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

4.3
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It was so reassuring to see Steph on the day having discussed the plans with her in the office. The service ran smoothly, we didn't feel rushed or pressured. Friends and family felt the tone was perfect — casual, relaxed and an informal celebration of my dad's life.” — Julie H.

“We first became aware of Mitchells when the funeral director gladly stepped in to lead the service when the vicar unfortunately did not arrive. Steph and Sophia were awesome from the start — welcoming, knowledgeable and tolerant of my requests. Their recommendations turned out to be spot on and on the day the funeral went perfectly.” — Chris K.

M Sillifant and Sons logo

2. M Sillifant and Sons

0.7 miles away

4.8
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone we dealt with seemed really invested in making the ceremony personalised to our family wishes. Everyone we dealt with was so calm, friendly, helpful and guided us through the journey from start to finish.” — Jan B.

“Everything from the first contact with Sarah who carefully ran through the options with no pressure or attempts to upsell at all, which was most welcome. On the day everything went like clockwork and the team couldn't have been more professional.” — Ian R.

Walter C Parson logo

3. Walter C Parson

0.7 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1950

“James 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.

“Within minutes of meeting Neil, I knew it would go smoothly and to plan. He struck the balance that I always look for of being professional yet friendly in just the right amounts, and was very respectful and sensitive.” — P R.

Exeter & District Funeral Service logo

4. Exeter & District Funeral Service

0.8 miles away

5
(172 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“Jade was compassionate and caring and helped to make a really difficult situation more bearable. She listened to us as a family and ensured dad got exactly what we all wanted. Her support was invaluable at this really difficult time.” — Delia W.

“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
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2700 Cremation from £1450

“They are compassionate, understanding and highly professional. I don't know what else to say apart from to thank them for being there when we needed them.” — Caroline

“Michael 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

“This was the third time in 40 years we have used Leroy — none of this would have been possible without the assistance of Paul as the Funeral Director. A deepest and sincere thank you from the family and friends.” — Syahmi N.

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

9. Walter H Squires and Son

1.7 miles away

4.7
(3 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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Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google