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Funeral directors in Horsham

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Horsham, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, 9.3 miles away. Deaths in Horsham are registered with Horsham register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Horsham

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 Horsham

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
C&T Radmall0.2 miles£2,940£2,045
Francis Chappell & Sons1.3 miles£3,195£1,645
Ballard & Shortall7.0 miles£3,874£1,595
Francis Chappell & Sons7.0 miles£3,195£1,645
Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors8.8 miles£2,520£1,950
J & R Matthews9.0 miles£3,195£1,745
Ballard & Shortall10.4 miles£3,874£1,595
Paul Masson Funerals10.7 miles£3,010£2,000
P & S Gallagher11.0 miles—£1,750
R A Brooks and Son11.2 miles£3,315—
P & S Gallagher11.2 miles—£1,750
Burgess Hill Family Funeral Services11.3 miles£3,166£2,300

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Crematoria near Horsham

Cemeteries in and near Horsham

Natural & woodland burial near Horsham

Faith & cultural funerals in Horsham

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

Places of worship near Horsham — 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) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (2 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Horsham: find a church in Horsham for a funeral service

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

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

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 Horsham?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Horsham, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Horsham?
The nearest crematorium to Horsham is Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, about 9.3 miles from the town centre. Worthing Crematorium (13.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Horsham?
Contact Horsham 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 Horsham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Horsham is £2,520 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,395 at Surrey & Sussex 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 Horsham are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Horsham?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Horsham, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Horsham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Horsham 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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