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Funeral directors in Broxbourne

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Broxbourne, and 54 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Woollensbrook Crematorium, 1.5 miles away. Deaths in Broxbourne are registered with Broxbourne register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Broxbourne

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 Broxbourne

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
Pepper & Phillips0.9 miles—£1,599
Powell Funeral Service1.3 miles£3,195£1,745
Austin's Family Funeral Directors1.6 miles£3,940£3,425
West & Sons Funeral Directors4.2 miles£2,890£1,499
Powell Funeral Service4.3 miles£3,195£1,745
Austin's Funeral Directors4.5 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Directors4.7 miles£3,195£1,745
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors5.7 miles£2,575£1,895
Unity Funeral Care6.4 miles£1,995£1,500
D. C. Poulton & Son6.5 miles£2,995£1,645
Masterson Funeral Home7.0 miles£2,575£1,895

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Crematoria near Broxbourne

Cemeteries in and near Broxbourne

Natural & woodland burial near Broxbourne

Faith & cultural funerals in Broxbourne

Places of worship near Broxbourne — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (6 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (2 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Broxbourne: 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 Broxbourne 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 Broxbourne

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 Broxbourne?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Broxbourne, 19 funeral directors within 5 miles and 54 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Broxbourne?
The nearest crematorium to Broxbourne is Woollensbrook Crematorium, about 1.5 miles from the town centre. Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery (4.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Broxbourne?
Contact Broxbourne 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 Broxbourne?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Broxbourne is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at Unity Funeral Care; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Woollensbrook Crematorium. 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 Broxbourne are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Broxbourne?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Broxbourne 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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