Dignified funeral from £1,995 + third party costs
H Witham & Son Funeral Directors in Rayleigh
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About Us
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.
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 01268 742154 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 H Witham & Son 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
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. 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.
Our costs from
£3,135
Full Service Funeral, from £3,135
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. 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.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- Have flexibility and choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- We can add services and tailor the funeral to suit your own specific requirements
To find out more, you can call us on
01268 74215401268 742154
Simple Funeral
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This 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.
This 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.
Our costs from
£1,995
Simple Funeral, from £1,995
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This 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.
This 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.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- The service will be at a mutually agreed time and date dependent upon availability, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- Some additional services such as arranging floral tributes or obituaries are not available
To find out more, you can call us on
01268 74215401268 742154
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
16 High Street Rayleigh SS6 7EF GBParking and Directions
There is parking available behind our funeral home.
We are located on the High Street next to Berrys Arcade.
OPENING HOURS
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01268 742154 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. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
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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.
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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 has taken place, there are still a number of things you may need to take care of. From choosing the perfect memorial to dealing with legal matters, we'll offer all the support you need after the funeral.
Find Out MoreReviews of our services
5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 7 Reviews- Rating 5.012 August 2019Absolutely 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.
Response on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors14 August 2019Thank 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. - Rating 5.027 June 2019the 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 usResponse on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors27 June 2019Thank 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.
- Rating 5.014 June 2019I 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 on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors17 June 2019Thank 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.
- Rating 5.010 May 2019The 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 on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors10 May 2019Thank 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.
- Rating 5.029 April 2019Whitams were very understanding and took care of my mum and us we could not of wished for a better service than they gave usResponse on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors29 April 2019Thank 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.
- Rating 5.023 March 2019Sensitive, 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 on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors25 March 2019Thank 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.
- Rating 5.07 March 2019Excellent service throughout from all the teamResponse on behalf of H Witham & Son Funeral Directors7 March 2019Thank 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.