The recent opening of a new funeral director's premises in Lewes Road, Brighton, brings the total number of such premises to six in the space of a few hundred yards.

Traditionally, a funeral director's premises would have a drive-in rear access where vehicles would be able to deliver the deceased out of view of everyday comings and goings.

I am becoming increasingly disturbed by the ever growing number of occasions when I find the road blocked by a funeral director's collection van and a body on a stretcher being taken from the van across the street and into the side door of the funeral parlour, in full view of one and all.

The premises being used are not purpose designed but merely lock-up shops.

I feel sure I am not alone in being worried by the thought of any loved ones being trundled out of vans, across busy streets into what may be unsuitable premises.

-Michael Parker, Lewes Road, Brighton