Rayleigh Funeralcare

84 reviews

Rayleigh Funeralcare is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Rayleigh and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Julia Devlin 19th Jun 2023

The co-op Rayleigh funeralcare were excellent from beginning to end. Very informative and caring. I am very pleased with the service our family received.

Tracy Stone 19th Jun 2023

Very pleased with how everything was conducted and Sally at Rayleigh was Brilliant! Thank you!

Clare de Normanville 1st Mar 2023

From the moment we walked through the door, Sally was absolutely amazing. She went through everything with us and made sure we knew what we needed to get organised so we could have the funeral at the time we wanted. She arranged for a fantastic celebrant for the service and ensured that we were kept informed of all the arrangements every step of the way. I am so glad Dad had arranged for his funeral to be conducted by the Co-op, I would like to thank them, and Sally at Rayleigh Funeral Care in particular for making a very sad time as easy as possible.

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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

104 High Street
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7BY

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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
Call: 01268 437388

About Us

Rayleigh Funeralcare is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Essex. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Rayleigh Funeralcare can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Rayleigh funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Rayleigh, Rayleigh Funeralcare take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Rayleigh Funeralcare in Essex is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Rayleigh Funeralcare today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julia Devlin 19th Jun 2023

    The co-op Rayleigh funeralcare were excellent from beginning to end. Very informative and caring.
    I am very pleased with the service our family received.

  • 5 Tracy Stone 19th Jun 2023

    Very pleased with how everything was conducted and Sally at Rayleigh was Brilliant! Thank you!

  • 5 Clare de Normanville 1st Mar 2023

    From the moment we walked through the door, Sally was absolutely amazing. She went through everything with us and made sure we knew what we needed to get organised so we could have the funeral at the time we wanted. She arranged for a fantastic celebrant for the service and ensured that we were kept informed of all the arrangements every step of the way. I am so glad Dad had arranged for his funeral to be conducted by the Co-op, I would like to thank them, and Sally at Rayleigh Funeral Care in particular for making a very sad time as easy as possible.

  • 5 Linda Cannon 27th Feb 2023

    We were very happy with the service provided. Sally dealt with us in a very friendly and sympathetic way. She was very helpful and patient when we were trying to choose music & photos! On the day everything was perfect. Order of service was amazing! Thank you.

  • 5 Jane Merchant 20th Feb 2023

    The process of arranging our Mums funeral was made so much easier by the kind and caring staff, thankyou.

  • 5 Gill Harvey 1st Feb 2023

    Caring and compassionate yet efficient 
    Thanks from Joan’s family 

  • 5 Kevin Mahony 30th Jan 2023

    Great service to the letter.
    Will recommend to friends and family.

  • 5 David Brewster 9th Jan 2023

    So professional, sympathetic and so respectful.

  • 5 Carole Dayer 4th Jan 2023

    We were very happy with all aspects of the funeral. Care and consideration from start to finish.

  • 5 Sally Heynes 3rd Jan 2023

    My family and I cannot thank all the staff at the Rayleigh office enough for looking after our father. They couldn’t have helped us anymore than they did from arranging the funeral, to looking after him in the chapel of rest and then onto his final journey. Everything ran as they said it would and all with the utmost respect. Thank you Co-op Rayleigh. 

  • 5 Charles Stewart Donaghy 14th Dec 2022

    They were excellent.

  • 5 David Turner 6th Dec 2022

    Welcoming, compassionate, empathetic and full of emotional intelligence.

  • 5 John Burwood 1st Dec 2022

    Fantastic service from start to finish. Really professional and very caring at a very raw time. Absolutely brilliant and definitely recommended.

  • 5 Dean Young 28th Nov 2022

    This was a first class service delivered by Co-op. Especially Steve Barbrooke the funeral director and his team. He was thorough in his organisation as expected and made the day a special day to remember. I cannot thank him enough. Sally Heynes was also excellent. She followed up on the requirements and made the experience as smooth as possible.
    Thank you all.

  • 5 Graham Higgs 14th Nov 2022

    Very professional, made easy in difficult times 

  • 5 Sandra Gordon 7th Nov 2022

    Co Op in Rayleigh were absolutely brilliant in helping to arrange my lovely mum's funeral. Special shout out to Sally who put me at ease. Have to say my mum looked beautiful & peaceful . Was informed of everything every step of the way. They also helped with my mum & father in law's funerals in the past and were brilliant then too. Would not go anywhere else. Many Thanks. Sandra xx

  • 5 Karen Baker 17th Oct 2022

    I want to thank you so much for all the work you did and made it simple to sort out 

  • 5 Roy Sweetland 12th Sep 2022

    We chose unattended cremation.
    The staff were kind and helpful. The services provided were excellent value with no "hidden" extras

  • 5 Claudette Smith 31st Aug 2022

    Very professional, helpful and understanding at a very difficult time. 

  • 5 Jean Joynson 30th Aug 2022

    Nothing was too much trouble for the team. We did ask a lot of questions that were answered quickly or when Sally said she’d come back to us in a time frame she did. The Funeral was conducted with great respect for my Husband and the family, all our wishes were fulfilled. Thank you 

  • 5 Hazel Nicholls 30th Aug 2022

    Sally was extremely helpful and enabled us to give mum the funeral she requested. Which was: “No fuss, no funeral service and no flowers”. A Direct Cremation fitted this bill and we are very grateful for Sally’s guidance.  We were kept informed every step of the way and we can’t thank the Coop team enough for the care and attention we received.  Many thanks.

  • 5 Debbie Livesey 30th Aug 2022

    Unfortunately we have had to use your services 3 times in the last couple of years but without the help and understanding of Sally and the team it would have been a whole lot harder to deal with. I cannot speak highly enough of Sally. She is very patient and understanding and has helped me deal with difficult times and relations! Excellent service as always. Thank you

  • 5 Ian Goodall 22nd Aug 2022

    Very natural and neutral approach, much appreciated

  • 5 Muriel Cox 22nd Aug 2022

    Firstly I found the website very user friendly which encouraged me to call, Sally was very kind and understanding on the phone and helped us through the next steps. Our appointment to finalise all the details was held with sympathy in a calm, private environment. Couldn’t fault in what was a very difficult situation.

  • 5 Deborah Cassar 25th Jul 2022

    Sally,Steve and all of the staff could not have made our mums day any easier
    They were with us every step of the way
    Thank you,
    Deborah Cassar,Tony and Jacqueline Conway

Address
104 High Street
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7BY

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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

Julia Devlin 19th Jun 2023

The co-op Rayleigh funeralcare were excellent from beginning to end. Very informative and caring. I am very pleased with the service our family received.

Tracy Stone 19th Jun 2023

Very pleased with how everything was conducted and Sally at Rayleigh was Brilliant! Thank you!

Clare de Normanville 1st Mar 2023

From the moment we walked through the door, Sally was absolutely amazing. She went through everything with us and made sure we knew what we needed to get organised so we could have the funeral at the time we wanted. She arranged for a fantastic celebrant for the service and ensured that we were kept informed of all the arrangements every step of the way. I am so glad Dad had arranged for his funeral to be conducted by the Co-op, I would like to thank them, and Sally at Rayleigh Funeral Care in particular for making a very sad time as easy as possible.

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