About Us
As an independent, family-run 7th generation, funeral directors, we focus on providing a personal, friendly, and respectful service at all times. Based in Chelmsford, Essex, we are here to help and assist you and your family through this difficult time. Established since the early 1800’s, as part of our funeral service, we take care of all the arrangements as well as providing advice and guidance on available funeral plans to meet your exact requirements.
T Pennack and Sons is a member of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors).
Our Family History
The Pennack family have lived in the village of Great Baddow since the early 1700’s. Charles Pennack (1740-1812) married Elizabeth Mulley, and their eldest son Charles (1771-1848) married Susannah Waller. Their eldest son, also Charles (1798-1871), became a carpenter and was the founder of the business T Pennack and Sons, with carpenters, builders, and undertakers. Charles married Elizabeth Saward who died in 1840 and then remarried in 1844 to Eliza Lucking.
James who was their eldest son (1847-1883), married Emily Butcher and ran the business from 1871 until his death in 1883. James’ 2 sons, Arthur and Charles emigrated to New Zealand and their descendants are still living there.
It was James’ brother Thomas (1851-1921) who was married to Hannah Butcher, and his eldest son William (1873-1924), who succeeded in the business, but sadly died at the age of 51. On his death two of his brothers Sidney (1879-1975) and Alfred (1881-1949) became partners in the business, until the death of Alfred, meant that Sidney became the sole proprietor.
Sidney’s youngest son David (1906-1992) succeeded in the business and his son Anthony together with his wife Angela, acquired the business in 1980 and are now the present owners. Their son Philip and one of their daughter’s Sarah, are both Directors of a well-established and highly regarded funeral directors, and this continues to the 7th generation of the 6 grandchildren.
First Class Service
“I would like to thank T Pennack and sons for a first class service to my late Father. Philip and Sarah handled the funeral with utter professionalism, from the initial call to sending us a list of donations received from those who attended.”
Thank You For Your Help
“Myself and all of my family wanted to write to you to thank you for your help with arranging my beautiful Sister’s funeral. We realise that you do this on a daily basis and have been in business for generations, however, you make each family feel like individuals.”
Handled With Care and With Compassion
“The whole funeral was handled with care and with compassion. Mr Pennack is the nicest person you will meet and they are only concerned with helping not about the money.”
Efficiency, Sensitivity and Compassion
“T Pennack of Great Baddow handled the recent funeral of my Father with the utmost professional efficiency, sensitivity and compassion. To say they exceeded our expectations is an understatement.”
Impeccable Service
“Impeccable service. Professional, polite, efficient, considerate, caring for every need, even those you forget at such a difficult time. Empathy, going over and above all expectations.”
Would Highly Recommend
“Very kind, professional and care with dignity and respect, you can’t ask for anymore. Would highly recommend.”