Jefferies Funeral Directors

158 reviews

Family run funeral directors in Portslade, serving bereaved families in Portslade, Southwick, Brighton & Hove and all areas of East & West Sussex

Latest Verified Reviews

Martina Hall 25th Oct 2021

Even though nobody should say goodbye to a loved one,I found this funeral company so supportive and understanding to all the wishes my relative wanted the arrangements were put into action they never tried to offer anything and I couldn't recommend them enough.What a lovely family business and the staff were patient and understanding to every need.Thank you to you all.

Susan Jones 20th Oct 2021

When my husband passed away in hospital a piece of valuable advice I was given: make sure you visit a few funeral directors as it has to be the right one for you. After visiting the local funeral directors where I live I truly was unsure who to go with, that's when I was recommended to speak to Jefferies. After a brief telephone call to find out some details as Jefferies was a little further away, I booked an appointment to speak to Maria the following day. After the meeting there was no hesitation in booking Jefferies as they were everything I was looking for even with recommending Paul the Celebrant who was amazing. The team at Jefferies are wonderful, very friendly, helpful, comforting and very patient when it came to us making decisions. Chris spoke about Ed with such warmth and I knew he was being well looked after. We went to visit Ed and he looked so peaceful and Chris being so attentive to detail and with huge respect had attached a remembrance poppy to Ed's top what with Ed being ex service. The day of the funeral came and everything was just perfect. I cannot recommend Jefferies Funeral Directors any higher.

Terry Kirby 18th Oct 2021

Our special thanks to Chris,Maria and your team for ensuring all went perfectly on a difficult occasion.Your care and professionalism were very much appreciated.       Family and friends of Keith Hughes Deceased.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

15 Carlton Terrace
Portslade
East Sussex
BN41 1XF

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01273 092033

About Us

Jefferies Funeral Directors is a family run independent funeral directors in Portslade, Sussex, helping bereaved families throughout Portslade, Southwick, Brighton & Hove and all areas of East & West Sussex, providing a compassionate and personal service, supported by diligent care throughout the entire arrangement process.

Simon Jefferies has been a funeral Director for 43 years. After working with a multi national company Simon decided to open his own Funeral Directors in 2012 and since then Simon and his wife Kim have built a reputation of care and service, whilst working to keep funeral costs fair and affordable.

The company is owned and run by Simon and Kim Jefferies, and assisted by Funeral Arranger Maria Zekayouski having over 65 years of funeral service experience between them. The caring team can cater for all denominations including non religious funerals.

Call Jefferies Funeral Directors in Portslade today to find out more about the services they provide and begin making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Martina Hall 25th Oct 2021

    Even though nobody should say goodbye to a loved one,I found this funeral company so supportive and understanding to all the wishes my relative wanted the arrangements were put into action they never tried to offer anything and I couldn't recommend them enough.What a lovely family business and the staff were patient and understanding to every need.Thank you to you all.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Martina, your kind words are appreciated
  • 5 Susan Jones 20th Oct 2021

    When my husband passed away in hospital a piece of valuable advice I was given: make sure you visit a few funeral directors as it has to be the right one for you. After visiting the local funeral directors where I live I truly was unsure who to go with, that's when I was recommended to speak to Jefferies. After a brief telephone call to find out some details as Jefferies was a little further away, I booked an appointment to speak to Maria the following day. After the meeting there was no hesitation in booking Jefferies as they were everything I was looking for even with recommending Paul the Celebrant who was amazing. The team at Jefferies are wonderful, very friendly, helpful, comforting and very patient when it came to us making decisions. Chris spoke about Ed with such warmth and I knew he was being well looked after. We went to visit Ed and he looked so peaceful and Chris being so attentive to detail and with huge respect had attached a remembrance poppy to Ed's top what with Ed being ex service. The day of the funeral came and everything was just perfect. I cannot recommend Jefferies Funeral Directors any higher.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Susan for your lovely review, your kind words about the service you received from us at Jefferies are very heart warming and very much appreciated. Chris & Maria
  • 5 Terry Kirby 18th Oct 2021

    Our special thanks to Chris,Maria and your team for ensuring all went perfectly on a difficult occasion.Your care and professionalism were very much appreciated.       Family and friends of Keith Hughes Deceased.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Such kind words Terry, Thank you from the Jefferies Team
  • 5 Trevor MacNeill 14th Oct 2021

    Excellent service 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Trevor
  • 5 Duncan Neighbour 5th Oct 2021

    The service provided by Jefferies was excellent, both before the cremation service, when explaining about, and dealing with, the arrangements, and on the day when providing support and guidance for the service. I found their presence and support to be positioned very well from the point of view of being discreet, supportive and friendly yet not familiar.

    I had made enquiries to several other funeral directors and chose Jefferies for the simplified approach to the offer of services which meant there was no pressure for additional services to be added and set clear definitions of where the services started and stopped. I also very much appreciated the more personal, patient and understanding responses to my questions when compared to the other companies.

    Thank you Chris and the team at Jefferies.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for such a lovely review Duncan, your kind words are appreciated, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Barrie Golds 1st Oct 2021

    Losing our father was a very hard ordeal.

    So having then to deal with the funeral and collection was a thought to far.
    The guys at Jeffery of Hove where wonderful from being very supportive and informative throughout and help send my dad off in style
    I be forever grateful.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Barrie for your kind words, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Janet White 27th Sep 2021

    Chris was so kind and helpful. Along with the other staff that I spoke to over the phone. Everything went very smoothly at this very sad time. The day of the funeral was very special. Chris was very friendly and professional, on a very difficult for my family, when we were saying goodbye to my 96 year Mum. Thank you . 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    what lovely words of thanks Janet, they are much appreciated, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Sharon Weddon 22nd Sep 2021

    5*

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for the 5 Stars Sharon. Chris & Maria
  • 5 Juliet Prodger 21st Sep 2021

    Chris and Marie were very helpful from start to finish understanding and kind and did my dad's Peters funeral and I will go back to them highly recommend this funeral directors there 24 hours and was helpful

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your kind words Juliet. Chris & Maria
  • 5 David Cheale 13th Sep 2021

    Most professional and well organised. 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you David, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Sally Smith 4th Sep 2021

    i was treated with diginity and sympathy it was a great service they treated my dad with the send off he deserved would reccomend them to anyone

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Your recommendation is much appreciated Sally. Chris & Maria
  • 5 Alice Philbrook 4th Sep 2021

    Chris and Maria provided outstanding service at a very difficult time in our lives. The sudden loss of my Dad completely threw our family and we did not know what to do. We looked at several different funeral directors, wanting to find somewhere local who we could trust to look after Dad. I cannot express our gratitude for their compassion and understanding. They helped us every step of the way, listening to us and guiding us to make the right decisions. Chris was always ready to offer advice and Maria was so friendly and supportive, always available at the end of the phone answering all my questions, big or small. We felt as if we’d known Chris for years and appreciated his humour and empathy. It was really important for us to have one consistent point of contact, someone we knew and felt like we had built a relationship with. 
    I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jefferies Funeral Directors to anyone going through the loss of a loved one. They could not be in better hands.
    Thank you Chris and Maria, for everything. 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Alice for your kind words and choosing Jefferies to look after your dad. its been a privilege to help you in what's the most difficult time in your life, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Dawn Constable 27th Aug 2021

    We were very pleased with the service from Jefferies. The whole team worked extremely hard to deliver the funeral to a very high standard. Their attention to detail could not be improved, and this was at a very reasonable price.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    We are so pleased we were able to provide a high standard of service to you and your family Dawn, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Lynsey Clark 24th Aug 2021

    I received an absolutely fantastic service from start to finish, staff were exceptional and extremely helpful.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    thank you Lynsey
  • 5 Nadine Yeandle 26th Jul 2021

    Fantastic service, such lovely kind people, would highly recommend! A*

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Nadine, remember were always here if you need a chat, Chris & Maria
  • 5 douglas Hill 13th Jul 2021

    The service we received was outstanding. All the pressure was taken out of our hands. Everything went smoothly, they could not do enough for us. A big thank you to Maria and Chris.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Were always here to support you Stella, thanks for your kind words
  • 5 Mark Tuckwell 25th Jun 2021

    All the staff at Jefferies  were professional, understanding and took into account all our preferences regarding our Fathers funeral arrangements.
    Everything went to plan.
    Thank you .
    Tuckwell family

    Simon Jefferies replied
    thank you for your feedback its much appreciated
  • 5 Carly Macdonald 23rd Jun 2021

    Maria and Simon were warm and caring and nothing was too much to ask of them, we felt that we were cared for as if we were a member of thier families and felt nothing but love was shown to us in regards to the planning of the funeral, the care of us and our mum as well as the after care. Thank you all so much from the whole family.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your kind words Carly
  • 5 Darren Halford 13th Jun 2021

    I would like to thank Jefferies for such a well prepared and lovely service.
     Also special thanks to Chris and Maria for helping to make such a difficult time for us as a family seem easier with all their help guidance and support

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Hello Darren, nice to know Maria and myself have been able to look after you and your family during this sad time, your kind words are appreciated. Chris & Maria
  • 5 Ivor Darby 12th Jun 2021

    At this very sad time for me after the loss of my Wife I was lucky to chose Jefferies
    Funeral Directors The help and the care they gave me in all aspects when I was
    AT my wits end was just amassing they sorted everything for me
    The also made my Wife look really lovely.
    I will never be able to thank them enough.
    MT I K Darby

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your Kind words Ivor, we gave Wendy a lovely send off which I'm sure she would of been proud of. Your always welcome to pop in whenever you are near. Glad you were able to come and see her in our chapel before the funera. Kind regards Chris & Maria
  • 5 Alan Stride 11th Jun 2021

    I have used Jefferies on a number of occasions and as a family we have faced very difficult times in recent months, having lost Mum and Brother Michael in a short space of time, who were very close, dearly loved family members.
    The team at Jefferies Funeral Services, Simon, Kim, Chris and Maria have provided wonderful support and help throughout theses extremely default and upsetting times.
    Their kindness and understanding have been exceptional as always, and I thank them all most sincerely for helping myself and my family through this particularly painful time.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your kind words Alan, lets hope your family have no more loss. you know we are always here for you and the family. Chat soon, Chris & Maris
  • 5 Christina Rawson 10th Jun 2021

    Couldn't have wished for better service, efficiency & above all kindness. Maria & Chris organised everything perfectly at this difficult time. The funeral was so lovely & the celebrant they use Paul Cousens gave the most beautiful service.
    Many thanks to them all. You did my lovely mum proud.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    I'm so glad we were able to give Sheila the send off she wanted and also that Celebrant Paul took a lovely service, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Sonya Randall 8th Jun 2021

    Having never organized a cremation before, I was talked through the steps I needed to do. C

    Simon Jefferies replied
    It was our pleasure to help put Morris and Jan to rest the way they wished, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Theresa Taplin 20th May 2021

    At a time of need they put themselves out to help me and very friendly and understanding thank you

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Your kind words are appreciated Theresa, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Nicholas Pegden 18th May 2021

    Chris and Maria were very thoughtful and helpful at a difficult time.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your kind response, Chris & Maria

Address
15 Carlton Terrace
Portslade
East Sussex
BN41 1XF

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Martina Hall 25th Oct 2021

Even though nobody should say goodbye to a loved one,I found this funeral company so supportive and understanding to all the wishes my relative wanted the arrangements were put into action they never tried to offer anything and I couldn't recommend them enough.What a lovely family business and the staff were patient and understanding to every need.Thank you to you all.

Susan Jones 20th Oct 2021

When my husband passed away in hospital a piece of valuable advice I was given: make sure you visit a few funeral directors as it has to be the right one for you. After visiting the local funeral directors where I live I truly was unsure who to go with, that's when I was recommended to speak to Jefferies. After a brief telephone call to find out some details as Jefferies was a little further away, I booked an appointment to speak to Maria the following day. After the meeting there was no hesitation in booking Jefferies as they were everything I was looking for even with recommending Paul the Celebrant who was amazing. The team at Jefferies are wonderful, very friendly, helpful, comforting and very patient when it came to us making decisions. Chris spoke about Ed with such warmth and I knew he was being well looked after. We went to visit Ed and he looked so peaceful and Chris being so attentive to detail and with huge respect had attached a remembrance poppy to Ed's top what with Ed being ex service. The day of the funeral came and everything was just perfect. I cannot recommend Jefferies Funeral Directors any higher.

Terry Kirby 18th Oct 2021

Our special thanks to Chris,Maria and your team for ensuring all went perfectly on a difficult occasion.Your care and professionalism were very much appreciated.       Family and friends of Keith Hughes Deceased.

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