Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Witham
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Witham takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Richards Funeral Directors, Witham
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
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What an unattended funeral costs in Witham
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Witham 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 Witham
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
We were very impressed with the services of Richards Funeral Services. They made the whole process easy to arrange and had excellent communication with us. They thought of everything and were thoughtful, genuinely warm and friendly throughout. We have had experience with other funeral directors in the past and Richards was by far the best we have used. Thank you to all the staff involved and a special thank you to Kirsty who closely worked with us and went above and beyond to ensure the funeral went smoothly. Highly recommended as this is a company you can trust. Thank you all again.
BakeleysProductions1, 14 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Lou and Kirsty were so kind thoughtful and professional. They made everything so easy for us. My auntys funeral was perfect. Would highly recommend Richard’s. Thank you once again for giving my aunty the send off she deserved.
S You s, 18 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Everything was handled perfectly and respectfully. I couldn't have wished for a better company to handle my late husband's funeral.
Lynda Rockall, 29 July 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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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.