Great Wakering Funeralcare

31 reviews

Great Wakering Funeralcare is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Southend-On-Sea and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Martin Phillips 7th Mar 2024

On one of the worst days in my life, the care and compassion shown by the funeral care team was superb and very comforting. Thankyou for your professionalism. Martin Phillips.

Sue Hume 15th Jan 2024

Would recommend this Funeral place. Very kind and caring. All our wishes fulfilled

Mark Chandler 17th Oct 2023

Unfortunately we have had two deaths in the family in recent times. We were keen to employ the services of Wakering funeral care for a second time as we had been very impressed with the quality of service provided by them first time. I have recommended Wakering funeral care to other people on a number of occasions for,apart from other factors,attention to detail in planning and and carrying out two funerals and providing high quality advice and support .

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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

28 High Street
Great Wakering
Southend-On-Sea
Essex
SS3 0EQ

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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: 01702 967124

About Us

Great Wakering 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, Great Wakering 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 Southend-On-Sea 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 Southend-On-Sea, Great Wakering 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, Great Wakering 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 Great Wakering 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 Martin Phillips 7th Mar 2024

    On one of the worst days in my life, the care and compassion shown by the funeral care team was superb and very comforting. Thankyou for your professionalism. Martin Phillips.

  • 5 Sue Hume 15th Jan 2024

    Would recommend this Funeral place. Very kind and caring. All our wishes fulfilled

  • 5 Mark Chandler 17th Oct 2023

    Unfortunately we have had two deaths in the family in recent times.
    We were keen to employ the services of Wakering funeral care for a second time as we had been very impressed with the quality of service provided by them first time. I have recommended Wakering funeral care to other people on a number of occasions for,apart from other factors,attention to detail in planning and and carrying out two funerals and providing high quality advice and support .

  • 5 Rosemary Neville 11th Sep 2023

    I had a direct cremation for my brother the service l received was excellent well done to everyone involved 

  • 5 Ann Shepherd 1st Jul 2023

    They carried out my instructions to the letter, so Mum had the service Dad had planned for her before he died with a part of me also represented in the service. I feel pride that I was able to have the service they both deserved.

  • 5 Amanda Jeyes 1st Mar 2023

    They were very considerate and made me happy that he was in good hands and well looked after right down to putting letters to him in the coffin it was lovely. Also their aftercare where they provided the ashes to me and gave me a brochure for caskets and jewellery which I am really interested in. Thank you so much 

  • 5 Anne Brown 11th Feb 2023

    The staff were very thoughtful and helpful throughout the process. 

  • 5 Martin Phillips 8th Feb 2023

    Such lovely people at the premises in great Wakering, they were always there for advice and guidance. Their compassion was very welcome at an awful time for our family. Thankyou so much.

  • 5 June Wiseman 24th Jan 2023

    Every member of staff at Great Wakering and Southend we're exceptional
    I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of my family at such a sad time

  • 5 Tim Palmer 19th Dec 2022

    An excellent service. Friendly and professional.

  • 5 Andrew Healey 28th Nov 2022

    Very helpful staff, kept me informed all the way through.
    The funeral was just as my 
    Mother would have liked.

    Just Perfect 
    Thanks 

  • 5 Jean Godfrey 14th Nov 2022

    The staff were very friendly , understanding and very helpful with the organisation of the arrangements. I would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Eleanor Hakes 5th Sep 2022

    Both Susie and Mary from Great Wakering co op made the process very easy, they are very professional and very compassionate at a difficult time when I lost my Dad, I would always recommend them to anyone 

  • 5 Phil Burgess 5th Sep 2022

    Couldn't of asked for more
    Everybody so caring and helpful
    Thank you all  

  • 5 Jeminy Jackson 25th Jul 2022

    From the start Susue and Mary were fantastic . So so supportive and tried to meet all of our needs as a family at this time . The care and empathy we recieved from them was exceptional.

  • 5 Paul Deeks 27th Jun 2022

    Very caring and compassionate. Staff were very good and well organised.
    Nothing was to much trouble, which made for a level of service second to none.

  • 5 Jackie Cockbill 25th Jun 2022

    Apologies for the delay in replying. 
    I can only say thankyou to such a wonderful team at the
    Co op. 
    My first contact was to arrange mum’s funeral, she had already paid for this. My appointment was at Hockley, I was met by a lady and gentleman, I can’t remember their names but they were wonderful. They explained every detail and time was not a problem. They made sure that everything I wanted for mum, I got. 
    Mums name was Violet and I asked if I could have this colour in the coffin. My request was met, it was not a problem with anything I asked. 
    The Order of Service-I wanted something different as Mum loved Benidorm, so we had a beautiful photo on the front of the promenade and this was reflected through the OOS. 
    The lady said with the photos I could have 3 or 4 photos put onto 1 print so I could use more photos showing mums life. 
    So many people commented on how lovely it was. 

    Susie and Rachel from Great Wakering were also amazing. 
    They spent time making sure every detail was met. 
    I wanted to see mum and this was arranged for me. Rachel said she had done mums hair as it wasn’t quite right from looking at her photo, that was such a lovely thing to do. 
    Susie made sure that everything I gave to her was put in with mum. 
    She looked beautiful and I can’t thank everyone enough. 

    I will be arranging my funeral with yourselves and have recommended you to family and friends. 

    I can’t imagine my life without my mum as she was my best friend too but I know I along with you all, gave her the best send off. 

    Thankyou so much. 

    Kind Regards 

    Jackie Cockbill 

  • 5 Michael Brennan 6th Jun 2022

    Could not fault the co op funeral care so professional as I would expect constant communication with plans of what we required for my mums funeral.
    Thankyou to all the staff at the great wakering branch essex. You guys did my mum and my family proud .
    We are so thankful.
    Michael x

  • 5 Barry William Betsworth 6th Jun 2022

    We received the very best service from Susie and Rachel and Both Laura’s.
    Everyone made my mum’s last time on earth very special 
    So a very big thankyou 

  • 5 Simon Church 30th May 2022

    Excellent service, very professional and considerate.

  • 5 Linda Povey 30th May 2022

    I could not fault Great Wakering Funeral care. Throughout this very sad time , they dealt with my Mum's funeral with respect and kindness. Thank you all.

  • 5 Julian Arnold 4th May 2022

    From start to finish I was kept informed by friendly and helpful staff. My daughters and myself were very happy with the service provided by caring staff we met either in person or on the phone.

  • 5 Sheila Lord 21st Mar 2022

    Very kind and considerate and made a difficult time for us as a family much easier.

  • 5 Penelope Rae 14th Mar 2022

    Susie at Great Wakering was so supportive , efficient and so friendly towards us as a family and I can’t thank her enough.

  • 5 Nicola Shipp 1st Mar 2022

    All the staff were very compassionate and supportive. Explained everything and helped with suggestions on matters we were unsure of. Sue listened and checked regularly to make sure we had all the information we neededand if we needed any help with other bereavement services.

Address
28 High Street
Great Wakering
Southend-On-Sea
Essex
SS3 0EQ

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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

Martin Phillips 7th Mar 2024

On one of the worst days in my life, the care and compassion shown by the funeral care team was superb and very comforting. Thankyou for your professionalism. Martin Phillips.

Sue Hume 15th Jan 2024

Would recommend this Funeral place. Very kind and caring. All our wishes fulfilled

Mark Chandler 17th Oct 2023

Unfortunately we have had two deaths in the family in recent times. We were keen to employ the services of Wakering funeral care for a second time as we had been very impressed with the quality of service provided by them first time. I have recommended Wakering funeral care to other people on a number of occasions for,apart from other factors,attention to detail in planning and and carrying out two funerals and providing high quality advice and support .

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