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

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.

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

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 enquiries to Hailsham Funeral Service
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James Givan
Wednesday 1st April 2026, Hailsham Cemetery Chapel
The Family of James Givan welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on Wednesday 1st April, 1pm Hailsham Cemetery Chapel
Flowers and enquiries to Hailsham Funeral Service.

Barbara Joyce Parsons
Thursday 2nd April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Barbara Parsons welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Thursday 2nd April, 10am Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK

Janet Marjorie Russell
Wednesday 25th March 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Janet Russell welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Wednesday 25th March, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations enquiries to Hailsham Funeral Service

John William Dann
Thursday 9th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of John Dann welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Thursday 9th April, 11am Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Asthma & Lung UK

Daphne Rose Ellis
Friday 10th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Daphne Ellis welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Friday 10th April, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Philip John Walter
Monday 13th April 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Philip Walter welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 13th April, 12pm Eastbourne Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfird's Hospice

Frederick John Tickner
Tuesday 14th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Frederick Tickner welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Tuesday 14th April, 1pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to British Heart Foundation or Viewcraft

Douglas Alexander Arnott
Wednesday 15th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Douglas Arnott welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Wednesday 15th April, 1pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfird's Hospice

Margaret Joan Jones
Thursday 16th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Margaret Jones welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Thursday 16th April, 1pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Salvation Army

David Bernard Gordon
Friday 17th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of David Gordon welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 17th April, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Guide Dogs

Ronald Frank Lloyd
Friday 17th April 2026, St Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Church, Hailsham
The Family of Ronald Lloyd welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 17th April, 1.30pm St Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Church, Hailsham
Family Flowers only. Donations welcome to Great Ormond Street Hospital or MIND

Kenneth Ralph Gatehouse 'Ken'
Monday 20th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Ken Gatehouse welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 20th April, 12pm Wealden Crematorium
Family Flowers only. Donations welcome to Dementia UK

Richard Charles Barrow 'Rick'
Monday 27th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Richard Barrow welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Monday 27th April, 2pm Wealden Crematorium
Family Flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

Margaret Walton Wood
Monday 13th April 2026, Wealden Crematorium
The Family of Margaret Wood welcome you to join them in celebrating her life on
Monday 13th April, 3pm Wealden Crematorium
Family Flowers only. Donations welcome to RNLI

Riley William Walter
Friday 24th April 2026, Eastbourne Crematorium
The Family of Riley Walter welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Friday 24th April, 2pm Eastbourne Crematorium
All flowers welcome.

Kenneth James Wright 'Ken'
Monday 13th April 2026, Hailsham Cemetery Chapel
The Family of Ken Wright welcome you to join them in celebrating his life on
Tuesday 28th April, 1pm Hailsham Cemetery Chapel
Family Flowers only. Donations welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice