Heathfield Funeral Service

Heathfield Funeral Service Heathfield Funeral Service is an independent, family-owned, funeral directors, based in the bustling market town of Heathfield.

Since acquiring the business in 1991 our relationship with families throughout Sussex has been valued over many decades.

We believe in caring for our community - in every way we can.We’re proud to be local drop-off points for The Hygiene Ban...
18/03/2026

We believe in caring for our community - in every way we can.

We’re proud to be local drop-off points for The Hygiene Bank , helping ensure everyone has access to basic hygiene essentials.

For many, items like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, or period products have become out-of-reach luxuries. Illness, job loss or unexpected life changes can leave anyone struggling - and hygiene poverty impacts confidence, dignity, school, work and everyday life.

By donating, you’re helping those who might otherwise miss school, avoid work or stay home simply because they can’t afford the essentials most of us take for granted.

You can drop off donations at:
Waterhouse Funeral Directors - High Street, Burwash TN19 7ET
Heathfield Funeral Directors – Hailsham Road, Heathfield TN21 8AE

Every item makes a real difference.

Thank you for helping

18/03/2026

We believe in caring for our community - in every way we can.

We’re proud to be local drop-off points for The Hygiene Bank , helping ensure everyone has access to basic hygiene essentials.

For many, items like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, or period products have become out-of-reach luxuries. Illness, job loss or unexpected life changes can leave anyone struggling - and hygiene poverty impacts confidence, dignity, school, work and everyday life.

By donating, you’re helping those who might otherwise miss school, avoid work or stay home simply because they can’t afford the essentials most of us take for granted.

You can drop off donations at:
Waterhouse Funeral Directors - High Street, Burwash TN19 7ET
Heathfield Funeral Directors – Hailsham Road, Heathfield TN21 8AE

Every item makes a real difference.

Thank you for helping.

SAIF Care is available to all bereaved people under the care of SAIF Funeral Directors and provides helpline, email and ...
11/03/2026

SAIF Care is available to all bereaved people under the care of SAIF Funeral Directors and provides helpline, email and webchat support which are free, confidential and provided by professional bereavement counsellors.

We are incredibly proud to share this heartfelt email from Jigsaw South East.Through the Recycling of Metals Following C...
04/03/2026

We are incredibly proud to share this heartfelt email from Jigsaw South East.

Through the Recycling of Metals Following Cremation scheme - and with the kind permission of the families we serve - we were honoured to play a part in directing a £10,000 donation to Jigsaw South East, a charity providing vital face-to-face bereavement support for children and young people across Sussex.

Receiving this email from Freddie St. George MBE is a truly humbling reminder of why we do what we do. The families who gave their consent should know that their loved ones have, in death, made a profound and lasting difference to the lives of children navigating loss.

We are grateful to Wealden Crematorium, to every family who participated, and to the wonderful team at Jigsaw South East for the compassionate work they do every single day.

"Your work also brings great hope and delight to many children and young people in our care across Sussex."

If you'd like to learn more about Jigsaw South East and the support they offer, visit their website.

We know that creating a meaningful farewell takes a dedicated community of professionals working behind the scenes.We ar...
25/02/2026

We know that creating a meaningful farewell takes a dedicated community of professionals working behind the scenes.

We are incredibly proud of the relationships we’ve built over the years, which is why we are launching a new series: 'Working Together.'

Throughout the year, we’ll be introducing you to the talented individuals we are lucky to collaborate with across both our offices at Waterhouse Funeral Directors and Heathfield Funeral Directors - the people who help us ensure every detail is covered.

To kick things off, we’d like to introduce you to the wonderful Hayley, a florist from The Flower House Burwash . Her floral tributes are more than just arrangements; they are crafted, heartfelt expressions of life, love and remembrance.

is located on the High Street, Burwash and is open Mon-Sat 9am-1pm.

We know how important it is that your experience with us is the very best it can be. Our staff will support you, and wor...
28/01/2026

We know how important it is that your experience with us is the very best it can be. Our staff will support you, and working with you will help to create a unique farewell for your loved one, being with you every step of the way.

Our series that started last year, where we share a little more about ‘Who We Are’.

Each post, we’ll be introducing you to one of the friendly faces you might see or speak to when you get in touch with us. From our team’s roles to their names and faces - you’ll get to know the people behind our name.

We’ll also share a bit of our history, what we stand for, and why we’re so passionate about providing care with compassion and respect in every moment. As an established, trusted and respected name in the funeral profession, we strive to deliver our ‘traditional values with a modern approach’.

So, whether you’ve known us for years or are just finding out who we are, we hope this series brings you closer to the people who make our work possible and allows you to get to know ‘Who We Are’.

And for our 10th staff member spotlight, up next we have George Vidler...

"A day well spent giving back"Our team had a fantastic time volunteering for Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas Tree Colle...
21/01/2026

"A day well spent giving back"

Our team had a fantastic time volunteering for Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas Tree Collection. From unloading vans to meeting friendly faces along the way, we loved being part of this ‘tree-mendous’ effort to raise funds for local hospice care in 2026.

Supporting our community is at the heart of what we do at Funeral Service and C Waterhouse & Sons, and we’re so glad we could lend a helping hand.

Congratulations to Hospice in the Weald for a well-organised and successful campaign that aimed to collect 2,600 trees and raise over £57,000 for terminal illness care. The collected trees are recycled into wood chips for use within the community, ensuring a sustainable end to the festive season.

Today, January 19, 2026, is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’—a day when the weight of the winter months and the post-h...
19/01/2026

Today, January 19, 2026, is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’—a day when the weight of the winter months and the post-holiday slump can feel particularly heavy. At C. Waterhouse & Sons and Heathfield Funeral Service, we know that when you are grieving, every day can feel like a struggle, but today serves as an important reminder that your mental health matters.

You don’t have to carry this burden alone. As proud members of SAIF, we are pleased to offer our families access to SAIF Care. This is a free, confidential bereavement support service designed to help you navigate your journey through grief with the help of trained professionals.
How SAIF Care can help:
Helpline: Call free on 0800 917 7224 (Mon-Fri, 9 am–9 pm).
Webchat: Access instant support via the SAIF Care Chat.
Email: Reach out at help@saifcare.org.uk.
Professional Counselling: One-on-one sessions with qualified therapists, available in person or online.

For our colleagues and friends within the funeral profession, please remember that SAIF Support is also available to all SAIF accredited funeral directors and their staff.

Whether you are a grieving family member or a dedicated professional, please reach out. Support is just a phone call or click away.

It was our pleasure to help St Wilfrid's Hospice with their recent Christmas Tree Collection, what a success it was - we...
15/01/2026

It was our pleasure to help St Wilfrid's Hospice with their recent Christmas Tree Collection, what a success it was - well done to all involved!

Being bereaved is hard enough, let alone over Christmas. A time of year when traditionally people come together can serv...
26/12/2025

Being bereaved is hard enough, let alone over Christmas. A time of year when traditionally people come together can serve as the starkest reminder of who is now absent or how times have changed. This period will cause many of us to act or mourn differently; there is no right or wrong way to grieve at Christmas.

Allow time for yourself and others to acknowledge the ever-changing nature of our lives, and if you are able, share with someone how you are feeling. For more help or advice, please access http://www.cruse.org.uk/understa.../managing-grief/christmas

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Heathfield Funeral Service is an independent, family-owned, funeral directors, based in the bustling market town of Heathfield. Since acquiring the business in 1991 our relationship with families throughout Sussex has been valued over many decades, with our care and attention to detail being renowned as being of the very highest quality.

On a daily basis Wendy Mitchell manages the Heathfield office. Dorothy, Tim, Jacky, Clare and Charles Waterhouse, supported by their loyal and experienced team, endeavour to provide traditional, bespoke and alternative funerals, reflecting not only the person who has died, but also with the key aim of exceeding the expectations of each family we care for.

As your Funeral Director we are here to help, guide and advise you in whatever way we can. We are dedicated to providing a personal service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With so much going on around you … so much to think about …. at such an incredibly difficult time, our role is to gently walk families through the different stages of arranging a funeral.