Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Chichester
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Chichester takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors, Chichester
You can find us on Spitalfield Lane, close to the main entrance for St Richard's Hospital.
- 49-51 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6SG
Call 24 hours a day:
01243 839777
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Chichester
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Chichester 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.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Chichester
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 75 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
It's a strange thing when you lose somebody very close to you, in our case an aged mother of 107, even though one has expected the event for some time when it happens you suddenly realise that you don't know where to start
Our answer was to appoint Dillistone and Wraights as our funeral director. They took control and clearly explained what was happening and what was going to happen. This wonderful level of care went right through the funeral process to the cremation at the charming Oaks crematorium. They looked after everything from music to flowers to service sheets, to video link. It all flowed seamlessly with constant input from experienced members of the D&W team who were unfailingly helpful and respectful. It made all the difference and we had an amazing funeral that everybody will remember forever. Thank you.
Chris LAMBERT, 26 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Natalie and her team, at a difficult time for the family, showed great compassion and empathy throughout our experience. The whole team were professional and courteous and helped us all through what is, naturally, a difficult experience.
Paul Owen, 20 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Natalie at the Chichester Branch is a star. Sensitive, helpful, friendly, knows exactly what she is talking about - just what you need when emotions are fragile. Every business should have a Natalie!
Michael Smith, 5 September 2026
FAQs
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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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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.