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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

Testimonials

Funeral Announcements

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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