Funeral Costs in Hertfordshire

This page compares funeral director prices in and around Hertfordshire. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.

Local pricing intelligence

Median direct cremation
£1,645
Lowest direct cremation
£1,105

at Harrison Funeral Home

Median attended funeral
£3,055

FD charges only

Lowest attended funeral
£150

at Indian Funeral Directors Limited

Funeral directors compared
192

137 with prices

Last verified
5 May 2026

latest local price list

Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.

Quick answer

The median direct cremation in Hertfordshire costs £1,645 (6% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,055 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 137 published price lists from 192 indexed funeral directors within 18 miles.

Price range across 137 Hertfordshire providers

Direct cremation · n=125
£1,645median

Typical £1,450£1,745 (middle 50%)

Full range £1,105£2,250

Lowest at Harrison Funeral Home

Attended funeral (FD only) · n=137
£3,055median

Typical £2,715£3,265 (middle 50%)

Full range £150£3,976

Lowest at Indian Funeral Directors Limited

Hertfordshire vs UK

Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.

ServiceHertfordshire medianUK medianHertfordshire vs UK
Direct cremation£1,645£1,5456% above UK average
Attended funeral (FD only)£3,055£2,8906% above UK average

Direct cremation range in Hertfordshire: £1,105 to £2,250.

Cheapest funeral directors in Hertfordshire for direct cremation

The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 18 miles of Hertfordshire.

  1. 1.Harrison Funeral Home£1,105
  2. 2.Harrison Funeral Home£1,105
  3. 3.A.W Luck Funerals Ltd£1,200
  4. 4.Co-op Funeralcare (inc. Coughlan Bros)£1,240
  5. 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240

Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.

Market structure in Hertfordshire

Funeral directors indexed
192

Within 18 miles

Independent vs chain
130 / 62

independents / chain branches

Published-price coverage
71%

137 of 192 have a CMA SPL captured

Funeral directors near Hertfordshire

  • Austins Funeral Service

    33 Wigmores North, WELWYN_GARDEN_CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL8 6PG

    Independent / unclassified

    1.4 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Austins Funeral Service

    16 High Street, WELWYN, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL6 9EQ

    Independent / unclassified

    1.7 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Warwick and Peters

    31 Hyde Way, WELWYN_GARDEN_CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL7 3UQ

    Independent / unclassified

    1.9 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Co-op Funeralcare (inc. Coughlan Bros)

    1 Southfield, WELWYN_GARDEN_CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL7 4ST

    Co-op

    1.9 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,240
    Attended (FD only)
    £3,265
    Professional fee
    £845

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • J J Burgess & Sons - Welwyn Garden City

    James House 5 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire · AL7 3PP

    Independent

    2.2 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

    James House, WELWYN_GARDEN_CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL7 3PP

    Independent / unclassified

    2.2 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Co-op Funeralcare

    57 Cole Green Lane, WELWYN_GARDEN_CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL7 3PT

    Co-op

    2.3 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,240
    Attended (FD only)
    £3,265
    Professional fee
    £845

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

    Ivy Hosue, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE · SG4 8UA

    Independent / unclassified

    2.7 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons

    Alfred House 20 The Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire · AL10 0ND

    Independent

    3.2 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

    Alfred House, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL10 0ND

    Independent / unclassified

    3.2 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Marshalswick Funeral Directors

    Marshal House 67 The Quadrant, Marshalswick · AL4 9RD

    Dignity

    4.3 mi

    verified 30 Apr 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,745
    Attended (FD only)
    £3,195
    Professional fee
    £865

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Austins Funeral Service

    138 London Road, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE · SG3 6EY

    Independent / unclassified

    4.5 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

    Jacob House, KNEBWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE · SG3 6AP

    Independent / unclassified

    4.5 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons - Knebworth

    Jacob House 23 Station Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire · SG3 6AP

    Independent

    4.5 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons - St Albans

    444 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL4 0XS

    Independent

    4.7 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Phillips Funeral Services

    Parchment House, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL5 4EB

    Dignity

    5.0 mi

    verified 2 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,745
    Attended (FD only)
    £3,195
    Professional fee
    £865

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • Harpenden Funeral Directors

    Parchment House 9 Victoria Road, Harpenden · AL5 4EB

    Dignity

    5.0 mi

    verified 5 May 2026

    Direct cremation
    £1,745
    Attended (FD only)
    £3,195
    Professional fee
    £865

    Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.

  • L C Weston

    14 Leyton Road, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL5 2TQ

    Independent / unclassified

    5.1 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • Austin's Funeral Service

    Watton Road, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE · SG2 8XT

    Independent / unclassified

    5.1 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee
  • J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

    John James House, ST_ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE · AL4 0XS

    Independent / unclassified

    5.2 mi

    verified not yet verified

    Direct cremation
    Attended (FD only)
    Professional fee

Showing 20 of 192 providers within 18 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.

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Useful funeral cost guides

What goes into a funeral cost in Hertfordshire?

A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.

A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.

Read more about the CMA Standardised Price List →

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a funeral cost in Hertfordshire?

The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Hertfordshire is £3,055 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.

How much is a direct cremation in Hertfordshire?

The median direct cremation in Hertfordshire is £1,645 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,105 to £2,250.

Which funeral director in Hertfordshire publishes the lowest price?

Harrison Funeral Home publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Hertfordshire at £1,105. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.

Is Hertfordshire more expensive than the UK average?

Hertfordshire’s median direct cremation (£1,645) is 6% above UK average (UK median £1,545).

Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.