Urns and caskets
Choose from a variety of materials and styles designed for burial, scattering or keeping their ashes.
Memorials in Hastings
A memorial gives you somewhere to visit and remember. Our funeral directors in Hastings can help you choose one, whether or not they arranged the funeral.
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Choosing a memorial
Headstones, plaques, benches and books of remembrance all serve the same purpose in different ways. There is no hurry to decide, and we can talk you through what is possible at the cemeteries and crematoria near Hastings.
Many ways to remember them
An item to treasure, a place to reflect, or a vessel to hold their ashes – honour their life in a way that feels right.
Looking after a memorial
Stone and lettering weather over time. We can arrange cleaning, repairs and additional inscriptions when a memorial needs them.
A lasting place of rest and remembrance
Give them a peaceful resting place within our own memorial grounds or cemeteries, where loved ones can reflect within beautiful, natural surroundings.
Vaults
Honour them alongside loved ones, in one of our cemeteries or gardens of remembrance. Available in specific locations.
Memorial gardens
Create a special space to visit and remember them. Including private and communal gardens, plaques, benches and more.
Mausoleums
Pay tribute with a private, permanent resting place above ground. Available in specific locations.
How we can help
Choosing the right memorial can depend on things like materials, personal preferences or what's allowed by the local cemetery. We're here to talk it through and help you decide.
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Local rules and approvals
Cemeteries and other sites often have rules about the size, materials and finishes allowed. We'll guide you through any approvals, so there are no surprises.
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Wording, lettering and design
We can help you choose the details, like the inscription, lettering style and design, so everything feels personal and works together.
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Take the time you need
Our memorial specialists are always here to guide you and answer your questions. You decide at your own speed, there's no rush.
Memorial costs
The cost of a memorial varies depending on what you choose – the type, materials, location, and how much personalisation you'd like can affect the price. We'll always be upfront about costs, so you know what to expect.
Talk to someone in Hastings
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.98 / 5 based on 44 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Suzanne and the team at hinkley’s again went above and beyond for supporting us this time with our dads funeral as a family we have now used them 5 times over the last 6 years for family members and each time they have been brilliant nothing is to much bother it sure helps when it’s a hard thing to arrange ! dad had the best send off Thank you again to you all ….. hopefully there no more funerals to arrange for a while ….. but I highly recommend anyone loosing a loved one or have a funeral to arrange Suzanne and the Hinkley team will guide you and support you all the way ♥️♥️
Carla Barrow, 3 June 2025
Rated 5/5
Excellent care and guidance throughout.
Matthew de’Egglesfield was so understanding and professional.
Thank you
Stewart Charlton, 12 May 2025
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Thank you for making a difficult day a little bit easier on 27 February 2025.
Maria Simmins, 1 March 2025
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Guides to choosing a memorial and what to consider.
Types of memorials
The full range of memorials, from classic stone to personal keepsakes – how to choose one that suits the person, and what to do if there is no grave.
Memorial FAQs
Straight answers on memorials – what they are for, the types families choose, the regulations sites set, materials and upkeep, and personalising one.
Traditional memorial stones and accompaniments
Traditional stone memorials – headstones, grave markers, statues and accompaniments – how long before one can be fitted, and adding to it later.
Headstones
Choosing a headstone: materials, shapes, finishes and inscriptions, the cemetery rules that apply, and how long you must wait before one can be fixed.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
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.