Stoneman Funeral Service

04/12/2025

Our annual carol service will be taking place on Tuesday 9th December, led by the lovely Barny.

The carol service is open to all, particularly those in need of comfort, empathy and warmth.

As our great-grandfather wrote over 70 years ago, “In the quiet spirit of this ancient homestead, those suffering great loss can find help and some lightening of their burden.”

29/10/2025

A huge congratulations to William Stoneman on achieving his NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing 🎉👏🏻

This qualification marks the culmination of extensive coursework and examinations across all areas of funeral directing, demonstrating William’s dedication and professionalism.

As part of the sixth generation of the Stoneman family to serve local families, William continues a proud tradition of care, compassion and attention to detail. We are very proud of his achievement and all the hard work that has gone into reaching this milestone.

16/10/2025

The Chapel at Doran Court provides a warm, intimate space where you can create a truly personal service. Housed in the Victorian extension of a building with 17th-century heritage, our chapel seats over 50 people and overlooks our memorial garden.

15/10/2025

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Advance warning from west sussex county Council- For all our funeral directors, ministers, celebrants and families.

there is a planned closure on Balcombe Road starting on
October 27, 2025,
for bridge pier strengthening works.

West Sussex Highways will be carrying out this work between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays until December 23, 2025.

The closure will be managed with a lane closure and 24-hour traffic signals, but access for local properties and pedestrians will be maintained.

What: Balcombe Road bridge pier strengthening works

When: October 27, 2025, to December 23, 2025

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays

Details: Lane closure with 24-hour traffic signals

Access: Local properties and pedestrians will be maintained

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

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15/10/2025

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11/10/2025

From the Archives: St Mary’s Church, Reigate, circa 1930
We’ve been going through our family archives and found these incredible photographs from nearly 95 years ago.
Brothers Ron and John Stoneman direct a funeral at St Mary’s Church in Reigate around 1930. Ron, John and their younger brother, William, were the third generation of our family to take on the role of custodians of the family business. Ron’s personality and gentle sense of humour are still affectionately remembered by many in our community.
Looking at these images, we can see how some things have evolved while others remain constant. Today we offer far more personalisation options than would have been possible in Ron and John’s time, yet certain traditions continue. Six generations of our family have walked in front of hearses, representing the families we serve and their loved ones on their final journey. Unless asked otherwise, everyone in our care receives this mark of respect.
The principles behind what we do have been passed down through the generations - we are trained to feel privileged to be entrusted with someone’s care, and to treat every person with the respect and gentleness we would expect for our own loved ones.

10/10/2025

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