Say a fitting farewell in Brighton

Arrange a local direct cremation from £895, with the help of our award-winning team. So you can say goodbye at a time and place that feel right.

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The service was excellent and you would not get better by going to a high street funeral director and paying 2 or 3 times as much. We couldn’t have asked for a better send off for our brother.
Five stars from Trustpilot

Terry, funeral customer

Do it your way

Create the send-off you want, when you’re ready. With more time to grieve, plan, and get everyone together.

It’s simpler

Cut the extra fuss and burden of a traditional funeral. Things like a hearse, an organist, or arranging parking.

It’s cheaper

We’re 4x cheaper than the average traditional UK funeral, saving you thousands.

A Brighton Funeral Specialist who’s with you from day one

Deeanna, a Funeral Specialist at Farewill Funeral Directors

A Brighton Funeral Specialist who’s with you from day one

Losing a loved one is hard. To make things a little easier, we'll pair you up with someone in our team.

With experience across Hove, Seven Dials, Preston Park and beyond, they’ll listen to what you want and need, answer your questions and guide you through everything.

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Direct cremation.
It’s a funeral done your way.

Direct cremation is simply a cremation without a funeral service. It’s fast becoming the choice of families who want to choose how and where they say goodbye to their loved one, at a time that’s right for them.

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We arrange the cremation

Wherever you are in England and Wales, we’ll bring your loved one to our chapel of rest. Then complete all the paperwork and arrange the cremation.

On the day

We’ll transport them to a local crematorium and carry out a cremation you don’t attend. We’re always available if you need a chat.

We hand-deliver the ashes

We deliver your loved one’s ashes in your choice of urn, or scatter them for you. We can also give ideas and advice on arranging a fitting send-off.

We met up with family and said goodbye together in our way. The way mum wanted. Fantastic value, fantastic staff, fantastic company that’s with you every step of the way.

Jenny, who arranged a funeral with farewill

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Planning your own reception or memorial

Instead of a funeral service, a memorial can give you the chance to come together with friends and family and celebrate your loved one’s life. If this is something you’re considering, these ideas from our team could help you get started.

Memorial ideas in Brighton

There are a few ways to establish a memorial for your loved one in Brighton, from donating a tree to a local park, dedicating a bench in the city, to placing a plaque in the garden of remembrance.

Where to scatter ashes in Brighton

Take a boat ride from Brighton Marina to the sea, spend some quiet time on Brighton Pier, or walk through the South Downs to Ditchling Beacon to scatter your loved one’s ashes in a place that meant so much to them.

Unique wake venues in Brighton

Cheer for their football team at Amex Stadium, enjoy a picnic on the beautiful grounds of Regency Garden at the Royal Pavilion, or take in the views over Brighton at the British Airways i360 viewing tower as you celebrate the life of your loved one.

Find Your Funeral Directors in Brighton

Brighton and Hove is an English coastal city in East Sussex that lies between the South Downs and the English Channel. The city has many local landmarks that hold a special place for Brightonians including; the impressive Anglican St Nichola church and Brighton beach.

The council is responsible for seven cemeteries and the main city crematoria: Woodvale Crematorium on Lewes Road. The seven cemeteries include the Brighton Extra Mural Cemetery, Woodvale Cemetery and Hove Cemetery. Brighton and Hove also feature the Woodland Valley natural burial ground, overlooking the sea and South Downs. The natural burial site in Woodingdean offers more environmentally friendly methods of burial and an eco-friendly wild meadow and burial ground for interment and cremated remains.

How much does a funeral and cremation cost in Brighton

The average cost of a funeral in Brighton is around £4,800, but costs can vary depending on the type of funeral you would like to arrange. While this isn’t the highest in the South East of England, it is one of the more expensive areas in England to arrange a funeral. The cost has risen 10.5% in the last few years.

Areas we cover in Brighton

We can arrange a meaningful cremation across Brighton and Hove, including; Woodingdean, Hove Park, Patcham, Goldsmid Westbourne, Queens Park, Hanover and Elms Grove, Rottingdean and, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. 

We’ll bring your loved one into our care, no matter the distance, arrange the cremation and hand-deliver their ashes back to you anywhere in Brighton and Hove

Our local experts can also help you find somewhere to hold a memorial service in Brighton.

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Create a meaningful funeral today

We’ve helped thousands of families deal with life’s toughest moments, and we’re here to support you whenever you need.

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012 7325 7594
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