Exeter Funeralcare
0.8 milesSt Thomas Centre, Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1DE
Orthodox Christian funeral directors & services in Exeter
We don’t yet list a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director near Exeter, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Orthodox Christian funeral. There is 1 Orthodox church within 1 miles. Orthodox Christian funerals — Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Coptic, Ethiopian and others — are sung services held in church with an open coffin, incense and candles.
Funeral directors near Exeter
We haven’t identified a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director close to Exeter yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Orthodox Christian funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Orthodox Christian funerals? Tell us.
LeRoy Funerals
0.9 miles10 Alphington Rd, Exeter, EX2 8HH
Isca Funerals
0.9 milesConstable Court, Fore Street, Exeter, EX1 2QJ
Williams and Triggs
1.0 mile141 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HX
29 Exwick Road, Exeter, EX4 2AS
The Co-operative Funeralcare
1.0 mile119 Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1JD
Co-op Funeralcare
Orthodox churches near Exeter
A Orthodox church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
You can also find more Orthodox Christian churches in Exeter on ChurchNearMe.
- St Anne's Orthodox Church · 0.4 miles — St Anne's Orthodox Church, Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, EX4 6LA
Orthodox Christian funerals: what to expect
| Burial or cremation | Burial — many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral if cremation is chosen |
|---|---|
| Service | Chanted funeral service, usually with an open coffin; mourners give a final farewell kiss |
| Memorials | Trisagion prayers and memorials with koliva on the 3rd, 9th and 40th days, and yearly |
Etiquette for guests
- What to wear: Dark, modest clothing. Women may cover their hair.
- What to say: “Memory eternal” (“Eonia i mnimi” in Greek; “Vechnaya pamyat” in Russian).
- Flowers: Flowers are welcome.
Practical steps in Exeter
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Exeter register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register.
- Contact a funeral director and your Orthodox church — they can help arrange the key rites (Funeral service with open coffin; the last kiss).
- Book the cemetery — see local options.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Orthodox church near Exeter?
The nearest Orthodox churches to Exeter include St Anne's Orthodox Church (0.4 miles).
Can Orthodox Christians be cremated?
The Orthodox Church traditionally requires burial, and many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral where cremation has been chosen. Speak to the parish priest.