Attended funerals in Southend On Sea

An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Southend On Sea will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.

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Tanners Funeral Directors, Prittlewell

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

What an attended funeral costs in Southend On Sea

This is what an attended funeral costs at our Southend On Sea funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.

Attended funeral

Our 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
Estimated total
£4,294

The final price depends on the choices you make. Your funeral director will talk you through all of them.

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 families say about us

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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Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

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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

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Advice and guidance

Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.

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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.