Bereavement support & funeral directors

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

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

“Carol in the office was very sympathetic when explaining the details, and they organised everything superbly. On the day, everything ran like clockwork as we were led through a very difficult day.” — Philip R.

“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.

“Nothing was too much trouble and Sienna was kind and caring throughout so that we felt very confident leaving my husband and father in her care.” — Gill T.

“We mainly dealt with a lovely lady Sharon, she really got us through our sad time — unfortunately my family have had to call on their services three times in the last 14 months.” — Steve K.

“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.

“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.