After a Death in Castle Point District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Castle Point District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Castle Point 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 Castle Point District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

T Cribb and Sons logo

1. T Cribb and Sons

0.9 miles away

4.5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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Meet Catherine, Graham, Graham +19

“Excellent service from a quality, local and independent company.” — Matt W.

“Throughout the 10 years we have worked in partnership with T Cribb & Sons we have found them to be personal and professional, sharing a commitment to offering families the best level of service and care.” — Ashes G.

Abbey Funeral Services logo

2. Abbey Funeral Services

1.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It's a difficult time with family having differing views but they were supportive and, more importantly, patient as we worked out what we wanted.” — Bryan L.

“The team at Abbey Funeral Directors were amazing and helped us to coordinate everything flawlessly despite us not being based in the country. I couldn't recommend highly enough.” — Emma M.

S Stibbards and Sons Ltd logo

3. S Stibbards and Sons Ltd

1.2 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From our very first meeting with David at Hadleigh, we felt reassured and at ease. Nothing was too much trouble and someone was always available to answer any questions or alleviate any concerns. On the day of the funeral itself, Lee and the team looked after us with such care and were a great comfort to us all.” — Susan G.

“As a member of the clergy who has dealt with many funeral directors, I can honestly say that Stibbards are the best and most caring of all. The quality, professionalism and dedication to each element of my mother's funeral was outstanding.” — Paul R.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.5 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was explained and put in place to allow our goodbyes to be as respectful and pleasant as such an occasion could be. All those involved made a difficult day a little more tolerable and we are very grateful.” — roy b.

“Tina made the whole experience easy, personable, professional but mostly caring and respectful at all times. Her advice from beginning to end was so helpful. Cannot thank her enough.” — Jan S.

5. A W Alden and Son

1.6 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I cannot thank Darryl and Liz enough for the wonderful empathy, support and kindness shown to me. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble and my endless calls and questions were met with professionalism.” — Tina W.

“At a time where your head and heart is all over the place, Liz and her team gave such amazing service. The day was made so much easier by the care and dignity they gave to my father and the family.” — Julie C.

S Stibbards and Sons Ltd logo

6. S Stibbards and Sons Ltd

1.9 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone at Stibbards have been 100% committed to ensuring my husband's funeral was a great celebration of his life, from beginning to end.” — Jazz S.

“From the first phone call in the early hours of a Sunday morning right until the end of our Nans funeral service, Stibbards and Sons were fantastic. Nothing was too much for Kate, and on the day itself Lee was amazing as he ensured that the day was special for all the family.” — Theresa W.

7. A W Alden and Son

2.1 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Someone on the end of the line at any time if we wanted advice. Service was carried out with professionalism and dignity. Dad would have been proud and pleased.” — Sharon A.

“Julie went all out with everything for myself and my sisters and was so supportive, caring and always had time to talk, answer questions. They took care of my dad first, then my mum last year. I really can't thank Julie enough.” — Angela K.

S Stibbards & Sons Ltd logo

8. S Stibbards & Sons Ltd

2.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-owned Essex funeral directors since 1867, now in their 6th generation, serving Benfleet with compassionate, personal care.

T Cribb and Sons logo

9. T Cribb and Sons

2.4 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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Meet Catherine, Catherine, Catherine +21

“I would like to offer up my absolute gratitude to Cribb & Sons for the kindness, reverence and respect with which they helped with the passing of my partner. It was a celebration of life, a day of dignity, professionalism and love.” — Neil S.

“I wanted something special for him and you provided it. Joe and his team were dedicated to making sure we were all well looked after.” — Brian H.

A R Adams (Funeral Directors) Ltd logo

10. A R Adams (Funeral Directors) Ltd

2.9 miles away

4.9
(41 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Her caring nature was exactly what we needed and we will always be grateful for all her help. She guided us through the process, created a lovely order of service, and was always there when we needed her.” — Kerry N.

“Zia was wonderful in her attention to detail, assisting us with providing photographs for the crematorium slideshow and finding a lovely background watermark image of a sail boat for the order of service.” — Sasha H.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

2.9 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Vicky and the team were amazing throughout the entire process, from the initial meeting to the day of the service. They all made the entire process stress free.” — Amy W.

“Vicky dealt with us, she was fabulous, guiding us through the process, explaining each step clearly. The funeral was just as we wanted, everything went to plan.” — Lynn D.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

4.8
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My wife recently passed and Sally was there for me and our family, guiding and advising us throughout the whole process. She made things easy at a very stressful time ensuring we had everything in place for the funeral.” — Paul M.

“I feel the whole upsetting time that my mum was treated with care and compassion and on the day they took the time to appreciate my mums final journey.” — mark t.

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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
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    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