Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Basildon
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Basildon takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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F.E.J. Green & Sons Funeral Directors, Basildon
Our large building is in its own grounds with double gates facing the road.
- 195-197 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PJ
Call 24 hours a day:
01268 553133
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Basildon
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Basildon funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
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Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
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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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.