Unattended funerals in Essex

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Essex take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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Titford Funeral Directors in Clacton-on-Sea

Titford Funeral Directors

  • 151 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU
  • 01255 220066
Titford Funeral Directors in Frinton on Sea

Titford Funeral Directors

  • 6 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton on Sea, Essex, CO13 0BE
  • 01255 850066
Richards Funeral Directors in Witham

Richards Funeral Directors

  • 78 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1AH
  • 01376 513114
B Wallis & Son Funeral Directors in Dagenham, Essex.

B Wallis & Son Funeral Directors

  • 221/223 Oxlow Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7YA
  • 020 8592 2146
Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors in Ilford

Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 90/92 Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4BX
  • 020 8478 0522
D C Poulton & Sons Funeral Directors in Epping, London.

D C Poulton & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 134 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4AG
  • 01992 572609
F.E.J. Green & Sons Funeral Directors in Basildon

F.E.J. Green & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 195-197 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PJ
  • 01268 553133

Butler & English Funeral Directors

  • 8 New Century Road, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AG
  • 01268 543135
W Howard & Son Funeral Directors in Orsett

W Howard & Son Funeral Directors

  • 32 High Road, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3HB
  • 01375 891238
A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors in Canvey Island

A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors

  • 29-31 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7RB
  • 01268 683177
J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors in Rochford

J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors

  • 20 North Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AB
  • 01702 544396

W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors

  • 62 The Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1AE
  • 01702 476323
Tanners Funeral Directors in Prittlewell, Southend On Sea

Tanners Funeral Directors

  • 26 East Street, Prittlewell, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6LH
  • 01702 618358

Abbey Funeral Directors

  • 10 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 1QB
  • 01702 557197

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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.

Talk to someone in Essex

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Essex funeral directors arranges it.

  • 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

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Helpful organisations

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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.

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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

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.

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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.