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 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.

Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors logo

2. Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors

5.9 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

3. Co-op Funeralcare

6.4 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

4. Hinkley Funeral Service

6.6 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.

Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors logo

5. Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors

6.6 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

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
(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.

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
(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.

K B Sills logo

10. K B Sills

10.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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. I mainly dealt with Phil who couldn't have been more helpful if he tried and a thoroughly nice man.” — Paul H.

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