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Funeral directors in Hitchin

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Hitchin, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, 5.6 miles away. Deaths in Hitchin are registered with North Hertfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hitchin

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Hitchin

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
E. H. Crouch3.2 miles£3,395£1,745
Benedict funeral directors Houghton Regis4.2 miles£2,425.01£1,500
E H Crouch5.0 miles£3,395£1,745
Shires Funeral Directors7.7 miles£3,635£1,595
Woodman & Son9.5 miles£2,795£1,645
Austins Funeral Directors9.7 miles£3,940£3,425
Phillips Funeral Directors9.8 miles£3,195£1,745

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Crematoria near Hitchin

Cemeteries in and near Hitchin

Natural & woodland burial near Hitchin

Faith & cultural funerals in Hitchin

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

Places of worship near Hitchin — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (7 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 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 Hitchin: find a church in Hitchin for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Hitchin: 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 North 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 Hitchin

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 Hitchin?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Hitchin, 14 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hitchin?
The nearest crematorium to Hitchin is The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, about 5.6 miles from the town centre. Harwood Park Crematorium (7.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hitchin?
Contact North 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 Hitchin?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hitchin is £2,425.01 (funeral director’s charges only) at Benedict funeral directors Houghton Regis; add the crematorium fee — £1,140 at The Vale Cemetery and 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 North Hertfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Hitchin?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Hitchin, sikh funerals in Hitchin, buddhist funerals in Hitchin, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hitchin?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hitchin 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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