The Firs, Crownhill, Plymouth
Crownhill Funeral Directors Walter C. Parson is a family business established in 1842. It has, either by inheritance or acquisition, remained in the family over seven generations.
We strive to deliver a first class service, one which would only be acceptable to a member of our own family. We believe, maintaining this strong ethos through our staff and by training them to the highest standards of the profession, we are able to consistently deliver this service to our clients.
We opened our Head Office in Crownhill, Plymouth in 1988, enabling us to serve a larger area of the city and beyond. “The Firs” is situated in easy walking distance of Crownhill Police Station and opposite the petrol station on Budshead Road.
Claire Faithfull is the resident Funeral Director for the Crownhill area and is available to help guide you through all the necessary arrangements.
Our Crownhill office serves Crownhill, Southway, Derriford, Roborough, Estover, Leigham, Eggbuckland, Manadon, Whitleigh, West Park, Ernesettle, St Budeaux and the surrounding areas.
A professional service with a personal touch.
- Client parking available
- Disabled access
- Reception & Administration office
- Arrangement rooms
- Chapel of rest & Preparation facilities
The Firs, 702 Budshead Road,
Crownhill,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL6 5DY
Office Opening Hours
Mon-Fri, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Tel 01752 76 76 76 (24 Hr number)
Meet the team
STEPHEN WARE
Chairman
- N.A.F.D. (Dip)
- Joined the company in 1982
- Interest: Kayaking
- Feedback: "Nothing was too much trouble for you or your amazing staff"
JOHN WARE
Managing Director
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- B.I.F.D. (Dip)
- Joined the company in 2014
- Feedback: “Your calm and reassuring manner was very comforting and the subsequent arrangements were seamless”
CLAIRE FAITHFULL
Funeral Director
- B.I.F.D. Dip (Hons)
- Joined the company in 2021
- Interests: Keeping fit, Interior decorating
- Feedback: “It was great comfort and relief to have such support through a very difficult time”
BECKY JONES
Administrator
- Joined the company in 2017
- Main Interest: Pets, Reading, Watching Rugby
- Feedback: "Thank you for your kindness, sympathy and patience"
KATIE DEACON
Graphic Designer
- Joined the company in 2017
- Interest: Reading and travelling
- Feedback: “The Order of Service is perfect. I absolutely love the style, colour and design. You have done a stunning job. Thank you so much.”
WILL MUDGE
Graphic Design Assistant
- Joined the company in 2022
- Interests: Gaming, Marketing and Coding
- Feedback: Will has done a wonderful job of putting the reflections together. Thank you so much for making such a difficult time so much easier.
ANGIE PENDER
Company Accountant
- Joined the company in 1992
- Interest: Family holidays abroad
