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Funeral directors in Tilbury

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Tilbury, Essex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Tilbury, and 68 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery, 3.6 miles away. Deaths in Tilbury are registered with Thurrock register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Tilbury

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Tilbury

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
T.S. Horlock & Sons1.8 miles£2,695£1,545
West & Coe2.2 miles£3,120£1,990
W Howard and Son Funeral Directors3.5 miles£2,995£1,645
T S Horlock & Son Funeral Directors5.1 miles£2,695£1,545
D J Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors6.1 miles£1,500—
Leverton Funeral Service6.5 miles£2,995£1,645
Dartford Funeral Service6.5 miles£3,010£2,040

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Crematoria near Tilbury

Cemeteries in and near Tilbury

Natural & woodland burial near Tilbury

Faith & cultural funerals in Tilbury

Places of worship near Tilbury — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (4 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Tilbury: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Thurrock register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Thurrock Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Tilbury

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Tilbury?
We list 1 funeral director based in Tilbury, 14 funeral directors within 5 miles and 68 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Tilbury?
The nearest crematorium to Tilbury is Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery, about 3.6 miles from the town centre. South Essex Crematorium (7.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Tilbury?
Contact Thurrock register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Tilbury?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Tilbury is £1,500 (funeral director’s charges only) at D J Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,030 at Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Thurrock are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Tilbury?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Tilbury offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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