Braintree

Three Counties Crematorium
Address
Halstead Road
High Garrett
Braintree
Essex CM7 5PB
Telephone
01376 553489
Website
https://www.westerleighcrem.co.uk/crematoria/three-counties-crematorium/

Operated by the Westerleigh Group.
Chapel Information
Three Counties Crematorium has two modern chapels, allowing families to choose a setting that best suits the size of the funeral service.
Waterside Chapel

• Seats approximately 100 mourners
• Additional standing room available
• Overlooks the ornamental pond
• Wheelchair accessible

Woodland Chapel

• Seats approximately 50 mourners
• Smaller, more intimate chapel
• Wheelchair accessible
• Close to the Hospitality Suite and Café

For more information about the chapels and facilities, visit:
https://www.westerleighcrem.co.uk/crematoria/three-counties-crematorium/

Service Information
Families can personalise the funeral service to reflect the life of their loved one.
Facilities include:

• Religious and non-religious services
• Digital music system
• Personal music choices
• Live webcasting
• Service recordings
• Visual photo tributes
• Resident organist available on request
• Extended service times may be available by arrangement

More information about funeral services can be found at:
https://www.westerleighcrem.co.uk/funerals/

Memorials
Three Counties Crematorium offers a wide range of memorial options, including:

• Gardens of Remembrance
• Book of Remembrance
• Memorial plaques
• Memorial benches
• Memorial trees
• Cremated remains memorials
• Ashes scattering
• Ashes interment

For details of the available memorials, visit:
https://www.westerleighcrem.co.uk/memorials/

Visitor Facilities

• Ample free parking
• Disabled parking
• Step-free access
• Accessible toilets
• Floral tribute area
• Hospitality Suite
• Café serving refreshments
• Peaceful landscaped gardens
• Book of Remembrance Room

Accessibility
The crematorium has been designed to provide easy access for all visitors and includes:

• Wheelchair access
• Accessible parking
• Level access to both chapels
• Accessible toilet facilities

What Families Should Know
Three Counties Crematorium provides a peaceful rural setting surrounded by landscaped gardens. Families can choose between two chapels depending on the number of mourners attending. Services can be personalised with music, visual tributes and live webcasting for those unable to attend in person. The on-site Hospitality Suite and Café provide a welcoming place for family and friends to gather before or after the service. 

Braintree District Council Cemeteries
Braintree District Council manages several cemeteries across the district, providing burial and memorial services for local residents.
The main council-managed cemeteries include:

• Braintree Cemetery
• Halstead Cemetery
• Witham Cemetery
• Bocking Cemetery

Not every cemetery has new burial plots available, so it is advisable to contact the Cemeteries Team before making arrangements.
Website
https://www.braintree.gov.uk/directory/20/cemetery-locations

Burial Options
Depending on the cemetery and availability, burial options may include:

• Lawn graves
• Traditional graves
• Family graves
• Cremated remains plots
• Re-opening of existing family graves (subject to ownership and regulations)
• Children's burial areas (where available)

Please contact the Cemeteries Team for advice on current availability.
Burial Information
https://www.braintree.gov.uk/advice-environment/buying-grave

Memorial Options
Families may be able to choose from a range of memorials, including:

• Lawn headstones
• Full memorials (where permitted)
• Cremated remains memorials
• Memorial plaques
• Additional inscriptions
• Memorial benches (selected locations)

All memorials must comply with the Council's cemetery regulations and require permission before installation.
Memorial Information
https://www.braintree.gov.uk/advice-environment/cemeteries

Visitor Facilities
Facilities vary between cemeteries but may include:

• Car parking
• Disabled access
• Seating areas
• Water points for flowers
• Peaceful landscaped grounds

Opening hours and facilities may vary between cemetery locations.
Visiting the Cemetery
The cemeteries are open throughout the year, allowing family and friends to visit and remember loved ones.
If you are making a special journey, it is advisable to check opening times with Braintree District Council before travelling.
Braintree District Council
https://www.braintree.gov.uk

Co-op Funeralcare, Braintree
Address
2–4 Broadway
Braintree
Essex CM7 9AE
Telephone
01376 551951
Website
https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare

T. Pennack & Sons Funeral Directors
Address
39–41 High Street
Braintree
Essex CM7 1JT
Telephone
01376 342456
Website
https://www.tpennack.co.uk

Independent family funeral directors serving Braintree and the surrounding area.
Daniel Robinson & Sons
Address
30–32 London Road
Witham
Essex CM8 1AH
Telephone
01376 513374
Website
https://www.drobinson.co.uk

Long-established independent Essex funeral directors.