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Funeral directors in Rye

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Rye, and 12 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hastings Crematorium, 7.9 miles away. Deaths in Rye are registered with Rother register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Rye

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 Rye

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
Banfield & Pomphrey7.6 miles£3,240£2,050
Hinkley Funeral Directors8.7 miles£2,695£1,545
Firmager Funeral Service9.5 miles£3,090£2,050
Douglas Mercer & Son9.6 miles£3,240£2,050
Haine & Son11.2 miles£3,705£1,595
K B Sills13.3 miles£3,395£1,745
Hadaway & Denton Independent Funeral Directors14.3 miles£2,780£1,545
Earl & Co15.0 miles£3,545£2,050
C Waterhouse and Sons15.5 miles£3,365£1,920

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Crematoria near Rye

Cemeteries in and near Rye

Natural & woodland burial near Rye

Faith & cultural funerals in Rye

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • Hastings Mosque · 10.3 miles — 12 Mercatoria, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0EB

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist 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 Rye: 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 Rother register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Rother 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 Rye

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 Rye?
We list 1 funeral director based in Rye, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 12 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Rye?
The nearest crematorium to Rye is Hastings Crematorium, about 7.9 miles from the town centre. Charing Crematorium (Kent County Crematorium) (17.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Rye?
Contact Rother 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 Rye?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Rye is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hinkley Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £952 at Hastings 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 Rother are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Rye?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Rye 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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