ESSEX FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SERVING BRENTWOOD AND BILLERICAY
A local family run business, we support bereaved families throughout Essex with care and professionalism.
Introduction to Bennetts Funeral Directors
A place to remember someone special and fundraise in their memory.
Land Rover Funeral Hearses
Our Land Rover Defender Hearse and matching following vehicle provide a unique and distinctive funeral fleet. Both vehicles are immaculately finished in Land Roverโs signature โAutobiographyโ colour scheme of silver and black, making them the only ones of their kind.


The death of a person you hold dear is one of the hardest things you have to face, so you shouldnโt face it alone.
Bennetts Funeral Directors has been supporting bereaved families since 1891, spanning three generations. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver funeral services of the highest standard, with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our extensive range of affordable funeral services allows us to help you arrange every aspect of your loved oneโs funeral. From the essential details all the way through to personal tributes. We offer many types of funerals, alternative coffin styles, and choices of traditional and unique funeral transport.
You can also be assured that you will receive uncomplicated explanations and open and honest answers enabling you to make informed decisions. As professional Essex funeral directors, we will be available to you at every stage, providing support, reassurance, and attention to detail when arranging a funeral.
Working from our Funeral Directors in Brentwood and Billericay, the families we serve are at the very heart of what we do, so, if you find yourself bereaved and need a friendly voice to help you through a difficult time, please call us, we are here to help.
Bennetts Funeral Directors Ltd are an
award-wining Essex Funeral Directors in Brentwood and Billericay
A prepaid funeral plan is a safe and simple way to pay for your funeral in advance. Not only will a funeral plan provide you with the peace of mind that everything will be carried out according to your wishes, it will also allow you to relieve potential financial pressures from your loved ones at a difficult time.
Bennett Funeral Directors offer a range of funeral plans that will enable you to plan the funeral you want.
Customer Reviews
ian osborne
We entrusted Bennetts to handle the arrangements for my father. We had used them before and knew how good they were. They did everything for us . They collected my father from Queens Hospital. We went to the offices in Brentwood and sorted all the arrangements. We gave dates... Read more
Janette Lazell
Sadly mum passed away last month. At a very sad and traumatic time I was relieved to have Bennetts there to support us. From the first phone call after she died to leaving the crematorium I would like to thank Martyn for helping us through everything. He was very respectful... Read more
Joanne Squirrell
I cannot express how much I appreciate the help and effort that Martyn and all at Bennetts gave us as a family with providing my dad, George Bell, with the very best of send offs. Martyn was always on hand to answer questions and put my mind at rest with all the finer details... Read more
Stacy Dornan
Bennetts took care of my Dad after he died recently. Throughout the entire journey they were professional, respectful, efficient, organised, helpful and also human. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Martyn was fantastic and so passionate about his job. Thank you!
DanIel Colverd
Everyone at Bennetts was extremely helpful and supportive when I was arranging my Dad's funeral recently. From the initial meeting to the actual funeral itself Martyn was professional but also friendly and explained everything very clearly. He was always available if I had any... Read more
David Flower
Have recently used Bennetts Funeral Directors for my motherโs funeral. We had Martyn Stevens look after and direct us all the way through this process. Martyn was compassionate, caring and informative and answered all our silly questions in a professional kind manner. I cannot... Read more
Steve P
The obvious experience and traditional ambiance exuded by Bennetts was comforting and assuring. Care, sincerity and professionalism were demonstrated by all staff at every stage of the process. This was exemplified by the funeral director, Martyn, assigned from the very start... Read more
Vicky Wiltshire
From the start to the finish Craig and his team helped and supported my nan with the funeral for my grandad. I couldn't of asked for a better company. Even the special little detour for my nan after the service made such a hard day a little bit easier for her. I just want to... Read more
Mark Taylor
My father recently passed away and our family entrusted Bennetts Funeral Directors to take care of arrangements. Along the whole journey we found them to be helpful, considerate, compassionate, and extremely professional in all they did. As a result the funeral took place... Read more
Lisa De-Vall
Bennetts supported us when our Dad died in April. Bridget and team cared for us as well as Dad with all arrangements being made in a very thoughtful and compassionate way. They worked with our celebrant Sarah, who guided us through the service, to ensure we had absolutely...
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