After a Death in East Hertfordshire District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

East Hertfordshire District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the East Hertfordshire District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near East Hertfordshire District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Powells

4.0 miles away

4.8
(47 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Powell's arranged everything from a Reverend, to flowers and other minor arrangements. They kept in contact with me all through the process and ensured everything went extremely smoothly on the day. I would highly recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in the difficult situation of having to arrange a goodbye to a loved one, whilst still in shock and grieving.” — Clare J.

“I could never put into words just how wonderful all at Powells have been supporting & guiding my brother & I through the very emotional & difficult time when we lost our dear & beloved Dad. You all made a very difficult time easier.” — Lisa C.

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2. Austins of Ware

4.1 miles away

4.3
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first meeting we were treated with respect. I would highly recommend Austins funeral service.” — Sue L.

“We felt that our hands were held through what is a difficult process and small details and wishes were all accommodated. Everything on the day went as planned.” — Liz N.

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3. Austins Funeral Service

5.4 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She was efficient, sympathetic and very understanding, always happy to help and accommodate our visits to mum prior to the service.” — Robert M.

“It was not all doom and gloom, far from it. We were able to chat through and even have a bit of a laugh. Nothing was too much trouble. On the actual day I was not worried about anything, I was in safe hands.” — Alison B.

4. Powells

5.6 miles away

4.8
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Andrew at Powells was extremely professional, sensitive and helpful in making the arrangements for my Mother's funeral. He was always available to answer our questions and responded promptly every time. The funeral was all that we hoped for.” — Sally F.

“The team made an overwhelming process feel manageable — we're deeply grateful. Every member of staff at Powells helped the day run smoothly, with every detail handled thoughtfully. It meant so much to our family.” — Richard L.

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5. West & Sons Funerals

5.8 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You met our most difficult weeks with compassion, sympathy and professionalism. We cannot thank you all enough for looking after our beloved mother and delivering an incredible service.” — Joshua O.

“From the moment I walked into West and Sons I knew I had chosen the right people. They made a truly devastating situation so much easier and the day itself was exactly how I wanted it.” — Jennifer J.

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6. Austins Family Funeral Directors

5.9 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All throughout my experience from start to finish has been nothing but professional. Special thanks to Sharon for her advice and Lynn for a lovely service.” — Gavin W.

“He had to be repatriated from Africa, which was quite complex, and they handled everything smoothly. They even took the care to turn around so that he exited the church the correct way round.” — Harri W.

7. Powells

7.2 miles away

4.9
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It was one of the hardest and most emotional things I've ever had to arrange. The loss of my mum. The Support care we received were truly exceptional, which made such a difficult time a little easier to bear.” — Stephen G.

“From the very first phone call, Powell's were respectful, kind and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. They made everything as easy as possible and helped organise a beautiful and fitting service for my father. Debbie was, in particular, always available and ready to help with any questions or requests that we had.” — Paul K.

8. Barringtons Funeral Directors

7.3 miles away

5
(134 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1995 Cremation from £995

“Every worry I had along the way was met with kindness and understanding. Even the little details that I wanted in place were managed with care. Not pushing anything we did not require — in fact giving us ideas as to how to make things more cost effective and easier on our emotions. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all.” — Angelina S.

“Nikki greeted us with a much welcomed hug. It was the hardest thing me and my sister have ever had to do. Nikki was there with us at Green Acres to pay her respects to our dearest dad — that meant a lot to us. I highly recommend Barringtons for going that extra mile.” — Tanya G.

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9. Austin's Funeral Service

7.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Austin's Funeral Service in Hoddesdon offers compassionate, 24/7 funeral care with 300+ years of Hertfordshire heritage.

10. Pepper & Phillips

7.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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11. J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

7.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £2995 Cremation from £1100
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12. Co-op Funeralcare

8.3 miles away

4.7
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The team were attentive, engaged and across all the details at a very sad time for my family. The service itself was beautifully judged and the officiate they recommended performed the service sensitively and thoughtfully.” — Adrian B.

“From the moment I walked into the Funeral Home, Jade put me at ease. She talked me through every step, helping me to arrange the service. I used Broxbourne Co-Op Funeralcare ten years ago when my dad passed away and the service was very good — so I came back for my mum's service.” — Denise S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
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    Thank you so much Liz for all your work for my dad's funeral arrangement and everyone else invovled. I would also like to thank Kevin, who supported us on the day and everything r…

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    Keita Shinokubo via Google
    5

    The Heritage team were sensitive , caring, and professional and nothing was too much to ask. They made the funeral arrangements straightforward and brought clarity with what to do…

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    Lucia Pearson-Gee via Google
    5

    Lewis made my darkest days a little brighter. From the very beginning, he showed such compassion, kindness and understanding. He listened carefully to our wishes, was incredibly p…

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    Linda Lord via Google
    5

    My beloved dad died suddenly and unexpectedly. I was in a state of extreme shock and grief when I first contacted Faith at the Rosedale Halesworth branch and she instantly offered…

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    Marilyn Rust via Google
    in the last week
    5

    There are simply not enough words to thank Annie and David at Eynsham Funeral Services for what they did for Denise and our family. From the moment Denise was entrusted into thei…

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    Simon Ridler via Google
    5

    I was so well cared for by everyone in the team. Karen looked after me very well and kindly. Julia Pitt, the funeral celebrant was brilliant, so supportive, both to myself and my…

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    Marjorie MF via Google
    a week ago
    5

    The Team at PG Oxley Frinton on Sea couldn't have been more caring and helpful. Helen in particular, who was my main point of contact, went out of her way to help us. The organisa…

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    Alison Scragg via Google
    5

    The service we received from Park Grove funeral services was excellent. They were caring, efficient and compassionate throughout the funeral process. Chris made us very comfortabl…

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    Graham Duff via Google
    5

    A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Regents Funeral Services for the exceptional care, kindness and professionalism shown to our family following the loss of our dad. A special …

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    Amy Telford via Google
    5

    Adam, Tracy and the team did a wonderful job arranging my Dad's funeral. They were so kind and patient throughout the process. Tracy came up with a great suggestion of the coffi…

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    Gill Fletcher via Google