J Wagstaff is an independent, family-owned funeral director established in Peacehaven in 1911, and this branch at 231 South Coast Road remains its original home. The firm serves Peacehaven, Saltdean, Brighton and the surrounding East Sussex area with 24/7 availability, positioning itself as a genuinely local alternative to national chains.
Services include religious and non-religious ceremonies, multi-faith funerals, direct cremations, eco-friendly funerals, burials, prepaid funeral plans and unattended services. The business operates two private chapels for family visits during office hours, plus bereavement care support and in-memory charity donation options.
A private chapel is also maintained nearby at 7a Edith Avenue, Peacehaven, with sister branches in Saltdean and Brighton.
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