funeral. As you can imagine this has been the most difficult time of my life but once again Oliver and his team have been with me every step of the way. Oliver arranged everything with the minimum of fuss and great sensitivity. To be able to have the same Vicar made the service so much more personal and the flowers were beautiful. On the day of the funeral Oliver and his team were there to help and support me and my family and I can't thank him enough for helping me through this most difficult time.

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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

19 Orchard Gardens
Teignmouth
Devon
TQ14 8DJ

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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: 01626 242149

About Us

Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service, Teignmouth, is the only independent, family run funeral directors in the Teignmouth and Dawlish area. Serving the local community since 2018, The Knapman Family are very much involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Oliver is an experienced funeral director who will endeavour to provide you and your family with the care, reassurance and guidance that is needed at what is a very difficult time, and will strive to deliver continuity alongside a personal service.

Oliver J. Knapman offer an extensive range of services to suit all needs, from low-cost funerals and direct cremation to fully tailored, bespoke funerals that are specific to a family’s requirements. Oliver believes that families should have choice on as many elements of the funeral as possible to ensure the service is as unique as the life that is being celebrated.

You will have an extensive range of coffins and caskets to choose from, from traditional wooden coffins to environmentally friendly options such as willow and untreated pine coffins. There is a similarly large choice of transport. Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service have their own fleet of hearses and limousines, and also offer options such as horse drawn hearses, classic Daimler hearse and even a Land Rover Defender hearse.

The office at 22 Brunswick Street is located in a historic part of Teignmouth. It has an arranging room and a private chapel of rest so that you can say your final goodbye in peace and quiet. A car park across the road gives easy access to those families arriving from outside of Teignmouth.

Call Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service today, to begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. The funeral service in Teignmouth is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 24 hours a day via phone.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Karen Chappell 21st Dec 2024

    We’ve used Oliver Knapman for a few funerals over recent years and he has always provided nothing but a highly professional service from start to finish. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you 

  • 5 Martyn Cox 17th Nov 2024

    Oliver handled all of the organisation with sympathy and compassion. He led us through the process flawlessly.

    He made a difficult few weeks less difficult.

  • 5 Martine Griffiths 11th Nov 2024

    When Oliver arranged my beloved Mother's funeral in August I could not have imagined that 2 months later I would need his help to arrange my beloved Father's funeral. As you can imagine this has been the most difficult time of my life but once again Oliver and his team have been with me every step of the way. Oliver arranged everything with the minimum of fuss and great sensitivity. To be able to have the same Vicar made the service so much more personal and the flowers were beautiful. On the day of the funeral Oliver and his team were there to help and support me and my family and I can't thank him enough for helping me through this most difficult time.

  • 5 Glynis Spearman 6th Oct 2024

    Throughout the arrangements of my husband's funeral Oliver Knapman dealt with the process in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner. Nothing was too much trouble with very high standards and timekeeping on the day was spot on.

  • 5 Martine Griffiths 29th Aug 2024

    My Father and I cannot thank Oliver enough for his kindness, care and professionalism in organising my Mother's funeral. From the phone call we never want to make to the wonderful service Olivier made every step as easy and painless as possible. Nothing was too much trouble and his help in choosing the Vicar and the beautiful flowers made for a perfect service. Oliver and his team are always immaculately turned out and their attention to detail is second to none. Thank you again for making one of the most difficult times in our lives bearable with your care and kindness.

  • 5 Mimi Phillips 11th Aug 2024

    Oliver and his team are fantastic. They made a very difficult process very easy for us. 

  • 5 Jon Hudson 6th May 2024

    I can’t recommend Oliver J Knapman Funeral Service strongly enough. Oliver ‘s personal touch, professionalism, kindness and consideration and attention to detail on all matters is exemplary. Always available for advice and ensuring that everything on the day went to plan, Oliver and his team made sure that the sad occasion went as well as it could possibly could. 

  • 5 Valerie Strutt 24th Apr 2024

    From start to the funeral itself Oliver Knapman did everything he could to make things go as smoothly as is possible.  Nothing was too much trouble and all questions were answered.  My family and I have nothing but praise for his support during my husbands funeral

  • 5 Dee Godden 19th Apr 2024

    I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Oliver for the exceptional care and service he provided to our family during this difficult time. His understanding of my mother-in-law's wishes was truly remarkable, and he executed them flawlessly. Words cannot adequately convey our appreciation for all that he did.

  • 5 Sara Heath 28th Mar 2024

    Oliver Knapman has been excellent in making the arrangements for my father’s funeral. I have no hesitation to recommend his services as  respectful, empathetic and professional. 

  • 5 Andrew Davis 26th Feb 2024

    Oliver J Knapman's Funeral Services proved to be an exceptionally good choice following the death of my mother. Oliver personally oversaw every aspect of the arrangements as well as putting us in touch with an outstanding florist and brilliant celebrant.
    Throughout the process Oliver was really empathetic, caring, sensitive as well as communicating very well and supporting us on the day. He really did a fantastic job and enabled our family to provide a fitting tribute for my mother. I could not speak more highly of his professionalism and wholeheartedly recommend Oliver's services should you need them.

  • 5 Mary Nixon 1st Dec 2023

    Oliver J Knapman directed the best funeral for my husband that I could ever have wished for. His suggestions for the celebrant and the flowers made it a special event, as everyone there commented. Oliver is kind and sensitive, and proved the best possible choice of funeral director for me and my family.

  • 5 Barbara Boyne 12th Oct 2023

    Oliver and his team were excellent throughout. Kind, considerate and professional. Oliver's understanding of one's loss and emotions was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble.
    I would recommend Oliver and his service to anyone.

  • 5 Hilary Sanderson 25th Aug 2023

    Oliver took care of my husbands funeral arrangements with great courtesy, kindness and consideration for me and my family. Everything was dealt with in a calm and efficient manner resulting in a beautiful and uplifting funeral. I would highly recommend Oliver's services.

  • 5 Sheila White 10th Aug 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish.  Thank you Oliver for delivering everything we wanted

  • 5 Sarah Barlow 23rd Jul 2023

    From the moment we met Oliver and his colleagues when they came to take my dad, to the day of his funeral they were professional, kind, attentive respectful, immaculately dressed. Oliver kept in touch and explained every step as many times as we needed. I would highly recommend this small independent family business.

  • 5 Stephen Bramley 30th Jan 2023

    Oliver Knapman provided a very professional service, but conducted himself in a very sensitive and compassionate fashion. Oliver was always at the end of a phone or present in person if you needed to talk some things over. He, his staff and hearse were all immaculately turned out. I have no hesitation in recommending Oliver Knapman highly. 

  • 5 Stuart Gale 28th Jan 2023

    Everything went very well, thank you. Could I have the bill please as I would like to settle.

  • 5 Nina Geraghty 14th Jan 2023

    Oliver and his team delivered a professional, compassionate and dignified service. This made a very emotional time as easy as possible. Thank you very much.

  • 5 Mark & Jane Tipper 8th Jan 2023

    Oliver was so professional In everything , nothing was too much trouble . He arranged literally everything for us so we didn’t have to worry . Thank you so much 

  • 5 Woolnough Patricia 6th Dec 2022

    Every aspect was covered with care and professionalism.

  • 5 Kirsty Furze 27th Nov 2022

    Our Mum was adamant that she wanted her funeral to be organised by an independent funeral director in her home town of Teignmouth. From the initial meeting with Oliver it was evident that we had engaged the services of a professional, confident, organised & caring business who carried out Mum’s & our wishes to perfection. We cannot thank him enough for everything.
    Chapman Family

  • 5 Alice Clarke 6th Sep 2022

    Oliver was truly one of the most patient and understanding men I have met and his funeral care cannot be recommended highly enough. Being able to deal with one person throughout the process meant that everything had a very personal touch. He was flexible and understanding with everything I needed; with every part of the process explained clearly and professionally. There was never any rush and he always made sure to make time for me. Even when visiting the office, I was immediately welcomed and he knew me without having to consult papers or ask. This personal knowledge made the pain a little more bearable as I never had to explain myself repeatedly. The funeral was perfectly planned and conducted with true respect and dignity.
    Oliver is an independent funeral director and truly embodies all the benefits of this. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a kind and personal touch at a painful time.

  • 5 Beverly Stubberfield 25th Jul 2022

    Oliver has been very professional throughout.   His kind and caring manner was much appreciated and we could not have asked for more.  Thank you Oliver and your staff for a five star service.  

  • 5 Susan Scheu 24th Jun 2022

    From the first moment my son and I met Oliver,we were at ease and confident that Trevor was in good hands.
    He took all the stress away and handled everything brilliantly.
    At a time like this you need someone who treats you as friend and Oliver does
    Nothing is too much trouble
    At the worst time in your life,you meet this wonderful guy
    Thank you is not enough.
    Sue,Jonathan,Jacob, Jasmine Scheu.

Address
19 Orchard Gardens
Teignmouth
Devon
TQ14 8DJ

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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

Karen Chappell 21st Dec 2024

We’ve used Oliver Knapman for a few funerals over recent years and he has always provided nothing but a highly professional service from start to finish. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you 

Martyn Cox 17th Nov 2024

Oliver handled all of the organisation with sympathy and compassion. He led us through the process flawlessly. He made a difficult few weeks less difficult.

Martine Griffiths 11th Nov 2024

When Oliver arranged my beloved Mother's funeral in August I could not have imagined that 2 months later I would need his help to arrange my beloved Father's funeral. As you can imagine this has been the most difficult time of my life but once again Oliver and his team have been with me every step of the way. Oliver arranged everything with the minimum of fuss and great sensitivity. To be able to have the same Vicar made the service so much more personal and the flowers were beautiful. On the day of the funeral Oliver and his team were there to help and support me and my family and I can't thank him enough for helping me through this most difficult time.

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