Exmouth family business Shoobridge Funeral Services has joined forces with Nub News to launch its new obituaries section.

The move is part of Exmouth Nub News' continued commitment to building strong ties with the local community.

As an online local newspaper sitting right at the heart of the town, Nub has partnered with independent family funeral directors Shoobridge Funeral Services to offer this new service FREE to their clients.

Obituaries have always been a fundamental part of local newspapers, so we are glad to be bringing them back for Exmouth Nub News.

Family and friends can view and share the entries, which will remain on the obituaries section.

Shoobridge Funeral Services is an independent family business with branches in Exmouth, Honiton and Exeter. Terry, Penny and Paul Shoobridge together have more than 80 years of experience and the highest qualifications and training in the business.

Director, Paul Shoobridge said: "Our aim is to deliver excellence in funeral care by offering traditional funeral services, together with a modern approach, one that is both creative and individual - a family-led process, embracing the celebration of life.

"We pride ourselves on the personal, caring and first-class service that we offer our local and wider community.

"Demonstrating our ongoing commitment to serving the community Shoobridge Funeral Services will offer this service free of charge to the residents of the Exmouth area."

Nub News CEO Karl Hancock said: "Exmouth Nub News is bringing obituaries back to life. They used to be some of the most well-read pages in local newspapers. We want to bring that back.

"We give residents in Exmouth a platform to celebrate the life of a loved one."

"We are delighted to partner with Shoobridge Funeral Services to offer this valuable service for the town."

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