Traditional funerals
A fully supported funeral with a hearse, attended ceremony and the flexibility to include personal choices and familiar traditions.
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Funeral support for families in Hailsham
Wealden Funeral Services is an independent, family-owned funeral director supporting families in Hailsham and the surrounding communities.
Our funeral home and private mortuary are in Heathfield. You do not need to travel to us to begin making arrangements: we can meet you at home, speak by telephone or online, or meet somewhere informal where you feel comfortable.
IndependentFamily owned and locally managed
Local carePrivate mortuary in Heathfield
Flexible meetingsAt home, online or somewhere comfortable
AvailableTelephone support 24 hours a day
Personal care, provided locally
Your arrangements, handled by our family team
Families sometimes assume that using a funeral director from outside their town means the person who has died will be taken much further away. That is not the case with Wealden Funeral Services.
Everyone entrusted to us is cared for locally in our private Heathfield mortuary. Our own team remains responsible for their care while we work with you to arrange the funeral.
You can speak directly with us throughout. We explain what is needed, what can wait and what each choice is likely to cost.
Funeral choices
Funeral arrangements in Hailsham
We will explain what is included, help you compare the choices and give you time to decide what feels right.
Simple funerals
A respectful attended funeral with a simpler arrangement and a clearly defined level of service.
Explore simple funeralsBurial funerals
Funerals arranged at suitable cemeteries, churchyards or natural burial grounds.
Explore burial funeralsCremation funerals
Attended cremation services with support choosing a venue, ceremony and personal details.
Explore cremation funeralsAttended direct cremation
A small private service for up to 15 people before the unattended cremation takes place.
Explore attended direct cremationUnattended direct cremation
A simple cremation without an attended ceremony at the crematorium, arranged with care by our team.
Explore direct cremationBurial arrangements
Burial choices in Hailsham
Hailsham Cemetery in Ersham Road is managed by Hailsham Town Council. It provides for coffin burials and cremated-remains interments and includes Gardens of Remembrance.
The cemetery also has an area for unmarked meadowland burials using biodegradable coffins.
If Hailsham Cemetery is being considered, we can contact the council, check the current requirements and availability, and coordinate the interment paperwork.
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Crematorium choices for Hailsham families
Eastbourne Crematorium and Wealden Crematorium are both practical choices for many Hailsham families.
The best venue is not always simply the nearest. Available service times, facilities, ceremony length, cost and the journeys being made by relatives can all matter. We will explain the differences before making a booking.
Compare local crematorium pricesWhen someone dies in Hailsham
You can call us before you understand the full process
When someone dies, you can call us at any time for guidance. Once the necessary immediate medical or official steps have been completed, we can arrange to bring the person who has died into our care.
The first requirement depends on whether the death occurred at home, in hospital, in a care or nursing home, or unexpectedly.
Clear funeral costs
Understand the cost before making a commitment
We explain our funeral director charges and the third-party fees associated with the choices being considered. You will receive a written estimate before the funeral is confirmed.
Journeys outside approximately 30 miles of Heathfield may incur additional mileage charges. We will explain any likely charge before you make a commitment.
Common questions
Questions about funerals in Hailsham
No. Our funeral home and private mortuary are in Heathfield. We support Hailsham families through home visits and flexible telephone, online and in-person arrangements.
Yes, subject to the council’s current regulations and availability. We can coordinate a burial or cremated-remains interment.
Yes. We will help you compare the available times, facilities, journey and cost before making a booking.
Yes. We can include relatives who live elsewhere by telephone or video call.
Speak with our family team
Funeral guidance for families in Hailsham
Whether someone has just died or you are beginning to consider funeral arrangements, call us for a calm, straightforward conversation.
Call 01435 868844
Telephone support available 24 hours a day