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

Rother District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Rother 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 Rother District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Haine & Son Funeral Directors logo

1. Haine & Son Funeral Directors

2.9 miles away

5
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Diana Jones Diana Jones Jodie Hart Jodie Hart

Meet Diana, Diana, Jodie +4

“They are sensitive and gentle, they explained things slowly giving us time to take in all the information. They looked after Stephen beautifully for us.” — Sally P.

“It was particularly helpful to be contacted frequently in the run up to the funeral with reassuring reminders and questions that we had not thought about. This gave us all a sense of confidence that everything would work well. Friendly, clear and respectful — professional in a warm and relaxed way.” — Kv K.

Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors logo

2. Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors

5.9 miles away

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

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“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.

“We have trusted them with both of our parents' funeral arrangements and cannot recommend them highly enough. She has supported us through this difficult time and has guided us in making our mum's final time as loving as possible.” — Anita I.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

6.4 miles away

4.9
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I couldnt have done this on my own and Sarah was so helpful. Really good help and care all through the process.” — sue m.

“Every detail was discussed in a very kind and thoughtful manner including minor details that are easily forgotten at such a stressful time. They made a sad day into a beautiful day.” — Lisa C.

Hinkley Funeral Service logo

4. Hinkley Funeral Service

6.6 miles away

5
(28 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Luke was very helpful and knowledgeable. He guided us through the planning for mum's funeral and was polite, professional and caring at all times. The staff were considerate of our feelings throughout. We can't fault the service received.” — Trish S.

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

Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors logo

5. Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors

6.6 miles away

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

“I can't imagine she wanted to attend her own funeral, but I know if mum had been there to see it she'd have been very happy with everything. It went like clockwork and everything she'd requested was done professionally and respectfully.” — Mark S.

“They acted at all times in a kind and gentle yet dignified and professional manner, easing the administration burden at this difficult time.” — Damien H.

Mummery logo

6. Mummery

7.0 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.

7. Co-op Funeralcare

7.0 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Co-op Funeralcare in Hastings is a lovely and welcoming funeral home. Mary the funeral director was very warming and welcoming. Would highly recommend.” — Demi R.

“Kind, caring and very efficient. We couldn't have wished for a better service for our father.” — Ian T.

Mummery Funeralcare logo

8. Mummery Funeralcare

8.0 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

9. Bexhill Funeral Service

8.1 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you for providing the ceremonies we believe Lynn would have been happy with. Extremely kind and efficient service provided throughout lengthy and complex funeral arrangements.” — Sue F.

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

K B Sills logo

10. K B Sills

10.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very friendly, efficient and reassuring” — Colin B.

“I cannot recommend this fantastic Funeral Directors enough. I have never organised a funeral before and even though my dad had a pre bought plan there was still a lot of things to organise. Phil couldn't have been more helpful if he tried and is a thoroughly nice man.” — Paul H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google