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Four Generations of Funeral Expertise

Generations of local families have entrusted us with their loved one's funeral arrangements

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take care of yours

 

We are an independent family-owned Funeral Directors with four generations of expertise. The family formally owned several funeral directors in Torbay but today only operate from Stockman & Loram.

 

The previous firms (Maunders, Drakes of Torbay and Torbay & District Funeral Service) are now owned by a large national group.

Ian and Vanessa Loram took over the reigns from Douglas back in 2001. The business is now run by their sons, Seb and Dom, some 60 years after their great-grandad 'Pop' and grandad Douglas Loram started looking after funerals from their parlour in Wellswood, Torquay.

 

The company has expanded over the years with funeral homes in Brixham, Churston Broadway and Preston in Paignton.  In addition to the Loram family, Stockman & Loram has six experienced funeral directors operating within the firm. Stuart Gayton, Robert Hunt, Neil Edwards and Les Down all worked for Douglas prior to his retirement and are very well known and respected across south Devon. Les is particularly well known in Teignbridge and often looks after families throughout the area. We are very pleased to have three female funeral directors in Vanessa, Elaine and Kim, offering families a choice of who leads the arrangements.

Stockman & Loram ensures that all funeral arrangements are carried out with respect and are tailored to the individual’s wishes. Regardless of whether it is a traditional or non-traditional funeral, religious or non-religious, we are committed to providing a fitting tribute for your loved one.  We can assure you that the quality of our service and the reputation of our profession will help you through this most difficult time.

Why choose us?
Local, family owned funeral directors
Cremations, burials, religious and non-religious funerals
Eco-friendly green funerals and woodland burials
Private service chapels and bespoke memorials
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Direct Cremation

This is a local alternative to Pure Cremation and other national companies who do not provide any local service options.

Always keen to assist in your time of need, we provide a straightforward, no-fuss cremation option – in which nobody is present during the actual cremation, allowing you to grieve as you see fit.

 

The cremated remains can be returned to you at no additional cost, and our fees cover everything necessary.

 

We don’t charge extra for moving the deceased into our care after hours or from private addresses, in contrast to many other businesses.

Service Chapel Funerals

If you’re worried about funeral prices, our simple funeral services are for you. We offer a lower cost, simple choice including the essential components of a service.

 

There’s no restriction on dates and times, plus full personalisation and a range of optional additional services.

 

Using our private Service Chapels costs less than Torquay Crematorium and we don’t schedule other services immediately before or after.

 

Get in touch with us today to find out more about our relaxed, intimate Service Chapel funerals.

Green Burials

Reflect the considerate nature of a loved one with a Green Funeral service in Torbay and the South Hams. We are able to look after woodland burials, eco-friendly coffins and environmentally friendly funeral choices. We also offer a tree-planting memorial service in memory of your loved one. Green burials at Conqueror Wood, Sharpham Natural Burial Site, South Hams Natural Burial Site, Beer Cross and other sites across south Devon.

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Pre-Payment Funerals

Are you worried about how your loved ones will cope when you’re gone? Find the peace of mind you need with pre-paid funeral arrangements from Stockman & Loram. We offer flexible payment options so you can spread your funeral costs, with plans fully tailored to meet your wishes. We offer a comprehensive pre-planning funeral service, so don’t use a national company, come and speak to our team first.

Conqueror Wood

Conqueror Wood is a green burial site in Torquay. Many people have pre purchased plots here to guarantee their resting place. Stockman & Loram are able to arrange a service in a number of venues prior to a burial here.

We also offer a range of prepaid funeral options to compliment a green burial at Conqueror Wood.

Torquay Crematorium

Torquay Crematorium allows service times of up to one hour and it currently costs £1,225 for a service here, in addition to all funeral directors charges and other costs.

Our Service Chapels offer a more relaxed alternative with no time pressure and can reduce the total funeral cost significantly.

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Client testimonials

My mum recently passed away in Torbay hospital. Being a Brixham family, we did not hesitate to choose Stockman and Loram to arrange her funeral. Vanessa was very compassionate and caring throughout and made the whole process a beautiful experience.I made the very difficult decision to go and see my mum at the chapel of rest. I was apprehensive and quite worried I’d have made the wrong decision but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Vanessa dressed her so very beautifully, tastefully presented yet so glamorous. Mum would have loved it and I have no regrets! Seb made an out of hours visit especially for me and my daughter to see her. He also was thoughtful and had a very calming influence over me.

The funeral service itself was perfect, accommodating all the needs of our family, nothing was too much, including a quiet, private graveside ceremony. Vanessa also chose the most fantastic Reverend, who was so very well suited to myself. He visited me at home and guided me through the plans, with a wonderful sense of humour that lightened the load. Without him leading the service I would not have got through it as well as I did. We are very thankful to all the team involved and highly recommend this family run business, to care for your loved one, on their last journey.

A special thank you to Vanessa, Seb and the Reverend Chris who looked after me so well during such a sad time.

Kate Rogers
Brixham
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Traditional Funeral Services

We offer a comprehensive service if you are looking at arranging a more traditional funeral. This may include additional services such as;

  • Church funerals

  • Limousines

  • Superior coffin choices

  • Printed orders of service

  • Notices in Newspapers

  • Arranging the interment of the ashes

  • Burials in Churchyards and Cemeteries

  • Arranging of third-party services and products

  • Memorial Services

  • Range of remembrance jewellery, Ashes into Glass etc

  • Ashes to Sea

  • Bagpipes and Dove Releases

  • Horse Drawn Carriage