Canvey Island Funeralcare
0.1 miles16 Furtherwick Rd, Canvey Island, SS8 7AE
Co-op Funeralcare
A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors
Dignity
A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors is a funeral director at 29-31 High Street, Canvey Island SS8 7RB. It is part of Dignity, one of the UK’s largest funeral groups. The nearest crematorium is Pitsea Crematorium, 4.1 miles away.
Contact & location
| Address | 29-31 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7RB |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01268 683177 |
| Website | dignityfunerals.co.uk |
| Brand / group | Dignity |
| Local council | Castle Point |
| Area | Canvey Island, Essex |
Prices
| Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) | £2,995 |
|---|---|
| Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee) | £1,645 |
Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £4,420 — £2,995 funeral director’s charges plus £1,425 at Pitsea Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.
From A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors’ published standardised price list, checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.
Questions to ask A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors
- Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
- What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
- Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
- Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
- Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
- Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.
Nearest crematoria
- Pitsea Crematorium · 4.1 miles
- Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery · 10.0 miles
- Garden of England Crematorium · 12.4 miles
- Malldon Fields Crematorium · 13.3 miles
Nearby cemeteries
- Willows Cemetery · 2.2 miles
- North Road Cemetery · 4.9 miles
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors?
Call 01268 683177. Visit dignityfunerals.co.uk. The address is 29-31 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7RB. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors charges £2,995 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,645 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.
Which crematorium is nearest to A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors?
Pitsea Crematorium is 4.1 miles away, and Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery is 10.0 miles away.
Compare with other funeral directors nearby
It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.
S. Stibbards & Sons
1.4 milesCanvey Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0LW
T Cribb & Son
2.6 miles1565 London Rd, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SF
£3,145 attended funeral £1,400 direct cremation from their price list
Co-op Funeralcare
2.9 miles27 Glendale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2AT
Co-op Funeralcare
W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors
3.0 miles62 The Broadway, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1AE
£2,995 attended funeral £1,645 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
F P Guiver & Sons
4.0 milesSouthend-on-Sea, SS9 5JG
£2,655 attended funeral from their price list