Rochford
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The District of Rochford includes Rochford, Hockley, Ashingdon, Canewdon, Hullbridge, Great Wakering, Barling Magna and the surrounding villages.
Hospital
Rochford Hospital
Union Lane
Rochford
Essex SS4 1RB
Telephone: 01702 538000
Rochford Hospital provides community healthcare, rehabilitation services and specialist clinics. Acute emergency care is generally provided by Southend University Hospital.
Coroner
Essex Coroner's Service
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Telephone: 0333 013 5000
The Coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexpected or unexplained and authorises the release of the deceased when appropriate.
Register Office
Rochford Registration Service
Essex Registration Service operates appointments for Rochford residents.
Telephone: 0345 603 7632
Appointments are required to register a death. Essex County Council will advise the most appropriate registration office for your appointment.
Crematoria
Although Rochford has no crematorium within the district, families commonly choose:
Sutton Road Crematorium
Sutton Road
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 5PX
Telephone: 01702 215015
Facilities include:
- Modern chapel
- Webcasting
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Accessible facilities
Basildon & District Cemetery & Crematorium
4 Church Road
Bowers Gifford
Basildon
SS13 2HG
Telephone: 01268 584411
A popular choice for families living in the western part of the district.
Cemeteries
Rochford Lawn Cemetery
Traditional burial cemetery serving Rochford and the surrounding communities.
Hall Road Cemetery
Council-managed cemetery.
Thornton Meadow Wildflower Cemetery
Canewdon Road
Ashingdon
Natural burial ground offering environmentally friendly funeral and memorial options.
Funeral Directors
J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors
20 North Street
Rochford
SS4 1AB
Telephone: 01702 662734
Part of the Dignity group, serving the local community since 1898.
F P Guiver & Sons Ltd Funeral Directors
52 Ashingdon Road
Rochford
SS4 1RD
Telephone: 01702 419333
Independent family funeral directors.
Co-op Funeralcare, Hockley
29A Spa Road
Hockley
SS5 4AZ
Telephone: 01702 885740
Serving Hockley, Rochford and the surrounding villages.
GRC Funeral Services Ltd
Park Lodge
18 Highcliff Crescent
Rochford
SS4 3HN
Telephone: 07854 084771
Independent funeral directors serving Rochford and South Essex.
Bereavement Support
- Essex Coroner's Service
- Essex Registration Service
- Rochford Hospital Bereavement Services
- Rochford District Council Bereavement Information
- Local GP surgeries
- Local hospice bereavement support services
Useful Website Links
• Southend University Hospital
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/southend-hospital/
• Mid and South Essex Bereavement Services
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/bereavement-services
• Essex Coroner's Service
https://www.essex.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/essex-coroners-service
• Rochford Births, Deaths and Bereavement
https://www.rochford.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-bereavement
• Rochford District Council