W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors, Leigh On Sea

W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
Where to find us
62 The Broadway
Leigh on Sea SS9 1AE
GB
Call us on
01702 476323
Call us on
01702 476323
BASED ON 14 reviews
Rating 5.0

About our Leigh On Sea funeral home

We are W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors based on the Broadway high street. You and your family will always be our top priority. We understand how emotional and difficult it can be to lose a loved one and you can rest assured that we will look after them with utmost care and respect.

However you wish to say goodbye to your loved one, we will arrange it. We will guide you through every step and ensure all the details are taken care of personally. If there is anything we can do to help make you comfortable, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Established in 1838, our original Leigh on Sea funeral home was founded by "Chippie Thorp" on Leigh Hill Road.

The building was a beautiful 'listed' property, therefore it could not be altered to meet the needs of the families that surround us, which is why we moved to new premises with a bigger team and improved facilities.

You can call us at any time you need, we are here for you.

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
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

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.
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Our funeral services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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    From
    £1395
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1395
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Alternative Venue

    A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.
    When you choose our local Alternative Venue service, our expert funeral directors will help you to arrange a touching service for your loved one, where family and friends can come together to remember them and celebrate their life. The cremation will then be carried out with the utmost care at one of our selected local crematoria without any mourners present.
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    From
    £1550
    plus £POA Platinum Funeral Option Price.
    plus £POA Platinum Funeral Option Price.
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    The Alternative Venue

    A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.
    From
    £1550
    plus £POA Platinum Funeral Option Price.
    plus £POA Platinum Funeral Option Price.
    When you choose our local Alternative Venue service, our expert funeral directors will help you to arrange a touching service for your loved one, where family and friends can come together to remember them and celebrate their life. The cremation will then be carried out with the utmost care at one of our selected local crematoria without any mourners present.
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  • The Chapel Service

    A personal service to celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.
    We will provide a service at one of our chapels for friends and family to celebrate the life of your loved one. This will be followed by an unattended cremation, carried out with the utmost care and overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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    From
    £1930
    plus £94 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £94 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Chapel Service

    A personal service to celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.
    From
    £1930
    plus £94 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £94 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    We will provide a service at one of our chapels for friends and family to celebrate the life of your loved one. This will be followed by an unattended cremation, carried out with the utmost care and overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2745
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2745
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

62 The Broadway
Leigh on Sea SS9 1AE
GB
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Directions and Parking

We are situated by the zebra crossing on The Broadway.

There is free car parking available on surrounding streets for up to two hours.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 01702 476323

Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

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 of our services

5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 14 reviews
Rating 5.0
From the moment we got in contact with W Thorp & Son to arrange the funeral of my mother, Doreen Wickens, we were treated with kindness and respect. Lynn Geast the Branch official in leigh was exceptionally helpful and kept us informed every step of the way. She also contacted us afterwards to check everything went will. On the day the funeral director was efficient and also showed respect.
All in all the day went smoothly and we very much appreciate the help we had, thank you to all who were involved.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your mother. We are proud of the whole team.
Rating 5.0
My first dealings with a Funeral Directors and was not sure what expectations I should have. The local team in Leigh were always helpful, understanding and very supportive. The whole process was relatively easy and support was provided throughout. Special mention for Lynn. The funeral arrangements were seamless and we felt supported throughout the day. The staff on the day were excellent. Many thanks
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability. Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you.
Rating 5.0
W Thorp & Sons especially Lynn were so kind and helpful with the funeral of my Dad everything went smoothly and I felt she really cared . On the Day Julie was very friendly and professional.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability.
Rating 5.0
Hello,
the service provided was excellent throughout. Lynn was considerate but professional. Everything was well explained and all our questions were answered. Various recommendations were made that proved sound. Everything was carried out according to plan. I can't fault anything!
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.
Rating 5.0
I am very grateful to the services provided by W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors. From the minute I made contact with them they did everything, which was something that I really needed at that difficult time. They were very proactive at keeping me informed at every step of the process. Everything went seamlessly on the day and I was dealt with, with the utmost care and consideration. I would highly recommend them and also having a funeral plan in place with them.

Thank you
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
I am happy that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you. I am glad that you found our staff to be informative and reliable. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
Rating 5.0
Excellent care and attention. Very respectful and helpful all the way through from when we first me to after the service.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
Rating 5.0
As Pam arranged her final day with W Thorpe I did not know what to expect when finalising the that last day at the branch but wow I met Lynn G she was so profesional but so understanding what followed was even more unbelievable I was allowed to see Pam in her coffin for many days and Lynn was all ways there to listen and watched me sob but she all ways came up with the right words of comfort.
Every company should have a Lynn

Thank David and Davey
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
I am so pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction and that you and the family were well cared for. Thank you for your review.
Rating 5.0
My Mum had bought a funeral plan from Thorp's which really helped because I then knew her choices of hymns for the church service, and most of the costs were already paid for. In the end, we had a well planned funeral and a sad but lovely day. I would particularly like to say thank you to Ian, the head funeral director on the day, who was really sensitive to our family needs. We had enough time to greet everyone after our church service, and he suggested a family photo with my Mum's wreath at the crematorium. Superb and sensitive service that I would highly recommend.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for sharing your views with us on your online review. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Rating 5.0
I found the staff to be very helpful and understanding. All our requests were fulfilled i.e date, times, type of service etc..
The whole experience was handled sensitively and in a caring manner. I would not hesitate to recommend W. Thorp and Son and would certainly use them again myself.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for an exceptional review. I am glad that you found our staff to be informative and reliable and that you confided in us as a team to take care of your loved one.
Rating 5.0
I cannot praise highly enough the service I received from Thorp & Son. Having to make the funeral arrangements for my late mother was never going to be easy but Terri, the funeral arranger ensured the lead up and day itself went smoothly. Her attention to detail and consideration was amazing and my family were very confident that my mother was in very capable and safe hands. She was always on hand to answer any questions and even a very last minute short notice viewing was accomadated. All the Thorp & Son staff were extremely professional and they all contributed to making a very difficult day and sad day, a great deal more manageable.

I have no hesitation in recommending Thorp & Son, should you ever be in the unfortunate position of requiring the services of a funeral director.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with W Thorp & Son. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Rating 5.0
The service provided by W Thorp & Son was excellent. Their attention to my mother & the details of the cremation were also of superb. I'd like to thank both Terri & Ian for all their help.

regards Lesley Lee
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that the arrangements for your Mother were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Professional, considerate and friendly service.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Very kind and considerate service throughout. Nothing was too much trouble and everything went like clockwork on the day.Thank you
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that the arrangements for your Mother were carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
A very professional service was provided which was empathetic and had full consideration of our feelings.
Response from W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team.
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