Rated 5/5

Butler & English Funeral Directors

8 New Century Road, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AG
01268 543135
Lines open 24 hours a day

About our Laindon branch

We've been caring for the people of Laindon since the 1960s. At Butler & English Funeral Directors we know that every detail matters.

From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Laindon and an unattended funeral in Laindon. There are more of our funeral directors in Essex nearby.

Proud to be part of the Dignity group

Experts in care

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities

Supporting communities

Working with charities and carers to improve support

Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Serving South Essex

Hear from Amy Harrington, our business lead for Essex on the care we take to support our communities.

Visiting us

<p>We are located opposite Laindon Library, the first corner building on your right as you enter New Century Road from the dual carriage way.</p>

  • 8 New Century Road, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AG
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our services

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

Total price: £4,379

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£3,195
  • 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
£4,379

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

The final price depends on what you choose

Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationary

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    Multi-faith chapel of rest

    Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.

  • Included:

    A choice of transport

    We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

  • Included:

    A truly local service

    As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.

Reviews for Butler & English Funeral Directors

Rated 4.85 / 5 based on 40 reviews.

Rated 1/5

These guys are complete rip offs. 9.5k for a simple burial. 4k start for a cremation.. Rude with attitude not at all caring. Many a lot cheaper I'm now using L.E.Brand & sons.

Homeless Help, 13 May 2026

Rated 4/5

A great service from Butler and English. Less so from the Dignity funeral plan team.

Brian Nash, 28 April 2026

Rated 5/5

Michelle and her team at Butler & English Funeral Directors truly went above and beyond for us, and I honestly don’t know how we would have got through such a difficult time without them.

From the very first moment, Michelle showed such genuine kindness, compassion, and care. Nothing was ever too much trouble, no matter how big or small, and she made everything feel so much more manageable when we felt completely overwhelmed. The support, patience, and understanding we were shown meant more than I could ever put into words.

They didn’t just do their job — they cared, deeply — and that made all the difference. We felt supported every step of the way, and for that, we will be forever grateful.

There truly are no words that could ever thank Michelle and her team enough for everything they have done for us. I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone who needs not just a service, but real care and compassion at such a heartbreaking time.

Ricky & Gemma

Gemma Russell, 31 March 2026

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

FAQs

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