After a Death in Exeter District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Exeter District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Exeter District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Exeter District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Mitchell Funeral Service logo

1. Mitchell Funeral Service

0.7 miles away

3.9
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Extremely caring, understanding and helpful — used by family for generations. Thank you all at Mitchell's.” — Julian P.

“Couldn't ask for a more professional, caring, sympathetic organisation as this. Quality and understanding from the start.” — Darran A.

M Sillifant and Sons logo

2. M Sillifant and Sons

0.7 miles away

4.8
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Over and above, please pass our thanks to Ian Huxham. Wonderful service, spoken with sincerity. The best service we have attended.” — Ian W.

“Felt a weight lifted off our shoulders with their help. Thank you for being a part of our story and journey. Glad we found you, walked through your doors. Couldn't have done it without you all.” — Amanda M.

Walter C Parson logo

3. Walter C Parson

0.7 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“He made the day easier to bear with his compassion, attention to detail and very professional manner in which the funeral was carried out.” — Mike S.

“Jo went above and beyond in every aspect of her role, ensuring that Catherine was treated with the utmost dignity and that our family felt supported throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail, warmth, and dedication far exceeded our expectations, making a very difficult time a little easier to bear.” — Mike V.

Exeter & District Funeral Service logo

4. Exeter & District Funeral Service

0.8 miles away

5
(161 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“At such a difficult time it was a real comfort to be in the hands of very professional people who cared about getting everything just right. Jade really listened to what we needed and made sure everything was just perfect.” — Steve H.

“Having to arrange the funeral of a friend that has no family was very difficult but Jade was incredible. From start to finish she put me at ease, directed me through the official bits, made calls for me and made everything as smooth as possible. Together we arranged the most beautiful send off.” — Louise T.

5. Walter H Squires and Son

0.8 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Personal, thoughtful, and immaculate service. Highly recommended funeral directors.” — George K.

“Personal, thoughtful, and immaculate service. Highly recommended funeral directors.” — George K.

Le Roy Funeral Service logo

6. Le Roy Funeral Service

1.1 miles away

4.8
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2700 Cremation from £1450

“They took wonderful care of him, and they took wonderful care of us. Nothing was too much trouble and the whole process once my husband was in their care was seamless and very professional, such that I had no worries at all about the funeral arrangements.” — Mitch C.

“Michael in particular was fantastic, made the hardest time of my life, organising the funeral of my beautiful Mum, just that little bit easier.” — Bradley R.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Exeter, Devon, offers compassionate and professional funeral services to local families.

Le Roy Funeral Service logo

8. Le Roy Funeral Service

1.3 miles away

4
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2700 Cremation from £1450

“Dan was very polite and helpful throughout and they treated my wife and all of us with the utmost dignity and respect.” — Steve A.

“They made the funeral and the arrangements for the service a joyful occasion for all who attended.” — Syahmi N.

9. Walter H Squires and Son

1.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Personal, thoughtful, and immaculate service. Highly recommended funeral directors.” — George K.

“Michela was amazing today, a true friend to the family” — Jane G.

Peter Frank and R W Turl Limited logo

10. Peter Frank and R W Turl Limited

3.4 miles away

4.9
(73 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Stuart and his team were excellent handling my mums purchase. They kept us informed throughout and gave her lovely moving in gift! Would thoroughly recommend them!” — Dawn N.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google