Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Rochford
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Rochford takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, Rochford
We are located next to Rochford Congregational Church on the high street.
- 20 North Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AB
Call 24 hours a day:
01702 544396
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Rochford
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Rochford 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
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Rochford
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
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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Helpful organisations
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.
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.
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.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
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.
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.
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.
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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