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Funeral directors in Ingatestone

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

There is no funeral director listed in Ingatestone itself, and 32 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Chelmsford Crematorium, 4.7 miles away. Deaths in Ingatestone are registered with Brentwood register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ingatestone

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 Ingatestone

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
Bennetts Funeral Directors & Undertakers3.3 miles£2,910—
M Lucking & Sons5.2 miles£2,290—
Bennetts Funeral Directors & Undertakers5.2 miles£2,910—
Butler & English Funeral Directors6.9 miles£3,195£1,645
Secure Haven Funeral Directors8.0 miles—£1,349
Harold Wood Funeral Services8.5 miles£2,960£1,400
T Cribb & Sons Funeral Directors Pitsea, Basildon, Laindon, Langdon Hills Essex8.9 miles£3,145£1,400
Bakers Funeral Services9.0 miles£1,935—
Frank Rivett & Sons Ltd9.8 miles£3,145£1,400

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Crematoria near Ingatestone

Cemeteries in and near Ingatestone

Natural & woodland burial near Ingatestone

Faith & cultural funerals in Ingatestone

Places of worship near Ingatestone — 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 (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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Funeral costs in Ingatestone

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 Ingatestone?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Ingatestone, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 32 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ingatestone?
The nearest crematorium to Ingatestone is Chelmsford Crematorium, about 4.7 miles from the town centre. Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery (5.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ingatestone?
Contact Brentwood 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 Ingatestone?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ingatestone 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 Brentwood are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ingatestone?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ingatestone 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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