Crematorium office closure
Due to operational constrains, the crematorium office will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 22 August 2025. We will resume our standard opening hours on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
More information is available on our dedicated web page.
Bereavement services and support
You can find information on GOV.UK about what to do when someone dies, including:
In Chelmsford, you can get help and support from:
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Cruse Bereavement Care
Call: 0845 2669 710
Email: essex@cruse.org.uk -
The Samaritans
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Visit: 12 Critchett Terrace, Chelmsford, CM1 2QN