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Funeral directors in Exeter

Our local funeral directors in Exeter are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
01392 272682
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Experts in care

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities

Supporting communities

Working with charities and carers to improve support

Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Serving the Exeter area

Our dedicated teams consist of experienced funeral experts, all committed to giving you the highest standard of dignified service. As with all our undertakers throughout the UK, we have invested in our Exeter funeral directors to ensure absolute professionalism at all times, along with the modern facilities in which to take care of your loved one. Choose a funeral home near to you and call any time of the day or night.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Exeter or an unattended funeral in Exeter, and help you choose memorials in Exeter when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Devon.

If you are planning a cremation, your local funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium in line with your wishes. As part of the same business group, we work closely with Exeter & Devon Crematorium, located on Topsham Road, which may be a convenient option for local families.

Serving the Exeter area

Mitchell Funeral Directors, Exeter

We are 100 metres down from the John Lewis car park, next to the Seventh-Day Adventist church.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,984

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,289
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,984

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01392 272682
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Exeter

Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 67 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

I wish to thank Jack Steph Polly Debbie Jack 2 Sophia for the excellent care they gave to Pauline this week.

Sophia the funeral director was such a sweet young lady who went above and beyond to look after us.

From collecting Pauline from her home to looking after her at the funeral home they gave us enormous comfort during a stressful sad time.

I would highly recommend the dignity funeral plan.

Thank you for the amazing comfort care and kindness you bring to families at very sad times.

Kind regards

Brian whittle John 🙏❤️

Brian Whittle, 25 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Steph and the team have been amazing from start to finish.

They’ve answered all of our questions, never rushed us and have kept in touch throughout the whole process.

The funeral itself was the best we could possibly expect.

Thankyou team Mitchell from the bottom of our hearts.

Jenny Pinnegar, 25 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

My father had chosen Mitchell Funeral Directors as part of his funeral plan.

Steph and the team were helpful, professional and caring. Providing support and advice as required.

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.

We received some lovely feedback from friends and family. Who felt the tone was perfect casual, relaxed and an informal celebration of my dad's life.

I would highly recommend Mitchell's.

Julie Heywood, 31 August 2026

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