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Trusted Funeral Services in Hastings Since 1875
Established in 1875, Arthur C. Towner is a family-run funeral director and stonemasonry business serving East Sussex for over 150 years. With six generations of expertise, we provide traditional funerals, alternative ceremonies, and direct cremations tailored to individual needs. Our services include 24/7 removal of the deceased, chapel of rest facilities, and personalised memorial options, supported by a dedicated team committed to compassionate care. We operate branches in St Leonards, Bexhill, and Battle, offering transparent pricing and flexible payment options.As members of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, we uphold high standards of service and local independence. Our on-site stonemasonry workshop crafts bespoke memorials, ensuring every detail reflects the unique life being honoured. We prioritise community connection, understanding local customs and providing culturally sensitive support for all faiths and backgrounds.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Alternative Ceremonies
Direct Cremation
Funeral Planning
Stonemasonry
Highlights and features
- Six generations of funeral service expertise since 1875
- 24/7 removal service with compassionate professional support
- Personalised ceremonies for traditional, alternative, and direct cremations
- On-site stonemasonry workshop for bespoke memorial creation
- Transparent pricing with flexible payment and planning options
Associations and certifications
- National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional handling
Personalised approach
24/7 availability
Memorial expertise
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funerals include full ceremonial arrangements with hearse and limousine transport, floral tributes, and chapel services. We provide professional guidance for church or secular officiants while maintaining time-honoured practices. Families receive comprehensive support with obituary notices, order of service printing, and post-funeral administrative requirements.
Alternative Funerals
Customised non-traditional ceremonies incorporate personal elements like themed coffins, unique transport options, and outdoor services. We facilitate humanist funerals, eco-friendly burials, and sea burials while respecting individual preferences. Our team offers creative solutions for music choices, ceremony structure, and memorial events that reflect the deceased's personality.
Direct Cremation
Cost-effective unattended cremation service includes body collection, basic coffin provision, and crematorium coordination. We handle all necessary paperwork while offering optional ash collection or scattering arrangements. This service provides essential cremation without ceremony, with flexibility for later memorial events.
Funeral Planning
Golden Charter funeral plans allow advance arrangement of services with price protection against inflation. We offer flexible payment options and comprehensive documentation to ensure wishes are honoured. Plans include allowances for third-party costs while guaranteeing our service fees at current rates.
Stonemasonry
On-site memorial design and installation service offers bespoke headstones, kerb sets, and cremation memorials. We work with granite, marble, and limestone to create lasting tributes, providing expert advice on churchyard regulations and cemetery requirements while ensuring durable, meaningful commemorations.
People
Edward Towner
Chairman
Fifth-generation funeral director leading Arthur C. Towner's continued commitment to traditional values with modern flexibility. Oversees service standards and business development while maintaining family ethos of compassionate care and community service.
Questions
What funeral types do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, alternative ceremonies, direct cremations, and bespoke memorial services tailored to individual preferences and cultural requirements.
Can I personalise the funeral service?
Yes, we specialise in creating customised ceremonies with unique elements like themed coffins, special music selections, and location-specific memorials.
Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?
We provide Golden Charter funeral plans with price protection, allowing advance arrangement of services with flexible payment options.
Are your prices transparent?
Yes, we offer clear pricing with no hidden fees, including detailed breakdowns of our services and third-party costs.
Do you provide 24/7 support?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and body removal.
Can you help with memorial stones?
Our on-site stonemasonry workshop creates custom memorials, headstones, and cremation tributes in various materials to suit individual preferences.
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