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Family Company
Proud to serve our community with dignity
Call 01271 866332 anytime
Extending compassion, warmth and privacy
A full professional service
Proud to serve our community with dignity
Established in 1990 with premises in Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Northam and Bideford, North Devon, A D Williams is your local Independent Family Funeral Directors, experienced professionals in every aspect of funeral planning.
As a core part of your community, we are dedicated to serve you at your time of need.
Whatever religion, belief or desire, trust in us to give your loved one the service they deserve.
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Our logo contains a yellow butterfly – beautifully drawn by local artist Emma Haines – which is at the centre of our ethos.
As a metaphor for the soul’s spiritual journey, butterflies teach us to enjoy the present moment and make the most of our time here on Earth. They also remind us that death is just another transformation—we will just spread our wings and fly in another dimension.
We are lucky to have such a wonderful
team helping our company to grow.
Our valued customers speak for us
I would like to thank everyone for your professional service and kindness following the passing of Bren on 21st June. You made a sad time more bearable, and your advice was second to none. A true, caring family business, thank you.
I honestly don’t know how I would have coped without the kindness, courtesy, professionalism and patience of the wonderful team at A.D Williams. Their tender understanding, their outstanding “above and beyond” service, and the support they have given has been astonishing, I have felt like another family have been comforting me, all the while assisting with every detail of our mum’s service, and all from the other side of the planet in Sydney, Australia. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and everyone of you for helping me on an extremely difficult journey.
Thank you so very much for all of your very kind help, advice and assistance after my beloved Dad died. It has been an incredibly difficult time and your help has made it easier. Your professionalism and kindness has been apparent throughout.
Thank you for everything you did to ensure that my father’s funeral was as stress free as possible. We greatly appreciate all you did and the advice you gave.
Many thanks for your excellent care of Mum’s arrangements. We found you all to be considerate and straightforward; caring and practical. You did very well to accommodate our odd ways, and work with us on the challenges that appeared en route.
On behalf of my family I’d like to take this opportunity in thanking your impeccable service, care and attention in helping me arrange my brother’s funeral. You made it all seem so simple and stress free which we all need in our time of sorrow. I would recommend your service and care for anybody in the future.
I have had the pleasure of dealing with the Williams Family firm for some years. Their service is second to none. Dedicated, professional and compassionate – I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
We would like to thank you for the sensitive and comforting care you gave in organising our Mum’s funeral. You were recommended to us and we would do the same. Such a personal service at a very difficult time.
Thank you for taking care of Dad, and previously Mum as well. You have made these final partings so much easier with your kind and loving approach to all aspects of what is an emotional minefield.
Thank you so much for all you did for us, you are very special people.
Thank you so much for your help and advice, for your sympathy and comfort. Thank you for helping to give our loving Husband and Father the final send-off he deserved. Although poignant and sad, the day was, in a way, a happy day – full of lovely memories and many happy times.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding over the last few weeks. The arrangements and service were as perfect as they could be and your advice and guidance in this were invaluable.
Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do. Learn more about our pre-paid funeral plans.
Alternatively for general enquiries, simply fill in and submit the form and we’ll get straight back to you during office hours.
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