About Us Patrick and Sandy Gallagher have between them over 65 years experience in the funeral profession and have lived and worked in Mid Sussex since 1978. They established their own company at its present location in Triangle Road in 1992. Patrick was awarded his Diploma in Funeral Directing by The National Association of Funeral Directors in 1971 and in 1975 he became a fully qualified Embalmer and member of The British Institute of Embalmers. He is a Past Chairman of The Independent Funeral Directors College, an accredited tutor and Past President of The British Institute of Funeral Directors and The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. Sandy Gallagher is a trained bereavement counsellor and is able to offer advice and information if required. Trade Bodies / Associations Member of The British Institute of Embalmers Specialist Services Sandy Gallagher is a trained bereavement counsellor and is able to offer advice and information if required.