Commemoration

For thousands of years ceremonies and memorials have provided focal points in celebration and remembrance of people’s lives; providing a tribute and lasting insight, respectively, into achievements, interests and even sense of humour of the person who lived. A great deal of attention and care has been taken in designing a fitting crematorium for its marriage to the surrounding environment. A setting that will provide comfort and joy for you and for generations to come, when remembering loved ones.

Introducing

Tamar Valley Crematorium received planning permission and started construction in July 2024. This completely new crematorium facility built in the beautiful valley of that name is situated in glorious long-established woodland. It has been designed to match traditional local agricultural buildings and constructed using local materials such as Yennadon stone and English Larch. The site enjoys wonderful views to the west over Bodmin Moor and benefits from sitting on the very edge of Dartmoor. Tamar Valley is unique by virtue of its historic associations. The Devonport Leat passes along the south perimeter of woodland. Built in the 1790’s it carried water from the heights of Dartmoor to the burgeoning shipyards of the Royal Navy at Plymouth.

Offering

The crematorium is located to serve both West Devon and East Cornwall and for many communities will be their nearest available facility. The building consists of three adjoining spaces each with an individual character and optimised for its purpose. The administration block at the front adjacent to the carpark houses the office and waiting room for those attending ceremonies. On the other side of the porte-cochere is the ceremony room/chapel with traditional vaulted ceiling, picture windows and skylights. To the rear sits the crematory which contains the most advanced cremator in the world with its associated equipment, meeting the strictest environmental standards. An offering that is not only right for you but for the future of the planet.

Our promise

We are committed to providing a meaningful traditional service in tranquil surroundings where the wishes of families and friends of the deceased will be met by caring team members. Dedicated to the care and dignity of loved ones within our care maintained as a priority. Although the crematorium is new the team managing the location is very experienced and has a track record of delivering excellent service. We take the provision of these services very seriously providing those who use our facility with comfort in knowing their loved one and themselves are in safe hands.

“We pride ourselves with being an advocate for the dead to safeguard the living”

Your choice 

When choosing Tamar Valley, for you, we prefer not to be prescriptive, so we welcome visitors without appointments to view the building and woodland environment; when choosing a venue for a traditional funeral and/or meaningful life celebration ceremony that can be complemented by an option to choose a poignant resting place for the ashes of the deceased within a natural setting. We would be pleased to guide and support you with any queries you may have.

“Your choices are our values”