Earl of Plymouth Funeral Directors, Plymouth
Our Plymouth funeral home in Milehouse
Founded by Bill Earl in 1947, we are long established in the Plymouth community, with a team at our Milehouse funeral home who will ensure you are met with sympathy and understanding. You won't be on your own when it comes to making the decisions for your loved one's funeral, as we will provide informed guidance and advice, so you can celebrate their life in a way that is unique or most personal to you.
Whether traditional or contemporary, we will arrange the funeral of your choosing.
You can find our Plymouth funeral directors in Milehouse, where the Wolseley Road meets the St Levan Road. Serving the whole of the city, we are here for you whether you live in Greenbank, Plympton, Plymstock or any other suburb or region.
Our Plymouth funeral directors is on hand to help at this difficult time. To arrange your loved one's funeral call 01752 605550 at any time of the day or night.
What we offer
- Our experience and advice, ensuring you can say goodbye to your loved one how you want
- A funeral that is personal to you and your loved one
- Extensive knowledge of the Milehouse and wider Plymouth area
- A cremation or a burial service at site local to you, in or around Plymouth
- Expertise in arranging funerals for all faiths, beliefs and cultures
- A private chapel of rest where you can spend some peaceful time with your loved one
- Funeral vehicles, including hearses and limousines
- A choice of funeral memorials and beautifully crafted tributes
- A little peace of mind for your family, with a choice of prepaid funeral plans
The team at our Milehouse funeral directors will:
- Take care of all the arrangements for your loved one's traditional funeral
- Advise, if needed, on a suitable venue here in Plymouth, along with local ministers or celebrants
- Ensure the cremation or burial meets the high standards you would expect of such an occasion.
Funeral Services with distinction
Like so many of the other funeral homes that, under the Dignity name, provide funeral services to their local families, we have been a part of our Plymouth community for generations. It is this rich heritage, nurtured here in South Devon, which allows us to deliver our services with expertise and a deep understanding of Plymouth and its people.
Our funeral services
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.Find out moreFrom£1595plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).![Funeral Service Image]()
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.From£1595plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.Find out moreFrom£2395plus £1303 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £1303 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.From£2395plus £1303 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £1303 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.Our Memorials
Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.Find out moreFrom-plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).![Our Memorials]()
Our Memorials
Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.From-plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).plus £- (There’s a wide range available and the price is dependent on product).
Where in Plymouth to find us
Address
Directions and Parking
You can park for free at our funeral home.
Funeral Home Opening Times
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
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What to do when someone dies
You can't be expected to know what to do when somebody dies, which is why our guide is designed to help you. Carefully explaining the process, it tells you the steps that need to be taken and who needs to be informed.Find out more![Planning a funeral]()
Planning a funeral
Planning a funeral isn't easy, but with our guidance you will be able to say goodbye to your loved one in the manner you choose. These guides will help you in making the decisions, so we can arrange a truly unique and personal send off.Find out more![The funeral service]()
The day of the funeral
Find out what happens on the day of the funeral, from the procession through to the wake. Rest assured that when the day does arrive, our Plymouth funeral directors will be there to support you throughout.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on
01752 605550From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.