Denise Wellington Funeral Services

13/11/2025

📍St. Michael's Church, Porthilly.

Harry & Beccy paid a visit to this stunning church during their recent short break in the area. It's one of the most beautiful, picturesque churches you will ever see. Set in the small settlement of Porthilly, neighbouring the more well known village of Rock.

The church is positioned on a sea wall within the Camel Estuary, overlooking Rock to the North and Padstow to the West. The views are breathtaking!

Believed to be an 11th / 12th century church, it underwent substantial restoration in 1867. It's a hidden gem and well worth a visit ⛪️🤩

04/11/2025

KIM TRESIDDER

On 26th October 2025, peacefully passed away at home, aged 76 years. Former owner of The Brasserie, Lower Wharf, Bude. Much loved Husband to Annie, and a dear Brother to Hilary.

Funeral Service at Bude Methodist Church on Wednesday 12th November at 12:30pm. Private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to ‘Bude Memory Café’, by retiring collection or c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St. Anne’s Hill, Bude, Cornwall. EX23 0LT. Telephone 01288 359277.

A link to the obituary page is in the comments section below, where you may wish to leave a message of condolence to the family, and/or light a virtual candle in Kim's memory ❤️

31/10/2025

Our Limousine at North Devon Crematorium today, assisting J. E. Stacey & Co Funeral Services of Holsworthy.

30/10/2025

Why do we have funeral flowers? 💐

🌹 Floral tributes honour the deceased and can be used to symbolise their life, personality and preferences. This can be a particular type of flower, a specific design made from flowers, or a favoured colour scheme.

🪻Flowers express sympathy to a bereaved family during their time of loss. People often choose to send bouquets as a gesture of condolence.

🌻Flowers symbolise life and beauty, offering a sense of comfort and hope during a time of grief. As well as creating a peaceful and comforting atmosphere within the service venue.

🌺Coffin flowers provide a focal point for reflection and remembrance, whilst giving the coffin itself a softer appearance.

🌼They also offer a visual representation of love & respect and can be used as a non-verbal expression of emotions.

We work with a fantastic bunch (no pun intended) of local florists who give us, as funeral directors, great comfort with their wonderful creations 💐

Bude Botanical
Sarah Penny Flowers
Flowers from Bruallen
Flower Scene
Flowers by Donna Cornish
Kings Hill Florist
Bleujen Florist.Home.Gift
Odds & Buds Florist

28/10/2025

📍St. Winwaloe Church and the Gildhouse, Poundstock.

Built in 1540, Poundstock Gildhouse is a Grade 1 listed medieval church house, set at the bottom of St. Winwaloe Churchyard in a secluded dell. It's considered to be the best example in Cornwall of this type of building, and has been in continuous use since it was built. It offers a suitable space with catering facilities for funeral wakes, weddings, parties, group activities, workshops and other events.

Denise's late Grandfather, Harold Courtney Hicks, was a reputable and well-known Poundstock based builder. At one time, the bottom level of the Gildhouse acted as the workshop/storeroom for their family firm. He also built 'Bangers Estate', along with many other properties in the area. He is laid to rest in Poundstock Cemetery with his Wife, Clara.

Daryl's family also have strong Poundstock connections, as his late Mother was a 'Rowland' (another well-known, local name). She grew up on Mount Pleasant Farm, which runs adjacent to the current A39. Her family (a few generations back again) generously gave a plot of land to the Methodist Church, providing them with a Churchyard directly opposite the chapel.

A beautiful, peaceful place, steeped in history!

28/10/2025

KEITH GERRY
'PUGS'

On 18th October 2025, peacefully passed away following a short illness,
at the North Devon District Hospital,
aged 65 years, of Shop, Morwenstow.

Much loved eldest Son of the late Henry & Vera, devoted Brother to David, Michael, Carol, Ali & Judith fondly known as ‘Doris’, a dear Brother-in-law, Uncle, and Great Uncle who will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service at The North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple, on Monday 17th November at 10:00am.

Please wear casual clothing.

Family flowers only. Donations in Keith’s memory may be given to the ‘British Heart Foundation’, by retiring collection, c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St Anne’s Hill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0LT, Tel: 01288 359277, or online using JustGiving via the link in the comments section below 👇🏻

You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, amd/or light a virtual candle in Keith’s memory ❤️

23/10/2025

PETER GEORGE HOWARD
Born 25th November 1956.

Passed away suddenly on 6th October 2025. Loved dearly by his late Wife Susan, their children, grandchildren,
family and friends.

Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 1:30pm at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin.

Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in Peter’s memory to ‘Wooden Spoon' - The Children’s Charity of Rugby, by retiring collection or c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St. Anne's Hill, Bude. EX23 0LT. Tel: 01288 359277. Or online using JustGiving by following the link in the comments section below 👇🏻

You may also leave a message of condolence to the Family here, and/or light a virtual candle in Peters' memory ❤️

14/10/2025

A selection of lovely, heartfelt words some of our families have taken the time to write about us recently ❤️

12/10/2025

10/10/2025

Have you ever felt unsure about what to say when someone has lost a loved one? Or even avoided the subject altogether?

Or have you felt unsure about what gestures may be appropriate in these circumstances?

Our latest blog offers some well considered and appropriate advice on what to say, and more importantly, what not to say! As well as some simple gestures that could offer more comfort and support than you may realise.

Follow the link in the comments section below to prepare yourself for these conversations in the future and improve your confidence when talking about bereavement 🤍

06/10/2025

Our Limousine at the beautiful All Saints Church for Albery & Redstone Independent Funeral Directors

04/10/2025

✨️MEET OUR TEAM.....

Debbie Bolt - Hearse & Limousine driver, office assistant, removal team, mortuary preparation... will put her hand to anything! (Also Harry's Mother-In-Law) 😁

Debbie brings an extremely enthusiastic & positive work ethic to the team and has fantastic people skills. Looking after families in the limousine on the day of a funeral is one of her biggest traits.

Debbie grew up and went to school in Launceston. In the 80's, she was one of the first two women in Cornwall to obtain her articulated lorry licence, driving for 'Intercounty' on Pennygillam industrial estate. Then owned a shop called 'Typhoon' in the town centre during the late 90's / early 00's. This provides a familiar face for a lot of local Lanson families when working for our G F Gubbin team, offering a lot of comfort and reassurance to people who have known her for many years.

Away from work, Debbie loves spending time with her family, especially the two Grandchildren. She's always on the go and is often found helping her Husband, Roger, maintain the family farm and getting stuck in to a variety of tasks.

Thank you for all your support Debbie, you're an asset to our team! 🤗

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