Richard Green Funeral Service

Richard Green Funeral Service We are an independent, family owned and run
Funeral Service and Monumental Mason. We have a wealth of experience for you to benefit from.

Members of the NAFD

125 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1RN
uckfield@rgreenfs.co.uk
01825 760 601

170 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1YE
lewes@rgreenfs.co.uk
01273 488 121 We wholly own the business and are not controlled by any parent or holding company. Our independence means that we are able to be flexible in our approach to meeting clients’ requirements for service provision, and the subsequent pricing

of their chosen service. Every funeral is different and should be memorable for the family; it is individual to them and the deceased. We do our utmost to provide a service that is both caring and dignified and take pride in making a difficult time easier for a family to cope with. We also provide a full range of memorial stones, ashes caskets and keepsakes.

🌿 Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026 🌿4th – 10th May 2026At Richard Green Funeral Directors, we are proud to support Dyin...
04/05/2026

🌿 Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026 🌿
4th – 10th May 2026

At Richard Green Funeral Directors, we are proud to support Dying Matters Awareness Week, an initiative led by Hospice UK, which encourages open, honest conversations about death, dying, and bereavement.

This year’s theme, “Let’s talk about death and dying”, reminds us how important it is to break down the stigma that still surrounds these conversations. Talking openly can help families feel more prepared, supported, and connected during life’s most difficult moments.

We believe that discussing wishes, planning ahead, and sharing memories should be part of living well and supporting one another with compassion and dignity.

💬 Whether it’s with family, friends, or professionals, starting the conversation can make all the difference.

During Dying Matters Awareness Week, we encourage our community to take a moment to reflect, talk, and support one another.

If you would like guidance or support in planning ahead or arranging a funeral, our caring team is here to help whenever you need us.

🤍 Let’s make it easier to talk about death — because every conversation matters.

When someone you love has died, understanding the formal steps can feel overwhelming.This guide gently explains the proc...
01/05/2026

When someone you love has died, understanding the formal steps can feel overwhelming.
This guide gently explains the process of registering a death and what to expect along the way.
You will be guided through each stage — there is no need to rush.

When someone dies, it can be hard to know what happens next.This guide explains the first steps following a death, wheth...
29/04/2026

When someone dies, it can be hard to know what happens next.
This guide explains the first steps following a death, whether at home or in hospital, and what you can expect in the days ahead.
There is no need to rush decisions — support is here whenever you need it.

22/04/2026

💚🌍 How to support Environmental Protection within Funerals.
Below are some ideas of ways to protect the natural earth with your funeral choices. Please contact us for more information.

🌳Natural burials
- Woodland or meadow burials.
- Burials on private land.

🌳Eco-friendly coffins
- Willow or Wicker.
- Wool.
- Cardboard.
- Bamboo.

🌳Final resting place for Ashes
- Plant a tree with an ashes memorial pod.
- Wildflower memorial ashes seed balls.
- Environmentally conscious ash scattering.
- Eco-friendly urns, such as papier mache.

🌳Floral arrangements
- Oasis free tributes instead using biodegradable materials such as moss.
- Choose local seasonal flowers to help reduce the carbon footprint and consider reusing them at home or donating them to the local Hospice or Nursing Home.

🌳Other ideas
- Order of service, many of us still prefer to have something we can keep, these can be produced using environmentally friendly paper and inks.
Rather than having a printed order of service, you could create an e-book.
- Ask guests to car share or take public transport.
- If you’re planning a funeral procession, can some of it be done on foot? Is it easy for family and friends to walk to the church or cemetery?
- Motor hearse alternatives like a horse-drawn or even a pedal bike.
- Live-streaming funerals to reduce travel miles.

22/04/2026

“When robins appear, loved ones are near.” ❤️

A Year of Firsts — and the Years That Follow

The first year after losing someone is often the hardest. It’s full of “firsts” — the first birthday without them, the first anniversary, the first holiday, or even the first ordinary day that suddenly feels anything but ordinary.

These moments can arrive quietly, catching us off guard, or they may feel expected. Either way, it’s okay. Grief has no timetable.
Some days you may feel strong, other days like you’re starting over.
That doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you loved deeply.

Honouring your loved one can help carry their memory forward:
• Lighting a candle
• Sharing stories
• Cooking their favourite meal
• Saying their name aloud

The first year lays the foundation. In the years that follow, the milestones don’t lose their significance — birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays still matter — but over time, the sharp edges soften. The grief may never completely disappear, but alongside the tears, memories of joy, laughter, and love continue to grow.
Love doesn’t end with life. It changes, becoming memory, legacy, and the quiet strength that carries you forward.
If you’re navigating your own year of firsts — or the years beyond — be gentle with yourself. Speak their name. Share your stories. Reach out. You are not walking this road alone.

07/04/2026

Apart 🕊️

“Can I ask you something?”
Rabbit asked the moon above,
“Where does all the love go
When you lose someone you love?”

The moon replied to rabbit,
“Even when you are apart -
Love can never disappear;
It stays there in your heart.”

With love,
Stacey 🦊🌙

Hold them close with art and words at www.foxunderthemoonart.com

Honouring Service, Remembering with Pride.At Richard Green Funeral Service, we understand how important it is to recogni...
25/03/2026

Honouring Service, Remembering with Pride.

At Richard Green Funeral Service, we understand how important it is to recognise and honour a life of service.
If your loved one served in the Armed Forces, there are a number of meaningful ways to reflect their dedication during the funeral.

These can include:
• A bugler playing the Last Post
• A standard bearer in attendance
• Draping the coffin with a service flag
• Displaying medals, a beret, or other personal military items
• The inclusion of bagpipes, where appropriate

These elements can add a deeply personal and respectful tribute, helping to celebrate their service and sacrifice.
Our team is here to guide you through these options and ensure every detail is handled with dignity and care.
Please feel free to speak with us if you would like to incorporate any of these tributes into the service.

Richard Green Funeral Service – supporting you every step of the way.

23/03/2026

Gentle reminder not to put pressure on yourself.

We all process grief in our own way and in our own time 💜

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Mother’s Day means something different for everyone.While many celebrate today, for others it can be a gentle and someti...
15/03/2026

Mother’s Day means something different for everyone.

While many celebrate today, for others it can be a gentle and sometimes difficult reminder of a mum who is deeply missed. On this day we pause to remember the love, strength and guidance that mothers bring to our lives, and the lasting impact they leave behind.

For those who are missing their mum today, we remember with you. The love and memories shared never fade, and the bond between a mother and child continues to live on in the stories, traditions and moments we carry forward.

To anyone finding today a little harder, please know you are not alone. Today we hold space for reflection, remembrance, and the love that never truly leaves us.
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