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Serving the Hertford area
Our funeral directors in Hertford are Powells, on the corner of Railway Street and St John's Street, near Hertford East station. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort: a piece of music they loved, flowers cut from their own garden. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. Our funeral directors here are experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Hertford and tell us what you'd like.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Hertford or an unattended funeral in Hertford, and help you choose memorials in Hertford when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Hertfordshire.
Powell Funeral Directors, Hertford
We are located on the corner of Railway Street and St John's Street, near to Hertford East Railway station.
- 83 Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RP
Call 24 hours a day:
01992 509611
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- More about this branch
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,589
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and 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
- £1,194
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,589
Total price: £1,945
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,945
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total estimated cost
- £1,945
How do funeral costs vary?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Trusted by families in Hertford
Rated 4.91 / 5 based on 34 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Thank you for arranging my father Peter's funeral with such care and professionalism. From our first phone call to the day itself, the team made an overwhelming process feel manageable — we're deeply grateful.
Every member of staff at Powells helped the day run smoothly, with every detail handled thoughtfully. It meant so much to our family.
Highly recommend Powell Funeral Service to anyone looking for genuine compassion and professionalism.
Richard Lloyd, 25 August 2026
Rated 4/5
I chose Powells because my Dad had taken out a Dignity funeral plan prior to moving from Bedfordshire, and we needed to change to a local funeral director. I was very happy that I made that decision. The service we received was very professional and respectful.
Carol Summers, 14 June 2026
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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