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Bungard Funeral Directors provides emotional support, expert advice and practical help during your time of sadness.

We are an independent, fifth generation family run business dedicated to serving the communities of Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Patcham, Southwick, Lancing, Shoreham, Worthing and surrounding areas in Sussex with a professional, respectful and personal funeral service.

Being a funeral director is not just a job to us, it’s a vocation and we have been supporting the bereaved in our community for over 116 years. Our role is to help guide you through what can be a very difficult time, coping with the extreme emotions that bereavement brings, such as grief, bewilderment, indecision and anger can make organising a funeral a daunting prospect, we will gently and expertly take that stress away from you. On a practical level, we take care of everything you need, from notices in the paper and flowers to the headstone and post funeral arrangements but on a personal level we will also provide a unique aftercare service we have tailored for our families to help assist you in the coming weeks and months after the funeral.

Bungard Funeral Directors create bespoke funerals that allow you to say goodbye in your own personal way. We ensure that everything is taken care of to your exact specifications, from the coffin you select to the music you choose that fits your loved one perfectly, together we will create a fitting and unique tribute that provides you with some comfort on the day of the funeral. All of our services are completely flexible to the needs of you and your family, no matter how simple or complex your wishes are. Our pricing is also very transparent and clear to understand, and we also have options available to you should you wish to portion your payments.

We also sensitively cater for all religions, beliefs and orientations. As well as being experts in organising both traditional and modern funerals we have in recent years undertaken the importance of green funerals and have extensive knowledge in this field and we pride ourselves on being able to source the most beautiful pieces for your environmentally friendly funeral should you choose this option.

Bungard Funeral Directors maintain the highest standards possible in all areas of the business from ongoing staff training to the upkeep of our vehicles. We adhere to all regulatory guidelines from our governing bodies and undergo regular checks, for over 116 years we have passed down through 5 generations of our family the highest possible standards of practice and expectations.

Customers can choose to visit us at our offices or we can come to your home – whichever is more convenient for you, we are on call 24 hours a day. Our fully equipped office in Hove is conveniently located on Sackville Road and our private chapel of rest means your loved one is never far away.

If you want to prevent your family the stress of having to organise your funeral, we also specialise in arranging pre-paid and pre-planned funerals working with the UKs largest, safest and most trusted funeral plan provider

  • The service I received was excellent. You made a difficult time so much easier. Thank you

    Claire Marshall Avatar Claire Marshall
    September 10, 2024

    Ben and everyone were fantastic from the first meeting until the funeral day. Communication was always first class, so many thanks from the Ashby family.

    Steve Ashby Avatar Steve Ashby
    September 3, 2024

    Ben was amazing, my first time to arrange a funeral. Ben was with me when ever I need his help , helped me through the process & was always there to answer calls or emails .Its never a nice time for someone to arrange a funeral but Bungards went out of their way to help . Thank you

    Sarah Mold Avatar Sarah Mold
    September 3, 2024
  • Very good service. Excellent staff, always kept us well informed and we're extremely helpful at all times. Highly recommend them.

    Paul Evershed Avatar Paul Evershed
    July 17, 2024

    My sister and I received the best care and service from the team when we lost our father unexpectedly. Always professional. Advised sensitively and fully met our needs to alleviate any concerns and anticipated well those ahead. Thoughtfully, no stress was placed on immediate payment either. Thank you, Ben Day, for the loan of your footie scarf, too! My Dad would have chuckled. Super 5 star service!

    Suzy Hawker Avatar Suzy Hawker
    July 17, 2024

    Ben and the team provided wonderful support from the first moment of contact. Their help and guidance was even more important as I was overseas and there were delays with the official process. I felt I could contact them at any time and ask anything. When planning Mum’s service, Ben was warm and understanding, offering useful advice at every step. He put us in touch with our wonderful celebrant, Colette Harber, who was also a tremendously warm, kind person and who constructed and then conducted the service perfectly. This is a difficult time for loved ones and I would say that Bungards made that so much easier, enabling us to truly view the service as a celebration of Mum’s life. Bungards are reasonably priced and worth every penny! Thank you so much!

    wendy menzies Avatar wendy menzies
    July 17, 2024
  • Bungards are the most wonderful independent funeral directors, Completely professional, friendly, caring, nothing to much trouble. Having a family run business definitely shines thru with their approach to dealing with grieving families.

    karen heath Avatar karen heath
    June 17, 2024

    Bungards looked after my mother's funeral, and a short while later cared for my father when he passed. They were to me like an extended family that were on the end of the phone when I needed them. So warm and down to earth. My father had a military honoured funeral and Ben coordinated the extra elements with such assurity and professionalism. On the day the kindness and care was so wonderful. A simply brilliant service that I cannot fault. Zeina Clare

    zeina clare Avatar zeina clare
    June 17, 2024

    I CANNOT FAULT THIS FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND HOW BEN COMFORTED ME IN THE WORST TIME OF MY LIFE IS ABSOLUTELY IMPECCABLE. HE IS THE GREATEST AND SO ARE HIS MEN AND DEAR ZOE. I WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE ON EARTH AND IF ONE GOOD THING HAS COME OUT OF THIS TRAGEDY IT'S THAT EVERYONE NOW IN THE FAMILY WANTS BEN AND HIS TEAM TO SEND THEM OFF!! THEY ARE 100%TRUSTWORTHY AND HONOURABLE. I AM SOOOOOOOOOO GLAD I WENT TO THEM, I JUST REMEMBERED THAT MUM WENT THERE TO DO DAD'S FUNERAL BACK IN 1989. AND THEY STILL HAD DAD ON THEIR FILES! I AM GOING TO START MY FUNERAL PLAN WITH THEM. I REALLY LOVE YOU BUNGARDS, YOU REALLY GOT ME THROUGH THE TOUGHEST TIME OFMY LIFE. THANK YOU DEAR BEN FOR ALL YOU'RE SUPPORT AND GENTLE FRIENDSHIP AND JUST TAKE GREAT CARE SO YOU CAN GIVE ME A GOOD SEND OFF WHEN THE TIME COMES!!! ALSO I WILL BE IN TO GIVE YOU A SPECIAL GIFT OF THANKS SOON.

    FIVESTARA Avatar FIVESTARA
    May 17, 2024