Resources

Helping you to say goodbye

Below you will find resources to help you plan the perfect farewell. From information about different types of funerals to details of local crematoria, from choosing service sheets to assistance with flowers, music and funeral costs you will find lots of help and advice.

Funeral Reception and Catering Here you will find a selection of venues for a range of budgets and group sizes. All venues listed come highly recommended by our clients and we have visited them all personally to verify their quality. We also provide information about independent catering should that be your preference. Read more

Types of Funerals From cremation to woodland burial, high church service to humanist farewell, this page will help explain the differences and decisions required for whatever type of funeral you require Read more

Local Cemeteries and Crematoria Please click here to find information and pricing for all the main crematoria and cemeteries in South East Essex. Read more

Flowers Flowers are a personal expression of sympathy and loss offering a beautiful tribute to the deceased and a celebration of their life. Find details of local florists and information about Floral Tributes here. Read more

Music Here we explain the traditional music options for funerals and offer a list of hymns and popular music suitable for a variety of funeral types. Read more

Help with funeral costs

We appreciate that a funeral can create unexpected financial pressure on families. Here you will find information and links for accessing financial help with funeral expenses. We are also now offering interest free finance to help spread the funeral costs without paying more.

How to proceed

If you wish to talk to one of our funeral arrangers about our services or any other issue then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Testimonials

To Jeremy, Nathan and Co,

thank you so much for all of your help and for the professionalism and empathy you showed for Sharon’s funeral. It made an otherwise tough day go as smoothly as it could have. It also meant the world to have you involved, thank you.

Lots of love

Liz - December 2024

Thankyou all so much for looking after our dear dad, and for looking after us. You were caring, considerate and just so lovely.

Thank you for everything,

All good wishes,

Kerry and the Baxter Family - April 2022

To all at Penrose,

Just to say a big thank you for all that you have done for Alan and us. Your service was very well organised and was a great comfort to all of us.

Thank you

The Rimell Family - August 2020

Dear Penrose team,

Thank you for your services today – it was a splendidly dignified send-off for my father and we are all very grateful for your well co-ordinated and sensitive approach.

It was impeccable and flawless on your part.

Kindest Regards

Geoff Gould et al - March 2023

Thank you so much for Mum’s send off, you showed such empathy and compassion, everything was done with such respect and dignity, we are so pleased we left our Mother in your care.

Thank you once again

J Noonan and L Wheele - January 2017

To everybody at Penrose

Thank you so very much for the professional service you provided for my son ‘Pat’ yesterday. Much love…

Julie Ruder and all of our family - August 2018

To Jeremy, Nathan, Jon and Brendon,

A simple thank you sometimes isn’t enough to truly express the gratitude that’s felt for those who are there when we need them. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for carrying out the funeral for my dear Caroline. The kindness and sympathy you showed were far beyond expectation. You were there for me throughout the whole proceeding. Yours is truly a wonderful company.

Thank you

Keith - April 2024

To all at Penrose,

A thank you to say how much we appreciated your services. Your care and compassion toward our family will not be forgotten.

Debbie, Jackie and Shelley - March 2023

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