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Funeral directors in Rochford

Our local funeral directors in Rochford are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Serving the Rochford area

Our funeral directors in Rochford are on the high street, next to the Congregational Church. 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 take each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Rochford and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Rochford or an unattended funeral in Rochford, and help you choose memorials in Rochford when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Essex.

J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, Rochford branch

J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, Rochford

We are located next to Rochford Congregational Church on the high street.

Our services

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

Total price: £4,494

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
£1,299
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,494

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

How do funeral costs vary?

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.

01702 544396
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Rochford

Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 50 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Hayley was so professional in arranging my father’s funeral. A difficult time made easy by her calm, caring approach with subtle guidance where needed. Going above and beyond in making the day run smoothly and to time. Hayley is such an asset to J W Tate her charming jolly character instantly puts one at easy, easy to talk to Hayley was amazing throughout. Many thanks from all the Newby’s.

Funeral director Joe was amazing on the day. A really calm approach he knew his job well and he oozed confidence in his role. The rest of Joe’s team were equally exemplary in their respective roles. Thank you guys.

Andrew Newby, 2 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

We & our father would highly recommend using Dignity J W Tate & Sons. Hayley & Julie organised our mums funeral and we could not be happier with how everything went. They did everything for us to the Order of Service which was exactly what we wanted. Also the drivers on the actual day at the Chapel & Service/Celebrant. Thank you so much.

Jane L, 22 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

From start to finish hayley was caring compassionate and we as a family felt that Stephen was in safe hands so we would all like to say thank you

Annelesley Holmes, 21 September 2026

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