Rated 4.9 / 5

Phillips Funeral Directors

837 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0LH
01923 894116
Lines open 24 hours a day
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About our Garston branch

Here for the people of Garston, Phillips Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.

At Phillips Funeral Directors, formerly Macleans, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Watford and an unattended funeral in Watford. There are more of our funeral directors in Hertfordshire nearby.

Proud to be part of the Dignity group

Experts in care

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities

Supporting communities

Working with charities and carers to improve support

Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Visiting us

We are opposite the Arriva bus depot on the corner of St. Albans Road and Lavinia Avenue.

  • 837 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0LH
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,488

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
£1,093
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,488

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • 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
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

The final price depends on what you choose

Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

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

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationery

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    Wash and dress

    Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.

  • Included:

    Multi-faith chapel of rest

    Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.

  • Included:

    A choice of transport

    We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

  • Included:

    A truly local service

    As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.

Reviews for Phillips Funeral Directors

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 38 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

This was a very heartbreaking experience for me and to organise my dad's funeral was very hard. Thanks so much to Gary and Emma whom really helped our family get through this difficult time and send Dad off in the best way 🙏

Debbie Kelly, 25 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

An incredible service from start to finish. The care, attention to detail, empathy and compassion from all staff was exceptional. Gary checked in with me daily and answered any questions I might have had right up to the day of my Mum’s funeral. They provided a calm environment on the day of the funeral and followed all of our wishes. It made the hardest month of our lives a lot more bearable, thank you to all staff.

Lorraine Lacy, 20 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

From the minute we walked in to arrange my mother’s funeral to the day of the funeral everything was spot on communication with Clare was spot on made it so much easier for the family I couldn’t thank them enough

Bobby Powell, 28 September 2026

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

FAQs

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