Funeral Directors in England

Trusted Funeral Directors lists 3,346 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors across England, covering everything from independent, family-run firms to Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity branches in every region.

Huddersfield

Austin's Funeral Service, Harpenden

Austin's has been family-owned for over 300 years, running 13 Hertfordshire offices. This Harpenden branch opened in April 2022, led by Theresa Jones.

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Hitchin

Austin's Funeral Service, Hitchin

Austin's has been family-owned for over 300 years, running 13 Hertfordshire offices. This Hitchin branch, on Hermitage Road, is led by Caroline Green, LAFD.

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Hoddesdon

Austin's Funeral Service, Hoddesdon

Austin's has been family-owned for over 300 years, running 13 Hertfordshire offices. This Hoddesdon branch, on the High Street, is led by Tina Williams.

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Knebworth

Austin's Funeral Service, Knebworth

Austin's has been family-owned for over 300 years, running 13 Hertfordshire offices. The Knebworth branch on London Road offers three tiered funeral plans.

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Stevenage

Austin's Funeral Service, Stevenage

Austin's has served Hertfordshire for over 300 years across 13 offices, with its Stevenage branch based at Harwood Park Crematorium on Watton Road.

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Ware

Austin's Funeral Service, Ware

Austin's has been family-owned for over 300 years, running 13 Hertfordshire offices. The Ware branch opened in April 2009, led by Julie Wilkinson.

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Welwyn

Austin's Funeral Service, Welwyn

Austin's has been family-owned for over 300 years, running 13 Hertfordshire offices. The Welwyn branch is led by Kelly Hedges, with a chapel at Titmus Yard.

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Austins Funeral Service, Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City

Austins Funeral Service, Letchworth Garden City

Austin's has over 300 years of history in Hertfordshire, with its Letchworth Garden City branch on Leys Avenue one of 13 offices across the county.

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Welwyn Garden City

Austins Funeral Service, Welwyn Garden City

Austin's has over 300 years of history in Hertfordshire, with its Welwyn Garden City branch on Wigmores North one of 13 offices across the county.

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Averil Phillips & Family
Kettering

Averil Phillips & Family

Averil Phillips & Family is an independent Kettering funeral director offering traditional and direct cremation with a CMA-compliant price list.

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What Does a Funeral Cost in England?

Funeral costs vary a good deal by region, but looking across the funeral directors listed here, a direct cremation averages around £1,650, with most firms charging between £1,330 and £2,000. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) averages around £2,760, with most between £2,170 and £3,490. Direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee; for attended funerals, third-party costs such as crematorium or burial fees and a celebrant's or minister's fee are extra, so ask for an itemised breakdown before you book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3,346 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here across England, spanning independent firms, family-run businesses, and branches of the larger Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity groups.

Across England, a direct cremation averages around £1,650, while a fully attended, traditional funeral averages around £2,760 for the funeral director's own fees. Exact pricing depends heavily on location and the funeral director chosen, so it's worth comparing a few quotes.

Funeral directing isn't a licensed profession in England — anyone can set up as a funeral director without needing a qualification or permit. That's what makes NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) membership useful to look for: both require members to follow a code of practice, meet set standards of conduct, and offer a formal complaints route if something goes wrong.

Families on a low income or receiving certain benefits may be able to claim a Funeral Expenses Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions towards the cost of a simple funeral. It's means-tested and usually only covers part of the total cost, so it's worth checking your eligibility on GOV.UK before the funeral is arranged, if possible.

No — there's no legal requirement to use a funeral director anywhere in the UK, and a small number of families choose to arrange a funeral themselves. Most people still use one, though, since a funeral director handles the practical and legal side of things — collecting the person who has died, liaising with the crematorium or cemetery, and managing the paperwork — at a time when that can be a lot to take on alone.