Before a funeral can usually take place, the death must be registered with the local Register Office. In most cases, this should be done within five days of the death unless the Coroner is involved. Once the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been received from the doctor or hospital, the Register Office will contact the next of kin to arrange an appointment. The green certificate needed for burial or cremation is sent electronically to your chosen funeral director, crematorium or cemetery.
Address:
Woodlands House
Rainham Road North
Dagenham
Essex RM10 7ER
Telephone: 020 8227 2917
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (appointments only)
Online Appointments: Available through the official Barking & Dagenham Council website.
Description: The Barking & Dagenham Register Office registers deaths that occur within the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Once the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been received, the Register Office will contact the next of kin to arrange an appointment.
You do not need to collect the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) from the hospital or GP. It is sent directly to the Register Office electronically.
The Green Form required for burial or cremation is also issued electronically to your chosen funeral director, cemetery or crematorium, helping to avoid unnecessary delays.
Don't worry if you haven't heard from the Register Office immediately after a death. They usually contact the next of kin once they've received all the necessary paperwork from the hospital, GP or Medical Examiner. If you're unsure, you can always give them a call for an update.
Following the death of a loved one, there are often practical arrangements that need to be made alongside the emotional impact of your loss. Bereavement services are available to provide information, guidance and emotional support, helping you understand the next steps and access the help you may need. Support may be available through your local council, NHS hospitals, hospices and specialist bereavement organisations. Whether you need practical advice or someone to talk to, the services below are there to help.
Address:
Woodlands House
Rainham Road North
Dagenham
Essex RM10 7ER
Telephone: 020 8227 2917
Website:https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-nationality/deaths
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Description: Barking & Dagenham Council provides information and guidance following a bereavement, including registering a death, cemeteries, memorial services and practical advice on the next steps after someone has died.
Address:
The Hall
Broxhill Road
Havering-atte-Bower
Romford
RM4 1QH
Telephone: 01708 753319
Website:https://www.stfrancishospice.org.uk/Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (please check the website for current times)
Description: St Francis Hospice provides bereavement support to families across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Brentwood. Services include one-to-one support, counselling, children's support and advice following the death of a loved one.
You don't have to go through bereavement alone. If you're struggling, even months after your loss, it's never too late to ask for support. Everyone grieves differently, and there is no right or wrong way to cope.
Some deaths must be referred to the Coroner before funeral arrangements can proceed. This may happen if the cause of death is unknown, the death was sudden or unexpected, resulted from an accident or injury, or occurred in circumstances that require further investigation. The Coroner is an independent judicial office holder who investigates certain deaths to establish who has died, and when, where and how they died. Not every death referred to the Coroner will require a post-mortem examination or an inquest.If the Coroner becomes involved, they will explain the process and keep the next of kin informed of any decisions affecting funeral arrangements.
Address:
Walthamstow Coroner's Court
124 Queens Road
Walthamstow
London E17 8QP
Telephone: 020 8496 5000
Website:https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/coroner-service-details-
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Description: The East London Coroner Service covers deaths occurring in the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham and Havering. The service investigates deaths that fall within the Coroner's legal jurisdiction and works closely with hospitals, the police, medical examiners and bereaved families.
A death being referred to the Coroner does not necessarily mean there will be a post-mortem examination or an inquest. In many cases, the Coroner is able to establish the cause of death without either being necessary. If you have appointed a funeral director, they will usually liaise with the Coroner's Office on your behalf and keep you informed throughout the process.
There is currently no crematorium within the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. However, several well-established crematoriums serve local families and are easily accessible from the borough. The crematoriums below offer a range of services, including traditional funeral services, direct cremations, webcasting, visual tributes and memorial options.
Address:
Aldersbrook Road
Manor Park
London E12 5DQ
Telephone: 020 8530 2111
Opening Hours: Please check the official website for current opening times.
Chapels: Multiple chapels available
Webcasting: Available
Visual Tributes: Available
Music System: Available
Gardens of Remembrance: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Parking: Free on-site parking
Description: One of Europe's largest municipal cemetery and crematorium sites, providing cremation, burial and memorial services in a peaceful parkland setting. Families from Barking & Dagenham frequently choose this crematorium because of its excellent facilities and convenient location.
Address:
Sebert Road
Forest Gate
London E7 0NP
Telephone: 020 8472 3878
Website:https://www.mpark.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Please check the official website for current opening times.
Chapel: Yes
Webcasting: Available
Visual Tributes: Available
Music System: Available
Gardens of Remembrance: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Parking: Available
Description: An independent crematorium that has served East London communities for over 100 years. It offers modern cremation facilities together with a range of memorial options.
Your chosen funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium, regardless of where your loved one lived. They will discuss the available options with you and help you choose a location that best meets your family's wishes.
If a loved one dies in hospital, the hospital's Bereavement Office will help guide you through the next steps. They can explain the process for issuing the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD), advise when it has been sent to the Register Office and answer any questions you may have. The hospitals below serve residents of Barking & Dagenham and have dedicated bereavement teams to support families following the death of a loved one.
Address:
Upney Lane
Barking
Essex IG11 9LX
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 020 3642 6000
Website:https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-barking-community-hospital/
Opening Hours: Please check the official website
Description: Barking Community Hospital provides a range of community health services for local residents. For bereavement enquiries, families may be directed to the relevant clinical team or hospital service.
Address:
Rom Valley Way
Romford
Essex RM7 0AG
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 01708 435000
Bereavement Office: 01708 435490
Website:https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/queens-hospital/
Bereavement Service:https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/bereavement-service/
Opening Hours (Bereavement Office): Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description: Queen's Hospital is one of the main acute hospitals serving Barking & Dagenham. Its Bereavement Office provides practical guidance and support following the death of a patient.
Address:
Barley Lane
Goodmayes
Ilford
Essex IG3 8YB
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 020 8970 8000
Bereavement Office: 020 8970 8235
Website:https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/king-george-hospital/
Bereavement Service:https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/bereavement-service/
Opening Hours (Bereavement Office): Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Description: King George Hospital is part of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and provides bereavement support, guidance and practical assistance to families.
If the death occurred in hospital, the Bereavement Office will let you know when the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been completed and sent to the Register Office or whether the death has been referred to the Coroner. Your funeral director can then begin making the necessary arrangements once the required documentation has been issued.
Choosing a funeral director is one of the first decisions many families make after the death of a loved one. A funeral director can guide you through every stage of arranging the funeral, explain the options available and help ensure your loved one's wishes are respected.
Below is a selection of funeral directors serving Barking & Dagenham.
The funeral directors listed on this page are provided for information only to help you find local services in your area. The Funeral Companion does not endorse, recommend or affiliate with any funeral director listed. We do not receive commission or payment for including a business on our website, and listings are not ranked in any order of preference. We encourage you to contact more than one funeral director, compare the services they offer and obtain written quotations before making your decision. The choice of funeral director is entirely yours.
Address: 620–626 Rainham Road South, Dagenham RM10 8YP
Telephone: 020 8592 0164
Website:https://westandcoe.com/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am–1:00pm
Description: An independent family funeral director providing traditional, bespoke and prepaid funeral services. A 24-hour service is also available.
Address: 221–223 Oxlow Lane, Dagenham RM10 7YA
Telephone: 020 8023 1313
Website:https://www.bwallisandson.co.uk/
Opening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: An independent family funeral director offering traditional and personalised funeral services together with pre-paid funeral plans.
Address: 25 Faircross Avenue, Longbridge Road, Barking IG11 8UW
Telephone: 020 8594 2339
Website:https://www.tcribb.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm (24-hour assistance available)
Description: A long-established independent family funeral director offering traditional, bespoke and eco-friendly funeral services together with monumental masonry.
Address: 521 Gale Street, Dagenham RM9 4TP
Telephone: 020 3991 0409
Website:https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcareOpening Hours: 24-hour service
Description: Part of the Co-op Funeralcare network, providing a full range of funeral services, cremation and burial arrangements, and prepaid funeral plans.
Address: 760 Green Lane, Dagenham RM8 1YT
Telephone: 020 8590 1740
Website:https://www.agbutler.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm
Description: An independent family-run funeral director offering caring, personalised funeral arrangements and memorial services.