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Funeral directors in Orsett

Our local funeral directors in Orsett are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
01375 891238
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Serving the Orsett area

Our funeral directors in Orsett are opposite the village green. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the village. Speak to our funeral home in Orsett and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Orsett or an unattended funeral in Orsett, and help you choose memorials in Orsett when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Essex.

W Howard & Son Funeral Directors, Orsett branch

W Howard & Son Funeral Directors, Orsett

We are located opposite village green.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,179

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,995
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,184
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,179

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01375 891238
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Orsett

Rated 5 / 5 based on 34 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

I cannot rate W Howard highly enough! Debbie, who dealt with the arrangements for my father’s funeral, was wonderful. Her caring attitude helped me deal with a very difficult task and she showed extreme kindness, patience and understanding, resulting in the perfect send off for my dear Dad. Every detail was taken care of and all the staff were amazing, from Amy, who showed extreme care and patience in sorting out a great Order of Service, to Helen who gently & sympathetically guided us through viewing my dad, even to the hearse driver & coffin bearers, who were kind, respectful and patient. It was a vastly different experience to another local funeral parlour used when my mother passed away! I recommend W Howard highly & they will be my choice every time.

Nicola Costin, 5 November 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Very professional and empathetic, didn't rush us into making decisions, helped us through everything with our mother's funeral. There was always someone at the end of the phone if we had any queries. Would recommend.

Lyn Rugg, 25 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Deborah , Deb, was a wonderful caring person so she made us feel at ease , and gave us a lot of help and information at a very sad time. Deb managed to break it down into each section of the day. Music, photography and a whole life in words, prayers and poetry. Helped us with the casket and flower choice and the various prices and value of each . Lovely lady and I would recommend Dignity to everyone as they are a caring funeral directorship. Thankyou very much for your help and all the support.

melissa Penney, 19 September 2026

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