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Hunnaball of Chelmsford is part of the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group, a family-owned business established in 1983 by Trevor and Melanie Hunnaball. With a proud history of serving communities across Essex and Suffolk, Hunnaball has grown to become the largest independent funeral company in East Anglia, operating 15 outlets throughout the region. The group is built on a simple but enduring ethos: to provide funeral services with dignity, humanity, and the greatest of care.
The Chelmsford branch, located at St John's House on Wood Street, offers a full range of funeral services tailored to the needs of each family. Whether arranging a religious or non-religious service, a traditional burial, cremation, woodland burial, or direct cremation, the team works closely with families to create a meaningful and personal farewell. Their dedicated staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring support is always on hand when it is needed most.
Hunnaball of Chelmsford prides itself on professionalism, compassion, and a deeply personal approach. From the initial arrangement through to aftercare and bereavement support, the team strives to make every step of the process as straightforward and comforting as possible, earning a strong reputation for excellence across the local community.
"It was professional and perfect, just the way my lost one would have loved. Thank you for your beautiful service."
— Tay T
"All of the staff we encountered were kind, compassionate and professional from start to finish. Every detail was carefully considered and we really felt they cared about us and our loved one."
— Natalie Goodwin
"From the moment I stepped inside, I knew my mum's funeral was in safe hands. The little touches reassured us that my mum was cared for at her finale moments. Dan and the team on the day made a sad day run smoothly — making my mum's last day on earth a touching memory."
— Paul W (about Rowena, Dan)
Chris Partner
Finance Director
Chris Partner is the Finance Director of the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group, holding the qualifications DipFD MBIFD.
Emilia Hunnaball
Funeral Service Coordinator
Emilia Hunnaball is a Funeral Service Coordinator for the group, holding a BSc Hons degree.
Jennie Hunnaball
Memorials Manager
Jennie Hunnaball manages the memorials division of the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group.
Joe Garwood
Executive Funeral Director
Joe Garwood serves as an Executive Funeral Director for the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group.
Melanie Hunnaball
PR And Marketing Director
Melanie Hunnaball co-founded the business in 1983 and serves as PR and Marketing Director. She holds the qualifications…
Polly Hunnaball
HR Director
Polly Hunnaball serves as HR Director for the group, holding the qualifications DipFD MBIFD.
Saul Hunnaball
Operations Director
Saul Hunnaball serves as Operations Director for the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group, holding the qualifications DipFD M…
Trevor Hunnaball
Chairman
Trevor Hunnaball co-founded the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group in 1983 alongside Melanie Hunnaball. He holds the qualif…
Zena Partner
Senior Funeral Director
Zena Partner is a Senior Funeral Director within the Hunnaball Family Funeral Group.
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