Unattended funerals in Orsett

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Orsett takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.

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W Howard & Son Funeral Directors, Orsett

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What an unattended funeral costs in Orsett

One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Orsett 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

Everything needed for the cremation is included in this price.

Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

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

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

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What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

Talk to someone in Orsett

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

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What families say about us

Rated 5 / 5 based on 27 reviews.

Rated 5/5

I can not express how wonderful all of those who participated in arranging such a beautiful funeral for my mother .Debbie,what can I say, and absolute pleasure from the first time we met. Your compassion in what you do beams from your heart. From day one you made us feel like part of your family. Marissa, taking time to make the final day perfect. And James making sure everything ran smoothly from the moment we met. The rest of the team outstanding. Also the recommendation of Steve Cheal to perform the most beautiful service. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. X

Susan Baxter, 25 September 2025

Rated 5/5

Deborah of W. Howard & Son was kind, helpful, caring, efficient, respectful, understanding and all that you would wish for when arranging a loved one's funeral. I cannot praise her and her colleagues enough and would recommend her, and the company, to anyone who requires a funeral director.

D S, 1 September 2024

Rated 5/5

I’d like to thank all the team at WH. After losing my mum Debra was there to advise and help plan her funeral, all the team were kind and supportive. Mum had a great send of thanks to their help and advice. Thanks also go to Daryl and Jason who was superb with the actual service itself.

Kirsty Holmes, 23 March 2023

FAQs

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Helpful organisations

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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.

Visit the NHS website
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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.

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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.

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Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

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.