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

Maldon District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Maldon 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 Maldon District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home LLP logo

1. Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home LLP

2.7 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“John was absolutely amazing and made my mum and the rest of my family at ease. They were very friendly and supportive towards my family, especially my mum.” — charlie-jane L.

“They couldn't have done any more for us.” — Sue F.

2. East of England Co-op Funeral Service

3.1 miles away

5
(49 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing is too much trouble for them - their communication skills and knowledge of the service is exemplary. Thank you for all you are doing for our family.” — Gordon M.

“From the first contact to the day of the funeral, everything was handled with compassion, respect, and professionalism. The service was beautifully arranged and allowed us to honour her memory in a dignified and meaningful way.” — Isobel R.

Paul J King Funeral Directors logo

3. Paul J King Funeral Directors

3.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Paul J King

Meet Paul, Paul

“Thank you to Helen for the sensitive way she conducted the initial meeting regarding Dad's funeral arrangements, and Paul for personally taking chief role on the actual day. The whole team ensured the timings worked and the cars were in pristine condition.” — Michelle F.

“Thank you for making my Mum's last journey dignified and truly special to all my family. Special thanks to Lisa for your time, professionalism and guidance at the most difficult time. You're an amazing team of people.” — Paula T.

A G Smith Funeral Service logo

4. A G Smith Funeral Service

3.2 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone handled the funeral and family members with great kindness and compassion. Thank you for making everything run so smoothly and so well.” — evelyn c.

“They carried our mum in car and in chapel with the greatest dignity she deserved. They gave us their time and patience and were extremely helpful.” — Pauline L.

A G Smith Funeral Service logo

5. A G Smith Funeral Service

5.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Olivia held my hand all the way through the process from explaining how to register, organising the funeral date, advising on Order of Service, arranging the celebrant who conducted the cremation to the conductor and men who carried out the funeral.” — Masonic F.

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6. East of England Co-op Funeral Service

6.5 miles away

3.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very compassionate and professional. Accommodated every request no matter how small. Not a single issue and made the day of the funeral as good as could be expected.” — Richard C.

“Susannah and Jackie were wonderful, keeping me on track with funeral plans but equally showing compassion and care at times when I needed it the most. Thank you for helping me when I simply felt I was falling apart.” — gillian p.

Paul J King Funeral Directors logo

7. Paul J King Funeral Directors

6.5 miles away

4.2
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Paul J King

Meet Paul

“Love, compassion and understanding, from start to finish.” — Mary M.

“Very big thank you Tracy for helping me do all the arrangements and making the day go perfect, you're amazing.” — Anne C.

8. East of England Co-op Funeral Service

6.7 miles away

4.7
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Wonderful service from Beverley and her team at Burnham on Crouch.” — Julie

“Bev was always there if anything needed changing.” — Adrian L.

9. Bakers Funeral Service

6.9 miles away

4.1
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Right from the outset, the service we received was impeccable. The whole process from the very first day up to and including interning the ashes for our collection was made as comfortable and as least stressful as possible.” — Rosemary D.

“Wendy at Bakers was very understanding and always there to help and guide us through the process. We also had some complicated arrangements but again Bakers were able to help at every stage and with each request.” — Kurt A.

Danbury Co-operative Funeral Directors logo

10. Danbury Co-operative Funeral Directors

7.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £3072 Cremation from £1375

Located in the beautiful village of Danbury, close to the War Memorial, this welcoming branch has ample parking and is here for you 24/7.

11. East of England Co-op Funeral Service

7.3 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They have shown great care, dignity and respect for all of our loved ones, from the time they collected them, to leaving the crematorium.” — Basicsdoc

“You really feel the genuine care. Kirsty, our chosen celebrant ensured that Mum's goodbye was warm and respectful. She also managed to capture the essence of who Mum was.” — Stephen G.

Paul J King Funeral Directors logo

12. Paul J King Funeral Directors

7.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Paul J King

Meet Paul

“The funeral was carried out with the same 'Military Precision' bestowed upon my dad in 2016. The handling of both mum and dad was exemplary.” — Michele T.

“Mum died on Christmas Eve so it had been a very difficult few weeks prior to the funeral. The care and respect they showed my mum was wonderful, everyone is so gentle and kind.” — Michele T.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
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    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

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    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google