Harold White Funeral Directors, Buckhurst Hill

13 reviews

Based in Buckhurst Hill, Harold White independent family funeral directors have been serving East London and Essex for over 130 years.

Latest Verified Reviews

Helen Begg 26th Feb 2023

As a family, we have always used Harold White for our grandad's funeral in 2003 our dad's funeral in 2017 and our mum's funeral in 2023. Martin and Bernadette have always been very sensitive and considerate to our family's needs and the overall service is excellent, which is why we have used them every time over the past 20 years. Thank you for the lovely send off and smooth running of our late mother's funeral.

Penny Elizabeth Jacklin 9th Nov 2021

Excellent service and overall experience. Stephanie was amazing and made a very difficult experience truly stress-free and streamlined. She was absolutely brilliant from start to finish and was always happy to answer any questions, with no task too great. Would highly recommend!

Ann Ennis 6th Sep 2021

They made the process easy as it was ever going to be and phoned to check on the morning of the funeral to make sure everything was OK

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

178 Queens Rd
Buckhurst Hill
Essex
IG9 5BD

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

The first Harold White funeral home was opened in 1888 by George White. Five generations later, the company remains in the safe hands of the family and they are proud to continue supporting families in Buckhurst Hill and the surrounding areas.

With over 130 years experience, Harold White Funeral Directors in Brockhurst Hill has taken care of the details for every type of funeral. Whether you’re considering a traditional horse-drawn funeral, a direct cremation or an alternative celebration of life, the team at South Chingford will support and guide you.

With many options for personalising a funeral, Harold White can recommend everything you need to create the perfect tribute for your loved one. From suitable celebrants and sustainable coffins to beautiful flowers and unusual hearses (and everything in between), the team can help you find what you’re looking for.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Harold White premises but for those who are unable to travel or those who prefer the comfort of their own home, the team can organise a home visit to discuss the arrangements. Harold White also has a chapel of rest at Buckhurst Hill which families can use to spend time with their loved ones.

If you’d like to know anything more about Harold White and the services they offer, please call and speak to a member of the team.

Latest Obituaries

Paul   Leslie Dawney

Paul Leslie Dawney

Sep 1967 - Feb 2024

Joan   Gottschalk

Joan Gottschalk

Nov 1927 - Nov 2023

Paul   Henry Jefferies

Paul Henry Jefferies

Jan 1941 - Apr 2023

Jean Margaret   Davies

Jean Margaret Davies

Nov 1935 - Jan 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Helen Begg 26th Feb 2023

    As a family, we have always used Harold White for our grandad's funeral in 2003 our dad's funeral in 2017 and our mum's funeral in 2023.
    Martin and Bernadette have always been very sensitive and considerate to our family's needs and the overall service is excellent, which is why we have used them every time over the past 20 years. Thank you for the lovely send off and smooth running of our late mother's funeral.

  • 5 Penny Elizabeth Jacklin 9th Nov 2021

    Excellent service and overall experience. Stephanie was amazing and made a very difficult experience truly stress-free and streamlined. She was absolutely brilliant from start to finish and was always happy to answer any questions, with no task too great. Would highly recommend!

  • 5 Ann Ennis 6th Sep 2021

    They made the process easy as it was ever going to be and phoned to check on the morning of the funeral to make sure everything was OK

  • 5 John Chapman 22nd May 2021

    Absolutely pleased with with all aspects of the funeral . Could not have given more attention to to detail . Great send off for Steve.

  • 5 Brian Stephen Hubert Correya 8th Feb 2021

    Very caring and understanding. Stephanie was always ready to help, offer advice and direction. Thank you once again. 

  • 5 Smita Correya 6th Feb 2021

    Gary and his colleague's services were outstanding. They took special care of all the family on the day and their attentiveness was fantastic. Everything ran very smoothly and according to plan. We would like to thank Gary for his kindness and would highly recommend his services.

  • 5 Greg Gittens 1st Feb 2021

    All the family appreciated how well this funeral director dealt with our fathers funeral arrangements and the ceremony.  It was handled with great dignity and professionalism.  We would highly recommend the use of this service to anyone.

  • 2 Steven Camplin 18th Jan 2021

    Too many errors problems mis information... the worst service imaginable, look elsewhere if you want a stress free funeral...

    G RC replied
    We were saddened to receive this review and rating from you Mr Camplin, especially after our Executive Director Gary spent some time discussing your concerns with the funeral arrangements you were receiving. We have been your chosen Funeral Home for over 40 years, caring for different family members who had passed away. The underlying issue you had which due to the current Government Guidelines and Restrictions in place meant that all the arrangements were carried out online and over the phone. You found this process not to your standard of care and in part Gary agreed with you, in that you lose that personal connection between arranger and family, and this was your complaint. However the majority of families going through this remote funeral arrangement process are finding it easier. This is where your comment stops, you failed to go on to say that the appointed Celebrant Minister and our Executive Director Gary made the service for Mum as special as anyone would wish for in saying their farewell. You actually said to both that as always an excellent service although you do not want to use our services again to soon. Pleased be assured that your comment and review does not go unnoticed or acted upon, every effort will be implemented to look at ways to make sure other families understand the current procedures and can contact us whilst going through the arrangements if they are unsure of anything.
  • 5 Brenda Silvester 22nd Dec 2020

    Everyone was so caring and helpful particularly Gary. Thankyou so much. Xx

  • 5 Beverley Eaton 24th Nov 2020

    Amazing service so caring , calm and professional.
    Just what was needed through a very sad process .
    Thank you Stephanie and Gary 

  • 4 Kim James 11th Jul 2020

    Had the most lovely experience with Bernadette and the team at Harold white in Chingford that they made the most difficult time in my life an easy one. Could not appreciate them more. Kim James 

  • 5 marita keremezo 31st Mar 2020

    Absolutely fantastic service.. Gary and team showed the most utter respect.
    Would not hesitate to recommend.
    Friendly and respectful that showed a caring from all at Harold white, it was a great comfort in such difficult times.
    Many thanks

  • 5 Diana Scarsbrook 27th Mar 2020

    I would like to Thank Gary and his team for giving my husband George the best send off under the terrible and stressful circumstances. As always Gary showed professionalism on the day which meant a lot to me and my family, our big thank you Gary.
    Also our thanks to Lynn for the readings and helping make the best send off for George.
    To make the day as well the sun came out for George.

    Once all is calm and all is back to normal we will be having a Memorial Celebration of Life for George and will forward on the details Gary.
    Thank you again
    Diana Scarsbrook and family

Address
178 Queens Rd
Buckhurst Hill
Essex
IG9 5BD

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Helen Begg 26th Feb 2023

As a family, we have always used Harold White for our grandad's funeral in 2003 our dad's funeral in 2017 and our mum's funeral in 2023. Martin and Bernadette have always been very sensitive and considerate to our family's needs and the overall service is excellent, which is why we have used them every time over the past 20 years. Thank you for the lovely send off and smooth running of our late mother's funeral.

Penny Elizabeth Jacklin 9th Nov 2021

Excellent service and overall experience. Stephanie was amazing and made a very difficult experience truly stress-free and streamlined. She was absolutely brilliant from start to finish and was always happy to answer any questions, with no task too great. Would highly recommend!

Ann Ennis 6th Sep 2021

They made the process easy as it was ever going to be and phoned to check on the morning of the funeral to make sure everything was OK

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