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
- Median attended funeral
- £3,055
- Lowest attended funeral
- £150
- Funeral directors compared
- 192
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Harrison Funeral Home
FD charges only
at Indian Funeral Directors Limited
137 with prices
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
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=137
- £3,055median
Typical £1,450–£1,745 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,105–£2,250
Lowest at Harrison Funeral Home
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.
| Service | Hertfordshire median | UK median | Hertfordshire vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,645 | £1,545 | 6% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,055 | £2,890 | 6% 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.Harrison Funeral Home£1,105
- 2.Harrison Funeral Home£1,105
- 3.A.W Luck Funerals Ltd£1,200
- 4.Co-op Funeralcare (inc. Coughlan Bros)£1,240
- 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
- Independent vs chain
- 130 / 62
- Published-price coverage
- 71%
Within 18 miles
independents / chain branches
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
- —
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
- —
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
- —
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
- —
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
- —
4.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
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.
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.
5.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
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.
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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.