Unattended funerals in West Sussex

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

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Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors

  • 270-272 Goring Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4PE
  • 01903 257839
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in High Street, Crawley

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 8 Grand Parade, High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BU
  • 01293 521407
Chappell & Rice Funeral Directors in East Grinstead, West Sussex.

Chappell & Rice Funeral Directors

  • Swan Court, 4 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1AG
  • 01342 321968
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Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors

  • 49-51 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6SG
  • 01243 839777
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Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors

  • 27 Queensway, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1QN
  • 01243 864466
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Horsham

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 55-57 Rusper Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4BJ
  • 01403 330773
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Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors

  • 14 The Square, Barnham, West Sussex, PO22 0HB
  • 01243 782011
J & R Matthews Funeral Directors in High Street, Cuckfield

J & R Matthews Funeral Directors

  • 1 Old Talbot House, High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5JX
  • 01444 441515
Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors branch on South Farm Road, Worthing.

Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors

  • 191 South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TW
  • 01903 200835
Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors branch on Arundel Road, Littlehampton.

Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors

  • 3a Arundel Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7BY
  • 01903 726324

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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.

Talk to someone in West 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 West 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.