Thank you for your care and support at the time of Peters passing. Your professionalism and seamless service were really appreciated.
The Barnes Family, East Sussex
Testimonials
At a time that is confusing and obviously heart breaking to have someone like Andy appear at your door and guide you through the funeral process was a blessing. We didn’t feel pushed at all but gently guided and allowed to talk freely and choose exactly how we wanted our service for my father to be. It all felt quite natural which is exactly what you need at times like that.
C. Murphy
Testimonials
Dear John, Annie and all at Hailsham Funeral Service. Thank you so very much for all you done and making things go so easy for us. Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are endless. Reggie would have been proud of it.
Joyce & Family, East Sussex
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Funeral Announcements

David John Blower
Monday 12th January 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of David Blower welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 12th January, 12.30pm Eastbourne Crematorium Family Chapel
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to MENCAP

Sharon Joanne Ball
Friday 9th January 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Sharon Ball welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Friday 9th January, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Breast Cancer Now

Pamela Gainer
Friday 2nd January 2026, Wartling Church
The Family of Pamela Gainer welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Friday 2nd January, 12pm Wartling Church
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation or Dementia UK.

Sally Wallis
Wednesday 14th January 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Sally Wallis to join them in celebrating her life on
Wednesday 14th January, 11am Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome St Wilfrid’s Hospice & Basenji Rescue. Donations to Basenji rescue should be made directly through Hailsham Funeral Service 01323 440909

David Hook
Friday 9th January 2026, Hailsham Parish Church
The Family of David Hook welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 9th January, 12.30pm Hailsham Parish Church
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation or The Christian Institute.

Elizabeth Anne Newbery
Monday 12th January 2026, Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne
The Family of Elizabeth Newbery welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Monday 12th January, Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Cancer Research UK & Dogs Trust
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Muriel Dann 'Ruth'
Tuesday 13th January 2026, Zoar Chapel, Lower Dicker
The Family of Ruth Dann welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Tuesday 13th January, 12.30pm Zoar Chapel, Lower Dicker
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Zoar Chapel through Hailsham Funeral Service 01323 440909

Christopher John Edwards 'Chris'
Wednesday 14th January 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Chris Edwards welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Wednesday 14th January, 1pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice.
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Maureen Gambrell
Tuesday 20th January 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Maureen Gambrell welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Tuesday 20th January, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Friends of EDGH

Joyce Doreen Parrish
Thursday 22nd January 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Joyce Parrish welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Thursday 22nd January, 1.30pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Dementia UK

Howard Philip West
Friday 23rd January 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Howard West welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 23rd January, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to RNLI.

Tina Hobden
Friday 23rd January 2026, St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Church, Hailsham
The Family of Tina Hobden welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Friday 23rd January, 10.30am St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Church, Hailsham
Family flowers only.

Biddy Freda Burgum
Thursday 29th January 2026, St Pancras Church, Arlington
The Family of Biddy Burgum welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Thursday 29th January, 11am St Pancras Church, Arlington
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to The British Heart Foundation

Roger Michael Chohan
Monday 26th January 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Roger Chohan welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 26th January, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Alzheimers Society

Jean Ethel Fox
Monday 26th January 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Jean Fox welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Monday 26th January, 4pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Neil Russell Post
Monday 9th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Neil Post welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 9th February, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only.

Kathleen Janet Ireland
Wednesday 4th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Kathleen Ireland welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Wednesday 4th February, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK

Melvyn Robert Oliver
Friday 6th February 2026, All Saints Church, Herstmonceux
The Family of Melvyn Oliver welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 6th February, 12pm All Saints Church, Herstmonceux
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Robert Charlie Elphick
Friday 6th February 2026, All Saints Church, Herstmonceux
The Family of Robert Elphick welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 6th February, 12pm All Saints Church, Herstmonceux
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Linda King
Monday 2nd February 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Linda King welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Monday 2nd February, 12.30pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Battersea Dogs Home.

Anne Frances Stapleton
Tuesday 3rd February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Anne Stapleton welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Tuesday 3rd February, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Alzheimers Society

Pamela Irene Read
Wednesday 4th February 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Pamela Read welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Wednesday 4th February, 10am Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation

Jacqueline May Grimsey
Thursday 5th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Jacqueline Grimsey welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on Thursday 5th February, 11am Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Jenny Wyatt
Monday 16th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Jenny Wyatt welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on Monday 16th February, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Pamela Evelyn Gibbs
Tuesday 10th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Pamela Gibbs welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on Tuesday 10th February, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Alzheimers Society

Celia Madeline Mckay 'Lil'
Thursday 12th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Celia Mckay 'Lil' welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on Thursday 12th February, 11am Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Hospice in the Weald

Anthony Arthur Shakeshaft
Monday 23rd February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Anthony Shakeshaft welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 23rd February, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Kent, Sussex & Surrey Air Ambulance & Royal Air Force Association

David Lambird
Tuesday 24th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of David Lambird welcome you to join them in a celebration of life on Tuesday 24th February, 2.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne.
Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Ann Margaret Burke
Friday 27th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Ann Burke welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Friday 27th February, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Cats Protection

John Frederick Rasher
Tuesday 24th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of John Rasher welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Tuesday 24th February, 1pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service

John Thomas Evans
Friday 27th February 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of John Evans welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 27th February, 3pm Wealden Crematorium
Family or Friends. Donation enquiries to Hailsham Funeral Service.

Edmund “Trevor” Magson
Wednesday 4th March 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Trevor Magson welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Wednesday 4th March, 11am Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Friends of Sussex Hospices

Donald Ellis
Tuesday 3rd March 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Donald Ellis welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Tuesday 3rd March, 1pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to International Bible Students Association.

Greta Ann Sinden
Tuesday 10th March 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Greta Sinden welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Tuesday 10th March, 1pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice
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Edward Strudwick
Tuesday 31st March 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Edward Strudwick welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Tuesday 31st March, 11am Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Stuart Roland Higgins
Tuesday 31st March 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Stuart Higgins welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Tuesday 31st March, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Herons Ghyll Driving Group Riding for the Disabled, through Hailsham Funeral Service.