Brentwood

Overview

The Borough of Brentwood includes Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton, Pilgrims Hatch, Warley, Ingatestone, Blackmore, Doddinghurst, Herongate and West Horndon

Residents are served by community healthcare facilities, the Essex Coroner's Service, Essex Registration Service and the well-known Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery.


Hospital

Brentwood Community Hospital

11 Crescent Drive

Shenfield

Brentwood

CM15 8DR

Telephone: 01277 695000

Provides community healthcare, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation services. Acute emergency care is generally provided by hospitals such as Broomfield Hospital or Basildon University Hospital.


Mortuary

There is no public mortuary at Brentwood Community Hospital. Where a death occurs in hospital or the community, families will be advised by the hospital, the Coroner or their appointed Funeral Director regarding mortuary arrangements.


Coroner

Essex Coroner's Service

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

CM1 1QH

Telephone: 0333 013 5000

The Coroner investigates sudden, unexplained or unexpected deaths and authorises the release of the deceased where appropriate.


Register Office

Registration of Births Deaths & Marriages

Brentwood Library

New Road

Brentwood

CM14 4BP

Telephone: 0345 603 7632

Appointments are required to register a death.


Crematorium

Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery

Ongar Road

Pilgrims Hatch

Brentwood

CM15 9RZ

Telephone: 01277 289111

Facilities include:

  • Modern chapel
  • Webcasting available
  • Book of Remembrance
  • Gardens of Remembrance
  • Memorial options
  • Accessible facilities
  • Ample parking

Operated by Dignity.


Cemeteries

Herongate Wood Cemetery

Billericay Road

Herongate

Brentwood

CM13 3SE

Telephone: 01277 811064


London Road Cemetery

London Road

Brentwood

CM14 4QWCouncil-managed cemetery.


Woodman Road Cemetery

Woodman Road

Brentwood

CM14 5AUCouncil-managed cemetery.


Funeral Directors

Co-op Funeralcare, Brentwood

94 High Street

Brentwood

CM14 4AP

Telephone: 01277 508226


BENNETTS FUNERAL DIRECTORS & UNDERTAKERS

Fern House

120 High Street

Brentwood

CM14 4AS

Telephone: 01277 887493


F E Farrer Funeral Directors

246 Hutton Road

Shenfield

Brentwood

CM15 8PA

Telephone: 01277 216030


Bereavement Support

  • Essex Coroner's Service
  • Essex Registration Service
  • Brentwood Borough Council Bereavement Services
  • Local GP and hospice support services

Useful Contacts

ServiceTelephone
Brentwood Community Hospital01277 695000
Essex Coroner0333 013 5000
Brentwood Registration Office0345 603 7632
Bentley Crematorium01277 289111
Co-op Funeralcare01277 508226

💙 Tracey's Tip

If your loved one is being cared for by the Coroner, you don't have to wait before contacting a Funeral Director. They can begin making provisional arrangements and guide you through each step while the Coroner completes their enquiries.