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Funeral directors in Haywards Heath

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Haywards Heath, and 28 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, 9.6 miles away. Deaths in Haywards Heath are registered with Mid Sussex register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Haywards Heath

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Haywards Heath

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
P & S Gallagher0.4 miles—£1,750
Paul Masson Funerals0.6 miles£3,010£2,000
R A Brooks and Son0.7 miles£3,315—
J & R Matthews1.7 miles£3,195£1,745
Burgess Hill Family Funeral Services3.2 miles£3,166£2,300
P & S Gallagher3.2 miles—£1,750
Bowley Funeral Service5.5 miles—£1,750
Ballard & Shortall8.7 miles£3,874£1,595
Francis Chappell & Sons8.8 miles£3,195£1,645
Fuller & Scott9.0 miles£4,021—
Richard Green Funeral Service9.0 miles£4,154£1,995
Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors9.1 miles£2,520£1,950

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Crematoria near Haywards Heath

Cemeteries in and near Haywards Heath

Natural & woodland burial near Haywards Heath

Faith & cultural funerals in Haywards Heath

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (2 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (5 nearby)

Jewish 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)
  • St Wilfrid · 0.1 miles — St Wilfrid's Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath
  • St Richards Church · 0.5 miles — Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1QG
  • Church of the Presentation · 0.5 miles — Church of the Presentation, New England Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LE
  • Church of the Ascension · 0.8 miles — Church of the Ascension, Southdown Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 4JR
  • All Saints · 1.6 miles — All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2HS

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Haywards Heath: find a church in Haywards Heath for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Haywards Heath: 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 Mid Sussex register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Mid Sussex 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 Haywards Heath

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 Haywards Heath?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Haywards Heath, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 28 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Haywards Heath?
The nearest crematorium to Haywards Heath is Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, about 9.6 miles from the town centre. Woodvale Crematorium (11.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Haywards Heath?
Contact Mid Sussex 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 Haywards Heath?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Haywards Heath is £2,520 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,395 at Surrey & Sussex 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 Mid Sussex are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Haywards Heath?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Haywards Heath, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Haywards Heath?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Haywards Heath 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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