Uttlesford

Overview

The District of Uttlesford includes Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Stansted Mountfitchet, Thaxted, Newport, Takeley and the surrounding villages.

 Residents are served by community hospitals, the Essex Coroner's Service, Essex Registration Service and nearby crematoria in Chelmsford and Cambridge.


Hospital

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

Essex CB11 3HY

Telephone:01799 562962

Saffron Walden Community Hospital provides outpatient clinics, rehabilitation services and community healthcare. 

Major emergency care is provided by Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge and Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.


Mortuary

There is no public mortuary at Saffron Walden Community 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

Essex 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

Uttlesford Registration Office

Foakes House 47 Stortford Road

Great DunmowEssex CM6 1DG

Telephone:0345 603 7632

Appointments are required to register a death.


Crematoria

Three Counties Crematorium

Halstead Road

High Garrett

Braintree

Essex CM7 5PB

Telephone:01376 339033

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


Cam Valley Crematorium

Field View

Great Chesterford

Essex CB10 1FE

Telephone:01799 584200

Modern crematorium serving families across North Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Facilities include:

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

Cemeteries

Saffron Walden Cemetery

Radwinter Road

Saffron WaldenCB11 3HY

Council-managed cemetery.


Great Dunmow Cemetery

Chelmsford Road

Great DunmowCM6 1LP

Council-managed cemetery.


Stansted Mountfitchet Cemetery

Chapel Hill

Stansted Mountfitchet

CM24 8AG

Council-managed cemetery.


Funeral Directors

Daniel Robinson & Sons

79 High StreetGreat DunmowCM6 1AETelephone:01371 874518


Daniel Robinson & Sons

3 Hospital Road

Saffron Walden CB11 3HY

Telephone:01799 522956


Co-op Funeralcare, Saffron Walden

12 Hill StreetSaffron WaldenCB10 1JDTelephone:01799 518248


R A Mullis & Son

The Gables High Street 

Stansted Mountfitchet

CM24 8AG

Telephone:01279 812777

Independent family funeral directors.


Bereavement Support

  • Essex Coroner's Service
  • Essex Registration Service
  • Saffron Walden Community Hospital Bereavement Team
  • Uttlesford District Council Bereavement Information

Useful Contacts

ServiceTelephone
Saffron Walden Community Hospital01799 562962
Essex Coroner0333 013 5000
Uttlesford Registration Office0345 603 7632
Cam Valley Crematorium01799 584200
Daniel Robinson & Sons (Great Dunmow)01371 874518

💙 Tracey's Tip

If you're arranging a funeral in Uttlesford, you may have several crematoria to choose from, including Cam Valley, Three Counties and Chelmsford

Your Funeral Director can help compare availability, travel distances and chapel facilities so you can choose the most suitable location for family and friends.