Our Family Business
West & Coe was founded in 1903 by Edward West & Harry Coe in the country village of Dagenham. The sound principles of honesty, care and trust set by our founders are still evident in all we do today. We are totally dedicated to caring and supporting each family during and after a funeral; striving to maintain the exceptional high standards we have set within all aspects of our service. Today third generation Jeremy West is Chairman and Managing Director, having taken over from his father Jack’s long service to the company and indeed community. There is a strong family presence within the company, Daphne West, Jenny & Bill Gillanders make up the board of Directors with fourth generation, Jamie West and Richard Gillanders taking an active role in the day to day running. We are exceptionally proud of our dedicated and experienced team which we see as an extension to our family. We genuinely believe the service we provide is unrivalled as we are always prepared to go the extra mile. Nothing is too much trouble for us. Welcome to West & Coe With offices in Essex & East London we are an independent family owned funeral directors spanning four generations. We have built a reputation for the quality and trust with which we carry out our funeral services. Our dedicated team are here to help you through the entire process. We are always available to speak with; via telephone 24 hours a day, at our offices, or in the privacy of your own home. We sincerely hope that you find the information you require on our website. Our services are detailed below, However, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are proud of our heritage and well-respected name in the local community for caring for families when they need us most. You can trust our family, to care for your family. Funeral Costs Our Fees We will guide you through the funeral choices available at your pace and give you a clear, written estimate of how much the funeral will cost based on the arrangements you have chosen. You will never be rushed, and you do not have to arrange everything in one go. Every funeral we arrange is unique and it is the choices that you make that will determine the final cost of the funeral. Whatever is requested of us, we will never compromise our high quality of service. There are no hidden extras.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,080.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £250.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £160.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £495.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £20.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £530.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,295.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,875.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£2,535.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£1,040.00 |
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The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 21/03/2023and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
28a, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4AD, United Kingdom
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