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Funeral directors in Brighton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Brighton, East Sussex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 12 funeral directors based in Brighton, and 38 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Woodvale Crematorium, 1.4 miles away. Deaths in Brighton are registered with Brighton and Hove register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Brighton

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

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Crematoria near Brighton

Cemeteries in and near Brighton

Natural & woodland burial near Brighton

Faith & cultural funerals in Brighton

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

Places of worship near Brighton — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (5 nearby)

Jewish 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)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Brighton: find a church in Brighton for a funeral service · prayer times in Brighton for janazah

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Brighton: 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 Brighton and Hove register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Brighton

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 Brighton?
We list 12 funeral directors based in Brighton, 21 funeral directors within 5 miles and 38 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Brighton?
The nearest crematorium to Brighton is Woodvale Crematorium, about 1.4 miles from the city centre. Worthing Crematorium (12.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Brighton?
Contact Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Brighton is £2,825 (funeral director’s charges only) at Mother & Daughter Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £850 at Woodvale 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 Brighton and Hove are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Brighton?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Brighton, jewish funerals in Brighton, catholic funerals in Brighton, orthodox christian funerals in Brighton, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Brighton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Brighton 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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