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What to Do When Someone Dies: A Practical Guide for Devon Families

The days immediately following a death are overwhelming. This step-by-step guide covers what needs to happen, who to contact, and how to find affordable funeral options, including services available to families across Devon and the South West.

Losing someone is hard enough without the added stress of navigating paperwork, registrations, and funeral arrangements you’ve never had to deal with before. Most people have very little idea what is legally required or what their options are until they’re in the middle of it.

This guide is intended to help. It covers the practical...

MACNAMARA Tony

On 30th December 2015 peacefully in hospital aged 76 years of Exeter, late of SWEB.

Beloved husband of Joan, will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service on Tuesday 19th January at Exeter Crematorium, 12.15pm, St Peter's Chapel.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

MESSENGER Sylvia Margaret

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/30/2015 - 11:15am

On 28th December 2015 passed away peacefully in The Lilacs aged 80 years.

Beloved wife of the late Colin, much loved Mum of Linda, Gillian, Mandy, Julie and Andrew, mother-in-law of Pete, Hayley and Dennis, loving Nan, Great Nan and sister of Jean.

Will be sadly by all of her family and friends.

Funeral service on Monday 11 January at Exeter Crematorium, 2pm, St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimers Society by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or...

ELLICOTT Freda

On 25th December 2015 peacefully in Treelands Care Home aged 94 years.

Beloved wife of the late Ron, loving Mum of Sandra and Ray, and a much loved Nan, Great-Nan and Great Great Nan.

Funeral service on Monday 11th January at Exeter Crematorium, 10.30am, St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

SQUIRES William (Alan)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/29/2015 - 11:18am

Passed away peacefully on 22 December 2015 aged 81 years.

A wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Friday 8th January at Exeter Crematorium, 10.30am, St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations to British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

RICHARDSON Maureen

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 12/13/2015 - 11:29pm

On 6th December 2015 passed away peacefully at home in Alphington after a short illness aged 75 years.

Beloved wife of Reg, loving mother of Amanda, Jenny and Steve, dear sister of Nicola, devoted grandmother and great grandmother.

Many thanks to the district nurses and all carers.

Funeral Service Thursday 17th December Exeter Crematorium 11.15am St. Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hospiscare or Marie Curie Cancer Care by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or...

SHERRELL Robert (Rob/Bob)

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/09/2015 - 10:38pm

On 4th December 2015 suddenly at home aged 61 years.

Dearly loved brother of Carolyn. Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service on Friday 18th December at Exeter Crematorium, 10.45am, St Peter's Chapel.

No flowers please donations if desired for Devon Air Ambulance by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD

FAYTER Sylvia Matilda

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 10:26pm

On 30th November 2015 passed away peacefully in the RD&E Hospital aged 86 years of Exeter.

Beloved wife of the late Tony, much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service Monday 14th December Exeter Crematorium 9.45am St Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Stroke Association by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

WILLIS Eileen

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 10:24pm

On 27th November 2015 peacefully in Whipton Hospital.

Dearly loved and missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service Friday 11th December St Andrew’s Church, Alphington Road, St Thomas, Exeter 11.00am followed by cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St. Petrock’s by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD

BARNES Barry

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/29/2015 - 10:08pm

On 25th November 2015 peacefully in hospital after a short illness aged 67 years.

Beloved husband of Ann, dearly loved Dad of Paul, father-in-law of Gemma and a loving Grandad.

Funeral Service Tuesday 8th December Exeter Crematorium 11.30am St Peter's Chapel.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD. Tel: 01392 272688.

LEWIS Margaret Jean

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/29/2015 - 10:05pm

Passed away peacefully on 23 November at Camelot House care home aged 84 years.

Mother of Keith and grandmother of Mark and Wayne.

She is now at rest.

Funeral service on Monday 7th December at Exeter Crematorium, 1.15pm in St Peter's Chapel.

If friends of Jean would like to join the family after the ceremony please advise Sillifant & Sons.

Family flowers only. Donations to Exeter Stroke Club who Jean supported over many years, by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD....

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