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Funeral directors in Hailsham

Our local funeral directors in Hailsham are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01323 840086
Lines open 24 hours a day

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Serving the Hailsham area

Our funeral directors in Hailsham are opposite the footpath entrance to the South Road car park. Whatever kind of service you have in mind, your family will be treated with the same care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, tell us a little about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Hailsham and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Hailsham or an unattended funeral in Hailsham, and help you choose memorials in Hailsham when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in East Sussex.

R Butler & Sons Funeral Directors, Hailsham branch

R Butler & Sons Funeral Directors, Hailsham

We are opposite the on-foot entrance for South Road Car Park.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,211

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£3,195
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,016
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,211

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01323 840086
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Hailsham

Rated 4.88 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Everyone we had contact with here were genuinely compassionate, understanding and incredibly patient with myself and my siblings after mum passing away just before Christmas. We had some concerns with our experience at another funeral directors very local to Butlers which lead us to instigate conversations with Butlers. The moment we engaged with everyone at Butlers we instantly felt at ease, there was no pressure and they were extremely professional with a lovely touch of friendly empathy. A huge thank you to everyone at R Butler & Sons Funeral Directors in Hailsham. We could not have asked for a better service to help us say our final goodbye to our beautiful mum.

Clive Parsons, 14 January 2026

Rated 5/5

Thank you to Dawn and the team at R Butlers. They ensured everything was planned to my requirements, kept me informed during the arrangements, and prompted me ahead of time whenever I needed to action something. The day went faultlessly and I was confident the team would conduct their roles perfectly, allowing me to concentrate fully on the service.

Ben Vince, 15 December 2025

Rated 5/5

Every small detail was perfect. They kept me informed, were kind and sympathetic and just wonderful. I have to recommend highly.

Roger Kirby, 7 September 2025

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