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Our History

Established over 50 years ago, the Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service is one of the most respected and professional businesses in North Cornwall

Founded by Arthur Bryant, the business moved to its present premises at Morwenna Court, off Princes Street, Bude, in 1999.

Arthur’s Son, Kingsley, joined the business in 1988 and has since become managing director.

Maintaining the family tradition Arthur’s grandson, William Bryant, has also joined the profession and, having been trained by a funeral director in Plymouth, joined the family team in 2013.

Both Kingsley and Arthur held the offices of treasurer and president of the National Association of Funeral Directors for Cornwall during the 1990s. Kingsley is also a former national president of the National Association of Funeral Directors, only the second to come from Cornwall since 1905. More recently, William also carried on this tradition and held the Cornwall presidency for the National Association of Funeral Directors in the 2018-2019 office period.

Kinglsey, Arthur & Will

Camelford

In September 2011 we opened an office in neighbouring Camelford which was officially opened by the national president of the NAFD in February 2012. The Camelford office comprises a welcoming reception area and interview room as well as a chapel of rest and mortuary facilities. The Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service is now the only funeral directors in Camelford since the retirement of Mr Keith Hill.

Holsworthy

In April 2017 a further office opened in nearby Holsworthy. Occupying a prominent location in the town square, within easy reach of local amenities, our Holsworthy office offers a modern reception and arrangement office, along with a spacious chapel of rest and mortuary facilities.

Launceston

In February 2025 a further office opened in nearby Launceston. Occupying a prominent location in the town centre, within easy reach of local amenities, our Launceston office offers a modern reception including arrangement space, along with a spacious chapel of rest and mortuary facilities.

Funeral director William Bryant is the main member of staff in the Launceston Office, supported by Kingsley, and the rest of the team.