LB Havering
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Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Rainham, Elm Park, Harold Hill, Harold Wood, Gidea Park, Cranham, North Ockendon, Wennington, South Hornchurch, Emerson Park and Collier Row.
Bereavement Services
HBBS Counselling
Address: 165 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 2SP
Telephone: 01277 283199
Website: https://www.hbbscounselling.org/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Description: A local not-for-profit counselling service providing professional and confidential bereavement counselling and emotional support for adults, children and young people in Havering and the surrounding areas.
St Francis Hospice – Orange Line
Address: St Francis Hospice, The Hall, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford RM4 1QH
Telephone: 01708 758649
Website: https://www.sfh.org.uk/orangeline-helpline
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Description: A confidential telephone support service for anyone who is bereaved, lonely or feeling isolated. The hospice also provides wider bereavement support and end-of-life services across Havering.
Cemeteries
Havering has four council-managed cemeteries, offering burial and memorial services for local residents. Whether you're arranging a new burial, reopening a family grave or looking for information about memorial options, the details below will help you find the right cemetery.
Romford Cemetery
Address: Crow Lane, Romford RM7 0EP
Telephone: 01708 434433
Website: https://southessexcrematorium.co.uk/romford-cemetery/
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00am–7:00pm (April–October) / 9:00am–4:00pm (November–March)
New Burial Plots: Yes
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Chapel: Traditional chapel (seating approximately 50)
Parking: Free parking available
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Romford Cemetery opened in 1871 and is one of Havering's principal cemeteries. It offers traditional, lawn and walled graves, children's graves, cremated remains plots and dedicated Muslim and Catholic sections.
Hornchurch Cemetery
Address: 24 Upminster Road, Hornchurch RM12 6PA
Telephone: 01708 434433
Website: https://southessexcrematorium.co.uk/hornchurch-cemetery/
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00am–7:00pm (April–October) / 9:00am–4:00pm (November–March)
New Burial Plots: Family graves only (please check availability)
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Parking: Available
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: A peaceful cemetery serving the Hornchurch area with burial and memorial facilities.
Rainham Cemetery
Address: Upminster Road North, Rainham RM13 9RY
Telephone: 01708 434433
Website: https://southessexcrematorium.co.uk/rainham-cemetery/
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00am–7:00pm (April–October) / 9:00am–4:00pm (November–March)
New Burial Plots: Family graves only (please check availability)
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Parking: Available
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Rainham Cemetery provides burial and memorial services for families across the south of Havering.
Upminster Cemetery
Address: Ockendon Road, Upminster RM14 2UY
Telephone: 01708 434433
Website: https://southessexcrematorium.co.uk/upminster-cemetery/
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00am–7:00pm (April–October) / 9:00am–4:00pm (November–March)
New Burial Plots: Yes
Reopened Graves: Yes
Ashes Interments: Yes
Parking: Free parking available
Disabled Access: Yes
Description: Upminster Cemetery is Havering's largest cemetery and continues to provide new burial plots together with memorial and cremated remains options.
Crematoriums
South Essex Crematorium
Address: Ockendon Road, Upminster RM14 2UY
Telephone: 01708 434433
Website: https://southessexcrematorium.co.uk/
Chapels:
- South Chapel
- East Chapel
Seating Capacity:
- South Chapel – 120 seated (plus additional standing room)
- East Chapel – 40 seated
Music & Visual Tributes:
- Choice of published music
- Audio recordings
- Video recordings
- Live webcasting
- Visual tribute slideshow
Gardens of Remembrance: Yes Book of Remembrance: Yes Chapel of Meditation: Yes Tea Room: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Parking: Free on-site parking
Description:
South Essex Crematorium is owned and managed by Havering Council and serves families across Havering and the surrounding areas. It also manages Havering's four municipal cemeteries. Families can choose from two chapels, personalised music, visual tributes, live webcasts and a range of memorial options. The beautiful Gardens of Remembrance provide a peaceful place to visit throughout the year.
East London Coroner Service
Address: A Block, Chelmsford County Hall, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford CM1 1QH
Telephone: 03330 135000
Website: https://www.essex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/coroners
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description: The East London Coroner Service investigates deaths that fall within the Coroner's legal jurisdiction, including deaths occurring in the London Borough of Havering. The service works closely with medical examiners, hospitals, the police and bereaved families where further investigation is required.
Register Office
Havering Register Office
Address: Havering Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, Essex RM1 3BB
Telephone: 01708 433481
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/register-death
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (appointments required)
Online Appointments: Available via the official Havering Council website.
Description: Havering Register Office registers deaths that have occurred within the London Borough of Havering. Appointments can be booked online or by telephone. The registrar will explain the registration process and issue the necessary documents for funeral arrangements.
Hospitals
Queen's Hospital
Address: Rom Valley Way, Romford RM7 0AG
Telephone (Main Switchboard): 01708 435000
Bereavement Office: 01708 435490 or 01708 435455
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 Havering's main acute hospital and is part of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Bereavement Office provides support, guidance and practical advice following the death of a patient. (BHR Hospitals)
King George Hospital
Address: Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Ilford 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. Its Bereavement Office supports families following the death of a loved one and provides guidance on registration and the next steps. (BHR Hospitals)
Funeral Directors
West & Coe Funeral Directors - Romford
Address: 222 North Street, Romford RM1 4QD
Telephone: 01708 740050
Website: https://www.westandcoe.co.uk/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Description: An independent family funeral director providing traditional, bespoke and pre-paid funeral services.
T A Newman & Sons Funeral Directors
Address: 166 Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Romford RM2 6BS
Telephone: 01708 447446
Website: https://www.tanewman.com/
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am – 12:00pm
Description: An independent family-owned funeral director serving Havering and the surrounding areas for many years.
B. F. Mulley & Son
Address: 254 St Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 3DH
Telephone: 01708 220330
Website: https://www.bfmulley.co.uk/
Opening Hours: 24-hour service available
Description: A long-established independent funeral director offering traditional, bespoke and pre-paid funeral services.
Co-op Funeralcare, Hornchurch
Address: 200–202 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch RM12 4SD
Telephone: 01708 398380
Website: https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
Opening Hours: 24-hour service available
Description: Part of the Co-op Funeralcare network, providing a full range of funeral services and pre-paid funeral plans.
T CRIBB & SONS Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons Hornchurch | Romford | Essex
Address: 180 High Street, Hornchurch RM12 6QP
Telephone: 01708 443024
Website:https://www.tcribb.co.uk/
Opening Hours: 24-hour service available
Description: An established independent family funeral director serving Havering and the surrounding area with traditional and bespoke funeral services.