Richard Taplin (11 May 1959 - 28 Nov 2025)

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Location
Basildon Crematorium Church Road Basildon SS13 2HG
Date
10th Jan 2026
Time
11am
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In loving memory of Richard Taplin. Our dearest Richard’s funeral took place on Saturday 10th January 2026, this was followed by a celebration of life reception at The Gun Pub, we are extremely grateful to everyone that attended the day. Please feel free to post memories and photos on this page to share with everyone. We are thankful to have shared Richard’s life and his love.

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Thank you to all that attended Richard’s funeral and celebration of life, it was lovely to see so many people. He is dearly missed and will be loved forever x

Thank you to all that attended Richard’s funeral and celebration of life, it was lovely to see so many people. He is dearly missed and will be loved forever x

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Ian Steddon donated £50 in memory of Richard
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Angela Allison donated £25 in memory of Richard

Our thoughts are with you all. Hold tight to your special memories xxx

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Sharon Taplin posted a picture
Fun on the beach, our wedding day in Jamaica 27.3.96 ❤️

Fun on the beach, our wedding day in Jamaica 27.3.96 ❤️

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Our wedding day, Jamaica  27.3.96 ❤️

Our wedding day, Jamaica 27.3.96 ❤️

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Chloe Taplin posted a picture
Forever in our hearts, my Papa, loved beyond words, always❤️

Forever in our hearts, my Papa, loved beyond words, always❤️

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Thank you to everyone that came along to my Dad’s funeral and wake on the 10th January, it was a perfect send off and celebration of his life, just as he deserved, we are grateful to everyone that attended for the most special man I got to call my dad x

Thank you to everyone that came along to my Dad’s funeral and wake on the 10th January, it was a perfect send off and celebration of his life, just as he deserved, we are grateful to everyone that attended for the most special man I got to call my dad x

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Carlos Maciel donated in memory of Richard
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T Carolan donated £20 in memory of Richard
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Paula and Dave Lawless donated £30 in memory of Richard
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Chloe Taplin donated £270 in memory of Richard

Donations from us and anyone that put cash into the chapel charity box yesterday. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far, it is extremely appreciated. We are hopeful it will help people with prostate cancer in the future, in Dads memory. Thank you.

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Mitchell Bliss donated £50 in memory of Richard

From the Bliss family

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Jill Tuckwood donated in memory of Richard
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Alan Ebbs donated £20 in memory of Richard

Still remember meeting you on my first day at BB & after 37 years you were still the same smiling happy guy who I first met all those years ago . Thanks for many happy memories “ Trader Dick “ RIP .

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Always loved our Vegas trips!

Always loved our Vegas trips!

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Rosangela Garcia donated in memory of Richard
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Lorraine Davis donated £40 in memory of Richard

RIP Richard, you will be sadly missed xxx

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Sharon Taplin posted a picture
Our wedding day, 27.03.96. I can’t describe how much I will miss my Richard ❤️

Our wedding day, 27.03.96. I can’t describe how much I will miss my Richard ❤️

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50 years at Banco Do Brasil trophy

50 years at Banco Do Brasil trophy

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Suzy, Carly & Becky Crumlish donated £50 in memory of Richard
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Jackie Body donated £30 in memory of Richard

You were so brave Richard. Now Sharon and Chloe are being brave for you. RIP x

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Cristiane Mescollote is attending the funeral
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David Webber wrote

Richard “BB Legend”, I remember you 50 years ago as Jim Gardeners’s protege and later all the good times we had in the dealing room. We will always remember your cheeky smile and our thoughts and love go out to Sharon and Chloe at this sad time. Dave & Pam Webber & family

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Laura Jordan donated in memory of Richard

RIP RIchard you will be sadly missed xx

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Martin Williams donated £50 in memory of Richard
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