What our families say
We are always grateful when families take the time to share their experience with us. Their words mean a great deal, and we hope these reviews offer comfort and confidence to anyone considering placing their trust in our care.
Choosing a funeral director is a very personal decision, and we understand how important it is to feel supported, reassured and genuinely cared for.
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
John Rawlings9 October 2026Having been a priest in the CofE for 55 years I have officiated at hundreds of funerals and have experience of many funeral directors. Paul and his team have been absolutely marvellous over arranging the funeral of my late darling wife. Totally professional and proficient but always with a quiet confidence and dignity and nothing being too much trouble. They have an excellent ability to understand what people need in their time of loss and show sympathy and encouragement. A great example of the best in the funeral directors' profession.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Suzanne Potbury6 September 2026We cannot recommend Paul, Jack and the team highly enough for their compassion, professionalism and support whilst we arranged our Dad’s funeral. Thank you for providing an excellent service and for enabling everything to run smoothly and to plan.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Chloe Hoyles2 August 2026Paul and his team did such an excellent job organising and carrying out the service for our lovely Mum. It was a boiling hot day and her service was in the middle of nowhere at a rural burial site, so not an easy one for them to organise I’m sure. They were so respectful and professional and everything was carried out perfectly despite the heat they had to endure. Even a last minute misunderstanding re transport (totally our fault not theirs) was resolved immediately and without fuss. We used this company for our Dad’s funeral also (a very different type of funeral, more formal and much larger) and they were equally wonderful then. Very grateful for kindness & tact shown to us all on the day too when we were all so stressed and upset. Thank you from Chloe, Danny & Rachael x xTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Emma Tucker9 July 2026I could not recommend these highly enough, we have used them for all our family's funerals and attention to detail is second to none, thankyou so much for an amazing service.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Cy Ball20 June 2026We used Layzells's with recommendation from my late mother's carehome. Compassionate conducting from beginning to end, this made the whole experience bearable under the circumstances. Thoroughly recommend ❤️Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Alison Hogan10 June 2026I cannot thank Paul enough for supporting me through the very difficult time from my husband, Tony Normile’s death through to the beautiful funeral service held at East Devon Crematorium. You and your team guided me through the process with care, compassion and great patience and, on the day, brought a quiet dignity and respect to the proceedings for which Tony's children and I will always be grateful.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Russ Coleman19 March 2026My late Father had specified Layzell's and now I can understand why. The prosess was seamless and professional from start to finish with excellent communications throughout, the staff were brilliant and Paul was a welcoming calming presence on the day and helped us through every aspect of the funeral. I thoroughly recommend their services.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Sue Burnell18 February 2026Such a professional and kind family run company that help with all aspects needed at a difficult time.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Julie Doble7 January 2026Many thanks to Paul, Sandra, Phil and all the team for all you did in helping us arrange Mums funeral. Kind Regards, The Doble Family.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Lisa Marks28 October 2025We recently lost Dad/Grandad Mr 'Bob' Marks my husband and I and our lovely Nephew and his partner cannot recommend Layzell Funeral Services highly enough. They are very caring, compassionate, respectful and do everything with the utmost professionalism. Nothing is too much trouble. Layzells really helped us through a very difficult time and made sure that we gave Dad/Grandad the send off that he deserved. Thank you so much.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Pat Bussey13 October 2025I cannot recommend Paul, Sandra, and the team highly enough for the respectful, compassionate, caring and yet professional way they conducted all aspects of my husband’s funeral. The family and I were made to feel very special, which was most comforting at such a stressful time. Thank you so much.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Google
Annie TYRRELL2 September 2025Paul, Sandra and the team at Layzells have been amazing throughout the process of sending our late Dad (Arthur Tyrrell) on his final journey. They were supportive, kind and so helpful. Layzells provided the send off he would have wanted and deserved. Thank you once again.+0Load more
To Paul & everyone at Layzell’s
Thank you so much for arranging mum’s funeral. You made the day very special for us and everything you done. We appreciate it very much.
Just a note to say thank you for your services at Dad’s funeral.
The afternoon was all that we wanted, not too over the top but just right, thankfully the rain held off!
I would not hesitate in recommending you to people in the future, and a big thankyou to Paul for being here for us.
Dear Paul & Sandra
Very many thanks for everything. The service at the chapel & graveside was really lovely, everything my dear husband would have wanted; also the place of burial was perfect.
To Paul
Thank you for taking care of our dad. We would recommend Layzell’s to anyone requiring your services.
The family also wish to thank you
Just putting pen to paper to say a big thank you for all your help to give John such a grand farewell.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your kindness handling the entire funeral proceedings for Mike
From the very beginning we felt guided and comforted by your experience in these matters and will remain grateful for helping all the family and friends at such a stressful and confusing time.
With kindest regards
I just wanted to say thank you all on behalf of my father, sister, myself and the rest of the family for all your care and attention.
I feel we gave her a fitting send off and thank you for your part in making this possible.
We much appreciate all you did for us
My family and I would like to express our thanks to you for your guidance, help, kindness and thoughtfulness shown to us during our recent sad loss.
Many thanks
Layzell Funeral Services
The Old Court,
Dowell St
Honiton EX14 1LZ
Tel: 01404 44646
