Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Orsett
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Orsett will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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W Howard & Son Funeral Directors, Orsett
We are located opposite village green.
- 32 High Road, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3HB
Call 24 hours a day:
01375 891238
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an attended funeral costs in Orsett
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Orsett funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our services
- £2,995
- 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
- Estimated total
- £4,179
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 33 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
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
Rated 5 / 5
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
Rated 5 / 5
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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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.