Community News in Brentwood and Billericay
Serving the Essex community since 1891, Bennetts Funeral Directors and Undertakers in Essex are actively involved with the community and local charities. Stay up to date with our recent activity and community news in Brentwood and Billericay.
Why Traditional Funerals Are Still a Popular Choice
Traditional funerals continue to offer an irreplaceable means of honouring those who have passedThe way we honour our loved ones in death is deeply reflective of our beliefs, traditions, and values. Although contemporary alternatives like green...
10 Celebrities who opted to Choose Direct Cremation
Don't assume that if you choose direct cremation, your funeral will not be meaningful...Direct cremation is a simple and unembellished funeral option where the body is cremated shortly after death without a formal ceremony or viewing. This choice has...
Smashing the Stigma – A Community Event
Losing someone to suicide is one of the most difficult and lonely experiences a person can have. Join us for a community event on Sunday 8th September at Butterfly Meadow, in Shenfield, near Brentwood in Essex, for an afternoon entitled 'Smashing...
How to arrange a direct cremation in Essex
Many people now choose to arrange a direct cremation, but what exactly is involved? In simple terms, a direct cremation is where a funeral director collects the person who has died, places them into a simple coffin and subsequently takes them to the...
The Brentwood Try-a-Tri 7th July 2024
Bennetts Funeral Directors is sponsoring Try-a-Tri 2024. An exciting day out for the whole family in Brentwood. Everyone is invited, so why not come along and have a go!This family friendly day, will be held at the Brentwood Centre on 7th July 2024...
Funeral Director Open Evening Events at Bennetts
Discover first hand, how we work, tour the premises and learn how we support our local families when they need us the most. Appointing a trusted funeral director is probably the most important decision you will make when you are thinking about...
Radio Interview – Dying Matters Awareness Week 6th – 12th May
Talking about having those end of life conversations.Funeral Director Jane Bennett from Bennetts Funeral Directors joins Jan Scott from SFH, Steve Willoughby, and presenter, Mike Porter at Phoenix Radio to discuss the importance of talking about...
The Bennetts Community Tea Dance
It’s time to get your dancing shoes on at the Bennetts Community Tea Dance in BrentwoodThe Bennetts Community monthly tea dance is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month throught the year. From 2pm - 4pm at The Nightingale Centre, Pastoral Way,...
Dying Matters Awareness Week 6th – 12th May 2024
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024 encourages us to come together to talk about having those end of life conversations.Every year, people around the country use Hospice UK’s Dying Matters Awareness Week as a moment to encourage communities to get...
Light a Mother’s Day candle in memory
Light a Mother's Day candle to remember someone specialCelebrate the constant flame that always burned so bright. We salute our loved ones that lit up our lives with unending and unconditional love.For those who can't be with usMother’s Day is...