Safe Hands Funeral Services Ltd — Funeral Director in PULBOROUGH | 5★ 96 Reviews | NAFD
Safe Hands Funeral Services Ltd

Safe Hands Funeral Services Ltd

5
(96 reviews)
The Forge, 38 West Street, Storrington, PULBOROUGH, WEST_SUSSEX, RH204EE
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Attended Cremation

£1,595

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About

Safe Hands Funeral Services is an independent, family-owned funeral directors based in Storrington, West Sussex, situated amidst the beautiful South Downs countryside, just a 10-minute drive from Worthing. Founded and owned by Penny Strachan, alongside her partner Adam, the business brings a combined 35 years of experience in funeral care, with a heartfelt commitment to providing a professional, affordable, and deeply personal service to families across Sussex and beyond.

The funeral home is located at The Forge, 38 West Street, Storrington, offering a modern, relaxed, and informal environment for families to discuss arrangements. The premises include a large onsite mortuary with specialised refrigeration, a private chapel of rest, and Forge Chapel — an onsite private service chapel accommodating up to 23 people. Crucially, Safe Hands ensures that once a loved one is in their care, they remain at the Storrington premises until the day of the service.

Safe Hands prides itself on genuine, compassionate care without hidden costs or excessive mark-ups. Families are attended to by the same person from the very first call through to the day of the service. The team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can also visit families in their own homes to make arrangements at their convenience.

What families say

"Penny at Safe Hands has been exceptionally kind, empathic and professional in dealing with my late father's funeral and cremation. The private service room was unrushed, intimate, warm and perfect for our small gathering. Thank you Penny for helping us to feel we were in your safe hands."

— Jules Redwood-sawyerr (about Penny)

"We cannot adequately express how grateful we are to Penny and her team for the caring way in which she helped and supported us through a truly difficult time after the death of a son. Everything was managed in a compassionate and efficient way with attention to detail."

— KenandSue Gilbert (about Penny)

"Penny was an absolute star from our first meeting right up to the end of my husband's funeral, the care and compassion she had for myself and family went above and beyond. Thank you just doesn't seem enough, our experience with Safe Hands was second to none."

— Jill Cann (about Penny)

"Penny did all the work, liaising with our local parish, organising dates, putting together the beautiful service booklets, adding our chosen photos and memories of my dear sister. So personal and perfect. It was wonderful for us, to know that my sister had the very best. You really are special."

— PATRICIA STARLEY (about Penny)

"She took the time to get to know who my dad was. She listened to our stories about him, his likes and dislikes and helped us to create something truly special. She helped me to make my dad proud one final time."

— Gemma Ballard (about Penny)

"From the very first call to Penny at Safe Hands Funeral Services, through to the day of the funeral, she turned what was an incredibly painful time into something truly special for our family. What makes Safe Hands so special is that it's independent, personal, and never about sales or endless brochures. It was simple, dignified, and full of care, exactly what you need when saying goodbye to someone you love."

— Kerrie Mitchell (about Penny)

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Penny Strachan

Funeral Director / Owner

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Penny Strachan

Funeral Director

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Penny Strachan

Funeral Director

"From the very first call to Penny at Safe Hands Funeral Services, through to the day of the funeral, she turned what wa…"

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Dr. Charlotte Meierdirk

a month ago

5

Penny was superb from start to finish. We laid my Father in Law to rest last week, and we cannot fault anything. The Celebrant, Claire, was excellent. She captured his life perfectly, in the eulogy, and really spent time with us producing a fitting tribute. The service and wake was at Cissbury Barns and the food, and service, was just brilliant. Thank you everyone. We cannot recommend you enough.

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Jules Redwood-sawyerr

3 months ago

5

Penny at Safe Hands has been exceptionally kind, empathic and professional in dealing with my late fathers funeral and cremation, she guided me, my sister and our dear Mum through a sad time showing such respect and dignity to Bob. We used the private service room at Safe Hands which was lovely; unrushed, intimate, warm and perfect for our small gathering. Thank you Penny for helping us to feel we were in your safe hands. Julia, Sarah & Barbara Manning

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Jill Cann

4 months ago

5

I chose Safe Hands after reading reviews from people who had used them. Penny was an absolute star from our first meeting right up to the end of my husbands funeral, the care and compassion she had for myself and family went above and beyond. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough, our experience with Safe Hands was second to none, I highly recommend this company because you really are in Safe Hands

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Rebecca Du-Cann

4 months ago

5

Safe hands Funeral Service provided an exceptional and deeply personal service for both my mother's and my father's funerals. From start to finish, everything was handled with sensitivity, dignity and genuine care. Penny, in particular, made the whole process much easier - she was approachable, kind and nothing was ever too much trouble. Would highly reccomend.

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KenandSue Gilbert

5 months ago

5

We cannot adequately express how grateful we are to Penny and her team for the caring way in which she helped and supported us through a truly difficult time for us after the death of a son. Everything was managed in a compassionate and efficient way with attention to detail. We would thoroughly recommend Safe Hands in Storrington.

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