Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
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.
We are located next to Rochford Congregational Church on the high street.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,494
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 4.8 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
From the minute you walk in the door Natasha was wonderful friendly and very compassionate. The Paul barrers were excellent and professional . David the officiant was excellent very caring and compassionate I couldn’t have asked for a better send of.They did my brother proud
Angie Burrows, 19 February 2026
Thank you to all at J W Tates of Rochford
rich baker, 20 January 2026
I can only echo the glowing reviews listed below; I have no idea if it is frowned upon to name individuals in reviews such as this but as some have already done so I will gladly follow suit as Natasha in particular along with Jason and the whole team at J.W. Tate & Sons deserve every piece of recognition that comes their way.
From the initial call to the moment when Jason closed the car door a final time we were treated with compassion, empathy and kindness. At the most difficult of times Natasha could not have been more patient and understanding while maintaining the highest possible standards. She provided invaluable advice and everything discussed was delivered in a thorough and most professional way; Jason visited the day before to go through and explain how the following day would transpire and ensured the service was exemplary and well loved by all that attended and viewed online.
On behalf of my family I cannot thank them enough and hope this review, in some small way, reflects our genuine gratitude.
Gary B, 7 February 2024
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