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Funeral directors in Burgess Hill

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 6 funeral directors based in Burgess Hill, and 42 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Woodvale Crematorium, 8.5 miles away. Deaths in Burgess Hill are registered with Mid Sussex register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Burgess Hill

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 Burgess Hill

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
P & S Gallagher0.1 miles—£1,750
Burgess Hill Family Funeral Services0.1 miles£3,166£2,300
Bowley Funeral Service2.3 miles—£1,750
R A Brooks and Son2.7 miles£3,315—
P & S Gallagher2.9 miles—£1,750
J & R Matthews3.4 miles£3,195£1,745
Paul Masson Funerals3.7 miles£3,010£2,000
Derriman & Haynes6.5 miles£2,995£1,645
the modern funeral7.8 miles£3,921—
Attree & Kent7.9 miles£3,874£1,595
Bowley & Gallagher8.0 miles—£1,750
Brighton Funeral Directors8.0 miles£2,160—

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Crematoria near Burgess Hill

Cemeteries in and near Burgess Hill

Natural & woodland burial near Burgess Hill

Faith & cultural funerals in Burgess Hill

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

Places of worship near Burgess Hill — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Burgess Hill: find a church in Burgess Hill for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Burgess Hill: 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 Mid Sussex register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Mid Sussex 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Burgess Hill

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 Burgess Hill?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Burgess Hill, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 42 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Burgess Hill?
The nearest crematorium to Burgess Hill is Woodvale Crematorium, about 8.5 miles from the town centre. Surrey & Sussex Crematorium (12.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Burgess Hill?
Contact Mid Sussex 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 Burgess Hill?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Burgess Hill is £2,160 (funeral director’s charges only) at Brighton 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 Mid Sussex are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Burgess Hill?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Burgess Hill, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Burgess Hill?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Burgess Hill 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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