Attended funerals in Harpenden

An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Harpenden will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.

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Phillips Funeral Directors, Harpenden

You can find us on the left after turning from Station Road into Victoria Road.

  • Parchment House, 9 Victoria Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EB

    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an attended funeral costs in Harpenden

This is what an attended funeral costs at our Harpenden funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.

Attended funeral

Our services
£3,395
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,259
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Estimated total
£4,654

The final price depends on the choices you make. Your funeral director will talk you through all of them.

Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

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What families say about us

Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 71 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Very professional and compassionate.

Dave Pearson, 24 September 2026

Rated 5/5

I would highly recommend Phillips Funeral directors. My mum died unexpectedly and I hadn’t thought at all about what to do. A friend recommended Phillips and I an so glad that she did. They came out the same day on a Sunday and were so caring and respectful. I met with Keri and she was really lovely and guided me through the whole process. I am very indecisive but she was so patient with me. We went backwards and forwards with me trying to decide about which photos to use in the order of service, but nothing was too much trouble. The whole team are so professional and I had many comments about how lovely everything went on the day and that my mum would be so proud. That is all I wanted and Phillips helped me get there. Thank you so much.

Suzanne Davis, 23 September 2026

Rated 5/5

Phillips funeral services have just dealt with our mums funeral . From start to finish we have been treated with respect and dignity.

Nothing has been too much trouble for any of the team . We have been well advised and given every opportunity to do exactly what we wanted or what was requested .

My brother and I were made to feel at ease at every stage of what is a very difficult time for us and every family . On the day of the funeral nothing but nothing was too much trouble . Mum was well looked after as were we and all the family and mourners . The day I was dreading went off to perfection and all to plan just as we had hoped. Mum was laid to rest with dignity and in peace . Thank you so much Keri and all the team at Phillips in Harpenden .

Julia Partridge, 19 September 2026

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.