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Funeral directors in Braintree

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Braintree, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Chelmsford Crematorium, 11.4 miles away. Deaths in Braintree are registered with Braintree register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Braintree

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Braintree

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
Secure Haven Funeral Directors8.0 miles—£1,349
M Lucking & Sons11.1 miles£2,290—
Bakers Funeral Services11.2 miles£1,935—
J. Edwards Funeral Director13.5 miles—£1,100

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Crematoria near Braintree

Cemeteries in and near Braintree

Natural & woodland burial near Braintree

Faith & cultural funerals in Braintree

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (5 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (3 nearby)
Other places of worship (1 nearby)

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Braintree: 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 Braintree register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Braintree 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 Braintree

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 Braintree?
We list 1 funeral director based in Braintree, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Braintree?
The nearest crematorium to Braintree is Chelmsford Crematorium, about 11.4 miles from the town centre. Malldon Fields Crematorium (11.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Braintree?
Contact Braintree 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 Braintree?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Braintree is £1,935 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bakers Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,265 at Chelmsford Crematorium. 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 Braintree are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Braintree?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Braintree, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Braintree?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Braintree 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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