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Funeral directors in Potters Bar

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Potters Bar, and 88 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium, 5.3 miles away. Deaths in Potters Bar are registered with Hertsmere register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Potters Bar

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 Potters Bar

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
Nethercott0.3 miles£2,275£1,495
J A Clark and Son Funerals (price list 2024)3.2 miles£2,595—
Unity Funeral Care4.8 miles£1,995£1,500
J.J. Burgess & Sons5.1 miles—£1,599
Finest Funerals Limited (aka F. Upson)5.4 miles£2,780—
J. H. Kenyon5.8 miles£3,495£1,745
Calos Funeral Directors6.0 miles£3,976£2,250
Stevens and Son Funeral Services6.3 miles£2,600£1,300
Kelly of Mill Hill6.6 miles£3,495£1,745

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Crematoria near Potters Bar

Cemeteries in and near Potters Bar

Natural & woodland burial near Potters Bar

Faith & cultural funerals in Potters Bar

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

Places of worship near Potters Bar — 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 (2 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 (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Potters Bar: find a church in Potters Bar for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Potters Bar: 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 Hertsmere 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 Potters Bar

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 Potters Bar?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Potters Bar, 10 funeral directors within 5 miles and 88 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Potters Bar?
The nearest crematorium to Potters Bar is New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium, about 5.3 miles from the town centre. Enfield Crematorium (6.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Potters Bar?
Contact Hertsmere 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 Potters Bar?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Potters Bar is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at Unity Funeral Care; add the crematorium fee — £1,295 at New Southgate 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 Hertsmere are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Potters Bar?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Potters Bar, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Potters Bar?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Potters Bar 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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