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Funeral directors in Rochford

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Rochford, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Pitsea Crematorium, 8.0 miles away. Deaths in Rochford are registered with Rochford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Rochford

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 Rochford

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
J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors0.1 miles£2,995£1,645
F P Guiver & Sons2.7 miles£2,655—
F P Guiver and Sons3.2 miles£2,655—
W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors3.6 miles£2,995£1,645
T Cribb & Son3.8 miles£3,145£1,400
A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors6.4 miles£2,995£1,645
T Cribb & Sons Funeral Directors Pitsea, Basildon, Laindon, Langdon Hills Essex8.7 miles£3,145£1,400
G Hogben & Sons Funeral Directors10.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Luke Allum Funeral Directors (price list 2024)10.2 miles£2,220—
Bakers Funeral Services10.6 miles£1,935—

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Crematoria near Rochford

Cemeteries in and near Rochford

Natural & woodland burial near Rochford

Faith & cultural funerals in Rochford

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

Places of worship near Rochford — 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 (4 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 (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (4 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Rochford: 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 Rochford 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Rochford

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 Rochford?
We list 1 funeral director based in Rochford, 13 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Rochford?
The nearest crematorium to Rochford is Pitsea Crematorium, about 8.0 miles from the town centre. Malldon Fields Crematorium (9.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Rochford?
Contact Rochford 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 Rochford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Rochford is £1,935 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bakers Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Pitsea 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 Rochford are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Rochford?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Rochford, jewish funerals in Rochford, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Rochford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Rochford 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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