Walter H. Squires & Son
3rd Generation Family Funeral Directors, Established 1933


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From Tradition & Integrity Comes Peace of Mind

We're Hiring
Funeral Director required to join our team... (full information) 12/10/17

The Ice Bucket Challenge
Ryan Squires and staff take the ice bucket challenge to a new level... (click here) 30/08/14

A letter "To The Funeral Director I Haven't Met Yet"
A very thought provoking piece from the Funeral One website and blog... (full article) 08/08/14

Continued support for Culm Vale Bowling Club
Walter H. Squires & Son support local bowls club for a seventh year... (full story) 17/06/14

Hamper donation benefits local nursing home
Walter H. Squires & Son help raise fund to treat nursing home residents... (full story) 17/06/14

Season's Greetings
Best wishes from all at Walter H. Squires & Son... (full story) 24/12/13

Christmas carol service
At Exeter and Devon Crematorium... (full story) 18/12/13

B.I.F.D. award celebrationsB.I.F.D. award presentation
Assistant Funeral Director, Ben Holman, gains his Certificate in Funeral Service... (full story) 18/11/13

2013 Sun Life Cost of Dying Report
The N.A.F.D. respond... (full story) 05/09/13

Hamper donation benefits local nursing home
Walter H. Squires & Son help raise fund to treat nursing home residents... (full story) 24/07/13

The Independent Way Funeral Plan
We believe that the Independent Way funeral plan, which is available only through independent funeral directors such as ourselves, offers you significant advantages over other plans. The following link explains the reasons why... (click here) 23/07/13

The Bereavement Register
If someone you know has died recently or even years ago, The Bereavement Register can help reduce the amount of direct mail sent to their address, stopping painful daily reminders ... (click here) 22/07/13

Continued support for Culm Vale Bowling Club
Walter H. Squires & Son support local tournament for a sixth year... (full story) 29/06/13

Fair TradeFair Trade coffins
Walter H. Squires & Son's suppliers give their response to Funeralcare's spurious claims... (full story) 01/03/13

Season's Greetings
Best wishes from all at Walter H. Squires & Son... (full story) 21/12/12

Christmas carol service
At Exeter and Devon Crematorium... (full story) 19/12/12

Service of remembrance and thanksgiving
At Taunton Deane Crematorium... (full story) 03/11/12

Service of remembrance and celebration
At St. Mark's Church, Exeter... (full story) 28/10/12

New notice board installed at Exeter offices
Walter H. Squires & Son latest community project is completed... (full story) 25/09/12

Service of celebration
At Pinhoe Baptist Church, Exeter... (full story) 20/10/12

Double award celebrationsDouble award celebrations
Ryan Squires and Richard Jackson are both awarded one of the profession's highest awards ... (full story) 18/10/12

Ready Teddy Go - Teddy Bear ParachutingTeddy Bear Parachuting
Walter H. Squires & Son give valuable support to this fun-filled family day at Exeter Cathedral... (full story) 13/10/12

The Commando Challenge
Ryan and Melanie compete in this gruelling challenge in memory of Lily-Mae Jeffries... (full story) 06/10/12

The Mint Methodist Church E-Newsletter
The latest E-Newsletter from the Mint Methodist Church, Exeter, can be read by following this link... (click here) 01/10/12

Cycle ride in memory of Lily-Mae Jeffries
Land’s End to John O’Groats in less than 72 hours... (full story) 06/07/12

Hospiscare E-Newsletter
The latest Hospiscare E-Newsletter can be read by following this link... (click here) 11/05/12

The Independent Way Funeral Plan
We believe that the Independent Way funeral plan, which is available only through independent funeral directors such as ourselves, offers you significant advantages over other plans. The following link explains the reasons why... (click here) 29/04/12

The Bereavement Register
If someone you know has died recently or even years ago, The Bereavement Register can help reduce the amount of direct mail sent to their address, stopping painful daily reminders ... (click here) 29/04/12

Easter treat for local children
Walter H. Squires & Son donate chocolate eggs to charity... (full story) 17/04/12

Season's Greetings
Best wishes from all at Walter H. Squires & Son... (full story) 23/12/11

Christmas carol service
At Exeter and Devon Crematorium... (full story) 19/12/11

Tiverton bids a sad farewell to one of its characters
Personal tribute in the Tiverton Gazette... (full story) 13/12/11

Annual memorial service for children in Exeter
The Compassionate Friend South West Region continue their support for bereaved parents... (full story) 11/12/11

Service of remembrance and thanksgiving
At Taunton Deane Crematorium... (full story) 05/11/11

Sun Life Direct announce the results of its fifth annual Cost of Dying Report
Report shows a 61% increase in seven years but Walter H. Squires & Son are still £500.00 less than the national average... (full story) 26/09/11

Final farewell to a long-serving editor
Funeral coverage in the Tiverton Gazette... (full story) 26/01/11

Tributes to former editor who helped Tiverton Gazette flourish
Personal tribute in the Tiverton Gazette... (full story) 18/01/11

Season's Greetings
Best wishes from all at Walter H. Squires & Son... (full story) 23/12/10

Christmas carol service
At Exeter and Devon Crematorium... (full story) 15/12/10

Friends' final farewell to popular ex-marine John Roberts
Funeral coverage in the Express and Echo... (full story) 02/11/10

Tributes to war hero who was 'one of the old school'
Funeral coverage in the Culm Valley Gazette... (full story) 27/10/10

MuchLoved.com - Your place to remember MuchLoved.com
Read the August newsletter from MuchLoved.com, the online memorial charity... (full story) 24/08/10

Children's Hospice South WestStarpath Memory Walk
Children's Hospice South West celebrates 15 years with their second Starpath Memory Walk... (full story) 25/09/10

Fans line streets to say farewell to Exeter City legend Stanno
Funeral coverage in the Express and Echo... (full story) 26/08/10

The Long View
Read the first edition of Golden Charter's plan holders' newsletter... (full story) 10/06/10

Sponsorship agreement for Uffculme Bowling Club
Uffculme Bowling Club become the third local club to receive tournament sponsorship from Walter H. Squires & Son... (full story) 06/06/10

Children's Hospice South WestStarpath Memory Walk
Ryan Squires to take part in Children's Hospice South West's second Starpath Memory Walk... (full story) 03/06/10

MuchLoved.com - Your place to remember MuchLoved.com
Read the June newsletter from MuchLoved.com, the online memorial charity... (full story) 03/06/10

See Stanley at classic car show
Walter H. Squires & Son’s vintage Hearse on display at Killerton House Classic Car Day... (full story) 30/05/10

Memorial service for children and babies
Exeter City Council's annual memorial service... (full story) 29/05/10

Stanley takes first place at Bristol Classic Car Show
10,000 visitors attend show and vote Stanley number one... (full story) 01/05/10

Professional fees freeze
Walter H. Squires & Son suspend increase of professional fees for a third year... (full story) 30/04/10

Funeral cost comparision
Independents prove best value in a nation wide survey of funeral costs conducted by SAIF... (full story) 22/03/10

Christmas carol service
At Exeter and Devon Crematorium... (full story) 16/12/09

Tree of Light dedication service
Hospiscare provides a positive way to remember loved ones at Christmas... (full story) 06/12/09

Service of remembrance and thanksgiving
At Taunton Deane Crematorium... (full story) 07/11/09

Bridwell Country Fair and Classic Car Rally
Walter H. Squires & Son’s vintage Hearse on display at charity car show... (full story) 06/09/09

Tiverton Gazette interview
South West Media Group interviews Ryan Squires... (full story) 23/07/09

Open air memorial service
Exeter and Devon Crematorium’s annual service for the bereaved... (full story) 19/07/09

Continued support for Culm Vale Bowling Club
Walter H. Squires & Son support local tournament for a second year... (full story) 04/07/09

Stanley at ShowStanley scoops award at classic car show
Walter H. Squires & Son's vintage Hearse proves popular at
local car show... (full story) 28/06/09


Continued support for Tiverton West End Bowling Club
Walter H. Squires & Son continue to support local bowls tournament... (full story) 28/06/09

Cancer Research UKJanavitch sweeps Britain's coastline
4000+ miles charity road trip... (full story) 06/05/09


Installation of credit card facilities
Convenient methods of payment now accepted... (full story) 29/04/09

See Stanley at classic car show
Walter H. Squires & Son’s vintage Hearse on display at Killerton House Classic Car Day... (full story) 08/04/09

Professional fees freeze
Walter H. Squires & Son suspend increase of professional fees for a second year... (full story) 03/03/09

Season's Greetings
Best wishes from all at Walter H. Squires & Son... (full story) 24/12/08

Christmas carol service
At Exeter and Devon Crematorium... (full story) 17/12/08

Tree of Light dedication service
Hospiscare provides a positive way to remember loved ones at Christmas... (full story) 14/12/08

Christmas TreeTown gets into festive spirit
Walter H. Squires & Son sponsors Cullompton's town Christmas tree... (full story) 25/11/08

Vandalised bench replaced
Walter H. Squires & Son provide replacement bench for Uffculme couple... (full story) 04/11/08

Support for local schools
Walter H. Squires & Son’s donation helps provide books for local schools... (full story) 16/10/08

Cancer Research UKCancer Research UK Race for Life
Melanie Squires runs the Race for Life for a third year... (full story) 01/07/08


Open air memorial service
Walter H. Squires & Son provide transport for the bereaved to open air memorial service at local crematorium... (full story) 27/06/08

Sponsorship of the Heard Open Triples
In keeping with their commitment to supporting the local community Walter H. Squires & Son recently arranged to sponsor the Heard Open Triples... (full story) 26/04/08

Opening of new Cullompton premises
On Thursday 24th April 2008 Ryan and Melanie Squires proudly unveiled their new premises in Cullompton to a select group of guests... (full story) 25/04/08

New Chapel officially dedicated
Walter H. Squires & Son's Cullompton Chapel of Rest was officially dedicated, in a multi-denominational ceremony, prior to the official launch... (full story) 23/04/08


Walter H. Squires & Son support Help The Aged
Help Walter H. Squires & Son raise funds for Help The Aged by decorating their online Christmas tree... (full story) 06/12/07


Cancer Research UK Race for Life - Update
Melanie finishes in record time... (full story) 08/07/07


No SmokingGovernment smoking ban introduced
Walter H. Squires & Son comply with new Government regulations... (full story) 01/07/07


Cycle RideMarathon charity cycle ride
Mike and Dennis' amazing achievement... (full story) 27/06/07


Walter H. Squires & Son bereavement seminar
Walter H. Squires & Son extends it's aftercare programme... (full story) 09/05/07


Cancer Research UKCancer Research UK Race for Life
Melanie Squires runs the Race for Life for a second year... (full story) 27/04/07


New Hearse HandoverNew Binz fleet for Walter H. Squires & Son
Mercedes fleet updated with new vehicles... (full story) 25/01/07

Employee Of The YearEmployee of the year presentation
3rd employee of the year announced... (full story) 09/12/06


Care talk for Cruse
Walter H. Squires & Son’s service to the community continues... (full story) 14/11/06


Football Team SponsorshipSupport for local club
Walter H. Squires & Son help with team sponsorship... (full story) 11/11/06


New Vito VanNew addition to fleet
Purpose built Mercedes Private Ambulance added to fleet... (full story) 07/09/06


Air conditioning installed at offices
The Wellbrook Street premises receive air conditioning... (full story) 07/08/06


More facilities added to benefit bereaved families
New private arrangement room added to Wellbrook Street premises... (full story) 30/06/06


New funeral director and partner joins family firm
Melanie Squires joins Walter H. Squires & Son as the company’s first female funeral director... (full story) 12/06/06


New garages and workshops added to current facilities
The purchase of additional premises allow fleet to be kept to be kept in tip top condition ... (full story) 30/09/05

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