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H Witham & Son Funeral Directors, Rayleigh
Our Rayleigh Funeral Directors can provide a meaningful funeral now for your family and an additional memorial or commemorative service later once everyone can be together again.
Our location
About our Rayleigh funeral home
We are H Witham & Son Funeral Directors on High Street in Rayleigh.
We understand the challenges you and your family might be facing after losing a loved one. We will help you during this difficult time, guide and advise you when you need it and do everything we can to make every step a little more simple and easy..
Our team has the local knowledge and experience, passed down since before the 1960s when we relocated from up the road, to help you arrange the funeral service seamlessly.
Moreover, our kind and compassionate team are always available to ease any of your concerns and make you feel as comfortable as possible. You and your family are our priority, so please call us at any time. We are here for you.
We understand the challenges you and your family might be facing after losing a loved one. We will help you during this difficult time, guide and advise you when you need it and do everything we can to make every step a little more simple and easy..
Our team has the local knowledge and experience, passed down since before the 1960s when we relocated from up the road, to help you arrange the funeral service seamlessly.
Moreover, our kind and compassionate team are always available to ease any of your concerns and make you feel as comfortable as possible. You and your family are our priority, so please call us at any time. We are here for you.
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
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.
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.
99.0%
99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
97.7%
97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
Our funeral services
With two packages available, we will arrange a funeral for your loved one suited to your requirements. Whether it's a traditional or a more contemporary service, you have choice with our Full Service Funeral. If a little flexibility with the arrangements is not a problem, a Simple Funeral at a lower cost may be preferable.
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£3,135Current 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 Funeral in Rayleigh Image]()
Full Service FuneralOur costs from £3,135
Simple Funeral Service in Rayleigh
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 Rayleigh Image]()
Simple Funeral Service in RayleighOur costs from £1,995
Where to find us
Address
16 High Street
Rayleigh SS6 7EF
GB
Directions and Parking
We are located on the High Street next to Berrys Arcade.
There is parking available behind our funeral home.
There is parking available behind our funeral home.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01268 742154 if you require our services outside of these hours.
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
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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 more![Planning a funeral]()
Planning 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 more![The funeral service]()
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.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.
Learn More: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.
Learn More: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.
Learn More: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.
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Reviews of our services
based on 8 reviews
March 28, 2020
Rating 5.0
Very Professional, Efficient and Caring Service from Start to Finish
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
March 30, 2020
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time.
August 12, 2019
Rating 5.0
Absolutely Excellent service, really professional and helped us as a family through our very difficult time, we would thoroughly recommend them to anyone.
All the staff were really helpful from the initial arrangements, through the days leading up to the cremation, to the actual day itself and afterwards, at all times caring and efficient.
All the staff were really helpful from the initial arrangements, through the days leading up to the cremation, to the actual day itself and afterwards, at all times caring and efficient.
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
August 14, 2019
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you.
June 27, 2019
Rating 5.0
the service we received from H. Witham and son was exceptional, from start to finish. nothing was too much for them. Linda was so kind and caring,and it was a great comfort to know my mum was entrusted to such a caring and professional funeral directors. Every detail was discussed with us fully, and the day itself, although pouring with rain, went perfectly. I cannot thank everyone enough for their attention to detail and care in what was such a difficult time for us
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
June 27, 2019
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and we made a difficult time seem a little easier.
June 14, 2019
Rating 5.0
I found Linda and her colleagues to be very helpful and kind, Linda is a lovely lady and Vanessa who took our service for both my mum back in 2016 and my dad is excellent in what she does.
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
June 17, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
May 10, 2019
Rating 5.0
The service I received from Linda was very supportive and caring, I felt that if I needed anything, all I needed to do was ask.
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
May 10, 2019
Thank you for posting your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time.
April 29, 2019
Rating 5.0
Whitams were very understanding and took care of my mum and us we could not of wished for a better service than they gave us
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
April 29, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time and that the arrangements for your Mother were carried out to your satisfaction.
March 23, 2019
Rating 5.0
Sensitive, professional service end to end. Took all the stress away. Informed us at every stage about what happens and what we need to do. Thank you so much.
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
March 25, 2019
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time and that you were so well looked after by our team.
March 7, 2019
Rating 5.0
Excellent service throughout from all the team
Response from H Witham & Son Funeral Directors
March 7, 2019
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.
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