Unattended funerals in Hertfordshire

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Hertfordshire take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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Macleans Funeral Directors in Garston, Watford

Phillips Funeral Directors

  • 837 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0LH
  • 01923 894116
Phillips Funeral Directors in 68 Alma Road, St Albans

Phillips Funeral Directors

  • Dartmouth House, 68 Alma Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3BL
  • 01727 851006
Phillips Funeral Directors in Marshalswick, Hertfordshire.

Phillips Funeral Directors

  • Marshal House, 67 The Quadrant, Marshalswick, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RD
  • 01727 812244
Phillips Funeral Directors in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Phillips Funeral Directors

  • Parchment House, 9 Victoria Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EB
  • 01582 461100
Hemley Funeral Directors in Bushey, Watford

Hemley Funeral Services

  • 35 Harcourt Road, Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 3PP
  • 020 8950 7233
Powell Funeral Directors in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Powell Funeral Directors

  • Nelson Court, Watton Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0AA
  • 01920 463260
Powell Funeral Directors in Hoddesdon

Powell Funeral Directors

  • 79 Burford Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8HX
  • 01992 470153
Powell Funeral Directors in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Powell Funeral Directors

  • 52 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EF
  • 01438 728403
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E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors

  • 52 Station Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 3BE
  • 01462 682868
Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve

E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors

  • 54 High Street, Stotfold, Hertfordshire, SG5 4LD
  • 01462 834040
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E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors

  • 50 High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6BJ
  • 01462 491144
Hemel Funeral Directors in Hemel Hempstead.

Hemel Funeral Directors

  • 29 Stoneycroft, Warners End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2QF
  • 01442 270036
Malcolm Jones & Metcalfe Funeral Directors branch on High Street, Berkhamsted, lit at dusk.

Malcolm Jones & Metcalfe Funeral Directors

  • 284 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1AH
  • 01442 864548
The entrance to Malcolm Jones & Metcalfe Funeral Directors on High Street, Tring.

Malcolm Jones & Metcalfe Funeral Directors

  • 18a High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5AH
  • 01442 828394
Powell Funeral Directors branch on Railway Street, Hertford.

Powell Funeral Directors

  • 83 Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RP
  • 01992 509611

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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.

Talk to someone in Hertfordshire

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Hertfordshire funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.