Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Exeter
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Exeter takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Mitchell Funeral Directors, Exeter
We are 100 metres down from the John Lewis car park, next to the Seventh-Day Adventist church.
- King William Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PD
Call 24 hours a day:
01392 272682
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Exeter
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Exeter funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Exeter
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
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
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.