With over 50 years experience between them in both large funeral director organisations and independent, family-owned funeral homes, Nick and Karen understand the importance of providing a truly personal and caring service. They wholeheartedly believe in the values of family-owned funeral directors and the difference that a personal approach can make.
Away from work, Nick’s hobbies and interests include his passion for classic cars. He has built up a large collection over the years, many of which he has proudly renovated himself. He also enjoys attending classic car shows whenever he can.
Karen enjoys playing outdoor bowls and takes great pride in her achievements in the sport. In 2025, she reached the Leamington Finals, which was a particularly proud moment for her.
Both Nick and Karen have lived in the surrounding area all their lives, and have been happily married for twenty-nine years. At present, both live in Burgess Hill with their two children, Connor and Alisha and their two Bichon Frises Teddy and Winnie who are loved by the family.
Together, Nick and Karen are committed to providing a personal, caring and dignified funeral service, helping families through what can be an extremely difficult and emotional time.
The Loss of Ashley’s Grandfather in 2013 saw the start of his career in what he now describes as “A way of life.” During his time within this conglomerate business he was promoted to Funeral Director, however began to realise that there was a much better way of looking after families and their loved ones. Ashley eventually decided to leave the conglomerate world behind, in pursuit of a career in the independent sector.
Ashley says that the difference between the conglomerate and independent worlds is astounding and he is glad to be on the “right side of the fence.” He considers it a privilege to take care of Families and their loved ones at such a difficult time in their lives.
As of 2016 we are proud to introduce a new member to our team:- Connor, Nick and Karen’s son.
Having descended from a generation of Funeral Directors, it feels only natural, that Connor joins a dynasty of well established family professionals, and continues to learn the family, and independent way of Funeral Directing.
2021: Connor is gaining more experience & know wishing to learn more within our family business. Connor one day in the very near future wishes to be able to follow in his dad’s footsteps of Conducting and looking after families on the day of their loved ones service. He will be learning from the best & he understands it takes time to learn. Connor knows that families only get one chance in saying goodbye so this needs to be right on the day.
As of September 2017 we are proud to introduce our latest member to our team:- Alisha, Nick and Karen’s Daughter.
Alisha is very keen to learn the profession & is proud to join us, to learn the family, and independent way of Funeral Directing.
2021: Alisha has continued to work alongside Karen & Nick & all the team at Henfield Funeral Services. Alisha’s expertise is running the diary & fleeting the vehicles & bearers on a daily basis.
Kim lives in the neighbouring village of Small Dole and has been an active member of the Henfield Rambling Society, the league of health & fitness and the Henfield table tennis group. Kim had a 40 year career as an Air Hostess before hanging up her wings to work in the funeral industry.