M. Sillifant & Sons

read moreLosing a family member or a close friend is never an easy experience for a person to go through. At such a difficult juncture in your life you may find yourself being responsible for organising the Funeral of a loved one. We hope the longevity of our Exeter Funeral home is testament to our sensitivity to your needs. In your time of need we will do our utmost to provide you support with planning a Funeral that will reflect the wishes of your loved one. When someone dies there are many Funeral arrangements that have to be made which can sometimes be overlooked during such a difficult period.

read moreFunerals today are enormously varied and pre-paid Funeral plans are popular. Woodland Burials and eco-friendly Funerals are increasingly favoured. We also welcome unusual requests and will do everything possible to create a bespoke Funeral tailored to your wishes. With this website we hope to provide impartial guidance and useful information for anyone making Funeral arrangements in the UK as well as for people in our local community. Our family believes you should expect value for money and the highest standard of care and service from the moment contact is made.

read moreIf you require guidance with making Funeral arrangements, contact the understanding professionals at M. Sillifant & Sons in Exeter. To speak to a member of our team in Exeter, please contact us via the number listed at the top of our website.

read moreThe contemporary traditional funeral can be simple or elaborate, but is always elegant and dignified. We have Jaguar or Ford limousines and hearses. Some families choose not to use limousines and are happy to make their own way to the place of burial or cremation. But we do advise that the chief mourners do not drive on the day. At M. Sillifant & Sons, coffins are lifted from the hearse and carried by our bearers or the family's chosen bearers to the place of committal. We would only use a bier if the coffin or casket was prohibitively heavy.

read moreFirst contact the Doctor who may call to establish that death has taken place. The Doctor will advise you when the death certificate will be ready and from where it can be collected. Details, such as whether the funeral is to be a burial or cremation, can be discussed at this point or you can advise us later. You may wish to wait until other members of the family arrive before making any definite plans. If the deceased donated his or her organs for transplant or medical research, you should notify the Doctor immediately.

read moreFunerals tend to be a taboo subject which the public do not generally discuss. Very often a simple question to an experienced Funeral Director will save a lot of worry and apprehension. If you have never had to organise a funeral before it can be quite a daunting task. It is important that you know there is help available to make the occasion run as smoothly as possible. We are all here to serve you and will be pleased to answer any questions on unusual procedures, unusual requests etc, at no obligation to yourself and of course, in the strictest confidence.