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Funeral directors in Southend On Sea

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

Our funeral directors in Southend-on-Sea are opposite St Mary's Church, next to Churchill Gardens at the Blue Boar junction. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort: a piece of music they loved, flowers cut from their own garden. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and knows the town's churches, chapels and crematorium well. Call our funeral home in Southend-on-Sea and tell us what you have in mind.

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

Tanners Funeral Directors, Southend On Sea branch

Tanners Funeral Directors, Prittlewell

We are opposite Saint Mary's Church, next to Churchill Gardens Park on the Blue Boar Junction.

Our services

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

Total price: £4,294

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and 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
£1,299
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,294

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 618358
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Southend On Sea

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 55 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

We were extremely happy with the service we received from Tanners following my mum’s funeral. From beginning to end, we felt genuinely looked after and supported. Sally, who guided me and my dad through the arrangements, was incredibly kind and comforting, and went above and beyond to make sure everything met our needs.

The gentlemen who arrived with the cars and hearse were also so kind and respectful, and the celebrant was lovely. We couldn’t have asked for a better service during such a difficult time. We are truly grateful to everyone at Tanners.🫶🏻🙏🏻

Karen Wood, 20 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Wonderful service, very respectful. Karen delivered the service in a very personable way with humour and compassion.

The family couldn’t have wished for a better experience.

Dan K, 19 July 2026

Rated 5 / 5

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at tanners such a kind caring amazing staff thank you for looking after my dad with empathy our family are truly thankfull absolutely above and beyond service throughout everything thank you to the staff yesterday to for dads funeral your kindness meant everything to us kindest regards jo Barbara kirsty leo logan terrence dillons family.

Joanne Wells, 17 July 2026

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