Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to 8 family and friends at the funeral home in our private Chapel of Rest, with the deceased present in their coffin.

In the following days, we take care of a dignified unattended cremation/burial, without family or mourners present.

With full support from our experienced Funeral Director and team, we are here to guide you every step of the way, creating a comforting and memorable tribute.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care, accompanied by an intimate service at our Chapel of Rest

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • 1-hour private gathering in the Funeral Home Chapel/Private Room for 4–8 attendees. (Deceased present)

  • Choice of music, to create a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and remembrance

  • Funeral Director in attendance share some thoughtful words (if requested)

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium/burial ground

  • Complimentary scatter tube and local delivery of ashes (if requested)

Package Price:

£1,950

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf such as venue hire, catering, flowers, order of service, guest/mourner transportation, etc. Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

No mourners present at crematorium.

Ashes Caskets, Urns, Keepsakes & Jewellery

We offer a wide range of high-quality ashes caskets, scatter tubes and urns as well as personal keepsakes and jewellery for you to treasure.

Why choose Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, 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 /cemetery fees, flowers etc.)

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Other Funeral Packages

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

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

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.

Masonry

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01424 421 805 visit branch or arrange a home visit