Public health act funeral policy

How can we be notified of a public health funeral

We can be notified of a public health funeral by:

  • the coroner
  • the hospital
  • the registry office
  • care homes
  • family and friends of the deceased

We do not take responsibility for the deceased until, we have confirmation that we are responsible for arranging the public health funeral.

We can be notified by:

  • email (PHAFunerals@southend.gov.uk)
  • phone 01702 215000 (ask to speak to Regulatory Services)
  • post (Southend-on-Sea City Council, Regulatory Services, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6ER)
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