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A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors

Canvey Island · SS8 7RBChain
★★★★★4.6 (13 Google reviews)

About A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors

At A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors in Canvey Island, we provide beautiful and meaningful funeral services. Call us at any time, we are here for you.

From the funeral director's own website.

Published prices

Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £4,240
Director's fee £2,995 + cremation fee £1,245
Direct cremation
£1,645
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£815
Collection of the deceased£295
Care of the deceased£1,145
Coffin (wood effect veneer)£250
Viewing / chapel of rest£5
Hearse / transport£485
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)£1,645
+ typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery)£1,465
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£2
Transfer / removal£225
Return of ashes£225
Embalming£225
Officiant / ministerPOA
Out-of-hours collectionPOA

Estimated all-in = the funeral director's own charges plus the crematorium's cremation fee. Prices from their CMA Standardised Price List. An estimate — confirm the exact, current price directly with the provider.

What people say

★★★★★
I would like to say a huge thank you to Sue for all the support she gave us while planning our family member's funeral. Sue was compassionate, caring, and handled all of our emotions with genuine empathy throughout the entire process. During such a difficult time, her kindness and understanding meant so much to us. The little personal touches made a world of difference, from the photo displayed in the room to the beautifully prepared service book. Sue kept in regular contact and was always there to offer reassurance, even during times of uncertainty. She also made the chapel viewing a peace
★★★★★
We were very impressed with the way the dad's funeral was conducted by James. And a big thank you to Liz for making all the arrangements, and for all the help, advice and comfort you gave us. Thank you Irene and Linda xx
★★★★★
I cannot Thank Darryl & Liz (Canvey) enough for the wonderful empathy, support and kindness shown to me whilst arranging our Fathers funeral. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble for either of them and my endless calls and questions were met with professionalism. You took great care of Dad whilst he was with you, as heartbreaking as it was seeing him, it actually made me smile as he looked so peaceful. Mick & his team on the day were brilliant. So much respect shown for our Dad and us as a family grieving. The celebrant Steve delivered a fantastic service and epitomised our Dads character
★★★★★
A.w.Alden & Son made my fathers funeral today 1st March 2024 so personal. The gentalmen that supported me and my family on this sad day gave great comfort and took care of my father in a most caring way until laid to rest. Also I would like to say a big thank you to Liz for being so helpful and professional in planning my dads funeral for him to be at peace this wonderful lady was so helpful at this difficult time and made it more easy for me and my husband Michael. I would highly recommend mend this very professional and serpportive company. A big thank you for today lovely and pleasant g
★★★★★
This funeral company was everything we could wish for. Liz who arranged our funeral was the kindest most compassionate person. She always thought about our needs down to every detail and followed up on all elements of the funeral. She also phoned us at home to check we were OK. James needs a special mention for the beautiful coffin and trimmings. Mum looked as beautiful as she possibly could. So thanks for doing a great job on her. Our vicar Colin did a lovely service and really thought about what we needed, also checking on us at home. The gentlemen taking care of mum on the day Were so consi

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