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Our funeral directors in Orsett are opposite the village green. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the village. Speak to our funeral home in Orsett and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Orsett or an unattended funeral in Orsett, and help you choose memorials in Orsett when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Essex.
We are located opposite village green.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,179
Total price: £1,645
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.
Rated 5 / 5 based on 33 reviews.
Very professional and empathetic, didn't rush us into making decisions, helped us through everything with our mother's funeral. There was always someone at the end of the phone if we had any queries. Would recommend.
Lyn Rugg, 25 October 2026
Deborah , Deb, was a wonderful caring person so she made us feel at ease , and gave us a lot of help and information at a very sad time. Deb managed to break it down into each section of the day. Music, photography and a whole life in words, prayers and poetry. Helped us with the casket and flower choice and the various prices and value of each . Lovely lady and I would recommend Dignity to everyone as they are a caring funeral directorship. Thankyou very much for your help and all the support.
melissa Penney, 19 September 2026
what can I say about W Howard and son Funeral Directors they where out standing and professional from start to finish for my dads funeral and would recommend them to anyone
dave p, 7 August 2026
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