Attended funerals in East Grinstead

An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in East Grinstead will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.

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Chappell & Rice Funeral Directors, East Grinstead

We are the last shop on the High Street, next to Sackville College.

What an attended funeral costs in East Grinstead

This is what an attended funeral costs at our East Grinstead funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.

Attended funeral

Our services
£3,595
  • 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
£1,179
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Estimated total
£4,774

The final price depends on the choices you make. Your funeral director will talk you through all of them.

Add a personal touch

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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.

What families say about us

Rated 5 / 5 based on 33 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Excellent, professional, and organised. Chris and Will at the East Grinstead Branch, supported us through the planning process, and through Dad's viewing. They were excellent at accepting my black sense of humour and we could often have a laugh about things, which I sorely needed to get me through. Cannot thank you enough for that. Thank you for the lovely memory keepsake book and box, It is much treasured and full of memories of Dad. Big thank you too, to embalmer Vanessa, who made Dad look so dignified and at peace, you did an excellent job, and it mean't I could see Dad one more time, in the chapel of rest. The day of my Father Peters' Funeral, 14.08.2026, everything ran like clockwork, Funeral Director on the day Adam did an excellent job, as did our limo driver Bert, and the pall bearers, it was perfect, the best send off is what my Father got. We cannot thank you all enough. A credit to your profession, all of you. We would strongly recommend your services. A shout out to Independent Celebrant Anita, who was fantastic on the day, and in the run up to the day, gave a beautiful Eulogy to Dad, and read our choice of poems perfectly. Would highly recommend her services also.

Vera Waters, 6 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Chappell and Rice were wonderful. This was the first time I had to deal with something like this, and they handled everything so well, from the first call, the first meeting and right through until my dear mothers funeral, and beyond. Nothing was ever too much trouble, every call and dealing I had with Kim Montague was so kind, courteous and professional. The level of sensitivity to what I, and my family were going through was exemplary. She is a credit to her company. I am extremely grateful that Chappell & Rice were the Funeral Directors. Also, I would like to mention Paul, who handled the actual day of my mother’s Funeral, he was perfect.

KD Hughes, 6 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

I would like to say thank you to Chappell & Rice. From the moment they met with my daughter they were incredibly kind and understanding . They were especially thoughtful with my needs, knowing I had difficulty in walking and they always made sure I was comfortable. Nothing ever felt rushed, they gave us all the time we needed and were there to guide us through the day . We are all really grateful for all their help and support.

Linda Hollis, 31 August 2026

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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.