West & Coe
2.0 miles38 Lodge Lane, Grays, RM16 2YJ
£3,120 attended funeral £1,990 direct cremation from their price list
W Howard and Son Funeral Directors
Dignity
W Howard and Son Funeral Directors is a funeral director at 32 High Rd, Grays RM16 3HB. It is part of Dignity, one of the UK’s largest funeral groups. The nearest crematorium is South Essex Crematorium, 5.1 miles away.
Contact & location
| Address | 32 High Rd, Grays, RM16 3HB |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01375 886135 |
| Website | dignityfunerals.co.uk |
| Brand / group | Dignity |
| Local council | Thurrock |
| Area | Stanford-le-Hope, 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 £4,245 — £2,995 funeral director’s charges plus £1,250 at South Essex Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.
From W Howard and 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 W Howard and 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
- South Essex Crematorium · 5.1 miles
- Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery · 6.5 miles
- Pitsea Crematorium · 7.6 miles
- Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery · 9.8 miles
Nearby cemeteries
- Chadwell St Mary Cemetery · 1.9 miles
- Grays New Cemetery · 2.2 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Cemetery · 2.8 miles
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact W Howard and Son Funeral Directors?
Call 01375 886135. Visit dignityfunerals.co.uk. The address is 32 High Rd, Grays, RM16 3HB. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does W Howard and Son Funeral Directors charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), W Howard and 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 W Howard and Son Funeral Directors?
South Essex Crematorium is 5.1 miles away, and Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery is 6.5 miles away.
Compare with other funeral directors nearby
It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.
Co-op Funeralcare
2.5 miles131a Hathaway Rd, Grays, RM17 5LS
Co-op Funeralcare
Todd Funeral Services
3.4 milesSouth Ockendon, RM15 5QZ
Tilbury & Essex Funeral Services
3.6 milesCalcutta Rd, Essex, RM18 7QX
Dignity
Co-op Funeralcare
3.6 miles14c Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EE
Co-op Funeralcare
D J Cotton & Sons Funeral Directors
4.2 miles43 Lampits Hill, Stanford le Hope, SS17 9AA
£1,500 attended funeral from their price list