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Funeral directors in Kings Langley

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Kings Langley, and 50 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, 2.2 miles away. Deaths in Kings Langley 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 Kings Langley

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 Kings Langley

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 Funerals3.0 miles£2,650£1,295
Hemel Funeral Directors3.5 miles£2,695£1,545
Trust Matters Family Funeral Services5.4 miles£3,145£1,595
Phillips Funeral Services5.8 miles£3,195£1,645
Hemley Funeral Service6.0 miles£2,995£1,745
Malcolm Jones and & Metcalfe6.0 miles£2,895£1,645
Cooks Funeral Services6.8 miles£2,995£1,645
Phillips7.1 miles£3,195£1,745
Heritage & Sons7.2 miles£3,874£1,595

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Crematoria near Kings Langley

Cemeteries in and near Kings Langley

Natural & woodland burial near Kings Langley

Faith & cultural funerals in Kings Langley

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

Places of worship near Kings Langley — 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) (8 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Kings Langley: 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.

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Funeral costs in Kings Langley

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 Kings Langley?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Kings Langley, 15 funeral directors within 5 miles and 50 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Kings Langley?
The nearest crematorium to Kings Langley is Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, about 2.2 miles from the town centre. West Herts Crematorium (2.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Kings Langley?
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 Kings Langley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Kings Langley 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 Kings Langley?
Yes — see our local guides to hindu funerals in Kings Langley, jewish funerals in Kings Langley, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Kings Langley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Kings Langley 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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