Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Laindon
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Laindon takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Butler & English Funeral Directors, Laindon
We are located opposite Laindon Library, the first corner building on your right as you enter New Century Road from the dual carriage way.
- 8 New Century Road, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AG
Call 24 hours a day:
01268 543135
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Laindon
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Laindon 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.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Laindon
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 44 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
I would like to thank all those responsible at Butler & English who took care of my Mum for the last few weeks, for your sensitive and caring service.
The arrangements and support from start to finish, at an incredibly difficult time, were handled with dignity and respect. I never felt far away from help. The funeral service went perfectly and exactly as my Mum would have wanted.
Thank you so much again and I would have no hesitation in recommending you.
Darryl Hooker, 13 October 2026
Rated 4 / 5
Michelle was extremely helpful and kind at this sad time. She did everything she could to help and make the process as easy as possible, and kept us informed and updated.
There were some ‘Company’ Dignity Funerals stuff which wasn’t so great. Funeral notice only accessible if you used Facebook, Instagram or had email addresses. Flowers ordered through Company double the price of local florist. Not much time to pay the bill either. Banks are not always as quick as the Company wants payment. Was told at one point if invoice wasn’t paid the funeral would not go ahead, that was stressful. And I’m talking bill needed paying within a week of being issued. Perhaps would have been better to have been given the bill on day of booking or at least being forewarned. Funeral was 3weeks from day of booking. But this I consider Company stuff. Michelle was great!
Tina Tait, 9 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Michelle and the team went out of there way to support me and my family at a very difficult time.
They were extremely sensitive to our needs and we're flexible to help ensure we got to properly say goodbye to my mum.
They helped us to arrange a Thai Bhuddist ceremony and observe cultural traditions that would have meant a lot to my mum.
The standard of communication was excellent. We recieved regular updates on things and helped us to figure out how best to celebrate my mum's life.
I am very appreciative of everything they did for us.
Tommy Snipe, 7 August 2026
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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.