Our People

Your best interests are the priority of everyone who works with us

In a modern world of big business and corporate companies it is sometimes difficult to maintain the personal touch and give the service that was once expected from everyone. [bloginfo key=’name’] try to preserve that standard that was set by our predecessors. To that end, our staff are all local residents who know the local traditions and are familiar with the [bloginfo key=’description’] Churches and Clergy. It helps us to help you when you are arranging a funeral service for someone special and who is dear to you.

Sarah Lockton

Funeral Director

Sarah started as a funeral operative and bearer, then as a funeral arranger before training to become a funeral director.
She enjoys meeting people from all walks of life, this makes her role is both challenging and fulfilling. She ensures every funeral is of the highest standard for the family and each funeral she conducts is carried out with the deepest respect and dignity.
She really enjoy traveling, especially cities around the world exploring the different cultures.

Amanda James

Funeral Arranger and Area Administrator

Amanda has been with Torbay & District Funeral Service since 2015 having previously worked as a Personal Assistant to an Architect.
She says “I enjoy meeting with families and helping them at such a difficult time.”
I have a husband and 14 year old son. She ran the London Marathon in 2014 and enjoyed it so much that next year she will be running London Marathon and raising money for The Childrens Society.

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01803 315 005
Wellswood House 11 Babbacombe Road
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