Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service

46 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Chrissy Marks 9th Apr 2022

Could not fault olly and the understanding and professionalism he gave From the initial meeting at home to the after funeral care . First class x Thankyou for all the support and insuring everything was just as we’d hoped x 

Rebecca Davies 24th Mar 2022

First class professional, efficient and caring service. Exceptional care of our beloved husband and dad with excellent help and guidance in all aspects of the funeral arrangements. We would highly recommend Oliver Knapman.

Paul Vaughan 21st Mar 2022

Again, Oliver has gone beyond his job and exceeded our expectations at this difficult time. I don't hesitate to recommend Oliver Knapman Funeral services.

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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.

Latest Obituaries

Martin   Craig Spearman

Martin Craig Spearman

Jan 1946 - Sep 2024

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Olwen Griffiths

Jul 1927 - Aug 2024

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Gig Phillips

Jul 1960 - Jul 2024

Kenneth   David Hudson

Kenneth David Hudson

Jun 1938 - Apr 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Chrissy Marks 9th Apr 2022

    Could not fault olly and the understanding and professionalism he gave
    From the initial meeting at home to the after funeral care . First class x Thankyou for all the support and insuring everything was just as we’d hoped x 

  • 5 Rebecca Davies 24th Mar 2022

    First class professional, efficient and caring service.

    Exceptional care of our beloved husband and dad with excellent help and guidance in all aspects of the funeral arrangements.

    We would highly recommend Oliver Knapman.

  • 5 Paul Vaughan 21st Mar 2022

    Again, Oliver has gone beyond his job and exceeded our expectations at this difficult time. I don't hesitate to recommend Oliver Knapman Funeral services.

  • 5 Pamela Davis 10th Mar 2022

    Excellent in every way. Prompt , efficient and professional service with great attention to detail throughout. He recommended an excellent celebrant and met all the families wishes. A fitting tribute to a life well led.

  • 5 Gemma Johnson 19th Feb 2022

    Oliver is the utmost professional and very skilled at what must be a very difficult profession. He is very personable, and was quickly able to understand the style and approach we wanted, accommodating and anticipating everything with ease. 
    He has a good network of people he works with, and his recommendations for both a florist and a celebrant were very good. 
    He made an extremely difficult day run smoothly, and added some personal touches to the day that made a real difference. 

  • 5 Paul Vaughan 31st Jan 2022

    From the moment we had first contact from Oliver, we were re-assured and confident that we had chosen a professional and caring funeral director. Throughout the process, Oliver continued to support and help us navigate through a difficult time of which we were very grateful. Fully recommended

  • 5 Mandy Blake-Burke 19th Jan 2022

    Was brilliant right from the start to the end , couldn’t fault them at all , great family business . Would definitely recommend them to any one , very professional. Thanks Oliver for all your care we received during this sad time . 

  • 5 Joyce Boyne 16th Jan 2022

    Oliver listened to everything we wanted for our Dads funeral and fulfilled the brief exactly. A very polished and professional service. 

  • 5 Geoffrey Mogford 10th Jan 2022

    Excellent to deal with

  • 5 Jane Hopkins 11th Oct 2021

    From our initial meeting with Oliver, I cannot praise his companies service in planning our Fathers funeral more highly. Oliver offers a thoroughly professional and efficient funeral service. He has dealt with what was a challenging funeral arrangement, due to delays, in a compassionate and caring manner. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

  • 5 Sheila White 22nd Sep 2021

    Excellent service providing a fitting tribute for my Mother.  Oliver thank you for everything you did to make sure that everything went smoothly. Highly recommended 

  • 5 Lorraine Lunn 17th Jun 2021

    Oliver is the ultimate professional. He knows exactly how to deal with grieving relatives and his empathy is beyond question. Every small detail of Andrew's funeral was carried out and I can't thank him enough for his care of me and the arrangements.

  • 5 Peter Golden 1st Apr 2021

    Oliver and his team were very professional from the moment I picked up the phone to ask for their help. They were with me an hour later, on a Sunday evening. They sorted mum out and then arranged the cremation. Nothing was a too difficult and everything was clear and well organised.
    I would not hesitate to recommend Oliver and his team if you want a caring well organised and competent assistance.
    Thank you Oliver

  • 5 Tracey Pavey 27th Mar 2021

    I would highly recommend the services of Oliver, who showed compassion, empathy and professionalism at all times. His caring nature comes across so well as he guides you through every stage of the funeral , and he goes the extra mile to overcome any unforeseen problems.
    ( not of his making )
    Oliver, well done & thank you so much.

  • 5 Andy Strutt 25th Feb 2021

    I cannot recommend Oliver Knapman highly enough. He has shown such sensitivity and compassion to my family.
    From the very beginning, Oliver has nurtured us through this process with perfect kindness. He has quietly and efficiently organised everything for us taking away all the stress that a funeral brings.
    He listened so carefully and spent time with us to understand exactly what we wanted, offering brilliant advice and support. Wanting a slightly different approach, Oliver matched us up beautifully with a celebrant who was able to deliver dad’s tribute perfectly.
    The funeral itself went extremely smoothly thanks to Oliver’s attention to detail, nothing was too much trouble and Oliver went out of his way to accommodate our requests and guide us through the day. He showed just the right amount of presence; there when we needed him, but in the background when we didn’t. The number of comments we received from family and friends about the funeral was overwhelming, a testament to Oliver’s expertise at being able to put together a completely personal package for us.
    A fantastic family business that provided the most personal touch just when we needed it.

  • 5 Gina Holman 15th Jan 2021

    Oliver was so kind. Nothing too much trouble. On the day everything was very professional, efficient and dignified. This is the second funeral Oliver has done for my family. I cannot speak more highly of him. He is a real gentleman.
    Sincere thanks Oliver.

  • 5 Karen Chappell 7th Jan 2021

    A first class service from start to finish. Professional throughout. This was the second funeral Oliver had conducted for us. He was very amenable to our quirky requests and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Oliver and your team. 

  • 5 Veronica Blackmore 14th Dec 2020

    Oliver was very supportive and provided a sympathetic professional service for my husband’s funeral. We were very impressed by his recommendation of celebrant whose contribution actively reflected my husband’s life. The service was caring and sensitively organised. Thank you Oliver and your team who I am pleased to recommend.

  • 5 Theresa Lambshead 5th Oct 2020

    We could not fault Oliver’s services. He was so professional and caring and really helped us through this sad time. Five stars and excellent. Thank you Oliver

  • 5 Hilary Rees 17th Sep 2020

    Oliver was supportive and efficient in organising my Father's funeral. Oliver and his team delivered the funeral we were hoping for. Would recommend.

  • 4 Gillian Dell 15th Sep 2020

    Oliver provided a sympathetic professional service in caring for my late father and us, during a difficult, sad time.
    I would highly recommend  Oliver Knapman funeral services to the community of Teignmouth and beyond at a most difficult time in ones life. Excellent Recommendations were also made by Oliver for floristry, and a celebrant. These too, also were of a very high quality and experience. 
    Thank you Oliver for your Friendly professional approach at all times. 

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

Chrissy Marks 9th Apr 2022

Could not fault olly and the understanding and professionalism he gave From the initial meeting at home to the after funeral care . First class x Thankyou for all the support and insuring everything was just as we’d hoped x 

Rebecca Davies 24th Mar 2022

First class professional, efficient and caring service. Exceptional care of our beloved husband and dad with excellent help and guidance in all aspects of the funeral arrangements. We would highly recommend Oliver Knapman.

Paul Vaughan 21st Mar 2022

Again, Oliver has gone beyond his job and exceeded our expectations at this difficult time. I don't hesitate to recommend Oliver Knapman Funeral services.

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