Jefferies Funeral Directors

172 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

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. 

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.

Lynsey Clark 24th Aug 2021

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

Reviews

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 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
  • 5 Danny Dwyer 18th May 2021

    Losing someone so important in your life is one of the most daunting experiences I have ever had to face ! Chris & Maria were so supportive to me & my family and I/we can't thank them enough for their patience & understanding during this devastatingly emotional time .. DD x

    Simon Jefferies replied
    It was our privilege to look after Betty and even more so that you entrusted her in to our care, we are always here for you xx Chris & Maria
  • 5 Sandra Krasnuik 14th May 2021

    The service we received from Jefferies was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for these wonderful people. They made a very difficult time, much more tolerable. Thank you! 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Your comment is much appreciated Sandra, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Tony Smart 8th May 2021

    I have never had to arrange a funeral before and I was highly recommended Jefferies. All my friends told me what a beautiful service to celebrate my beloved partner and I can agree 100%. From the first day of meeting Chris until the day of the funeral the care and love that was shown me by all of Chris's team was very professional and helped me a lot at such a very sad time. Tony Smart

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for choosing us to take care of your beloved Bill, you arranged a funeral he would have been proud of and remember we are always at the end of the phone if you need to chat, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Sarah Blann 5th May 2021

    Thank you to Maria and Chris.
    You are both truly fantastic you have supported us all. 
    Nothing was ever too much trouble .
    You made us feel comfortable and relaxed at our time of need.
    Keep up the good work
    I would highly recommend.
    Love 
    The Blann’s 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Sarah for your lovely message about the service you received from Maria and myself, its much appreciated.
  • 5 Angela Clayton 5th May 2021

    The service was excellent from start to finish 
    Everyone was so helpful leading us through such a difficult time would highly recommend Jeffries funeral directors 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you Angela, we aim to support you the best we can through such a difficult time, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Nick Ford 4th May 2021

    Chris & Maria at Simon Jefferies made our Mum's (Emine) funeral a much better experience than ever anticipated. It was a surreal and tragic time for our family, but having the support from Chris was so fantastic. From the moment we engaged their services, (an out of hours phone call) we knew she was in safe hands. Arranging for Mum to be collected from hospital the very next morning meant we didn't have to worry, and was a surprising reassurance . Just the simple words that Chris uttered: 'I'll look after her as if she was my own' meant so much to me personally. The details and arrangements, the care and attention during a challenging health pandemic, and accommodating us was a support that we will always be truly grateful for. Thank you so much from us all.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Your very kind words have had both Maria and myself feeling very proud of how we looked after you all, entrusting your mum in our care was like looking after my own mum and a complete privilege for both Maria and myself that you chose us to take care of your dear mum, Chris & Maria xx
  • 5 Lee Bridge 4th May 2021

    Excellent service from start to finish 

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your kind words Lee its much appreciated, Chris & Maria
  • 5 Chris Gunn 4th May 2021

    First Class service every step of the way. Excellent. Caring. Respectful. All arrangements were perfect as were all staff involved. Our whole Family had an experience we will always Remember. Thank You.

    Simon Jefferies replied
    Thank you for your kind comments 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

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. 

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.

Lynsey Clark 24th Aug 2021

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

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