Next Steps

Transferring The Deceased

Both our Funeral Directors in Southend and Funeral Directors in Rayleigh have private chapels of rest.   Part of our service to you includes the transfer and care of the deceased. When a person is transferred into our care they reside in one of our Chapels of Rest located on site.

We do not use off-site hubs or storage facilities.

Funeral Arrangements

Whether the funeral arrangements are to be for burial or for cremation you can call us to arrange an appointment to discuss the arrangements. The appointment can be held at our offices or if it is more convenient we can attend at your home. We are also happy to host arrangements via Zoom.

The funeral arranger will ensure that all the required legal documentation is completed.  In addition they will contact the minister or funeral officiant and will make the necessary arrangements at the crematorium, cemetery or church (as required).

Registering A Death

If a death has occurred within England & Wales then it will need to be registered within 5 days of the event occurring, unless the Coroner is involved or if there have been delays with the doctors or medical examiner.

If the death has been referred to the Coroner, the death cannot be registered until the Coroner has completed their investigations.

The Coroner

In the case of a sudden, unexpected or industry-related death, a Coroner is required to investigate the circumstances of death. It then becomes the Coroner’s responsibility to determine how and why an individual died.

If a deceased has been taken into the Coroner’s care, a date for the funeral cannot be made until the Coroner has completed their investigation.