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Funeral directors in Bishop's Stortford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Bishop's Stortford, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, 9.3 miles away. Deaths in Bishop's Stortford are registered with East Hertfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bishop's Stortford

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Bishop's Stortford

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Daniel Robinson and Sons3.6 miles£2,575£1,895
Masterson Funeral Home5.9 miles£2,575£1,895
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors7.9 miles£2,575£1,895
Austin's Funeral Directors9.1 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Directors9.3 miles£3,195£1,745
Austin's Family Funeral Directors9.9 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Service10.3 miles£3,195£1,745
Stuart Poulton10.6 miles£3,506£1,325
Pepper & Phillips10.6 miles—£1,599
Peasgood & Skeates Funeral Directors11.1 miles£2,575£1,895
Powell Funeral Service11.2 miles£3,195£1,745
West & Sons Funeral Directors11.3 miles£2,890£1,499

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Crematoria near Bishop's Stortford

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Natural & woodland burial near Bishop's Stortford

Faith & cultural funerals in Bishop's Stortford

Places of worship near Bishop's Stortford — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Synagogues (5 nearby)

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Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

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Jain temples (1 nearby)

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Catholic churches (8 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Bishop's Stortford: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with East Hertfordshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Bishop's Stortford

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Bishop's Stortford?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Bishop's Stortford, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bishop's Stortford?
The nearest crematorium to Bishop's Stortford is Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, about 9.3 miles from the town centre. Woollensbrook Crematorium (10.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bishop's Stortford?
Contact East Hertfordshire register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Bishop's Stortford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bishop's Stortford is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at Daniel Robinson and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in East Hertfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bishop's Stortford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bishop's Stortford offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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