After a Death in Basildon District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Basildon District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Basildon District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Basildon District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Basildon Co-operative Funeral

1.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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2. T Cribb and Sons

1.2 miles away

4.9
(30 reviews)
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Burial Cremation
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“I have found Cribbs highly professional, compassionate and informative from start to finish. Thank you so much to Phil and team for making a difficult day that bit easier.” — Gayle M.

“They made sure to get the Irish flag, leave my dad's Rosary and pic of my mum with him. My dad knew Phil so when my dad passed away he made sure we knew to use Cribbs for his funeral.” — Vegan R.

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

1.4 miles away

4.4
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were very easy to work with, very understanding and sympathetic. I would recommend them to everyone.” — Iain T.

“We used their service last April for Mum and this April for Dad — they were very helpful and professional. Could not fault their service in any way. Thank you for providing the best service for both our parents.” — Marie S.

4. F E J Green and Sons

1.5 miles away

4.5
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“On the day the staff were helpful but unobtrusive and a surprise was a presentation box containing a book for memories to be collected, which was a very nice touch.” — Stephen N.

“A lovely lady who is the funeral director called Amy was the most helpful lady who we thank so so much. The day went the best we could have hoped for and that's all thanks to the staff at F.E.J. Greens & Sons.” — gina d.

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5. Butler and English

2.0 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You looked after my dad and my mum and now my husband Stephen. The day was beautiful — with respect, everyone said what a lovely day.” — Jean C.

“Her caring nature went above and beyond. She was not only supportive but amazing from the beginning, explaining everything to us and always being at the end of the phone if we needed help.” — Coleen M.

6. Co-op Funeralcare

2.3 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Really first class service from all concerned, could not have been more helpful, thank you all.” — Alfred k.

“All staff were helpful, thoughtful, and helped us through this sad time.” — paul d.

7. S Carter and Son

2.9 miles away

4.7
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I felt nothing was too much trouble for my husband's funeral just before Christmas. Every one was kind, caring and considerate. I can't thank them enough.” — Louise W.

“They guided us through every step and made a very difficult time much easier for our family. Everything was carried out with dignity and care, and the service was exactly what we wanted.” — Joseph G.

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8. Co-op Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The ladies in the branch made what was a very stressful time easier to deal with, they took care of the smallest details and have been so kind and supportive.” — Wendy

“She phoned on a regular basis to go through our wishes or just to see how we were doing. We were kept up to date on everything.” — Sandra D.

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9. Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home LLP

3.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone was so kind and compassionate and John was so supportive and arranged a beautiful funeral.” — Teresa M.

“Whilst funerals on the whole are incredibly sad and emotional, it was also a truly wonderful celebration of Julie's Life. I cannot recommend Adam & Greenwood and the Herongate Wood Cemetery team enough, absolutely fantastic.” — Fraser M.

10. Co-op Funeralcare

3.3 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Just booked a direct cremation with Co-op Billericay and it couldn't have been simpler.” — Bob W.

“The staff at Billericay Co-op have been absolutely brilliant, so professional and also helpful in arranging everything. Amazing people.” — Chris G.

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11. Herongate Wood Woodland Cemetery

3.8 miles away

4.4
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They really looked after my old Mum when Dad died, she was treated with dignity, respect and kindness by all members of staff who went out of their way to ensure everything went as required.” — dave

“Vicky and Casey were always there to help with any questions we had and nothing was too much trouble. A beautiful service for our mum and a thank you to Joe and his colleagues for the burial of our mum in the most wonderful and peaceful settings.” — Julie M.

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12. S Stibbards and Sons Ltd

4.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-owned funeral directors in Benfleet, Essex, serving the community with compassion and professionalism since 1867.

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Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google