Crematorium · East Hertfordshire

Harwood Park Crematorium

Harwood Park Crematorium is a crematorium in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire. It is the closest option for Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Hitchin. The nearest other crematorium is Woollensbrook Crematorium, 9.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	East Hertfordshire, SG2 8XT
Council area	East Hertfordshire
County / area	Hertfordshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,550 · 60-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£435

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Privately owned (Austin family). Prices valid from 1 Jan 2026. Standard = Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, age 13+, 1-hour chapel reservation allowing 45-min service. Mon-Fri from 17:00 & Saturday £1,830; Sun/bank holiday £2,015. Unattended direct Mon-Fri 08:00/08:30. Price list mentions audio recording only (from £40), no webcast listed.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Harwood Park Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Harwood Park Crematorium

Stevenage2.6 mi
Welwyn Garden City5 mi
Hertford6.5 mi
Hitchin7.1 mi
Ware7.2 mi
Hatfield7.9 mi
Letchworth7.9 mi
Baldock8.2 mi
Buntingford8.2 mi
Harpenden8.9 mi
Hoddesdon10.1 mi
Arlesey10.3 mi
Luton10.6 mi
Broxbourne10.7 mi
St Albans11 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Harwood Park Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Harwood Park Crematorium cost?

Harwood Park Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,550 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £435. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.