Funeral Costs in Hemel Hempstead
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Hemel Hempstead. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,645
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,240
- Median attended funeral
- £2,848
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,400
- Funeral directors compared
- 16
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Co-op Funeralcare
FD charges only
at J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited
14 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Hemel Hempstead costs £1,645 (6% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,848 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 14 published price lists from 16 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 14 Hemel Hempstead providers
- Direct cremation · n=13
- £1,645median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=14
- £2,848median
Typical £1,450–£1,800 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,240–£1,895
Lowest at Co-op Funeralcare
Typical £2,695–£3,248 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,400–£3,445
Lowest at J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited
Hemel Hempstead vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Hemel Hempstead median | UK median | Hemel Hempstead vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,645 | £1,545 | 6% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,848 | £2,890 | in line with UK average |
Direct cremation range in Hemel Hempstead: £1,240 to £1,895.
Cheapest funeral directors in Hemel Hempstead for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Hemel Hempstead.
- 1.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 2.J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited£1,395
- 3.J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited - Berkhamsted£1,395
- 4.Neville Funeral Service - Hemel Hempstead£1,450
- 5.Hemel Funeral Service£1,545
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Hemel Hempstead
- Funeral directors indexed
- 16
- Independent vs chain
- 11 / 5
- Published-price coverage
- 88%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
14 of 16 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Hemel Hempstead
Neville Funeral Service - Hemel Hempstead
75 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP1 1LF
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,450
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £985
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited
48 Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP3 9HL
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,270
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Hemel Funeral Service
29 Stoneycroft, HEMEL_HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE · HP1 2QF
Independent / unclassified
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Loved Ones Funerals Ltd
Unit 2 Boxted Farm, HEMEL_HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE · HP1 2SG
Independent / unclassified
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,800
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,800
- Professional fee
- £1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder & Sons - Abbots Langley
51 High Street, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire · WD5 0AA
Independent
3.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.3 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited - Berkhamsted
344 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire · HP4 1HT
Independent
4.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,395
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,270
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors
The Olde Bakery, ST_ALBANS, LONDON · AL2 3TL
Independent / unclassified
5.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
M K Ginder & Sons - Bricket Wood
The Old Bakery Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire · AL2 3TL
Independent
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,895
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,445
- Professional fee
- £1,395
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Phillips Funeral Service
837 St Albans Road, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE · WD25 0LH
Independent / unclassified
5.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
6.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.0 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,195
- Professional fee
- £865
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Compare specific funeral types in Hemel Hempstead
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Hemel Hempstead?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Hemel Hempstead?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Hemel Hempstead is £2,848 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Hemel Hempstead?
The median direct cremation in Hemel Hempstead is £1,645 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,240 to £1,895.
Which funeral director in Hemel Hempstead publishes the lowest price?
Co-op Funeralcare publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Hemel Hempstead at £1,240. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Hemel Hempstead more expensive than the UK average?
Hemel Hempstead’s median direct cremation (£1,645) is 6% above UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.