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Funeral directors in Heathfield

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

There are 6 funeral directors based in Heathfield, and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Wealdon Crematorium, 3.5 miles away. Deaths in Heathfield are registered with Wealden register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Heathfield

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 Heathfield

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
Wealden Funeral Services Ltd0.1 miles—£1,645
White Feather Funerals0.1 miles£3,025£1,725
Heathfield Funeral Service0.5 miles£3,365£1,920
Cooper & Son1.3 miles£3,874£1,595
C Waterhouse and Sons6.0 miles£3,365£1,920
Richard Green Funeral Service6.7 miles£4,154£1,995
Cooper And Son Funeral Directors6.8 miles£3,874£1,595
Fuller & Scott6.8 miles£4,021—
Paul Bysouth Funeral Directors7.2 miles£2,995£1,745
R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors7.6 miles£2,895£1,645
Grace Independent Funeral Directors8.4 miles£3,770£2,655
Haine & Son10.3 miles£3,705£1,595

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Crematoria near Heathfield

Cemeteries in and near Heathfield

Natural & woodland burial near Heathfield

Faith & cultural funerals in Heathfield

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

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

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

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 Heathfield?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Heathfield, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Heathfield?
The nearest crematorium to Heathfield is Wealdon Crematorium, about 3.5 miles from the town centre. Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery (10.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Heathfield?
Contact Wealden 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 Heathfield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Heathfield is £2,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,031 at Wealdon 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 Wealden are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Heathfield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Heathfield 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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