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Funeral directors in Seaford

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Seaford, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Eastbourne Crematorium, 9.4 miles away. Deaths in Seaford 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 Seaford

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 Seaford

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
Seaford Funeral Service0.1 miles£3,195£1,645
Cooper & Son0.1 miles£3,874£1,595
Haine & Son7.1 miles£3,705£1,595
Christopher Stringer7.4 miles£3,874£1,595
Willows Funeral Service7.7 miles£3,379—
Haine & Son Funeral Directors7.7 miles£3,705£1,595
Serenity Funeral Directors7.8 miles£2,995£1,645
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors7.8 miles£3,140£2,050
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors8.5 miles£3,140£2,050
Grace Independent Funeral Directors8.5 miles£3,770£2,655
R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors9.2 miles£2,895£1,645
S. E. Skinner & Sons10.9 miles£3,874£1,595

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Crematoria near Seaford

Cemeteries in and near Seaford

Natural & woodland burial near Seaford

Faith & cultural funerals in Seaford

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

Mosques (5 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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)
  • Cross Way · 0.1 miles — Cross Way Church, Clinton Place, Seaford, BN25 1NP
  • Chyngton Methodist Church · 1.2 miles — Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road, Seaford, BN25 3ST

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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When someone dies in Seaford: 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 Seaford

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 Seaford?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Seaford, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Seaford?
The nearest crematorium to Seaford is Eastbourne Crematorium, about 9.4 miles from the town centre. Woodvale Crematorium (10.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Seaford?
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 Seaford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Seaford 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 Lewes are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Seaford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Seaford 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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