L&K Funeral Directors

19/11/2025

11/11/2025

Cliff Phillips
It is with great sadness, that Cliff passed away today at home surrounded by his family, Cliff was Mr Jive and had an army of dance partners and many friends,and will be sorely missed on the dance floors of Essex and surrounding area’s.
Cliffs funeral will take place on Saturday29th November at Dunmow Crematorium 12.00 followed by light refreshments at the Crematorium.

06/11/2025

Our Jaguar Assisting fellow funer director today at Weeley Crematorium

05/11/2025

Our Jaguar Limousine at Colchester Crematorium assisting a fellow funeral director yesterday

31/10/2025

Very proud moment today with Clare conducting her first funeral fully supported by the whole team

17/10/2025

Our Ambulance in Avimore this morning taking a loved one home to inverness then back to Driffield to collect loved one back to woodbridge suffolk then down to Islington in London collect a loved one back to Essex

14/10/2025

29/08/2025

Wow what a week

25/08/2025

Additional Hearse joining our fleet of Jaguar & Mercedes vehicles, this vehicle has only covered 32,000 from new and will enter service with us from September onwards

25/08/2025

19/08/2025

A Glimpse Into Funeral Directors' Traditional Attire Rooted in Victorian-era mourning customs, the classic funeral director’s look — black frock coat, striped trousers, and top hat — emerged as a symbol of dignity and professionalism during times of grief.

In the 19th century, funerals followed strict etiquette, and undertakers dressed formally to mirror the seriousness of their role. Each element, from the frock coat’s solemn presence to the top hat’s authority, reassured families that their loved one’s farewell was in respectful hands.

Why Funeral Directors Still Wear Black
This distinguished uniform remains iconic — not just for its symbolism, but for the comfort it provides grieving families. It represents centuries of care, tradition, and unwavering respect.