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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation
£3,705–£4,185
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included
£1,865
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial
£5,459
Unattended burial No service · burial
£4,514
Burial estimates: Whether the cremation fee is included is unclear — treated as the listed price without adding a fee, to avoid double-counting.; May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees.
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration
£1,545
Collection of the deceased
£295
Care of the deceased
£50
Coffin
£445
Viewing / chapel of rest
£25
Hearse / transport
£450
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£450
Return of ashes
£65
Embalming
£180
Officiant / minister
POA
Out-of-hours collection
POA
Figures from their own published price list (confirmed current 2026-04-02).
What people say
130 Google reviews · 5.0★ average
A selection from their Google reviews
★★★★★
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Martyn and his team at Bennetts for their exceptional service and professionalism they showed in arranging both my mother’s and father’s funerals. During an incredibly difficult time for our family, their compassion, dignity, and attention to detail provided real comfort and reassurance. Every aspect was handled with care, respect, and sensitivity, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Their calm guidance and genuine empathy made a very painful period more manageable, and I will always be grateful for the support they gave us, from all our famil
★★★★★
I recently had to arrange my mums funeral and we chose Bennett’s to provide the funeral service.
Martyn and the team were fantastic and I cannot speak highly enough of them.
From the very 1st call through to the funeral, Bennett’s were brilliant.
Nothing was too much for them and Martyn helped me with arranging things through this difficult time.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bennett’s as they provide the perfect service.
★★★★★
We recently entrusted Bennetts Funeral Directors with my father’s funeral, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, they were incredibly efficient and made the entire process clear and easy to understand. Their team struck the perfect balance of being supportive without ever feeling intrusive, which was so important to us during a difficult time.
Thanks to their care and attention to detail, we were able to give Dad the most amazing send-off. As a former farmer, the Land Rover hearse was a wonderful touch that felt truly personal and something we know he would have app
★★★★★
Without reservation, I would like to express our gratitude to Martyn and the team at Bennetts. From start to finish he made an extremely difficult time as easy as it could be. Throughout, he was empathetic, efficient, kind and patient - nothing was too much trouble.
This experience has left our family feeling nothing but thankfulness, appreciation and respect towards the company.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Bennetts who for us were professional, respectful and kind. There is nothing I would have changed. Thank you so much for leaving us with happy memories.
★★★★★
Thank you for handling the funeral arrangements for our mother. The help and kindness shown to us was very much appreciated making the experience less painful.
The attention to detail on the day made it a lot easier for us as a family to give our mother the funeral she deserved. A special thank you to Martyn for his kindness and professionalism. The Hubbard Family
About Bennetts Funeral Directors & Undertakers
Bennetts are the most highly regarded Essex Funeral Directors with offices in Brentwood and Billericay. Available to help 24 hours a day.
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