W J Winn Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Hayle and St Ives, caring for families across West Cornwall for nearly 50 years, since 1978.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across Cornwall
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Patricia Chapman, 31 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
The Team at WJ Winn’s have supported myself and my family through the loss of both my parents. The compassion, respect, dignity and care they have shown my parents and our family made a heartbreaking time so much easier. The service the team provided to my parents whilst in their care, leading up to, and during the ‘celebration of life service’ and cremation and aftercare was exemplary, extremely respectful and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend the services WJ Winn, should you need them in the most difficult of times. Special thanks to Debbie and Suzanne who went above and beyond to support us 🌹
LunarLou, 15 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
A heartfelt thanks to all the staff for the way my mother's funeral was handled. Neil was so helpful and empathetic in planning everything with us, guiding us through all the different choices. After our meeting with Neil, everything was organised ready for the day to a really high standard. On the day of the service we were supported every step of the way with great compassion and care.
Sue Thomson, 4 August 2026
W J Winn
W.J. Winn Funeral Directors has been supporting families across West Cornwall since 1978. Established in Hayle, we have built a trusted reputation for providing compassionate care, personal service and funeral expertise, helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells for nearly 50 years.
You can find us in Hayle and St Ives, serving families across West Cornwall and the surrounding area. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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