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Funeral directors in Essex

We list 115 funeral directors in Essex, across 44 towns including Southend-on-Sea, along with 8 crematoria, 58 cemeteries and 3 natural burial grounds. Deaths here must be registered within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

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Coggeshall (3)

Grays (2)

Rayleigh (2)

Wickford (1)

Braintree (1)

Crematoria in Essex

Cemeteries & burial grounds

There are 58 cemeteries listed in Essex. See all cemeteries in Essex.

Natural burial grounds

Places of worship in Essex

For arranging a religious service or finding a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Essex?
We currently list 115 funeral directors in Essex. The towns with the most are Chelmsford (10), Colchester (9), Clacton-on-Sea (6).
Which crematoria are in Essex?
Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery, Cam Valley Crematorium, Chelmsford Crematorium, Colchester Crematorium, Malldon Fields Crematorium, Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, Pitsea Crematorium, Weeley Crematorium.
How long do you have to register a death in Essex?
In England, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

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