How we can help

Our services across Cornwall

We provide a complete range of funeral services throughout Cornwall – from a traditional funeral with a horse-drawn hearse to a modern eco funeral with a woodland burial and a biodegradable bamboo coffin, and everything in between.

We will be there for you every step of the way, helping you make all the decisions to ensure the day is truly unique and personalised to reflect your loved one’s life.

Types of funeral

Personalising the ceremony

Memorials & planning ahead

Funeral services

Types of funeral

Whatever you have in mind, we’ll help you arrange a funeral that feels right for your family.

Traditional Funerals

A dignified, traditional farewell, with the option of a horse-drawn hearse.

Modern Funerals

Contemporary, personal ceremonies that celebrate a life in your own way.

Private Funerals

A quiet, intimate goodbye for close family and friends.

Religious Funerals

Services in keeping with your faith, beliefs and traditions.

Non-religious Services

Meaningful ceremonies centred on the life of the person you love.

Eco Funerals

Woodland burials and biodegradable coffins for a gentler, greener farewell.

Burials

Churchyard, cemetery and natural burials, arranged with care.

Cremations

Cremation services at crematoria across Cornwall.

Ceremony options

Personalising the ceremony

The small details that make a funeral a true reflection of the person you’re saying goodbye to.

Personalising The Day

Thoughtful touches that make the day truly theirs.

Coffins and Caskets

A wide choice of coffins and caskets, from traditional to willow.

Carriages & Cars

Hearses, horse-drawn carriages and family cars for the final journey.

Floral Tributes

Flowers arranged to reflect your loved one’s character.

Music

Help choosing music, from hymns to their favourite songs.

Eulogies & Tributes

Guidance on writing and giving a heartfelt eulogy.

Order Of Service

Beautifully designed printed orders of service.

Photography, Video & Live Streaming

Capturing the day, and sharing it with those who can’t be there.

After the funeral & planning ahead

Memorials & planning ahead

Lasting ways to remember, and peace of mind for the future.

Headstones & Memorials

Lasting headstones and memorials to remember them by.

Memorial Renovation

Surveying, cleaning and restoring existing memorials.

24-Hour Service

We’re here day and night, whenever you need us.

At a glance

Everything we offer

From the first phone call to the aftercare, here is the full range of services we can arrange for you.

Funerals & ceremonies

Traditional funerals
Modern funerals
Eco funerals
Religious & non-religious funerals
Burials
Cremations & crematorium services
Church & chapel services
A wide choice of locations to hold a service

Care & support, 24 hours a day

We’re here day & night, 24 hours a day
Out-of-hours service
Home visits, or you can visit us
Confidential advice
Our own private chapel of rest
Embalming
Repatriation service

Coffins, transport & music

Traditional coffins
Environmentally friendly coffins
Colourful, custom coffins
Horse and carriages
A wide choice of funeral vehicles
Bearers
Organists
Pipers & choirs
Flower arrangements

Memorials, keepsakes & planning

Monumental stonemasons – new memorials, inscriptions & renovation work
Cremated remains keepsakes
Memorial keepsake jewellery
Orders of service & printed keepsakes
Announcements & obituaries
Pre-paid funeral plans

Not sure where to start?

Call us on 01209 890229 or 07968 498227.

We’ll gently talk you through our funeral services, with absolutely no obligation.

Call 01209 890229

Google Reviews

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   Sylvia Cookman 
 27 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrea and the team were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, they were very professional and caring. I can only praise Carlyon Funeral Directors who made a very difficult time more bearable.
  
 
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   Vanessa Hubbard 
 25 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just want to say a huge thankyou to Andrea , Dave and her wonderful team . My husband Martin grew up in porthtowan and Mount Hawke so this felt so right having you look after him and us during the time leading up to the funeral . From the moment Andrea visited me at home to discuss the funeral , with such care , compassion and understanding , to the day of the funeral , I cannot fault anything . Andrea has such a soft kind approach , nothing was too much trouble , everything I wanted for Martin Andrea sorted . The actual day of the funeral was made so very special by the thought that was put in from Andrea and the team at Carlyons , the AA wanted to give Martin an outstanding send off and Andrea worked with them to make it seamless . So many attending the funeral said it was a perfect tribute to Martin and a beautiful service . Thankyou from
The bottom of my heart for everything you have done for us as a family . I would absolutely recommend you to anyone who wants the best for their loved one .
  
 
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   garry burkitt 
 17 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Well what can I say apart from an AMAZING Independent company that helped our family tremendously through the care of my son who passed away at 31 years of age to the funeral and aftercare.
Andrea you are amazing and I would recommend your company to everyone.  You deserve 5 stars and above if there was a button  for more.
The care and dignity of Scott and everything we had asked for was taken into consideration.
I thank you from the whole of our family Debbie xx
  
 
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   Alexander Rust 
 15 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrea and her team are brilliant. Her kindness, compassion and professionalism in caring for Mum, and planning and executing her funeral services was second to none.

I could not be happier to recommend Carlyon Funeral Services - 5 stars is not enough.

Thank you.
  
 
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   Andrea Northey 
 19 March 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrea and Dave were professional, kind, and supportive, and guided mum and I through every step for which we were very grateful, and what we needed at such a difficult time. They went above and beyond from taking dad into their care, treating him with dignity and respect, and turning every wish for the funeral into reality, including the Land Rover Defender hearse, and the clay shooting display on the coffin. The funeral was so well organised and went so smoothly we could not have asked for anything more. Andrea and Dave did us and my dad proud. I have no hesitation in recommending Carlyon Funeral Directors to anyone, this is an amazing local and independent business, who treat people with genuine kindness, compassion, and respect. Thank you Andrea and Dave for everything you did for us xxx
  
 
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   Roland Cole 
 18 March 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t give high enough praise to Andrea and her team. Absolutely first class service.

From the first phone call, Carlyon’s took care of all aspects of the passing of my Dad with the utmost professionalism, care and consideration towards all of the family.
I was guided through the whole process with the greatest kindness and each detail of administration which became apparent was presented with solutions and choices stemming from a plethora of experience.
I have no doubt like many others, that during a difficult time, Carlyon’s are the absolute go-to.
  
 
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   Tony Martin 
 21 February 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Andrea, David – and the rest of your team – for such well-organised and beautiful woodland funeral for mum yesterday.

You managed to anticipate all the potential traps laid by the weather, roadworks and Council to ensure the whole arrival, service and burial was flawless – it gave us great confidence at such a difficult time to enable us to play our own parts without falling to pieces.
  
 
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   Laura Macdonald 
 28 September 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrea and Dave have been truly amazing, i trusted them 100% when caring for my dear husband. I felt comforted that he spent time there before his farewell celebrations, and nothing was too much for them to support myself and my family. They show so much care and compassion and i had no doubts about them supporting us with the best send off. The kindest couple, i would highly recommended given such difficult circumstances xx
  
 
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   Vicky Low 
 21 September 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We will be forever grateful that Carlyon Funeral directors were highly recommended to us when my Dad passed away. From our very first call, Andrea and Dave were professional, knowledgeable, warm and supportive. They took wonderful care of my Dad and also of myself and our family. It felt as though every aspect was considered and personal, from accepting our family dog into visits to accommodating any family requests and making much appreciated suggestions. Their communication was clear and compassionate, ever so respectful and thoughtful, their kindness made all the difference to us when we most needed it. If we could give more than 5 stars we would, they went above and beyond!
  
 
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   Mandy Maskell 
 15 September 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dearest Andrea and wonderful staff. You brought our beautiful dad to his rest in his beloved Cornwall with the biggest of care, compassion, dignity and respect. You held our family’s hand all the way through.We can’t thank you enough. From the bottom of our hearts we will be forever thankful.