Abbey Funeral Directors, Colchester


About our Colchester funeral home
When we work with you to arrange the funeral, we will listen carefully to your requests, helping you to arrange the perfect farewell for your loved one which is tailored for you and your family.
We have experience planning all kinds of funerals, from religious and non-religious ceremonies, to woodland burials or colourful celebrations. Whatever you feel is most fitting for your loved one, we will be able to help make it happen.
We are here to support you 24 hours a day, so please give us a call as soon as you need us.
What we offer
- The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans


Funeral Services with distinction
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our funeral services
Full Service Funeral
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died.Our costs from£3,525Current restrictions might mean that you can’t have a funeral today how you imagined it to be. However, we can still provide a dignified and meaningful funeral now and a memorial or commemorative service later.Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.Full Service FuneralOur costs from £3,525
Simple Funeral Service in Colchester
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.Our costs from£1,995This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.Simple Funeral Service in ColchesterOur costs from £1,995
Where to find us
Address
Directions and Parking
There is parking at the side and rear of the funeral home.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Day of the Week | Hours |
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Monday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.Find out morePlanning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.Find out moreThe day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
Reviews for Abbey Funeral Directors in Colchester
The day of dad's funeral/cremation, was treated again exceptionally well by all concerned, lovely men who were in attendance at his house and at the crematorium.
Many thanks to you all, from our family. We would also add that we would recommend your business to any of our friends who live locally.
Yours,
Gemma Lee and Caroline Woollatt.
From Tracey in the office at drury road who dealt with everything you could and in some cases couldn’t think of to Scott and the team who assisted on the day, it was both outstanding and very much appreciated.
My thanks to all involved from start to finish, my mother is eternally grateful and although I feel for anyone who suffers a loss, please consider both abbey and dignity to help both relieve the pressure and allow you peace of mind.
My thanks again for everything
Bryan Green