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About Us
Abbey Funeral Directors in Essex opened in 2010. Since then we have served the Hadleigh community from our tastefully decorated and modern funeral home. Our décor is designed to be comfortable, warm and welcoming.
We want you to feel at ease, so when you visit we will sit down with you and carefully listen to what you would like your loved one’s funeral service to be. We will help you to consider every aspect so that nothing is missed.
As Dignity funeral directors, we are part of the National Association of Funeral Directors and abide by strict codes of conduct, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
As part of our service, we keep our phone line open 24 hours a day, so that you can always get in touch us. It does not matter when you need our help, we will always be here for you.Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life.
Call us today on 01702 557197 to talk through your personal requirements.
What We Offer
- 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
Our Services
At Abbey Funeral Directors, we understand how special life is with those that you love. For us, every funeral is unique and personal. We have a service to fulfil every wish, with every detail carried out with the same uncompromising quality of care.
From a traditional service, to a colourful woodland burial, your options are limitless with our Full Service Funeral. If you have a little more flexibility when it comes to arrangements, then we can provide a Simple Funeral for a lower cost.
Full Service Funeral
A funeral service that is personalised to honour the final wishes of your loved one, helping you create the perfect funeral. With our professional guidance and support, you will have the opportunity to decide what is included as part of their farewell.
With a wealth of unparalleled expertise and local knowledge, we endeavour to honour your every request, no matter how small the detail. Our Full Service Funeral will ensure everything is perfectly organised, delivering a fitting tribute for your loved one.
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- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- Have complete choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
- Eco-friendly, religious, colourful or any type of funeral you wish can be arranged for you
- Choose your preferred coffin, casket or urn and form of transport
- Arrangement of your favourite flowers, music, stationery and obituary notices
For more information, call us on
01702 55719701702 557197
Simple Funeral, £1,995
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, with the same quality of care that you would expect from any Dignity Funeral Director. This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to let us choose certain aspects of the service for you, such as the time of the service and the type of coffin. You can rest assured that our fully trained team will care for your loved one with dignity and respect.
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- Our funeral experts will look after your loved one in our premium facilities
- You can visit your loved one at our chapel of rest during working hours
- We will provide a chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- The funeral service will be at a time and place of our choosing
- You will have a funeral director present at the service to oversee arrangements
For more information, call us on
01702 55719701702 557197
Why choose us?
Funeral services with distinction
Providing the highest standards of care
Expert professionals available 24 hours a day
High quality facilities
Where to find us
Address
10 Benfleet Road Hadleigh SS7 1QB GBParking and Directions
Ample parking at rear of premises, and one hour free parking in lay-by at front of the premises.
We are located on the popular Victoria House roundabout, featuring the Olympic cyclist statue.
OPENING HOURS
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01702 557197 if you require our services outside of these hours.
VISITING HOURS
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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. This guide and checklist will explain the first steps you need to take so you can start making any necessary funeral arrangements.
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Making funeral arrangements
Our guide to funeral arrangements will help you arrange a fitting funeral for your loved one. Learn more about funeral flowers, popular songs for funerals, our range of coffins and how to write a memorable eulogy.
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The 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.
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After the funeral
Once the funeral service is completed, there are often other matters that will need to be dealt with. This could be regarding legal affairs of the deceased, arranging memorials, or coping with grief. Our funeral professionals can advise you on all of these matters.
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