Safe Hands Funeral Services

103 reviews

Independent Family Funeral Directors in Storrington West Sussex providing families with an individual and caring service at an affordable price.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jane Bown 14th Nov 2022

I am so grateful for the help and support I received from Penny and others in her team. At a time when I felt so un-sure I also realised that in fact I had experts supporting me. I can't thank them enough.

Malcolm Field 2nd Nov 2022

Safe Hands Funeral Services was recommended to us. We are so pleased we listened to that advice as the recommendation was well founded. As soon as we met Penny we knew we had made the right choice. She was very caring and kind. Penny and her team were very thoughtful in their approach to constructing a wonderful and memorable ceremony for my mother. The flowers, coffin and service sheets were all beautifully prepared with great attention to detail. In a time of great sadness they created a relaxed and cheery environment. As a family it was just what we wanted - a celebration of my mother life without dwelling on the sadness of her passing. Our experience exceeded a expectations. Thank you Penny.

Teresa Lee 31st Oct 2022

Penny has delivered a very professional and caring service. She has a friendly and compassionate nature and has supported my family in providing everything we asked for to give my husband a funeral he would have been proud of. Thank you Penny and everyone at Safe Hands.

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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

The Forge
38 West St
Storrington
Pulborough
RH20 4EE

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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: 01903 952194

About Us

Safe Hands Funeral Services is an independent funeral directors, in Storrington West Sussex, which focuses on the individual and creating a memorable funeral to truly befit the person who has passed. They offer a fresh approach, in modern welcoming premises. There to listen to your wishes to help facilitate and provide a memorable, affordable funeral, individually tailored to suit you and your loved ones needs.

They can provide both a traditional or modern service, and will work with you to achieve the most fitting funeral for you and for the person who has passed. They encourage and support family participation and will allow time and space to enable a meaningful personal farewell. They won’t ask you to fit into a standard package, instead they will help you create the bespoke funeral you want. The service can, but doesn't have to take place in a church or crematorium, it can be in a barn, woodland, field or even your own garden. They also have their own on site service room 'Forge Chapel' which can comfortably accommodate 20 attendees and the service can also be attended remotely via the internet.

Prepaid funeral plans provided by one of the most entrusted providers 'Golden Leaves' are available for those wishing to plan ahead and have the funeral of their choosing, which helps alleviate some of the stress caused to those left behind, having to make decisions on your behalf.

Latest Obituaries

Brian   Chamberlain

Brian Chamberlain

Mar 1933 - Feb 2024

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Donald Griffin

Jan 1930 - Feb 2024

Barbara   Nicholson

Barbara Nicholson

Jan 1946 - Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jane Bown 14th Nov 2022

    I am so grateful for the help and support I received from Penny and others in her team. At a time when I felt so un-sure I also realised that in fact I had experts supporting me. I can't thank them enough.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Jane,
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your kind review.
    Always here if you need anything. Penny 
  • 5 Malcolm Field 2nd Nov 2022

    Safe Hands Funeral Services was recommended to us. We are so pleased we listened to that advice as the recommendation was well founded. As soon as we met Penny we knew we had made the right choice. She was very caring and kind. Penny and her team were very thoughtful in their approach to constructing a wonderful and memorable ceremony for my mother. The flowers, coffin and service sheets were all beautifully prepared with great attention to detail. In a time of great sadness they created a relaxed and cheery environment. As a family it was just what we wanted - a celebration of my mother life without dwelling on the sadness of her passing. Our experience exceeded a expectations. Thank you Penny.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Malcolm,
    Thank you for your lovely review I am glad mum's funeral was the celebration of life that you wanted and all the details made it so very personal and perfect for you and your family 
  • 5 Teresa Lee 31st Oct 2022

    Penny has delivered a very professional and caring service. She has a friendly and compassionate nature and has supported my family in providing everything we asked for to give my husband a funeral he would have been proud of. Thank you Penny and everyone at Safe Hands.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Teresa 
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Good to know that together we’d have made Pete proud of his service. 
  • 5 Sue Stacey 26th Oct 2022

    Penny provided such a personal professional service and really took time to get to know my brother and myself and helped us create the funeral that our mother would have liked, nothing was too much effort. I would not hesitate to recommend Penny and Safe Hands. Thank you again

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Judith,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. So glad to hear that your mum would have liked it all.
    Best wishes Penny 
  • 5 Rebecca Du-Cann 15th Oct 2022

    We found Safe Hands Funeral Services to be exceptional. Penny was such a gentle, calm presence in most troubled of times. Her attention to detail and understanding of our needs was such a relief and comfort to us. 

    My Mother's funeral was quite simply perfect. The location, choice of celebrant, coffin, flowers, limo and order of service were all on point and honoured my mother in the most perfect way. 

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Rebecca, thank you so much for your lovely review and kind comments. I am so proud that we were on point with all the finer details and hopefully your mum would have approved. From the comments I heard of her, she was always immaculately turned out and very stylish. I did have a number of people tell me that the flowers were so Sybil ?
    So great teamwork got it all right.
    Best wishes Penny 
  • 5 Jan Hubbard 23rd Sep 2022

    Penny is wonderful, able to explain processes and choices really clearly. She actually listens to what you want and then has great suggestions to help make it happen, a rare professional. Warm and approachable, yet seemlessly organised and on top of things. I trusted her and her team, they did not disappoint. Her attention to detail was such a relief. She created a superb order of service booklet that was totally unique, putting a lot of time and effort into it to make sure it was as good as it could be. It was a wonderful tribute to my dad. She is hard working, thoughtful and committed to each and every client, and I found her service to represent good value for money. Having the right funeral director makes the whole thing so much more bearable. Deciding to phone Penny will be one of the best decisions you could make at this difficult time.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Hello Jan, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review.
    I am so glad we were able to give your Dad a truly fitting funeral, and hope he would have approved of the service. It was so very unique and personal and I feel honoured to have been able to help things a little easier for you all. with kindest regards Penny
  • 5 Janet Durham Shearer 19th Sep 2022

    The planning of my mother's funeral was expertly, professionally, and sensitively handled.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Janet,
    Thank you for your kind review.  I am so glad you were happy with the service you received from Safe Hands.  With best wishes Penny 
  • 5 Eddie Sale 17th Sep 2022

    Penny & the team at Safe Hands did both my parent’s funerals & I cannot recommend them highly enough. Penny is a very knowledgable, helpful & above all, caring Funeral Director. Thank you so much for helping us through a very difficult time. 

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you Eddie for taking the time to leave your kind review. What a pleasure it has been looking after you and your family. In the nicest possible way I hope you won't need to see me again for a long time. With best wishes Penny
  • 5 Karen Carter 15th Sep 2022

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Safe Hands, in Storrington. Penny was marvellous and ensured that all aspects of the funeral arrangements were just what we wanted. 10/10. Thank you.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much for taking to the time to leave your 5 star review Karen, so glad we gave your dad a fitting send off.
  • 5 Sarah Hughes 1st Sep 2022

    Penny and her team were brilliant.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you Sarah, I am glad you were pleased with the service. Best wishes Penny
  • 5 Beverly Oliver 23rd Aug 2022

    What a excellent service safehands gave my family .
    Penny showed so much compassion throughout organising our mums creamation.
    Everything was done to perfection. Nothing was to much trouble .
    100%recommend

    Thank you

  • 5 Denise Everton 21st Aug 2022

    Safe hands was really helpful and they gave my son a brilliant funeral

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much  Denise, glad you were pleased with everything. Take care, best wishes Penny
  • 5 Jane Tilbrook 13th Aug 2022

    Penny was extremely caring and led us through the whole process with great kindness and patience.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your kind review Jane, much appreciated. Best wishes Penny 
  • 5 Rachel Sutton 22nd Jul 2022

    I cannot thank Penny enough she was absolutely brilliant from initial meeting to the crematorium nothing was to much . She delivered every commitment she made with professionalism and empathy. 

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much for leaving  your 5* review Rachel, so glad you were pleased with everything.  Best wishes Penny 
  • 5 Anna Worthington-Lease 18th Jul 2022

    Very caring and eager to make the funeral as personal as possible.
    Excellent service and would highly recommend them . Nothing was too much trouble.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much Anna, for your kind comments.  Much appreciated.  Best wishes Penny
  • 5 Keith Langan 16th Jul 2022

    This was the second family funeral in 6 months arranged by Safe Hands, both were dealt with very professionally and sensitively.  

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review Keith,I am only sorry you have needed our services twice this year, but pleased to read your positive comments and that you have been happy with the service you received.  Best wishes Penny
  • 5 Sue Stenning 11th Jul 2022

    Such a welcoming company they treat people with compassion friendly and caring Nothing is to much Trouble this is the sec5time I've had safe hands always professional Can't thank them enough in fact I've told my family that's who I want when the time come THANK YOU SAFE HANDS

    Penny Strachan replied
    Wow Sue, what a wonderful review, thank you so much. In the nicest possible way, I hope you don’t need to see us again for a long time! Take care Penny x
  • 5 David Kent 10th Jul 2022

    Penny and Alan were very attentive, caring and sympathetic. Nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail was reassuring.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much David, what an honour it has been to work with you and your girls, to plan the service of celebration of Sallys life.  
    Hopefully she would have approved of her “final party”
    Penny 
  • 5 Marie Hooley 4th Jul 2022

    A wonderlful caring service.Penny goes the extra mile.Nothing was too much trouble.I highly recommend Safe Hands.Thank you so much Penny.xxx

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much Marie, such an honour looking after the arrangements for you. Thank you for entrusting  Bill into my care. Best wishes Penny x
  • 5 Joy Stockwell 19th Jun 2022

    Everything about safe hands was caring considerate & a desire to give a very personal service. It was tailored to suit our individual needs as a family & reflect the character of our loved one.
    We were delighted with the cost & felt we had received an upmarket funeral at a very reasonable price.
    I would recommend Penny & her team every day of the week Exellent

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much Joy for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, and for entrusting your dad into the care of Safe Hands.  It has been a pleasure to meet you and an honour to take care of the funeral arrangements on your behalf. Best wishes Penny 
  • 5 Gail Awcock 17th Jun 2022

    I cannot recomend safehands Highly Enough.
    Penny was great from first contact to finish,nothing being to much trouble.

    She managed our estranged family situation with great sensitivity taking great care to ensure all our familys wishes were met.

    The premises has a warm comforting ambiance ,we felt at ease talkig to penny (no Hard sell)

    Penny was great throughout making thoughtful and helpful sugestions,where needed.

    The florest she used was amazing our flowers were spot on both times-
    (saddly our second funeral in two years.)

    We used The celebrant recomended by Penny ( Leo Star)He put together a fantastic Eulogy full of Warmth and love.

    Comunication was also great , Penny responded in good time to any concerns.

    We would definatly give 5 *plus to Safehands and recommend them to anyone in need of there sevices.

    G Awcock


    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much Gail, for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, much appreciated. I hope you are all well.  Take good care, best wishes Penny
  • 5 Allan Liles 4th Jun 2022

    The very best you will ever find for personal service
    Penny is so understanding and takes great card to listen to what you would like for the service.
    Taking every detail of your loved one and researching their history.
    Could not recommend any higher.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you Alan for taking the time to leave a review, it has been an honour looking after you all.
  • 5 Chris Silvester 3rd Jun 2022

    Safe Hands have supported us in our Dads funeral.
    Penny has guided us efficiently through every step of the way in what has been a vulnerable time for the family.
    We have been listened to and thought about throughout the journey of working with Safe Hands.
    The genuine interest shown in Dads life and Penny's sensitive determination in getting everything right has meant Dads funeral felt personal to him. It reflected his life, his sense of humour and the service was one that was appreciated by all who attended.
    We are pleased that we turned to Safe Hands and have experienced a funeral that will allow Dads memory to settle gently into our hearts.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely review Chris, it has been a honour meeting you and getting to know you all and giving your Dad a service befitting of him. Always here, take care Penny 
  • 5 Nick Wedlock 31st May 2022

    Penny at safe hands went above and beyond to make my wife Janes funeral a success. I can’t thank her enough. 

    Penny Strachan replied
    Dear Nick,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review, always here if you need us.
    Best wishes Penny
  • 5 Sheila Bowles 17th May 2022

    Dealing with efficient, sympathetic operatives who really care.       If this process can be made bearable Penny was the epitome of  perfection.

    Penny Strachan replied
    Thank you so much for your glowing review Sheila, very kind of you. Take good care Penny

Address
The Forge
38 West St
Storrington
Pulborough
RH20 4EE

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

Jane Bown 14th Nov 2022

I am so grateful for the help and support I received from Penny and others in her team. At a time when I felt so un-sure I also realised that in fact I had experts supporting me. I can't thank them enough.

Malcolm Field 2nd Nov 2022

Safe Hands Funeral Services was recommended to us. We are so pleased we listened to that advice as the recommendation was well founded. As soon as we met Penny we knew we had made the right choice. She was very caring and kind. Penny and her team were very thoughtful in their approach to constructing a wonderful and memorable ceremony for my mother. The flowers, coffin and service sheets were all beautifully prepared with great attention to detail. In a time of great sadness they created a relaxed and cheery environment. As a family it was just what we wanted - a celebration of my mother life without dwelling on the sadness of her passing. Our experience exceeded a expectations. Thank you Penny.

Teresa Lee 31st Oct 2022

Penny has delivered a very professional and caring service. She has a friendly and compassionate nature and has supported my family in providing everything we asked for to give my husband a funeral he would have been proud of. Thank you Penny and everyone at Safe Hands.

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