Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in St Albans
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in St Albans takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Phillips Funeral Directors, St Albans
We are the white double-fronted house on the right just before the traffic lights as you head towards Victoria Street from London Road.
- Dartmouth House, 68 Alma Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3BL
Call 24 hours a day:
01727 851006
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
- More about this branch
What an unattended funeral costs in St Albans
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our St Albans funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,845
- 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
- £1,845
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in St Albans
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 134 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Professional, considerate, responsive, caring. Their funeral service was excellent from start to finish.
Neil Wilson, 7 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
From start to finish finish Phillips provided a fantastic service.
From the two young ladies that came out at 2 O'Clock in the morning to collect Jeff from my home in Baldock, to Gary and the driver of our LImousine.; I'm sorry I can't remember his name but he was an Arsenal fan and it became clear that it was lucky that he wasn't driving the hearse what with Jeff being a die hard Spurs supporter. Jeff would have been turning in his coffin!
Seriously, the service provided made what was a difficult day more bearable.
Phillips did the same for Alan, and my Dad many years ago and I would have no problem recommending them; they were superb on both occasions.
Martin Goodrich, 28 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
My wife and I have nothing but praise for the service provided by Phillips Funerals following the passing of my sister.
The period following such an event can be quite bewildering and stressful but from the outset the care,support and guidance provided by Jason Downing was outstanding. Painstakingly explained,all aspects of his company's part in the funeral arrangements were covered resulting in a very smooth and dignified service.
I have no hesitation in recommending
Phillips Funerals of St Albans to any others suffering bereavement.
Jonathan Destefano, 28 September 2026
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
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.
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.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
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.
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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.