Funeral Directors > Essex > Leigh on Sea
W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
We are W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors based on the Broadway high street. You and your family will always be our top priority. We understand how emotional and difficult it can be to lose a loved one and you can rest assured that we will look after them with utmost care and respect. However you wish to say goodbye to your loved one, we will arrange it. We will guide you through every step and ensure all the details are taken care of personally. If there is anything we can do to help make you comfortable, please do not hesitate to let us know. Established in 1838, our original Leigh on Sea funeral home was founded by "Chippie Thorp" on Leigh Hill Road. The building was a beautiful 'listed' property, therefore it could not be altered to meet the needs of the families that surround us, which is why we moved to new premises with a bigger team and improved facilities.You can call us at any time you need, we are here for you. Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death - Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs - Local expertise and knowledge - Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services of all faiths and cultures - Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest - Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £721.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £261.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £1,025.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £300.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £433.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,395.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£920.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£1,210.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £0.00 |
| Embalming | £180.00 |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 15/04/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
62 The Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1AE
