Castle Point

Overview

The Borough of Castle Point includes Canvey Island, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Thundersley and South Benfleet

. Residents are served by local healthcare facilities, the Essex Coroner's Service, Essex Registration Service and nearby crematoria at Basildon and Southend.


Hospital

St Andrew's Centre

27 Southview Road

South Benfleet

Essex SS7 1DE

Telephone: 01268 464484

The St Andrew's Centre provides community health services, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation. 

Major acute hospital services are provided by Basildon University Hospital.


Mortuary

There is no public mortuary within Castle Point. Where a death occurs in hospital or the community, arrangements will be made through Basildon University Hospital, the Coroner or the appointed Funeral Director.


Coroner

Essex Coroner's Service

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

Essex CM1 1QH

Telephone:0333 013 5000

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


Register Office

Castle Point Registration Office

Kiln Road Library

Kiln Road

Benfleet

Essex SS7 1TF

Telephone:0345 603 7632

Appointments are required to register a death.


Crematoria

Castle Point does not have its own crematorium. Families commonly choose one of the following:

Basildon & District Cemetery & Crematorium

Church Road

Bowers Gifford

Basildon

SS13 2HGT

elephone:01268 584411

Approximately 15 minutes from central Benfleet.


Southend Crematorium

Sutton Road

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 5PX

Telephone:01702 603907

One of the largest crematoria in Essex, offering webcasting, memorial gardens and extensive facilities.


Cemeteries

Benfleet Cemetery

Manor Road

Benfleet

SS7 4PS

Council-managed cemetery.


Canvey Island Cemetery

Northwick Road

Canvey Island

SS8 0PTCouncil-managed cemetery offering traditional burial plots and cremated remains plots.


Funeral Directors

Co-op Funeralcare, Benfleet

10 High Road

South Benfleet

Essex SS7 5LH

Telephone:01268 752644


F.P. Guiver & Sons

581 London Road

South Benfleet

Essex SS7 5TG

Telephone:01268 792243

Independent family funeral directors established in Essex.


S. Stibbards & Sons

The Broadway

Benfleet

Essex

Telephone:01268 753221

Long-established independent funeral directors serving Castle Point and South Essex.


Bereavement Support

  • Essex Coroner's Service
  • Essex Registration Service
  • Basildon University Hospital Bereavement Team
  • Local GP surgeries and hospice services

Useful Contacts

ServiceTelephone
St Andrew's Centre01268 464484
Essex Coroner0333 013 5000
Castle Point Registration Office0345 603 7632
Basildon Crematorium01268 584411
Southend Crematorium01702 603907
Co-op Funeralcare, Benfleet01268 752644

💙 Tracey's Tip

Many families in Castle Point choose between Basildon Crematorium and Southend Crematorium. Your Funeral Director can advise on chapel availability, travel times and service options to help you decide which is the best fit for your family.