Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Newton Abbot
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Newton Abbot takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Zealley Funeral Directors, Newton Abbot
You can find our funeral home opposite St. Paul's Church in Devon Square.
- 17 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2HR
Call 24 hours a day:
01626 362355
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Newton Abbot
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Newton Abbot funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Newton Abbot
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 35 reviews.
Rated 2 / 5
Unfortunately this experiance was poor, I was trying to sort out my mothers funeral from distance, and expected a far more proffessional service than received from sophia, who didn't have a clue about what to do, it made me wonder how a company can charge so much for such a burial, she was clearly an apprentice, probably not even that qualified to be honest, I would not use this company again, and still been charged for memorial cards that they didnt produce as we did ourselves,
Dan Jones, 12 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
A massive thank you to Sophia who showed such beautiful compassion and the whole team at Dignity Newton Abbot for the excellent care and service for Pauline’s funeral this week
From the team collecting Pauline from her home to taking her into their funeral home
Allowing me to visit her in the chapel of rest the kindness shown by Jack Polly Stephanie Jack 2 and not forgetting Debbie who so kindly gave me some homemade cake she had made
We have many plans with dignity which we trust dearly Thank you so much on behalf of myself and Pauline’s husband Kind regards Brian whittle John 🙏❤️ highly recommended when the time comes
Brian Whittle, 24 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Jack was extremely helpful and provided all the information I needed to arrange my brother’s funeral from a distance. Nothing was too much trouble and he took time to explain everything and help me with decisions. The funeral was dignified and as my brother had asked. A very professional firm that I would highly recommend.
Jan Wyatt, 8 September 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
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Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
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Advice and guidance
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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
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Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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