Bereavement Advice

Local Bereavement Services

The death of someone close to you, whether expected or sudden, can be a very distressing and troubling time.

Your local Bereavement team will help, advise, and support you with the processes that will take place following the death of a loved one.

You can find out more about these services on the Mid and South Essex website.

The numbers of your local Bereavement can be found below:

Basildon — call 0300 443 0116

Broomfield — call 0300 443 0117

Southend — call 0300 443 0115

Cruse Bereavement Care: Essex

Cruse Bereavement is a national charity dedicated to supporting and talking to those who have lost a loved one. 

This is a free service, available to anyone living in  IG7, SS0 to SS9, or CM17 - CM20. 

Their contact number is 0300 200 4108 (press 3 for Essex) or email essex@cruse.org.uk.

Page last reviewed: 08 April 2026