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Funeral directors in Steyning

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Steyning, and 56 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Worthing Crematorium, 4.1 miles away. Deaths in Steyning 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 Steyning

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 Steyning

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
Chalcraft Funeral Directors0.1 miles—£1,895
Dillistone Funeral Directors4.9 miles£2,895£1,645
H J Newington Independent Funeral Directors5.6 miles£2,550—
Safe Hands Funeral Services5.9 miles£2,686—
TLC Funeral Services (price list 2021)6.5 miles£1,692£1,340
Jefferies Funeral Directors6.6 miles£2,375—
Dillistone of Goring Funeral Directors6.7 miles£2,895£1,645
Sussex Funeral Services7.3 miles£2,160—

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Crematoria near Steyning

Cemeteries in and near Steyning

Natural & woodland burial near Steyning

Faith & cultural funerals in Steyning

Places of worship near Steyning — 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) (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 →

Orthodox churches (3 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Steyning: 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 Steyning

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 Steyning?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Steyning, 15 funeral directors within 5 miles and 56 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Steyning?
The nearest crematorium to Steyning is Worthing Crematorium, about 4.1 miles from the town centre. Woodvale Crematorium (10.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Steyning?
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 Steyning?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Steyning is £2,160 (funeral director’s charges only) at Sussex Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,159 at Worthing 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.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Steyning?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Steyning 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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