Funeral & Memorial Services at The Hall

Creating meaningful celebrations of life in a personal, unhurried setting

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Unhurried Services - The space to say goodbye.


Saying goodbye to someone you love deserves time, care, and a space that feels right. At The Hall, memorial services unfold at their own pace, allowing families the comfort of being truly present.

Our Grade II* listed Victorian hall offers a warm, peaceful setting on one of Exeter's oldest streets. There's freedom to take your time - to share stories, to laugh and cry together, to display cherished photos and mementos. No need to watch the clock or hurry proceedings along. Your celebration can simply unfold as it needs to.

With a funeral service, the service flows gently into the wake, with everyone already together in one comfortable place. No driving between venues, no worrying about directions or logistics. Just being together, honouring your loved one in your own way, surrounded by the people who matter most.

Capacity: Up to 110 guests
Setting: Beautiful Victorian hall with homely atmosphere
Support: Experienced team coordinating with funeral directors and celebrants

This is a family business, and we treat every service with the care and attention we'd want for our own loved ones.

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Service Options

1. Memorial Service Package - £800

For celebration of life services

Time: 4 hours (we're flexible with scheduling)
Capacity: Up to 110 guests

Includes: 

  • Experienced staff throughout

  • Complete audio/visual equipment for music and tributes

  • Microphones and projection for photos and slideshows

  • Seating arranged as you prefer

  • Atmospheric lighting

Suitable for: Memorial services, celebration of life gatherings, commemorative events

2. Wake & Reception Package - £950

Following crematorium or burial services

Time: 5 hours from 1pm onwards
Capacity: Up to 110 guests

Includes: 

  • Supportive staff throughout

  • Audio/visual equipment for tributes and photos

  • Flexible seating and standing arrangements

  • Professional bar service

Suitable for: Post-service gatherings, funeral receptions, afternoon wakes

3. Full Funeral Service & Wake - £1,400

A complete service from ceremony through to reception

Time: 7 hours (setup from 12pm, service from 2pm, wake until 6:30pm)
Capacity: Up to 110 guests

Includes: 

  • Full venue access throughout the day

  • Professional staff support from setup to close

  • Complete audio/visual setup for ceremony and tributes

  • Microphones and projection equipment

  • Flexible seating arrangements for service and wake

  • Coordination with funeral directors and celebrants

Suitable for: Families wanting a complete, unhurried celebration in one beautiful location

4. Premium Full Day Service - £1,800

Our most comprehensive offering

Time: 8 hours with extended flexibility
Capacity: Up to 110 guests

Includes: 

  • Everything in the Full Service package

  • Additional staff member for enhanced support

  • Extended bar service hours

  • Memory table setup assistance

  • Full food service coordination

Suitable for: Larger gatherings or when families would like complete peace of mind

Catering and bar service are charged separately. Bel's Kitchen can provide everything from simple refreshments to a full buffet, and we're happy to discuss options that suit your needs and budget.

 
 

Why Choose The Hall

Saying goodbye to someone you love deserves time, care, and a space that feels right. At The Hall, we believe memorial services should unfold at their own pace, allowing families the comfort of being truly present.

The Hall is a Grade II* listed former Sunday School and Theatre which has been painstakingly restored over 10 years. Here, you have the freedom to take your time – to share stories, to laugh and cry together, to display cherished photos and mementos. There's no need to watch the clock or hurry proceedings along. Your celebration can simply unfold as it needs to.

Your family and friends gather in a beautiful, homely space that feels welcoming and personal. The service flows gently into the wake, with everyone already together in one place – no rushing between venues, no worrying about directions or logistics. It's simply about being together, honouring your loved one in your own way, surrounded by the people who matter most.

We think that's how it should be. A proper goodbye, taken at the right pace, in a place that feels like home.

Understanding Your Options

We know that choosing how to say goodbye involves many considerations, including practical ones. Here's some information that might be helpful as you think about what's right for your family.

Traditional crematorium services typically cost:

  • Weekday service: £1,044 for one hour

  • Saturday service: £1,499 for one hour

Our Full Funeral Service & Wake: £1,400 for seven hours

The difference is in having time – time to gather properly, to share memories without rushing, to move naturally from ceremony to wake. Many families tell us it made all the difference to have everyone together in one comfortable place, with no need to relocate or watch the clock.

Another option worth considering:

Some families are now choosing direct cremation (from around £499) as a simpler, more affordable approach to the cremation itself, then holding their main celebration at The Hall. This allows you to focus your time and resources on the gathering that brings everyone together – a personal, meaningful celebration in a beautiful setting.

For example, a direct cremation combined with our Full Service comes to around £1,899 total, often providing much longer time together and a more personal experience than traditional options, sometimes at a similar or lower overall cost.

We're happy to discuss what might work best for your family, with no pressure whatsoever.

A More Personal, Often More Affordable Approach

Many families are now choosing to hold a meaningful celebration at The Hall, followed by a simple direct cremation. This provides much longer time together in a personal space, often for similar or lower cost than traditional options.

Traditional crematorium service:

  • Weekday: £1,044 for 60 minutes only

  • Saturday: £1,499 for 60 minutes only

  • Plus separate wake venue hire (typically £500+)

  • Total: approximately £2,000 (before food/bar)

Our Full Funeral Service & Wake + Direct Cremation:

  • Full Service at The Hall: £1,400 for 7 hours

  • Direct cremation: from £499

  • Total: approximately £1,900 (before food/bar)

The difference:

  • Time to breathe and be present

  • Make the space personal to your loved one

  • Seamless flow from service to wake

  • Flexible timing without watching the clock

  • Comfortable, homely venue with full hospitality

  • Often similar or lower cost overall

We're happy to discuss what might work best for your family, with no pressure whatsoever.

All our packages include professional coordination with funeral directors and celebrants. We understand this is an important day, and our experienced team will ensure everything runs smoothly and with care.

Getting in Touch

Please do get in touch to discuss your specific needs. Every service can be arranged to honour your loved one in exactly the right way. There's no obligation, and we're here to answer any questions you might have.

Catering & Additional Services

Catering
Our partner Bel's Kitchen can provide everything from simple refreshments to full buffets, tailored to your needs and budget. You're also welcome to work with your own chosen caterer or florist.
Have a look at our catering guide to see what’s possible, and contact isy@belskitchen directly to discuss availability, options, menus and pricing

Bar Service
Professional bar service available throughout, charged on consumption.

Flowers
We can recommend trusted local suppliers or work with your chosen florist.

Photography
We can help coordinate professional photography if you'd like.

Memory Displays
We're happy to help set up photo displays, memory tables, or other personal touches.

Music & Tributes
Full audio/visual support for any music, slideshows, or video tributes you wish to include.

The Practical Details

Venue:  The Hall Exeter, Stepcote Hill, Exeter EX1 1BD
Capacity: Up to 110 guests comfortably
Access:  Please see our accessibility page for detailed information about reaching The Hall and moving around inside the building. If you have specific concerns or questions, we're very happy to discuss them.
Coordination: We work with all local funeral directors and celebrants to ensure everything runs smoothly with dignity and care.

Accessibility

For a long time Stepcote Hill was one of the main routes into Exeter, despite the steepness that gave the street its name. We know access is important, so please do have a look at our accessibility page for detailed information about reaching The Hall and moving around inside the building. If you have any specific concerns or questions, we're very happy to discuss them.

The Hall Exeter - A family business in the heart of Exeter's historic West Quarter