An ebook of condolence is available on the Royal website.

A book of condolence will also be available for signing at a range of venues across Torbay until the day after her funeral. 

There will be the opportunity to light candles of remembrance in local churches with books of condolence.

** Paignton Library and Information Centre opening times have been extended for the book of condolence. Library services will only be accessible during normal opening times.

Floral tributes

If you would like to lay a floral tribute as a mark of respect, please place flowers at the following locations:

  • outside Torquay Town Hall
  • outside Paignton Library
  • on the Western Lady Pier in Brixham

If possible, please remove any plastic wrapping before laying a floral tribute.

Commemorative services

Several churches across Torbay have opened their doors and are holding special commemorative services.

Everyone regardless of faith can attend the services, sign the book of condolences, light a candle or talk to someone.

Paignton 

Paignton Parish Church (St Johns)

Open Monday to Sunday from 8am until 7pm to light a candle, sign a condolence card or lay flowers.

Thursday 15 September at 7.30pm

A special Commemoration Service marking the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, supported by South Devon Choir.

St Paul’s Church, Preston

A special commemoration service will be held on Sunday 18 September at 3pm by invite only. This service will be live streamed on our Facebook page and will be available on our website after the event.

Brixham

The following services in Brixham all take place on Sunday 18 September.

  • All Saints, Brixham at 9.30am
  • St Mary’s, Brixham at 11am
  • St Mary the Virgin, Churston Ferrers at 10am
  • St Thomas of Canterbury, Kingswear at 10.30am

Torquay 

St Martins, Barton and St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch

Open daily from 10am until 7pm for private prayer and signing the book of condolence.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday 13 September at 7pm at St Martin’s, Barton

Requiem Mass on Friday 16 September at 10am at St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch

Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday 18 September at 2pm at St Martin’s, Barton

Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday 18 September at 5pm at St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch (held jointly with All Saint’s Babbacombe)

St John the Apostle
  • Friday 16 September - Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Queen Elizabeth II at 11am
  • Sunday 18 September - A Vigil Service before the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at 6pm
St Luke, Torquay
  • Thursday 15 September - Holy Communion in Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II at 10.15am
  • Sunday 18 September - A Commemoration Service Marking the Death of Queen Elizabeth II at 6pm
  • Monday 19 September - Live streaming of the State Funeral from 10.30am

For further details on services at St John the Apostle, St Luke or All Saints please call 01803 312754.

All Saints, Torre
  • Friday 16 September - Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Queen Elizabeth II at 10am

Church bells

For one hour from 12pm on Friday 9 September, churches across Torbay rang their bells to mark the death of the Queen.