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Funeral directors in Bexhill-on-Sea

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Bexhill-on-Sea, and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hastings Crematorium, 5.9 miles away. Deaths in Bexhill-on-Sea are registered with Rother register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bexhill-on-Sea

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Bexhill-on-Sea

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Douglas Mercer & Son4.2 miles£3,240£2,050
Haine & Son5.3 miles£3,705£1,595
Hinkley Funeral Directors5.3 miles£2,695£1,545
Banfield & Pomphrey6.4 miles£3,240£2,050
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors8.9 miles£3,140£2,050
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors9.0 miles£3,140£2,050
R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors9.4 miles£2,895£1,645
Willows Funeral Service9.7 miles£3,379—
Serenity Funeral Directors9.8 miles£2,995£1,645
Haine & Son Funeral Directors9.9 miles£3,705£1,595
Haine & Son10.0 miles£3,705£1,595
C Waterhouse and Sons11.4 miles£3,365£1,920

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Crematoria near Bexhill-on-Sea

Cemeteries in and near Bexhill-on-Sea

Natural & woodland burial near Bexhill-on-Sea

Faith & cultural funerals in Bexhill-on-Sea

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Bexhill-on-Sea — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)
  • St. Barnabas Church · 0.3 miles — St. Barnabas Church, Cantelupe Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1JG
  • St. Peter's Church · 0.4 miles — St. Peter's Church, Church Street, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2HE
  • St. Stephen's Church · 0.7 miles — St. Stephen's Church, Down Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4HD
  • St. Augustine's Church · 0.7 miles — St. Augustine's Church, St Augustines Close, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3AZ
  • All Saints Church · 1.0 mile — All Saints Church, All Saints Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5HA

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)
  • Beulah Baptist Church · 0.1 miles — Beulah Baptist Church, Clifford Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1QA
  • Freedom Church · 1.1 miles — Sidley Baptist Church, Claremont Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5BX

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (2 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Bexhill-on-Sea: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Rother register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Rother Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Bexhill-on-Sea

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Bexhill-on-Sea?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Bexhill-on-Sea, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bexhill-on-Sea?
The nearest crematorium to Bexhill-on-Sea is Hastings Crematorium, about 5.9 miles from the town centre. Eastbourne Crematorium (7.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Contact Rother register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Bexhill-on-Sea?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bexhill-on-Sea is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hinkley Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £952 at Hastings Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Rother are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bexhill-on-Sea, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bexhill-on-Sea offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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