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Funeral directors in Hatfield

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Hatfield, and 46 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Harwood Park Crematorium, 7.9 miles away. Deaths in Hatfield are registered with Welwyn Hatfield register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hatfield

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 Hatfield

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
J.J. Burgess & Sons0.1 miles—£1,599
Phillips3.4 miles£3,195£1,745
Phillips Funeral Services4.5 miles£3,195£1,645
Nethercott4.7 miles£2,275£1,495
Trust Matters Family Funeral Services5.0 miles£3,145£1,595
Phillips Funeral Directors6.5 miles£3,195£1,745
Austins Funeral Directors6.7 miles£3,940£3,425
West & Sons Funeral Directors6.8 miles£2,890£1,499
Powell Funeral Service6.9 miles£3,195£1,745
J A Clark and Son Funerals (price list 2024)7.7 miles£2,595—
Powell Funeral Directors8.8 miles£3,195£1,745

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Crematoria near Hatfield

Cemeteries in and near Hatfield

Natural & woodland burial near Hatfield

Faith & cultural funerals in Hatfield

Places of worship near Hatfield — 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) (4 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Hatfield: 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 Welwyn Hatfield 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 Hatfield

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 Hatfield?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Hatfield, 12 funeral directors within 5 miles and 46 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hatfield?
The nearest crematorium to Hatfield is Harwood Park Crematorium, about 7.9 miles from the town centre. West Herts Crematorium (8.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hatfield?
Contact Welwyn Hatfield 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 Hatfield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hatfield is £2,275 (funeral director’s charges only) at Nethercott; add the crematorium fee — £1,550 at Harwood Park 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 Welwyn Hatfield are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hatfield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hatfield 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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