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Funeral directors in Basildon

Our local funeral directors in Basildon are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01268 553133
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Serving the Basildon area

With an established presence in Basildon, our funeral directors bring together years of experience and genuine compassion to support families through a difficult time. We have invested in comfortable, modern facilities to care for your loved one, and our dedicated teams are committed to dignified, professional service at every stage. Call your local funeral home any time, day or night, for caring guidance.

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

If you are planning a cremation or a burial, your local funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium or cemetery in line with your wishes. As part of the same business group, we work closely with Bentley Crematorium and Bentley Cemetery, both located on Ongar Road in Pilgrims Hatch, near Brentwood, which may be convenient options for local families.

Serving the Basildon area

F.E.J. Green & Sons Funeral Directors, Basildon

Our large building is in its own grounds with double gates facing the road.

Our services

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

Total price: £4,694

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£3,395
  • 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
£1,299
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,694

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.

01268 553133
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Basildon

Rated 4.84 / 5 based on 113 reviews.

Rated 5/5

From the pre-funeral arrangements through to the day of my mum’s cremation, the team were absolutely amazing. Everything was handled with kindness, dignity, and great professionalism.

I would also like to extend special thanks for the continued support following the cremation, particularly when arranging the removal of the stone from the existing plot in preparation for the interment of ashes. Dave, in particular, gave us so much of his time, never making us feel rushed, and answered all of our questions with patience, care, and genuine compassion.

At what was a very difficult time for us, the support we received meant a great deal.

Jon Davies, 6 February 2026

Rated 5/5

We had Lynn Geast and she was really lovely and friendly, she explained everything clearly so we understood, would recommend Green & Sons Funeral Directors to anyone a very good service.

Tracey Seaborne, 3 November 2025

Rated 5/5

Our daughter Winnie was suddenly and sadly born sleeping in September and F.E.J Green & Sons were trusted via the bereavement team to look after us for the final part of her journey before her service. Myself and my husband have never needed to sort this kind of thing nor should we ever have to, what has been the hardest and most painful time for us was made slightly more bearable by the team at Green & Sons. The hearse was decorated beautifully by them with soft teddies and blankets, perfect for our beautiful baby. On arrival to the crematorium, as a family we were respected and so was our daughter, especially whilst they removed her casket from the hearse and showed my husband how to carry her into her service. We are so very grateful and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you again, from Hollie and Marc (baby Winnie’s parents) x

Hollie AW, 3 October 2025

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