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Funeral directors in Chelmsford

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

There are 10 funeral directors based in Chelmsford, and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Chelmsford Crematorium, 1.1 miles away. Deaths in Chelmsford are registered with Chelmsford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Chelmsford

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Chelmsford

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
M Lucking & Sons0.6 miles£2,290—
Secure Haven Funeral Directors2.7 miles—£1,349
Bakers Funeral Services4.8 miles£1,935—
Bennetts Funeral Directors & Undertakers7.7 miles£2,910—
Bennetts Funeral Directors & Undertakers11.0 miles£2,910—
Butler & English Funeral Directors11.3 miles£3,195£1,645

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Crematoria near Chelmsford

Cemeteries in and near Chelmsford

Natural & woodland burial near Chelmsford

Faith & cultural funerals in Chelmsford

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

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

Mosques (6 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 nearby)

Jewish 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Chelmsford: find a church in Chelmsford for a funeral service · prayer times in Chelmsford for janazah

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

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

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 Chelmsford?
We list 10 funeral directors based in Chelmsford, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Chelmsford?
The nearest crematorium to Chelmsford is Chelmsford Crematorium, about 1.1 miles from the city centre. Malldon Fields Crematorium (7.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Chelmsford?
Contact Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Chelmsford?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Chelmsford, catholic funerals in Chelmsford, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Chelmsford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Chelmsford 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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