What to do when someone dies
1 Wellington Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1DD
Funeral home opening hours: 24 Hours
In-person appointments: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Ballard and Shortall Horsham funeral home is located on the corner of Wellington Road and Park Street.
There is a small customer carpark to the side of our Horsham funeral home which is accessible from Wellington Road.
The nearest bus stop to out funeral directors in Horsham is right outside the funeral home where routes; 3, 6, 23, 51, 52, 61, 63, 63X, 65, 89, 98 and 398 all serve.
The nearest train station is Horsham which is approximately 7 minutes’ walkaway.
It is essential that you choose a funeral director with whom you feel comfortable. Someone who will listen to you and your story, who will remove some of the burden of the many questions and decisions. Likewise, someone who will caringly guide you through the process of arranging a funeral that is personalised and unique, whether you are helping to organise the funeral of a loved one, or simply planning ahead for your own.
Read our full guide on how to choose a funeral home.
The average funeral is held between 13 to 16 days following the death, this timeframe takes into account all of the factors involved in organising a funeral, from obtaining official documentation through to scheduling time for officials and facilities.
It is common practice for some religious funerals to take place within a certain timeframe, where this is requested we will do our utmost to help with your arrangements.
We will work with you to ensure you have the funeral service suited to your needs and you should never feel under any pressure to rush through your arrangements.
We are here to provide you with any help and support you may need, from the preparations for the funeral, through to the event itself and the days and months that follow. We are happy to visit you in your own home to discuss arrangements, or if you prefer, we can talk in the comfort and privacy of one of our well-appointed reception rooms. Alternatively, we can talk over the phone or via a video call at a date and time that is convenient for you.
For further details, please see Our Service page.