Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Exeter Funeral Directors Since 1906
M Sillifant & Sons has been serving Exeter as a family-owned funeral director since 1906. With over a century of experience, we specialise in providing compassionate and tailored funeral arrangements that reflect individual wishes. Our services extend to pre-paid funeral plans, woodland burials, and eco-friendly options, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of care. The third and fourth generations of the Sillifant family lead our team, combining traditional values with modern practices. Our premises near Exeter city centre offer a welcoming environment for discussions, with home visits available upon request.We prioritise transparency, offering free professional advice on legal requirements, documentation, and religious or non-religious ceremonies. Comprehensive support includes transport arrangements, floral tributes, donation management, and assistance with funeral cost applications. By maintaining impartial guidance and adapting to evolving needs, we ensure families receive respectful, efficient, and dignified services tailored to their specific requirements.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Pre-Paid Funerals
Cremations
Woodland Burials
Eco-Friendly Services
Bereavement Guidance
Repatriation Services
Memorial Planning
Legal Documentation Assistance
Charity Donation Management
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 compassionate support and immediate assistance during bereavement.
- Our family has 118 years of generational expertise in funeral services.
- We offer free professional advice on legal and logistical requirements.
- We facilitate eco-friendly and woodland burial options.
- We accommodate home visits for sensitive arrangements discussions.
What people say
Compassionate support
Professional guidance
Seamless arrangements
Transparent communication
Personalised service
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We offer comprehensive funeral arrangement services tailored to individual preferences. Our team provides expert guidance on legal documentation, venue selection, and ceremony personalisation while offering emotional support during the decision-making process. The service includes coordination of transportation, coffin selection, and floral arrangements, ensuring all logistical aspects are professionally managed to reduce family burdens.
Pre-Paid Funerals
Our pre-paid funeral plans allow individuals to make advance arrangements at todays prices. Plans include fixed funeral director fees and allowances for third-party costs, protecting against future price increases. We offer flexible payment options and provide documentation guaranteeing specified wishes, including music choices, coffin preferences, and service locations, will be honoured at the time of need.
Woodland Burials
We facilitate woodland burial options at designated sites across Devon, providing environmentally conscious alternatives. These natural burial grounds allow families to create personalized memorials amidst scenic landscapes. Services include grave location selection, biodegradable coffin provision, and guidance on ceremony options that harmonise with nature while maintaining traditional funeral elements.
Bereavement Guidance
Our bereavement guidance service includes practical advice on navigating post-death administrative processes. We assist with estate settlement, benefit claims, and probate procedures while offering emotional support resources. This service extends to help with newspaper notices, donation collections, and commemorative events, ensuring families receive comprehensive support throughout their grieving process.
Repatriation Services
We specialise in international repatriation of remains with full logistical coordination. Our services cover documentation, transportation arrangements, and compliance with destination country requirements. Whether transferring remains abroad or arranging for overseas deaths, we ensure seamless execution while providing culturally sensitive guidance to grieving families across international jurisdictions.
People
Martin Sillifant
Director
Third-generation funeral director with over 30 years experience in the profession, specialising in traditional and modern funeral practices while maintaining family values.
Marc Sillifant
Director
Fourth-generation funeral director continuing the family legacy, combining modern approaches with 118 years of established tradition and community service commitment.
Questions
What services does M. Sillifant & Sons offer?
We provide full funeral arrangements, pre-paid plans, woodland burials, repatriation services, bereavement guidance, and eco-friendly options with both traditional and contemporary approaches.
How can I arrange a funeral with M. Sillifant & Sons?
Contact us 24/7 via phone at 01392 272688 or visit our Exeter premises. We offer home visits and immediate assistance with all funeral requirements.
Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?
Yes, we offer Golden Charter funeral plans with flexible payment options to cover directors fees and contribute towards third-party costs at todays prices.
What areas do you serve?
Our services cover Exeter and surrounding areas including East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams, and Torbay regions.
Are your services available outside regular hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency services and immediate assistance 365 days a year for urgent funeral arrangements.
How do you handle woodland burials?
We coordinate woodland burials at approved sites across Devon, offering guidance on eco-friendly coffins, grave selection, and personalized memorial options.
