West & Coe - New Funeral Home

In 2008, following the sale of the local respected family-owned funeral directors F.E.J. Green of Basildon to a public limited company, the opportunity arose to further expand by purchasing a well-known property; 'Old Blue House Farm' in London Road, Pitsea.After obtaining a change of use from residential to commercial from the local council, a great deal of thought was given to the design of extending and refurbishing this exceptional old building.

Carefully Constructed to Give a Calming Ambiance

With the experience of the West family and their respected builder, Pendale Construction, a plan of conversion was submitted to the council which they approved.

The work was completed over a nine-month period, resulting in a premises which is now able to give the very highest degree of comfort and care to each bereaved family.

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West & Coe - Chapels of Rest

The impressive building with its sweeping carriageway and delightful gardens still retains its true character. There are two reception lounges giving the feeling of complete comfort. Four Chapels of Rest, with specialised decor in each, are designed to give peace and tranqulity to families, knowing their loved ones are cared for in exceptional surroundings. A spacious hallway leading into the various rooms is another asset. Again this area has been tastefully decorated with an impressive tropical fish tank positioned at one end, creating a most calming aura.

In addition, a hygienic mortuary is positioned at the rear of the building, fully complying with all relevant Health & Safety requirements. A large garage is also situated within the grounds, housing the company's latest Rolls Royce and Bentley vehicles.

The building is air conditioned with quiet music playing in the background; all of which adds to making it one of the most impressive funeral homes of its kind in the country today.

West & Coe - Our Caring Service

As a family owned Funeral Directors we are fully aware of the responsibility we have to ensure each family is cared for in a personal, sympathetic and understanding manner; not only during the time of the funeral but afterwards as well.

We continually monitor each part of our service, setting high standards for all staff to aspire to. Most of our staff have been with our company for many years and we have the utmost confidence in their dedication and commitment to families.

Andrew Alden, who is a highly respected and experienced Funeral Director is the manager of our Pitsea Funeral Home with Brian Stock our Area Manager at Grays assisting, and Managing Director Jeremy West overseeing.

We realise bereavement is a time when careful guidance and advice is needed most; a time to express personal wishes and to make sure every detail, large and small, has been considered and attended to. Therefore the professional guidance and advice that we as funeral directors can offer is often a comfort, especially as we provide personal support 24 hours a day.

West & Coe - Tradition

As well as our highly professional staff, we are also proud of our impressive fleet of Rolls Royce and Bentley vehicles. Each limousine offering prestigious and comfortable seating.

Today we regularly carry out horse-drawn funerals and again we are pleased to provide such an elegant and traditional service. We have a 19th century vehicle drawn by black Friesian horses, professionally driven by experienced coachmen.