Secure Haven Funeral Directors — Funeral Director in Chelmsford | 5★ 43 Reviews | NAFD
Secure Haven Funeral Directors

Secure Haven Funeral Directors

5
(43 reviews)
1 Hospital Approach, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM17FA
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Pricing

Attended Burial

£2,600

Attended Cremation

£3,650

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About

Secure Haven Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral home situated in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, founded in 2013 by a couple who lived locally and were inspired by their own personal experiences of loss. Their mission is to provide a welcoming, peaceful environment for families dealing with bereavement, far from the hustle and bustle of the high street. The team spent an entire year working with families to understand their diverse needs before conducting their first funeral in October 2015, and have since expanded their services considerably.

Led by Funeral Director Paul Brice, who brings over twenty years of experience in the funeral industry, Secure Haven prides itself on a modern, transparent approach to funeral directing. The team is committed to exceeding expectations regardless of culture or belief, ensuring clarity on pricing so families can focus on making the right choices for their loved ones.

Secure Haven offers a comprehensive range of services including traditional, celebration, and bespoke cremation packages, direct cremation options, green burials, and traditional burial services. Available 24 hours a day, they tailor every memorial service and life celebration to individual wishes, and are consistently rated 5 stars by the families they serve.

What families say

"Paul kept in touch throughout and was very kind and caring. It was made clear that we could change our minds at any time about the option we'd picked, but there was no pressure. This was a very sad time for our family but the service here helped us to manage."

— Joanne Seakins (about Paul)

"As this is the first time I've had to arrange a funeral I had many questions and Paul was always available by phone and email to answer my queries promptly. Nothing was too much trouble for Secure Haven and I would definitely recommend them."

— Angela Baker (about Paul)

"Their attention to detail, their care and their complete professionalism gave us such reassurance at a very difficult time. We never felt rushed. The funeral was amazing and it was all down to Secure Haven's expert skill and support."

— Mrs I (about Paul Brice)

"Secure Haven was there for our family at the worst time in a way that I couldn't have imagined. It is rare to receive such care and empathy these days and that's what makes Secure Haven special."

— Tania Jenkinson (about Paul)

"At such a heartbreaking time losing our father, Paul and Secure Haven were absolutely a huge amount of support. Nothing was too much trouble, everything was done with the utmost care and perfection. They take time to comfort you, support you and guide you with all the difficult decisions you have to make."

— Marie Bridge (about Paul)

"Paul went above and beyond to ensure our wishes were met and enabled us to lay mum to rest, in the coffin that we wanted (pink sparkly) before Christmas. Paul really is so kind, considerate, thoughtful and a real life angel. They are a smaller funeral director but you do get the personal service, which in times of death and grief, that is exactly what you want and need."

— Chloe Stansfield (about Paul)

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Paul Brice

Funeral Director

"Paul really is so kind, considerate, thoughtful and a real life angel. We were struggling to lay mum to rest before Chr…"

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Paul Brice

Funeral Director

"Paul went above and beyond to ensure our wishes were met and enabled us to lay mum to rest, in the coffin that we wante…"

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Joanne Seakins

a month ago

5

We used the direct cremation service here and were very happy with the service. Paul kept in touch throughout and was very kind and caring. It was made clear that we could change our minds at any time about the option we'd picked, but there was no pressure. This was a very sad time for our fa.ily but the service here helped us to manage.

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Gaye Barton

7 months ago

5

Absolutely excellent service from Paul and his colleagues. Very efficient, considerate, and knowledgeable. From coming to pick up my husband and us picking his ashes up, everything was smoothly arranged. Highly recommended.

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Marie Bridge

2 years ago

5

At such a heartbreaking time ,losing our father . Paul and secure Haven were absolutely a huge amount of support . Nothing was too much trouble , everything was done with the upmost care and support and perfection. They really ensure your loved one is taken care of with the highest respect. They take time to comfort you , support you and guide you with all the difficult decisions you have to make. Paul's recommendation of a wonderful celebrant, Wanda, was spot on. Wanda is an amazing ,kind and thoughtful woman . Whose professional standard is amazing. I know that in times where we lose loved ones, I will take comfort in choosing secure Haven to take care of them and us as a family once more . We cannot thank them enough for helping provide such a beautiful service for my father .

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Chloe Stansfield

2 years ago

5

I cannot thank Paul and the Secure Haven team enough. We were struggling to lay mum to rest before Christmas and Paul went above and beyond to ensure our wishes were met and enabled us to lay mum to rest, in the coffin that we wanted (pink sparkly) before Christmas. Paul really is so kind, considerate, thoughtful and real life angel, I hope not to be in contact too soon but as and when I need an undertaker, it would be Paul and the Secure Haven team that I would go to first. They are a smaller funeral director but you do get the personal service, which in times of death and grief, that is exactly what you want/need. On the day of the funeral, Paul and the Team went over the mark with ensuring the day went as smoothly as possible, they were super respectful of all family members and again, ensured all of our wishes were met. Thank you again Paul, your service and kindness made the entire process much easier and I am forever grateful for that.

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Tania Jenkinson

a year ago

5

Secure Haven was there for our family at the worst time in a way that I couldn’t have imagined. Paul, Paul and Cheryl are genuine and caring individuals that went above and beyond to help and support us. I can’t thank them enough. It is rare to receive such care and empathy these days and that’s what makes Secure Haven special.

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