Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some wonderful local people and businesses. Here you’ll find a selection of trusted contacts who may be able to help with the different arrangements surrounding a funeral, memorial or celebration of life.
30 Keymer Road
Hassocks
BN6 8AN
38, Blatchington Road
Hove
BN3 3YH
Hello, my name is Sandra and I have been a funeral consultant with Southern Co-op with Caring Lady for nearly 10 years. I feel very privileged to have this role and for families to entrust me to care for their loved ones on their final journey. I know when I lost my dad, as a family we had never had to arrange a funeral and had no idea where to start with organising one. Luckily we chose a funeral director that helped us navigate through one of the most difficult times in our lives. So for me to feel that I am hopefully doing that for the families that come to me, there is nothing more rewarding.
3, Jubilee Road
Chichester
PO19 7XB
16 Ash Lane
Rustington
Littlehampton
BN16 3BZ
Hello, my name is Kirsty, and I have been a Funeral Arranger for over eight years. Working within the funeral profession has been my ambition since I was seven years old, and I feel truly honoured to be able to support families during some of the most difficult times in their lives.
Losing a loved one and arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming, often leaving people unsure of where to turn. My role is to guide and support families every step of the way, taking the time to listen to their wishes, understand their concerns, and ease as much of the stress as possible throughout the funeral arrangements.
What I love most about my role is meeting so many different people and hearing the unique stories that make every life special. Being able to learn about your loved one through those memories is a privilege, and it helps me to ensure that every funeral reflects the person they were and the life they lived.
I am passionate about providing compassionate, personalised support and helping families create a meaningful farewell for someone they love.
19 West Street,
Storrington
RH20 4DZ
For me, becoming a funeral director was a deeply personal decision, shaped by my own experience of bereavement.
Having seen first-hand the difference that compassionate care and guidance can make during such a difficult time, I knew I wanted to be there for others when they needed it most.
I feel privileged to serve such a historic village and its wonderful families, and I truly believe it when a family entrusts me with their loved one.
My role is about so much more than arranging a funeral; it is about listening, understanding and creating a personal and meaningful service that reflects the life and memories of someone truly special, while supporting you every step of the way.
1 Kingfisher Parade
East Wittering
Chichester
PO20 8BJ
My name is David Overton, and I am a Funeral Director with Rosewood Funeral Service Ltd and Staunton Funeral Services Ltd. For me, being a funeral director is about much more than arranging a funeral. It is about being there for families at one of the most difficult times in their lives, listening to what matters to them and helping them create a funeral that truly reflects the person they have lost.
I take great pride in providing a personal, compassionate and professional service, while making sure every family feels supported and cared for throughout the whole process. I believe that every person is unique, and their funeral should be too. Whether a family chooses a traditional service or something more personal, my aim is always to help make the arrangements as meaningful and as comforting as possible.
95 Lower Street
Pulborough
RH20 2BP
74-77 St. Pancras
Chichester
PO19 7LS
High Street
Findon
Worthing
BN14 0TA
Heron’s Ghyll
Uckfield
TN22 4BU
Little Horsted
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 5TS
Monkmead Lane
West Chiltington
West Sussex
RH20 2PF
Grayshott Road
Headley Down
Bordon
Hampshire
GU35 8LA
My name is Ness Burton and I am the Park Manager for Heatherley Park.
At GreenAcres Heatherley Park, we understand that saying goodbye is about so much more than the funeral itself. It is about creating a moment in time where family and friends can come together, share memories, reflect and honour the life of someone they love.
Set within 12 acres of beautiful lawn, meadow and woodland, Heatherley Park offers families the freedom to create a farewell that feels personal and meaningful. We offer burial, cremation services and dedicated ash graves, with our team gently guiding families through the choices available to them.
Ritual can be an incredibly important part of grief. Whether it is choosing a special piece of music, lighting a candle, sharing stories, placing flowers, walking together through the park or simply taking a quiet moment to reflect, these small acts can bring meaning and comfort at a time when words can sometimes be difficult to find.
We also believe in the importance of pilgrimage—the opportunity to return to a special place and continue that connection long after the funeral has taken place. Heatherley Park is somewhere families can come back to, walk through the woodland and meadow, visit their loved one, mark anniversaries and significant dates, or simply spend some quiet time remembering.
Working alongside celebrants, we want families to feel that they have the freedom and support to create a funeral that truly reflects the person who has died. There is no single way to say goodbye. What matters is creating something that feels right for you, your family and the person you are remembering.
For over 25 years The Angelic Host has been creating “heavenly” events in Surrey and Sussex. Weddings, Christenings and Funerals or Memorials. The team are smart and professional and the food is delicious. Liza offers support and considerate planning from first meeting to completion of every event.
If you think folk music might be a suitable remembrance, feel free to make contact. There will be no commitment and I will be happy to chat over any possible requirements.
I can provide, solo, duo or trio instrumental music. Violin, mandolin, banjo or mouth organ. The genres covered are mostly Irish, Scottish and English.
If I can’t provide the music that you require myself, I have many contacts in the folk world and can usually fix things.
So feel free to get in touch.
Winton Street Farmhouse
Alfriston
BN26 5UH
Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn player
Served with the Alamein Staff Band of the Royal Tank Regiment and specialises in playing The Last Post and Reveille at funerals and other occasions.
“Chris is a modest and extremely talented musician, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. – Chris Morgan”
15 Horsted Square
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 1QG
Ashdown Audio-Visual is a Sussex-based company providing sound systems, video displays and streaming facilities.
We support one-off events such as memorial services, concerts, conferences and awards ceremonies.
We also install permanent systems in venues of all sizes including churches, universities and larger homes and gardens.
Talk to us about everything from a simple microphone for speech to live music systems for larger audiences including projectors, lighting and live streaming.
Littlepark House
Oakwood Avenue
Havant
PO9 3RB
Hi we are James and Gary from Headline Printers Limited, we understand that saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the most difficult things you may ever have to face. At such a heartbreaking time, the last thing you need is the worry of arranging every little detail. That’s why we’re here to help make creating your Order of Service as simple and stress-free as possible. Whether you would like to include cherished photographs, favourite memories, special readings, hymns, poems or personal messages, we will help you bring everything together to create a beautiful and meaningful tribute to the life of your loved one.
We’ll take the time to listen to what you want, carefully prepare your Order of Service and provide a proof for you to check, so you can be sure every detail is right. From the first conversation to the finished booklet, you can rely on us to treat your memories, your family and your loved one with the care, respect and understanding they deserve. If you are creating your file yourself and you are not sure where to start or what to do, please contact us using the details above and we will be able to answer any questions that you may have.
Our dove release offers families a beautiful and symbolic way to say a final farewell to someone they love. At the end of the funeral service, a white dove can be released as a symbol of peace, love and the journey onwards. Families may choose to release a single dove, or a number of doves, creating a particularly poignant and memorable moment.
For many families, watching the doves take flight provides a sense of comfort and a peaceful way to say goodbye — a lasting image that can remain with them long after the funeral has ended.
We are proud to offer this special service with care, dignity and sensitivity, helping families create a farewell that is truly personal and meaningful.