The Wedlake
Promise
With years of experience we help guide you through the whole process, we will ensure your service is as special and unique as the person you’ve lost. From your initial meeting when you come to discuss what type of funeral you would like, to the day itself, you’re in safe and caring hands. We’re here to help every step of the way.
David Michael
Funeral Director and Celebrant
Born in St. Austell, and growing up in South East Cornwall, David comes from a family of funeral directors. His first job in industry was at the tender age of 16.
Many will know David from his time working as an Ordained Minister, David worked as a Celebrant for many years before he and Nick took over V F Wedlake & Sons after the retirement of Fitzroy Wedlake's grandson Roderick in 2017.
David is one of Wedlake’s Funeral Directors, working day-to-day organising services for families in the community, as well as continuing his work as a Celebrant. He cares deeply about making each service personal for the family, and offering them outstanding care.
Nick Jago
Funeral Director
Nick is a St Austell boy and grew up in the area. He went to school in St Austell and, for many years, played keyboards in a group and performed with both St Austell Operatic and Bugle Pantomime group.
With over a decade’s experience working in the funeral industry, Nick, along with David, took over V F Wedlake & Sons. Nick was delighted to bring a fresh approach to funerals and be the first funeral director in the area to be open about prices.
Their belief of clear and transparent pricing has been part of the company’s ethos since the very beginning; and Nick is passionate about delivering a dignified and beautiful service regardless of any budget constraints. Nick continues to work as one of the Funeral Directors, and is active in his role supporting and caring for bereaved families.
The Wedlake Team
Barry Philip
Barry sometimes can be found driving a following car, but usually is taking the names of mourners, bearing or assisting with taking loved ones into our care.
Percy Hicks
Percy is often washing and driving the Limousine, looking after the immediate family on the day of the funeral. At other times, he might be taking names, bearing or assisting with taking loved ones into our care.
Rachel Best
Rachel, assists us when needed, and will sometimes help with dressing and resting a loved one . Other times she will be taking the names of mourners, bearing or assisting with taking loved ones into our care.
Hadyne Best
Hadyne is normally found washing and polishing the hearse, before taking on this very important ceremonial roll on the day of the funeral and assisting as a bearer when needed.
Ian Mott
Ian is known to many as he was the local Milkman, and assists us with the taking the names of mourners, bearing or assisting with taking loved ones into our care.