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Funeral directors in Lewes

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Lewes, and 46 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Woodvale Crematorium, 6.2 miles away. Deaths in Lewes are registered with Lewes register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lewes

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Lewes

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
Grace Independent Funeral Directors4.2 miles£3,770£2,655
Christopher Stringer5.7 miles£3,874£1,595
S. E. Skinner & Sons6.6 miles£3,874£1,595
Attree & Kent6.6 miles£3,874£1,595
Arthur Denyer6.8 miles£2,795£1,645
Derriman & Haynes6.9 miles£2,995£1,645
Cooper And Son Funeral Directors7.3 miles£3,874£1,595
Bowley & Gallagher7.5 miles—£1,750
Brighton Funeral Directors7.5 miles£2,160—
the modern funeral7.5 miles£3,921—
Bowley Funeral Service7.6 miles—£1,750
Fuller & Scott7.6 miles£4,021—

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Crematoria near Lewes

Cemeteries in and near Lewes

Natural & woodland burial near Lewes

Faith & cultural funerals in Lewes

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

Mosques (7 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Lewes?
We list 1 funeral director based in Lewes, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 46 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Lewes?
The nearest crematorium to Lewes is Woodvale Crematorium, about 6.2 miles from the town centre. Wealdon Crematorium (10.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lewes?
Contact Lewes 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 Lewes?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lewes 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 Lewes are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lewes?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lewes 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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