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Compassionate, Caring
Trusted & Professional

We are an independent family owned funeral service in Bude and Launceston, Cornwall, located close to the Devon border

Caring for bereaved families is at the very heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on offering a compassionate, caring and empathetic funeral service to families across the local area during their time of need.

Our philosophy is simple. We see it as a privilege to be entrusted with looking after your loved one and caring for your family at the most difficult of times. We are committed to providing trusted and professional funeral care as well as offering ongoing support to your family after the funeral.

We offer several different types of funerals including traditional funerals, cremations, direct cremation, and celebration of life events. You can find out more about these in our arranging a funeral section.

We can provide a funeral to suit your budget and will be glad to assist you in finding help with funeral costs if required. If you are looking for a trusted local funeral director in Bude or Launceston, then please give us a call.


The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors

What Our Families Say About Us

I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did for mum and the extra mile you went to make sure the funeral went smoothly. Thank you once again

J.W Bude - August 2024

I would like to express our gratitude for my darling husbands funeral arrangements and for taking me and our daughters through the process very patiently. We feel the ceremony went well. Thank you so much for your classy services.

M.D Bude - November 2024

We just wanted to say a very big thank you for all your kindness, help, and support over a very difficult time. You are all so kind and we really do appreciate it. We certainly know why Mum wanted to leave everything in your capable hands.

G. G. J. A. & K. Bude - May 2022

Words cannot express my deepest thanks to you, Daryl & Harry for all you have done for me and my family. Everything you have done was carried out in a professional, compassionate, sensitive, caring, and friendly manner. Dee, we are very, very grateful to you and shall never forget your love and kindness.

V.E. Stratton - September 2018

With sensitive and consummate professionalism throughout, the team at Gubbins supported us with all the planning and liaison and practicalities. We could trust them to see us through, and their recommendations were excellent and experienced with the uncertainty of numbers attending that come with a funeral. The financial side also was clear, reasonable and up-front with no pressure to over spend. I unreservedly recommend the Gubbins team on every level.

S. R AND FAMILY COADS GREEN - MARCH 2025

I want to thank you again for making mum’s final goodbye so perfect. Everything was seamless and so beautifully done. Also thank you to the rest of your team for their support too.

H.O Bude - May 2024