After a Death in Hastings District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Hastings District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Hastings District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Hastings District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors logo

1. Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors

0.7 miles away

5
(107 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Alex Bayley Alex Bayley Gill Gill

Meet Alex, Alex, Gill +16

“Nick has been fantastic and has looked after our mum with dignity and respect. Nick, we can't thank you enough for your time and patience, as well as looking after mum. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — Paul A.

“Jane was very sensitive from start to finish, always putting my feelings first. Thank you for making a very difficult time easier to cope with.” — Brian B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

0.7 miles away

4.9
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Our meeting with Sarah was made a lot easier by Sarah's kind and caring approach in helping us to plan my brother's funeral.” — Jean P.

“A friend died recently without leaving any sort of will, and with no living relatives. The staff at the Co-op were very helpful at all stages of the funeral process. I was kept informed of all the relevant options.” — tigwell L.

Hinkley Funeral Service logo

3. Hinkley Funeral Service

0.7 miles away

5
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the very first telephone call and right through to the collection of ashes, the whole team at Hinkley's were absolutely fantastic and made everything so easy to deal with.” — Helen F.

“Luke was very understanding and caring when dealing with us, talked us through what the steps were. I cannot recommend Hinkleys enough for their help, guidance and professionalism.” — Donna C.

4. Co-op Funeralcare

0.8 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The Co-op Funeral Care helped me to fulfill Mrs P.C.'s wishes, with care and understanding. Thank you for your support and help.” — emma s.

“Co-op Funeralcare in Hastings is a lovely and welcoming funeral home. Abby and Cassie are friendly and approachable and Mary the funeral director was very warming and welcoming.” — Demi R.

Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors logo

5. Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors

1.7 miles away

4.9
(85 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700

“Everything was handled so professionally but with a lovely personal touch. To have Tony's friendly support and advice was always a comfort.” — Peter L.

“A difficult time made so much easier by the caring and professional way my father's funeral was carried out from his passing until after the funeral was over. Thank you Molly and your colleagues, what a marvellous manner you all displayed.” — Ian P.

Mummery logo

6. Mummery

4.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Mummery is a funeral director based in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, providing professional funeral services to local families.

Mummery Funeralcare logo

7. Mummery Funeralcare

4.6 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The empathy and care they all show is wonderful and most reassuring during difficult times.” — Lucy W.

“They listened with such understanding and sympathy... Everything was with compassion and dignity.” — Wendy P.

Bexhill Funeral Service logo

8. Bexhill Funeral Service

4.8 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their service is second to none, and there is nothing they will not do for you. The staff are very smart and professional, utterly faultless.” — Ronald L.

“They surpassed all my expectations and on the actual day they were amazing. I was thrilled to receive the complimentary folder and picture of my mum in a great frame.” — Sue T.

Haine & Son Funeral Directors logo

9. Haine & Son Funeral Directors

5.3 miles away

5
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Diana Jones Jodie Hart Rebecca Turnock Rhia Carter

Meet Diana, Jodie, Rebecca +1

“We were very glad of the kindness and professionalism of the team at Haine and Son in arranging our Dad's funeral. I would definitely recommend them.” — Warwick S.

“They made us all feel very much at ease and helped us with every step of the way.” — Rita G.

Payne and Sons Funeral Directors logo

10. Payne and Sons Funeral Directors

13.6 miles away

5
(184 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Karen West Lee Howard Lee Williams

Meet Karen, Lee, Lee

“The whole team ensured everything went smoothly on the day — they did not appear to rush us at any point but were always there to support us when we needed them.” — Kim G.

“Sienna and Karen and Lee made my aunties mums funeral the most comforting experience ever and made the whole event a blessing — we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — Leon L.

Christopher Stringer Funeral Directors logo

11. Christopher Stringer Funeral Directors

13.6 miles away

5
(268 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Carol Alexander Carol Alexander Carol Alexander Christopher Stringer-McGibbon

Meet Carol, Carol, Carol +5

“Christopher Stringer has been our family funeral directors for generations. The pressure totally taken away from us, very discretely at such an emotional time. Thank you so very much for your love and caring compassion.” — Sharon B.

“I never once felt that I couldn't ask any questions along the way. I felt my mum and I were listened to at every stage. Everybody says it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they have ever been to. I think Chris and the team made a massive difference.” — Nikki Y.

Payne and Sons Funeral Directors logo

12. Payne and Sons Funeral Directors

13.7 miles away

4.7
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They stepped up and made all the arrangements for the family being so close to Christmas. We couldn't fault the services they performed. We owe them a huge thank you for being so kind and gentle with dad.” — Amanda I.

“It was like being looked after and helped by understanding friends. Thank you all so much, you eased us through a very difficult time.” — julia m.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

    A Google User via Google
    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

    Yusa Minto via Google