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

Brentwood District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Brentwood 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 Brentwood District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

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1. Co-op Funeralcare

1.7 miles away

4.4
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Allison and Mark were professional, helpful and compassionate and made a difficult time more bearable.” — Laurel M.

“Lynda is a lovely person who made a difficult time so much better.” — Marilyn H.

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2. The Heartfelt Funeral Co

4.1 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We felt from the start that Heartfelt looked after Mum with care and respect and were also very thoughtful of our feelings throughout. Donna was always there for us and guided us through in a caring way.” — Ken M.

“Kieran and the team are the definition of professional and compassionate, they made a difficult day so easy and everything ran so smoothly. Thank you to Kieran and Heartfelt for taking such special care of our Nan and our family too.” — Phoebe C.

3. Ingatestone Co-operative Funeral Directors

4.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

4. Co-op Funeralcare

4.4 miles away

3.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The co-op made this whole experience so much easier. They kept me informed of everything throughout the whole process.” — The G.

“She always treats the families she works with dignity and respect, and always acts with great professionalism.” — Steve

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5. Herongate Wood Woodland Cemetery

4.6 miles away

4.5
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Natasha was amazing, very kind, compassionate and respectful. How fantastic was my father's funeral, from beginning to end.” — Chris G.

“Vicky helped us to make the arrangements with care, consideration and immense patience as we wrestled with the choices amidst our grief. She provided just the right amount of information and support at this difficult time.” — amanda k.

6. W B Bonners Funeral Directors

4.7 miles away

3
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lydia was so Caring helping myself and my family, making the difficult day run as easy as possible so Grateful.” — Tracy F.

“I didn't have a clue what I was meant to do and I didn't for a moment feel lost for even a moment when it came to the arranging of her funeral. Thank you for your kind support and guidance.” — R H.

7. Co-op Funeralcare

5.2 miles away

4.8
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Hayley at Co-op Funeralcare really made my dad's send-off amazing. Done an amazing job, will forever be grateful.” — Katie E.

“With Wendy's help, we achieved exactly the service that our late mother would have wanted.” — Steven W.

8. T Cribb and Sons

5.8 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“T. Cribb & Sons handled our sons funeral professionally and with a gentle compassion for us all at a very traumatic and emotional time. We cannot recommend them enough.” — Brigitte W.

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9. T A Newman

6.0 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional, caring and truly invested in the whole service. In difficult times service like this is appreciated so much!” — Mal

“Caring, kind, respectful and so helpful. Alison is friendly, knowledgeable and guided us in all aspects of arranging mum's funeral. The team on the day led by Robert, were so professional, supportive and so respectful. Everything went smoothly and was perfect.” — Cheryl T.

10. T Cribb and Sons

6.4 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Cannot thank the team in Upminster enough for the service they gave my grandad last week. They were respectful and professional from the moment we made contact, which reassured us they were the right people for such an important day.” — Cheryl H.

“I just want to say a huge thank you to Dawn and all the team at Cribbs who helped give my husband the best send off. Everyone in the team were very friendly and extremely helpful.” — Sarah M.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

6.4 miles away

3.7
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent, professional and very caring to my families requirements.” — John B.

“Kind people, funeral dealt with sensitively and professionally. Went without a hitch.” — David J.

12. T Cribb and Sons

6.6 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic and friendly company. They go out of their way to help make the funeral as pleasant an experience as possible. A very caring company.” — Andrew A.

“I cannot express enough my gratitude towards these people, so caring. Thank you for a lovely service.” — kim h.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google