Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

Funeral Directors Services

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin

  • Ceremonial Hearse, one Limousine, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral

  • Wood Veneer Coffin (Oak or Mahogany) and Embalming included

  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Funeral Price from:

£4,020

Please Note: There is no reduction to the package price for services included but which are either not required or not used. Disbursements and third-party fees not included.

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories. We can help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one, with a large selection of styles to choose from.

We are offering 10%* off memorial masonry, additional works, cremation tablets, plaques and vases, inclusive of VAT, when an order is placed at the time of arrangement or within three months of the funeral taking place.

Discount does not apply to any remove and refix costs, permit fees or other associated charges as applicable.

Why choose Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors

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Really amazing service from Nick Molly and the team. All questions answered and nothing was too much trouble. A real professional and caring service

Dean McGuigan

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Delighted to leave an honest and positive review. My stepfather died down in Exeter so he was transported back to Leeds for the funeral. From start to finish, the experience was positive, professional and dignified.…

Carole McLean

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I couldn't fault Mercers with the care they showed mum and our family at such a difficult time. Molly and the team took great care of mum and the family throughout the process; and on…

Sarah Foreman

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I cannot thank Douglas Mercer & Son enough for how they were for my Mum's funeral, from the very first meeting with them right through to the day of the funeral, they were all amazing.…

Matt Bridger

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All my family and I would like to highly recommend the services of Molly at Douglas Mercer and Son. My Dad was fortunate to live a very long life, and we were keen to have…

Julie Davies

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Douglas Mercer were helpful to me & my family. My Sister I felt was looked after very well at their premises. And I felt assured that that she was treated with respect. Staff were always…

Hayleigh Otoole

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Thankyou to everyone involved in my husbands funeral especially Nick, everyone was so caring and kind and made things go so smoothly. Would definitely recommend them to family, friends and colleagues in the future, thanks…

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I would like to thank Douglas Mercer & Son for the compassion, empathy and professionalism they showed towards all our family during such a heartbreaking time. We have trusted them with both of our parents'…

Anita Ivimy

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We would like to thank Douglas Mercer for the personal and professional services we received. Nothing was too much trouble and even the little things we requested were carried out. We are grateful for the…

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks, organising the ceremony and committal, and coordination with venues, ministers/celebrants, flowers, order of service, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. These include crematorium or cemetery fees, costs for ministers or celebrants and other payments such as venue hire, catering, flowers or orders of service.

All prices shown exclude disbursements.

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,475 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£5,890 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£4,020 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,240 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Ashes delivered to a local address in a complimentary scatter tube

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified, no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

Our Locations

  • St Leonards

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    29 Sedlescombe Road North, Hastings, St-Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7DA

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01424 421 805 visit branch or arrange a home visit