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Funeral directors in Hemel Hempstead

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

There are 8 funeral directors based in Hemel Hempstead, and 41 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, 2.1 miles away. Deaths in Hemel Hempstead are registered with Dacorum register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hemel Hempstead

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 Hemel Hempstead

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
Kerr Family Funerals0.3 miles£2,650£1,295
Hemel Funeral Directors1.0 mile£2,695£1,545
Malcolm Jones and & Metcalfe4.2 miles£2,895£1,645
Trust Matters Family Funeral Services5.7 miles£3,145£1,595
Phillips Funeral Services6.1 miles£3,195£1,645
Cooks Funeral Services6.5 miles£2,995£1,645
Austins Funeral Directors6.7 miles£3,940£3,425
Phillips Funeral Directors6.8 miles£3,195£1,745
Phillips7.2 miles£3,195£1,745

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Crematoria near Hemel Hempstead

Cemeteries in and near Hemel Hempstead

Natural & woodland burial near Hemel Hempstead

Faith & cultural funerals in Hemel Hempstead

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Hemel Hempstead — 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 (3 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 →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Hemel Hempstead: find a church in Hemel Hempstead for a funeral service · prayer times in Hemel Hempstead for janazah

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

When someone dies in Hemel Hempstead: 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 Dacorum 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Hemel Hempstead

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 Hemel Hempstead?
We list 8 funeral directors based in Hemel Hempstead, 14 funeral directors within 5 miles and 41 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hemel Hempstead?
The nearest crematorium to Hemel Hempstead is Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, about 2.1 miles from the town centre. West Herts Crematorium (5.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hemel Hempstead?
Contact Dacorum 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 Hemel Hempstead?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hemel Hempstead is £2,650 (funeral director’s charges only) at Kerr Family Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at Hemel Hempstead 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 Dacorum are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Hemel Hempstead?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Hemel Hempstead, buddhist funerals in Hemel Hempstead, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hemel Hempstead 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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