Unattended funerals in East Sussex

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in East Sussex take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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R Butler & Sons Funeral Directors in Hailsham, East Sussex.

R Butler & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 5-7 Station Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2BE
  • 01323 840086
Bexhill Funeral Directors in Bexhill-on-Sea

Bexhill Funeral Directors

  • 35 Sackville Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JD
  • 01424 222225
Serenity Funeral Directors in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Serenity Funeral Directors

  • 43 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UT
  • 01323 736446
Arthur Denyer Funeral Directors on Lewes Road, Brighton

Arthur Denyer Funeral Directors

  • 18-19 Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3HP
  • 01273 681718
W Cornford & Son Funeral Directors in Hangleton, East Sussex.

W Cornford & Son Funeral Directors

  • 19-20 Queens Parade, Hangleton, East Sussex, BN3 8JG
  • 01273 726766
Hinkley Funeral Directors in Hastings, East Sussex.

Hinkley Funeral Directors

  • 50 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3SH
  • 01424 722461
Paul Bysouth & Son Funeral Directors in Crowborough

Paul Bysouth & Son Funeral Directors

  • 9 Croft Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DL
  • 01892 655000
Derriman & Haynes Funeral Directors in Patcham, Brighton.

Derriman & Haynes Funeral Directors

  • 56 Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8QF
  • 01273 540168
Seaford & Newhaven Funeral Directors in Seaford

Seaford & Newhaven Funeral Directors

  • 22 Sutton Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1RU
  • 01323 893889

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in East Sussex

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our East Sussex funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.