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Your Trusted Funeral Directors in Essex Since 1891
Bennetts Funeral Directors have been supporting families with dignity, respect, and sensitivity since 1891. Spanning three generations, our family-run business provides the highest standard of care, commitment, and expertise, ensuring every funeral commemorates the life of your loved one. We combine traditional values with modern approaches to funeral planning, offering a diverse range of services tailored to individual needs. Our team of experts guides families through every step, from arranging traditional and eco-friendly funerals to providing unique transport options and memorial masonry.With a rich heritage rooted in the Essex community, we pride ourselves on transparency, open communication, and uncompromising attention to detail. Our award-winning bereavement support programmes and partnerships with organisations like Golden Charter Funeral Plans reflect our dedication to holistic care. Available 24/7, we serve families in Brentwood, Billericay, and surrounding areas, ensuring every family receives the support they deserve during difficult times.
Services
Funeral Planning
Bereavement Support
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Cremation Services
Burial Arrangements
Memorial Masonry
Funeral Transport
Eco-Friendly Funerals
Probate Assistance
Death Notification Services
Highlights and features
- Family-run expertise spanning three generations since 1891
- Award-winning bereavement support programmes
- Comprehensive range of traditional and modern funeral options
- Transparent pricing and clear communication
- 24/7 availability for emergency services
Associations and certifications
- SAIF (Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
What people say
Friendly, efficient service
Made the process easy
Excellent support
Understanding and patient
Personalised arrangements
Services
Funeral Planning
We offer comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual preferences. Our team guides families through every decision, from selecting coffins and floral tributes to coordinating transport and memorial services. With options for traditional, eco-friendly, and unique funerals, we ensure every arrangement reflects the deceased's life and values.
Bereavement Support
Our award-winning bereavement support programme provides free, compassionate guidance for individuals and families. Developed over 13 years, this service includes seminars with experts like Dr. Bill Webster and community events to help navigate grief. We prioritise emotional well-being alongside logistical support.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Partnering with Golden Charter, we offer prepaid funeral plans to secure future costs. These plans allow individuals to outline their wishes while relieving financial burdens for loved ones. Plans include allowances for cremation fees, officiant charges, and other third-party costs.
Cremation Services
We provide direct and traditional cremation services with flexible options for memorialisation. Our packages include chapel of rest access, coffin selection, and coordination with local crematoriums. Families may personalise ceremonies with music, floral tributes, and keepsakes.
Memorial Masonry
Our memorial masonry service creates lasting tributes using premium materials. Options include engraved headstones, garden memorials, and renovations for existing monuments. Each design is customised to reflect the deceased's personality and legacy.
People
Jane Bennett
Managing Director
Third-generation funeral director with over 20 years of experience. Jane leads Bennetts Funeral Directors with a commitment to compassionate care and community service. She has expanded bereavement support programmes and modernised service offerings while maintaining traditional values.
Questions
What services does Bennetts Funeral Directors offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements, cremation and burial options, prepaid plans, bereavement support, memorial masonry, and probate assistance. Our services are available 24/7.
Can I pre-plan a funeral with Bennetts?
Yes, we offer prepaid funeral plans through Golden Charter. These plans allow you to outline your wishes and secure costs in advance, reducing future financial burdens for loved ones.
How do I register a death?
A medical certificate of cause of death is required. We guide families through registering the death at local registrars' offices within 5 days, providing necessary documentation.
Do you offer bereavement support?
Yes, our award-winning bereavement support programme includes free counselling, seminars with grief experts, and community events to help individuals cope with loss.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Brentwood, Billericay, Chelmsford, Romford, Southend, and surrounding areas in Essex. Our team is available 24/7 for emergency services.
How can I leave a review?
We welcome reviews on Google and Facebook. Your feedback helps us improve services and provides valuable insights for other families during difficult times.
Reviews (4)
Beth Wells
Oct 31, 2021
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Bennett's has provided a first class service throughout. Booking a funeral is always difficult but Josh made this a stress free process from the start. Everything was organised professionally and sensitively for us and we were kept involved throughout the process. My family and I want to personally thank Josh for all of his assistance and guidance. Thank you!
Elizabeth Kewell
Sep 13, 2021
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Myself and the whole family cannot recommend Jane and her team highly enough. From the moment of engagement, they delivered a sincere and professional service right through to the end of the service. I always felt Jane was there for us no matter what day of the week. She was a great source of advice and support for all of us. We are so grateful to Bennetts for giving Peter such a fantastic send off. Thank you Jane, Gary, Josh and Sally the Celebrant.
Christopher Knox
Jul 25, 2021
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Choosing a funeral Director is not a pleasant experience by far at such a devastating time in your lives. I have been to many funerals over the years but I have never met such a group of professional and highly passionate people for the job that they do. From the moment of enquiry, Josh and the team never even attempted to sell us anything like many do. They just gave us the options and left us to decide. They went the extra mile for us and in taking care of Mum ready for her final journey. On the day they were prompt on arrival and took care of all of us with excellence. Even throughout the ceremony
Mark F.
Feb 23, 2021
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Using a funeral director is something that few actually want to do. But Tina Pettengale at Bennett's is very sympathetic, responsive and full of good advice. One of the best. Bennett's have also handled the COVID-19 pandemic very well.
