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Funeral directors in Sawbridgeworth

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Sawbridgeworth, and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, 5.7 miles away. Deaths in Sawbridgeworth are registered with East Hertfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Sawbridgeworth

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 Sawbridgeworth

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
Daniel Robinson and Sons0.1 miles£2,575£1,895
Masterson Funeral Home2.2 miles£2,575£1,895
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors4.3 miles£2,575£1,895
Stuart Poulton7.0 miles£3,506£1,325
Austin's Family Funeral Directors7.2 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Service7.6 miles£3,195£1,745
Austin's Funeral Directors7.6 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Directors7.9 miles£3,195£1,745
Pepper & Phillips7.9 miles—£1,599
D. C. Poulton & Son8.3 miles£2,995£1,645
Powell Funeral Service9.6 miles£3,195£1,745
West & Sons Funeral Directors9.7 miles£2,890£1,499

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Crematoria near Sawbridgeworth

Cemeteries in and near Sawbridgeworth

Natural & woodland burial near Sawbridgeworth

Faith & cultural funerals in Sawbridgeworth

Places of worship near Sawbridgeworth — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Sawbridgeworth: 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 East 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 Sawbridgeworth

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 Sawbridgeworth?
We list 1 funeral director based in Sawbridgeworth, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sawbridgeworth?
The nearest crematorium to Sawbridgeworth is Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, about 5.7 miles from the town centre. Woollensbrook Crematorium (8.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sawbridgeworth?
Contact East 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 Sawbridgeworth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sawbridgeworth is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at Daniel Robinson and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery. 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 East Hertfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Sawbridgeworth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sawbridgeworth 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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