Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
Richards Funeral Directors
78 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1AH
About our Witham branch
We've been caring for the people of Witham since 1842. At Richards Funeral Directors, we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Witham and an unattended funeral in Witham. There are more of our funeral directors in Essex nearby.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Visiting us
We are on Newland high street, between Maggie's salon and McColl's newsagents.
- 78 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1AH
Call 24 hours a day:
01376 513114
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,914
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
- £919
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £3,914
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
The final price depends on what you choose
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- Included:
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
- Included:
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
- Included:
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Reviews for Richards Funeral Directors
Rated 4.97 / 5 based on 59 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very pleased, they were very caring and helpful. They kept me updated every step of the way. Thanks to this company especially Louise.
Nicole Little, 17 February 2026
Rated 5/5
Fabulous service Krish was really supportive and understanding. Frequently checking that everything was correct. Would recommend.
jacqs comps, 22 January 2026
Rated 5/5
If you are a family looking for a funeral directors who are open to doing things differently, then Richards are for you. We had a cardboard coffin delivered to our house to paint and decorate with designs, photos and pictures of all the things our dad loved to really personalise it. We were supported through out to ensure we could have the celebration of our dad's life that we wanted in his own garden of the house he brought us all up in. It was perfect and really set us on the right path to begin our grieving process. Thank you Cheryl (funeral director) for helping make it happen.
Willow Nash-Williams, 29 May 2024
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Read our guides
What to do when someone dies
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How to register a death
How to register a death in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: the deadline, where to go, who can do it, what to take and the certificate you receive.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
How to choose a funeral home
Choosing between funeral homes in three steps – settling the arrangements, listening to recommendations, and agreeing a budget as a family.
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