Epping Forest

Overview

The District of Epping Forest includes Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Waltham Abbey, Theydon Bois, Ongar, North Weald and the surrounding villages.

 Residents are served by community hospitals, the Essex Coroner's Service, Essex Registration Service and several nearby crematoria in Essex and North East London.


Hospital

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

Essex CM16 6TN

Telephone:01992 561666

St Margaret's Hospital provides community healthcare, outpatient services, rehabilitation and specialist clinics. Major emergency services are provided by Princess Alexandra Hospital (Harlow) and Whipps Cross University Hospital.


Mortuary

There is no public mortuary at St Margaret's Hospital.

Following a death, arrangements will be made by the hospital, the Essex Coroner or your appointed Funeral Director.


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

Epping Forest Registration Office

Civic Offices High Street Epping Essex CM16 4BZ

Telephone:0345 603 7632

Appointments are required to register a death.


Crematoria

Parndon Wood Crematorium

Parndon Wood Road

Harlow

Essex CM19 4SFT

elephone:01279 620282

Facilities include:

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

Forest Park Crematorium

Forest Road

Hainault

Essex IG6 3HP

Telephone:020 8501 2236

A popular choice for families living in the south of the district.


Cemeteries

Epping Cemetery

Coppice Row

Epping

CM16 7ES Council-managed cemetery.


Loughton Cemetery

High Road

Loughton

IG10 4LFCouncil-managed cemetery.


Waltham Abbey Cemetery

Highbridge Street

Waltham Abbey

EN9 1DP Council-managed cemetery.


Funeral Directors

Co-op Funeralcare, Loughton

178 High Road Loughton IG10 1DN

Telephone:020 8508 2403


Daniel Robinson & Sons

High Road Loughton IG10 4LF

Telephone:020 8508 2899

Independent family funeral directors.


W. H. Putnam Funeral Directors

Loughton Essex

Telephone:020 8508 4300

Long-established independent funeral directors serving the district.


T Cribb & Sons

The BroadwayLoughtonIG10 3ST

Telephone:020 8508 1737

Independent family funeral directors.


Bereavement Support

  • Essex Coroner's Service
  • Essex Registration Service
  • St Margaret's Hospital Bereavement Team
  • Epping Forest District Council Bereavement Services

Useful Contacts

ServiceTelephone
St Margaret's Hospital01992 561666
Essex Coroner0333 013 5000
Epping Forest Registration Office0345 603 7632
Parndon Wood Crematorium01279 620282
Forest Park Crematorium020 8501 2236
Co-op Funeralcare, Loughton020 8508 2403

💙 Tracey's Tip

Families in Epping Forest often have several crematoria within easy reach. 

Your Funeral Director can advise on availability, travel times and chapel facilities to help you choose the most suitable venue for your loved one's service.