The City of Chelmsford includes Chelmsford, Writtle, Great Baddow, Springfield, Galleywood, Broomfield, Boreham and the surrounding villages.
As the county city of Essex, Chelmsford is home to the county's largest acute hospital, the Essex Coroner's Service headquarters and one of the busiest crematoria in the county.
Court Road
Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Telephone: 0300 443 0001B
roomfield Hospital provides emergency care, specialist services, maternity services, a mortuary and bereavement support for families across mid-Essex.
The Bereavement Team helps families following a hospital death and advises when a death can be registered.
The mortuary is located within Broomfield Hospital.
Visits are by appointment arranged through the Bereavement Office, the Coroner or your Funeral Director.
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Telephone:0333 013 5000
The Essex Coroner investigates sudden, unexplained or unexpected deaths and authorises the release of the deceased where appropriate.
17 Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1GF
Telephone:0345 603 7632
Appointments are required to register a death.
The registrar will also explain the Tell Us Once service, which notifies many government departments of the death.
Writtle Road
Chelmsford
CM1 3BL
Telephone:01245 605630
Facilities include:
Funeral service times and bereavement support are available through Chelmsford City Council.
Located alongside the crematorium on Writtle Road.
Provides:
35 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM2 0HY
Telephone:01245 962304
•195 New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0AE
Telephone:01245 353733
1–3 Maldon Road
Great Baddow
Chelmsford
CM2 7DW
Telephone:01245 471157
185 New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0AE
Telephone:01245 496620
St John's House
91 Wood Street
Chelmsford
CM2 8BH
Telephone:01245 290909
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Broomfield Hospital | 0300 443 0001 |
| Essex Coroner | 0333 013 5000 |
| Chelmsford Registration Office | 0345 603 7632 |
| Chelmsford Cemetery & Crematorium | 01245 605630 |
| Co-op Funeralcare | 01245 962304 |
Chelmsford is one of Essex's busiest funeral centres, so crematorium service times can become booked well in advance.
If you have a preferred date or time, let your Funeral Director know as early as possible so they can check availability before making the final arrangements.