Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Hangleton
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Hangleton takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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W Cornford & Son Funeral Directors, Hangleton
You can find us on on Queens Parade, close to the Grenadier Public House.
- 19-20 Queens Parade, Hangleton, East Sussex, BN3 8JG
Call 24 hours a day:
01273 726766
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Hangleton
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Hangleton funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Hangleton
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.89 / 5 based on 38 reviews.
Rated 5/5
When we lost our mother, it was really hard to think of any arrangements; let alone funeral arrangements.
W CORNFORD & SON Funeral Directors were there to support us every step of the way. The respect and time and emotional support they provided was exceptional.
A Thank-You is not enough.
Suheir Mickhail, 6 April 2026
Rated 5/5
The Funeral Director was extremely professional, caring , friendly and talked us through everything.
We was able to take our time , which was much appreciated. Everything ran very smoothly and this was down to the Director and staff.
My family and I were very satisfied .
Denise made us very comfortable and put us at ease with the whole process.
Losing my mum is very hard and Denise and Funeral director were sensitive and compassionate.
Mum would have been very proud.
Karen Topham, 27 March 2026
Rated 5/5
Losing my dad has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but Cornford & Son gave our family a sense of peace we will always be grateful for.
Dad looked so peaceful, which brought me comfort when I needed it most. It meant everything to us that they arranged for the hearse and limousine to come to our home so we could bring him home one final time, especially for his dog. That level of understanding and care meant more than I can express.
From Denise’s kindness and reassurance in the office, to Adam leading the procession with such calm strength, and the unseen team working so respectfully behind the scenes — every detail was handled with grace and dignity.
They didn’t just organise a funeral; they gave our family peace on one of the hardest days of our lives. I will always be deeply grateful.
Evelyn Konen, 17 February 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.