Thurrock

Overview

The Borough of Thurrock includes Grays, Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Purfleet-on-Thames, Chadwell St Mary, East Tilbury and Aveley

Residents are served by community healthcare facilities, the Essex Coroner's Service, Essex Registration Service and nearby crematoria in Basildon and South Essex.


Hospital

Orsett Hospital 

Rowley Road

Orsett Grays Essex RM16 3EU

Telephone:01375 898700

Orsett Hospital provides community healthcare, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation services. Major emergency care is provided by Basildon University Hospital.


Mortuary

There is no public mortuary at Orsett Hospital.

Following a death, arrangements are 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

Thurrock Registration Office

Civic Offices

New RoadGraysRM17 6SL

Telephone:0345 603 7632

Appointments are required to register a death.


Crematoria

Basildon & District Cemetery & Crematorium

Church Road

Bowers Gifford

Basildon SS13 2HG

Telephone:01268 584411

A popular choice for many Thurrock families.


South Essex Crematorium

Ockendon RoadUpminsterRM14 2UYTelephone:01708 434433Facilities include:

  • Modern chapel
  • Webcasting
  • Gardens of Remembrance
  • Memorial options
  • Disabled access
  • Car parking

Cemeteries

Grays Cemetery

Long Lane

rays RM16 2PX

Council-managed cemetery.


Stanford-le-Hope Cemetery

High Road

Stanford-le-Hope

SS17 0HA

ouncil-managed cemetery.


Tilbury Cemetery

St Chad's Road

Tilbury RM18 8LA

Council-managed cemetery.


Funeral Directors

Co-op Funeralcare, Grays

18 Clarence Road

Grays RM17 6QA

Telephone:01375 372476


T Cribb & Sons

144 Dock Road

Tilbury

RM18 7BS

Telephone:01375 372210


S Carter & Son Funeral Directors

178 Dock Road

Tilbury

RM18 7BS

Telephone:01375 372210

Independent family funeral directors.


Daniel Robinson & Sons

30 Lampits Hill

Corringham SS17 9AA

Telephone:01375 891111


Bereavement Support

  • Orsett Hospital Bereavement Team
  • Essex Coroner's Service
  • Essex Registration Service
  • Thurrock Council Bereavement Services

Useful Contacts

ServiceTelephone
Orsett Hospital01375 898700
Essex Coroner0333 013 5000
Thurrock Registration Office0345 603 7632
Basildon Crematorium01268 584411
South Essex Crematorium01708 434433
Co-op Funeralcare, Grays01375 372476

💙 Tracey's Tip

Families in Thurrock often have a choice between Basildon & District Crematorium and South Essex Crematorium

Your Funeral Director can help you compare availability, travel times and chapel facilities to find the most suitable venue.