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Funeral directors in Polegate

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Polegate, and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Eastbourne Crematorium, 3.1 miles away. Deaths in Polegate 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 Polegate

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 Polegate

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
Haine & Son0.1 miles£3,705£1,595
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors2.3 miles£3,140£2,050
R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors2.7 miles£2,895£1,645
Willows Funeral Service4.0 miles£3,379—
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors4.1 miles£3,140£2,050
Haine & Son Funeral Directors4.2 miles£3,705£1,595
Serenity Funeral Directors4.2 miles£2,995£1,645
Seaford Funeral Service7.1 miles£3,195£1,645
Cooper & Son7.2 miles£3,874£1,595
Grace Independent Funeral Directors8.1 miles£3,770£2,655
Heathfield Funeral Service9.8 miles£3,365£1,920
White Feather Funerals10.2 miles£3,025£1,725

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Crematoria near Polegate

Cemeteries in and near Polegate

Natural & woodland burial near Polegate

Faith & cultural funerals in Polegate

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

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (5 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Polegate: 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 Polegate

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 Polegate?
We list 1 funeral director based in Polegate, 10 funeral directors within 5 miles and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Polegate?
The nearest crematorium to Polegate is Eastbourne Crematorium, about 3.1 miles from the town centre. Wealdon Crematorium (6.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Polegate?
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 Polegate?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Polegate is £2,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors. 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Polegate?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Polegate, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Polegate?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Polegate 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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