Penryn & Falmouth Funeral Directors is a local, privately-owned business, and at some point you will probably meet or speak to most members of our team. Caring and genuinely interested in the whole family, we take great personal pride in the services that we provide, and this is reflected in all the individual elements of the funeral arrangements that we undertake on your behalf. 

Daniel Shermon and Ken Rogers are both funeral directors, and you and the family will meet with one of them. Drawing on years of experience, they will be able to guide you through the many choices available to you, and will relieve you of many of the administrative things necessary in making the funeral arrangements for both religious and secular services.

We love to hear a little bit about you all, to share some stories, and hopefully to help you smile about the happy times you shared with them. It also helps us to build up a picture of the loved one in our care, and helps us to make things as personal and meaningful as we possibly can.

You might like to know a little bit about us, too. 

Meet the Penryn & Falmouth Team

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    Robin Hatteswell-Burt

    Director

    Robin established the Penryn & Falmouth Funeral Directors in 2002, having spent 10 years within the industry locally. He really cares about making sure that funeral services are just what the family wants, and originally became a funeral director by invitation many years ago. He is a passionate carriage master, and in his spare time can be found at the wheel of one of his beloved classic cars enjoying a trip out in the Cornish countryside.

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    Daniel Shermon

    Principal Funeral Director

    Daniel is from Mylor and now lives in Falmouth. He joined the company in 2016 and is also an organist at Penmount Crematorium, Truro and on the rota of organists at All Saints Parish Church Falmouth. Daniel is passionate about helping families and creating the perfect funeral for their loved ones. He is a very caring, empathetic and understanding person. Daniel enjoys walking, the Cornish countryside, travel and good food!

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    Ken Rogers

    Funeral Director

    Ken is a key member of our team who joined us in 2022. Prior to his work with us has he had a very long and distinguished career in care, having previously managed and owned care homes. His attention to detail and care is second to none.

    Ken, like Robin is also a classic car collector, he can often be found underneath one of his cars, at a car show or walking his dogs!

Here for you, any time you need us

We understand that the passing of a loved one can be an especially sad and daunting time. We are here to help you as much as you need, offering a professional and compassionate service provided by experienced, qualified staff who are available 24 hours a day. All enquiries and client information are handled with the strictest confidence and complete discretion.

We can advise on all relevant legal formalities, including how to register the death and what to expect if HM Coroner is involved, together with the laws and procedures for burial and cremation, and other less common matters. We can also explain what happens at an inquest, the steps to take when a death occurs away from home, or the arrangements required for international repatriation.

While making the necessary arrangements, we will liaise with the appropriate authorities and third parties on your behalf - including clergy and celebrants, crematoria, cemeteries, newspapers and others as necessary. We will carry the administrative burden so you can focus on the things that matter most to you and your family.

An elderly man with gray hair and a beard talking to a woman with long, wavy, reddish hair. They are sitting at a desk with papers, and there are various pamphlets and signs related to memorial and charity causes, including poppies. A large bouquet of white flowers and pussy willows sit on a window sill behind them, through which daylight is visible.
“A very sincere thank you for the excellent service you have recently provided for [the family]. Your help, care and consideration at such a painful time has been much appreciated”
— local family

We engage our own professional and highly qualified florist and are able to bring you the very finest in floral tributes using fresh local and imported flowers. We have a comprehensive brochure to help with your decisions, and can accommodate any individual requirements that you may have.

We have a fleet of purpose built Mercedes Hearse and State Limousines, and have uniformed chauffeurs. Our staff are always presented to the highest standards for the funeral Cortege so that we can accompany your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, which is what they deserve. All our vehicles may be inspected by prior appointment. 

We also have an extensive range of memorials and we employ the services of an experienced mason. Should you wish to discuss any memorial requirements that you have, we will be able to advise you on any choice that you wish to make. We also offer a cleaning and restoration service, and details are available on request.