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.
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.
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.
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.
Kiln Road Library
Kiln Road
Benfleet
Essex SS7 1TF
Telephone:0345 603 7632
Appointments are required to register a death.
Castle Point does not have its own crematorium. Families commonly choose one of the following:
Church Road
Bowers Gifford
Basildon
SS13 2HGT
elephone:01268 584411
Approximately 15 minutes from central Benfleet.
Sutton Road
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 5PX
Telephone:01702 603907
One of the largest crematoria in Essex, offering webcasting, memorial gardens and extensive facilities.
Manor Road
Benfleet
SS7 4PS
Council-managed cemetery.
Northwick Road
Canvey Island
SS8 0PTCouncil-managed cemetery offering traditional burial plots and cremated remains plots.
10 High Road
South Benfleet
Essex SS7 5LH
Telephone:01268 752644
581 London Road
South Benfleet
Essex SS7 5TG
Telephone:01268 792243
Independent family funeral directors established in Essex.
The Broadway
Benfleet
Essex
Telephone:01268 753221
Long-established independent funeral directors serving Castle Point and South Essex.
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| St Andrew's Centre | 01268 464484 |
| Essex Coroner | 0333 013 5000 |
| Castle Point Registration Office | 0345 603 7632 |
| Basildon Crematorium | 01268 584411 |
| Southend Crematorium | 01702 603907 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Benfleet | 01268 752644 |
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.