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Funeral directors in Exmouth

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Exmouth, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Exmouth, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 7.2 miles away. Deaths in Exmouth are registered with East Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Exmouth

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Exmouth

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Otter Valley Funerals0.2 miles£2,650£1,395
J H Way Funeral Services3.7 miles£2,810£2,050
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service6.2 miles£1,895—
Exeter & District Funeral Service7.7 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons7.7 miles£3,110£1,950
Walter H. Squires & Son8.7 miles£2,795£1,775
Christophers' Family Funerals10.2 miles£2,495.01£1,425
E A Dodd and Son10.6 miles£3,072.5£2,055
Torbay & District Funeral Service10.6 miles£2,810£2,050
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors11.5 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Exmouth

Cemeteries in and near Exmouth

Natural & woodland burial near Exmouth

Faith & cultural funerals in Exmouth

Places of worship near Exmouth — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Exmouth: find a church in Exmouth for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Exmouth: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with East Devon register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Exmouth

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Exmouth?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Exmouth, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Exmouth?
The nearest crematorium to Exmouth is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, about 7.2 miles from the town centre. Torquay Crematorium (10.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Exmouth?
Contact East Devon register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Exmouth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Exmouth is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,350 at Exeter & Devon Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in East Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Exmouth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Exmouth offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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