Funeral & Memorial Services at The Hall

Creating meaningful celebrations of life in a personal, unhurried setting

Our team are here to assist you with organising your memorial. It is a difficult time, but we will do all we can to help. Our beautiful Hall, a stunning Grade II* listed Victorian Sunday school built in 1892 accommodates up to 100 people in a warm, peaceful & friendly setting on one of Exeter’s oldest surviving streets. We have everything you might need to make the day run smoothly, including mics, caterers, projection and a fully stocked staffed bar. Our caterer, Bel’s Kitchen, is well known as one of the region’s best private chefs and can create a wonderful buffet tailored to your needs.

Service Options

1. Memorial Service Package - £800

For services without the deceased present

  • Time: 4 hours (flexible scheduling)

  • Capacity: Up to 110 guests

  • Includes: Staff, audio/visual equipment, microphones, projection, seating arrangement, basic lighting

  • Perfect for: Celebration of life services, memorial 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: Staff, audio/visual for tributes/photos, flexible seating/standing arrangements, bar service

  • Perfect for: Post-service gatherings, funeral receptions

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

Complete service from ceremony through to reception

  • Time: 7 hours (12pm setup, service from 2pm, wake until 6:30pm)

  • Capacity: Up to 110 guests

  • Includes: Full venue access, professional staff support, complete audio/visual setup, microphones, projection, flexible seating arrangements, coordination with funeral directors

  • Perfect 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 Full Service plus enhanced audio/visual, additional staff member, extended bar hours, memory table setup, professional photography coordination

  • Perfect for: Large gatherings or when families want complete peace of mind

Why Choose The Hall Over Traditional Options?


When you're saying goodbye to someone you love, you deserve more than being rushed through a system. At The Hall, you get the time and space to create something truly meaningful. There's no watching the clock, no feeling like you're on a conveyor belt, no being ushered out for the next service. Instead, you can take your time to share stories, display treasured photos, and let the celebration unfold naturally. Your family and friends gather in a beautiful, homely space that feels personal rather than institutional. The service flows seamlessly into the wake without anyone having to drive somewhere else or worry about logistics. It's about honouring your loved one properly, in your own time, surrounded by people who matter, in a place that feels right. That's what every family deserves during one of life's most important moments.

Value Comparison:

  • Crematorium weekday service: £1,044 for 60 minutes only

  • Crematorium Saturday: £1,499 for 60 minutes only

  • Our Full Funeral Service: £1,400 for 7 hours including wake

The Difference:

  • Time to breathe - No rushing, no conveyor belt feeling

  • Personal space - Make the venue truly yours with photos, flowers, personal touches

  • Seamless flow - Service and wake in one beautiful location

  • Flexible timing - We work around your needs, not rigid schedules

  • Full hospitality - Professional bar service, catering options, comfortable setting

Cost-Saving Option: Direct Cremation Partnership

Families can now choose direct cremation (from around £499) for the actual cremation, then hold their meaningful celebration at The Hall. This can save hundreds while providing a much more personal, memorable experience. Direct cremations can offer an unfussy, simple and still profound goodbye after you have fully celebrated their life with the wider community.

Examples:

  • Traditional crematorium service: £1,044-£1,499

  • Direct cremation + our Full Service: £499 + £1,400 = £1,899 total

  • You get: Much longer time, personal venue, better hospitality, often for similar or less cost

  • No need for separate hire for a wake.

Add-On Services

  • Catering through Bel's Kitchen (various packages available)

  • Bar service (charged separately based on consumption)

  • Floral arrangements (through preferred suppliers)

  • Professional photography (coordination available)

  • Memory displays and tribute setup

All packages include professional coordination with funeral directors and celebrants. We understand this is one of the most important days for families, and we're here to ensure everything runs smoothly with dignity and care.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs - every service can be tailored to honour your loved one perfectly.

Accessibility
For a long time Stepcote Hill was one of the main routes into Exeter, despite the steepness that gave the street its name.  Please see our accessibility page for more information regarding accessibility to the hall and also inside the building itself.