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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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

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 

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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

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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

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.

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