Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Essex & Suffolk
Established in 1983, Hunnaball Funeral Services has built a reputation as a trusted provider of compassionate funeral services across Essex and Suffolk. Our family-owned business combines traditional values with modern professionalism, offering tailored support for every family we serve. With 15 branches and over three decades of experience, we specialise in arranging dignified funerals, including cremation, burial, and woodland services. Our team of qualified funeral directors, arrangers, and memorial specialists work collaboratively to ensure every detail reflects the deceased's wishes. We prioritise transparency, offering clear pricing and pre-paid funeral plans starting from 1,795.Accredited by the Financial Conduct Authority through our partnership with Golden Charter, we maintain high standards of care and compliance. Our commitment extends beyond the funeral itself, providing bereavement support and memorial creation services. With 24/7 availability, we guide families through every step, from initial arrangements to post-funeral support. Our partnerships with local NHS Trusts, hospices, and cemetery authorities ensure comprehensive service coverage. Recognised for excellence in craftsmanship, our memorial department creates lasting tributes in traditional and contemporary designs.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Cremation services
Burial services
Memorial creation
Bereavement support
Pre-paid funeral plans
Woodland burials
Direct cremation
Repatriation
Chapel of rest
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability with immediate response to urgent needs
- Over 40 years' experience in funeral service excellence
- Personalised arrangements respecting individual faith and traditions
- Comprehensive pre-paid funeral plans with price protection
- In-house memorial design and stonemasonry services
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Exemplary professionalism
Compassionate support
Stunning memorials
Flawless service
Personalised arrangements
Services
Funeral arrangements
Our expert funeral arrangers provide comprehensive planning services, guiding families through every decision. We coordinate all aspects including venue selection, coffin choice, and celebrant arrangements. With compassionate expertise, we ensure every detail reflects the deceased's wishes while supporting families during difficult times.
Cremation services
We offer traditional and direct cremation options with flexible memorial choices. Our team handles all necessary documentation and coordinates with crematoria across Essex and Suffolk. We provide guidance on ashes interment and memorialisation options, ensuring respectful and dignified ceremonies.
Memorial creation
Our in-house memorial department crafts bespoke tributes using premium materials. We offer traditional and contemporary designs for cemetery, churchyard, and cremation memorials. Our stonemasons create personalised inscriptions and maintain strict compliance with local authority regulations.
Bereavement support
We provide ongoing emotional support through qualified counsellors and support networks. Our services include guidance on coping strategies and access to local bereavement groups. We offer follow-up support to help families navigate their grieving process.
Pre-paid funeral plans
Our pre-paid plans secure today's prices for future services. Plans include professional fees and third-party cost allowances. We offer flexible payment options and guaranteed price protection against inflation.
People
Trevor Hunnaball
Chairman
Diploma in Funeral Directing with over 40 years' industry experience. Established the business in 1983, setting standards for professional funeral services in East Anglia while maintaining family values.
Melanie Hunnaball
Marketing Director
Pioneering female funeral director with specialist qualifications. Introduced compassionate service innovations and established the company's memorial design department, enhancing service offerings.
Saul Hunnaball
Operations Director
Manages daily operations across 15 branches. Ensures consistent service quality and implements training programs that maintain the company's reputation for excellence in funeral care.
Jennie Hunnaball
Memorials Manager
Leads memorial design team with specialist knowledge of materials and inscriptions. Ensures compliance with cemetery regulations while creating meaningful tributes that reflect individual life stories.
Joe Garwood
Executive Funeral Director
Experienced funeral conductor with expertise in ceremonial arrangements. Oversees service delivery ensuring dignified execution of both religious and non-religious funeral ceremonies across the region.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including cremation, burial, woodland burials, direct cremation, and repatriation services across Essex and Suffolk.
Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?
Yes, we offer pre-paid funeral plans starting from £1,795 that lock in today's prices for future services through Golden Charter.
How can I arrange a funeral?
Contact our 24/7 helpline 01206 760049 to speak with a funeral arranger who will guide you through every step of the process.
What memorial options are available?
Our in-house memorial department offers traditional and contemporary headstones, cremation memorials, and bespoke tributes using premium materials.
Are your services available outside normal hours?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with urgent funeral arrangements.
Do you provide bereavement support?
We offer ongoing bereavement support including counselling referrals and guidance through the grieving process.
