Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Family-Owned Funeral Services in South Devon
Stockman & Loram is a fourth-generation, family-owned funeral service with a legacy of compassionate care in South Devon. Established over 60 years ago, our team combines deep local knowledge with extensive expertise to provide personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual wishes. We prioritize respect, transparency, and honesty, offering traditional and modern services including cremations, burials, eco-friendly green funerals, and bespoke memorials. Our dedicated professionals ensure seamless support during difficult times, with 24/7 availability and a commitment to no hidden fees.With three female funeral directors and a team renowned for their empathy, we deliver dignified, client-focused services across Torbay, Paignton, and surrounding areas. Our Service Chapels in Brixham and Paignton provide intimate spaces for ceremonies, while Sharpham Meadow offers a natural burial site. We also facilitate pre-payment plans, cremation jewellery, and bereavement support, reflecting our holistic approach to end-of-life care.
Services
Cremation Services
Burial Arrangements
Green Burials
Service Chapels
Cremation Jewellery
Memorial Items
Funeral Donations
Direct Cremation
Visual Tributes
Pre-Payment Plans
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized support during your time of need.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or extra charges.
- Experienced team with four generations of funeral expertise.
- Eco-friendly green burial options at Sharpham Meadow.
- Choice of female funeral directors to accommodate family preferences.
Associations and certifications
- SAIF
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Beautiful experience
Perfect funeral service
Supportive team
Highly recommend
Services
Cremation Services
We offer dignified cremation services tailored to individual preferences, including no-service options and cremation jewellery. Our fees cover all essentials, with no extra charges for after-hours transfers. Clients can choose between local crematoriums or our intimate Service Chapels, ensuring flexibility and cost-effectiveness while maintaining respect and professionalism.
Green Burials
Sharpham Meadow provides a natural burial site with scenic views, supporting environmentally conscious choices. We facilitate full burials or interment of ashes using biodegradable materials. This option combines traditional rituals with sustainability, allowing families to honor loved ones in a serene, wildlife-rich setting while minimizing ecological impact through biodegradable coffins and minimal intervention.
Service Chapels
Our chapels in Brixham and Paignton offer flexible, intimate spaces for funeral services without time restrictions. Families can personalize tributes with music, slideshows, and bespoke arrangements at a lower cost than larger venues. The venues reduce total funeral expenses by approximately 800 compared to Torquay Crematorium, combining affordability with a relaxed atmosphere for meaningful, tailored ceremonies.
Cremation Jewellery
We provide a range of cremation jewellery and memorial products, including ashes-into-glass art and fingerprint keepsakes. Items are available for viewing in our offices or via online brochures, with customization options for scattering containers. These tangible mementos allow families to preserve memories uniquely, offering comfort through personalized tributes that reflect the deceased's personality and legacy.
Pre-Payment Plans
Our pre-payment plans allow individuals to arrange and fund funerals in advance, covering costs like coffins, transportation, and professional fees. This ensures financial security for families and guarantees services at current prices, protecting against future inflation. Plans offer peace of mind by alleviating the emotional and logistical burden during bereavement, ensuring wishes are honored without additional stress.
People
Ian Loram
Co-Founder
Ian Loram co-founded Stockman & Loram in 2001, bringing decades of family expertise to ensure compassionate, client-focused funeral services across South Devon.
Vanessa Loram
Funeral Director
Vanessa Loram, a respected female funeral director, specializes in personalized arrangements and compassionate support, ensuring families receive tailored care during difficult times.
Seb Loram
Director
Seb Loram leads with a calming presence, offering out-of-hours assistance and ensuring seamless funeral arrangements rooted in four generations of family expertise.
Dom Loram
Director
Dom Loram manages daily operations, combining traditional values with modern practices to deliver dignified, client-centric funeral services in South Devon.
Les Down
Funeral Director
Les Down, a seasoned director, provides localized expertise in Teignmouth and Bishopsteignton, offering personalized support grounded in decades of community trust and experience.
Questions
What is a direct cremation?
A direct cremation involves no mourners or service, with cremated remains returned to the family. We handle all logistics locally without extra fees.
How much does a funeral cost?
Costs vary by service; a Service Chapel funeral averages £3,200, including all essentials. We provide transparent, itemized quotes tailored to your needs.
Do you offer prepaid funeral plans?
Yes, our prepaid plans cover essential costs like coffins and transportation, locking in today's prices to ease future financial burdens for your family.
What are green burials?
Green burials at Sharpham Meadow use biodegradable materials in natural settings, combining traditional rituals with environmental sustainability and wildlife preservation.
Reviews (6)
Kate Rogers
Nov 02, 2021
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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 Id have made the wrong decision but I couldnt 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
Mark Evans
Oct 30, 2021
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Wonderful service for my mum. Everything was done exactly as we asked at Stockmans chapel. We wanted some extra seats which Vanessa made sure of, even putting a space for a relative with a wheelchair. Mums coffin was beautiful and made of wicker. we did our own flowers from her garden.
from start to finish Vanessa was amazing and we cant thank her and her team enough. from Mark and all the family.
from start to finish Vanessa was amazing and we cant thank her and her team enough. from Mark and all the family.
Nikki Ella Whitlock
Oct 24, 2021
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I don't review usually but felt I should, as I was shocked how this company dealt with what was the worst time of our lives. My husband sadly passed from a missed cancer diagnosis owing to the pandemic. Stockmans had agreed that any Covid protocols were dealt with quietly and delicately on the door. And masks were not mandatory!
Vanessa (from stockman) was extremely insensitive when 'shouting' angrily over my husbands coffin to guests regarding masks ect. Considering we hadn't lined up to enter the building yet! Also I had 40 ordered of service, for 40 guests. They supplied 36 chairs denied
Vanessa (from stockman) was extremely insensitive when 'shouting' angrily over my husbands coffin to guests regarding masks ect. Considering we hadn't lined up to enter the building yet! Also I had 40 ordered of service, for 40 guests. They supplied 36 chairs denied
Ashlea King
Oct 23, 2021
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Very insensitive , rude comments made at a recent funeral, promises are requests that were confirmed NOT honoured. Very unprofessional and upsetting. Mark deserved better. Do not recommend!
Seb Loram Sebloramwildlife
Oct 21, 2021
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Testimonial Stockman and Loram Re Eve Goldsmith Funeral
Just to say a big thank you for the outstanding service provided by Stockman and Loram on the occasion of my mothers funeral. Their support and guidance not only for the organisation of the funeral but also on the numerous tasks that need to be completed when a person passes away was invaluable in helping me to cope at a difficult time. Their professionalism, sensitivity and attention to detail culminated in a moving and well managed celebration of my mothers life which was a credit to the whole team.
Peters contribution
Just to say a big thank you for the outstanding service provided by Stockman and Loram on the occasion of my mothers funeral. Their support and guidance not only for the organisation of the funeral but also on the numerous tasks that need to be completed when a person passes away was invaluable in helping me to cope at a difficult time. Their professionalism, sensitivity and attention to detail culminated in a moving and well managed celebration of my mothers life which was a credit to the whole team.
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Martin Piper
Oct 17, 2021
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Kim and her staff were absolutely brilliant during the whole process. They did all the hard work and couldn't have been more professional. So grateful....Many thanks again.
