Our Services
It is a great shock when someone passes away, and the days and weeks after are often very upsetting and confusing for family and friends.
At Kingsley Tresidder funeral service we are here personally to help you through this difficult time and to ease the pressure of arranging a funeral. We understand bereavement is a difficult time for any family so we are available 24hours a day.
As a family owned and operated business, we bring generations of experience and a personal touch to every service we offer. Our family is here to support yours through every step of the process, ensuring your loved ones are commemorated in a manner that truly reflects their life and legacy.
We have a purpose built Funeral Home at Mill Yard in Ponsanooth which offers comprehensive facilities, ensuring every family receives the highest level of care.
Families and Friends are welcome to come and view their loved ones at a time that is convenient to them by pre - arranged appointment.
Newspaper Announcements
We can take care of all your newspaper announcements should you wish to publish them in a local paper before the funeral service. Prices can be discussed.
Following the funeral service you may wish to place a thanks notice or obituary in the local paper.
Floral Tributes
To help you find the right floral tribute for your loved one, we have available a book of example tributes created by our local florist. We can carry out the orders on your behalf, or you may wish to place your own order.
If friends and family arrange their own flowers, please ensure the flowers are delivered to us. It's advisable to call us to check what time we will require the flowers.
Donations
Families often choose a charity for donations in lieu of flowers. On the day of the funeral there will be a donation box available. After the funeral, we will accept donations by post, at our business address, or via our website. Cheques must be made payable to the chosen charity.
We will forward the donations to the chosen charity and write to the next of kin to advise how much was raised in their loved one’s memory.
Funeral Stationery
Order Of service
Service sheets can be designed to suit your needs but we do have a template you can use for a starting point. We will distribute the service sheets on the day of the funeral, any service sheets left over will be collected after the service and returned to you.
Name Cards
We will be present at the church or crematorium before the service and friends attending will be invited to sign a name card. The cards are passed to the family after the service.
Memorials
We are not monumental masons but we can put you in touch with local reputable firms who will be able to assist you further.
PRE - PAID FUNERAL PLANS
When a loved one passes away it often makes people consider their own funeral arrangements.
We can offer advice on funeral planning and help you complete the paperwork if you wish us to.
Registration
Following a bereavement a death must be registered, we will help you with this process.