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Funeral directors in Battle

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Battle, East Sussex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Battle, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hastings Crematorium, 5.3 miles away. Deaths in Battle are registered with Rother register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Battle

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Battle

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Haine & Son0.1 miles£3,705£1,595
Douglas Mercer & Son4.6 miles£3,240£2,050
Hinkley Funeral Directors5.8 miles£2,695£1,545
Banfield & Pomphrey6.3 miles£3,240£2,050
C Waterhouse and Sons7.0 miles£3,365£1,920
Heathfield Funeral Service10.5 miles£3,365£1,920
R. Butler & Sons Funeral Directors10.6 miles£2,895£1,645
White Feather Funerals10.8 miles£3,025£1,725
Wealden Funeral Services Ltd10.9 miles—£1,645
Cooper & Son12.0 miles£3,874£1,595
Payne & Sons Funeral Directors12.3 miles£3,140£2,050
Haine & Son12.4 miles£3,705£1,595

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Crematoria near Battle

Cemeteries in and near Battle

Natural & woodland burial near Battle

Faith & cultural funerals in Battle

Places of worship near Battle — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Battle: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Rother register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Rother Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Battle

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Battle?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Battle, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Battle?
The nearest crematorium to Battle is Hastings Crematorium, about 5.3 miles from the town centre. Wealdon Crematorium (10.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Battle?
Contact Rother register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Battle?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Battle is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hinkley Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £952 at Hastings Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Rother are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Battle?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Battle offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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