After a Death in Hertsmere District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Hertsmere District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Hertsmere 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 Hertsmere District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

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1. Co-op Funeralcare

1.4 miles away

4.8
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Losing our mum so sudden and unexpectedly was the hardest time in mine and my family's lives. Chantal was always professional, but sympathetic, she was always there to help and answered questions or concerns we may have had all the way through the process. Thank you so much for making my journey that much easier.” — Kayleay S.

“Even after dealing with our Mum in 2015, when our Dad passed some 3 years later they remembered my Dad and us. The whole experience at this devastating time was made less painful by the compassion and service we got from the team at Borehamwood.” — frenchbird57

2. Phillips Funeral Service

3.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

3. Co-op Funeralcare

3.5 miles away

4
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“London Colney Co Op did an amazing job across the whole process, thank you!” — Romilda Z.

“Caring and sensitive service from Carol, Toshian and the rest of the team at Coop Funeralcare” — Alan K.

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4. J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

3.5 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everybody we dealt with was caring, professional and extremely attentive.” — Lewis N.

“At such a difficult time for my family, she and her team helped our funeral plans go smoothly – and Burgess as a whole couldn't have been more helpful and professional.” — Charlotte G.

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5. M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors

3.6 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2745 Cremation from £1495

“Victoria was so kind and accommodating for my mums funeral. Without a doubt would recommend using her and MK Ginders.” — SD H.

“The care, courtesy and professionalism shown was exemplary. Nothing was too much trouble and they helped to ensure that everything went as well as it possibly could.” — Jo R.

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6. Barnet Funeralcare

4.0 miles away

4.7
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Chantelle couldn't have been kinder and more helpful. Made a daunting process so much smoother. So grateful to her and the funeral team on the day.” — Sarah B.

“Everything was explained to us in a kind and compassionate way listening and understanding what mum was like and helping us decide on the finer details of every aspect of mum's care. You should all be very proud of delivering the high quality respectful and compassionate care for our loved ones.” — Steve O.

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7. M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors

4.1 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2745 Cremation from £1495

“With the planning and advice by Jenine at Ginders and the suggested Humanist Celebrant, they helped make a difficult day easier. Everyone who attended mentioned how lovely the service was and how it was a celebration of Mum.” — Tracy R.

“Despite having difficult questions she went above and beyond to help us make the day special. The funeral went smoothly and we had no issues.” — Paul G.

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8. M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors

4.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2745 Cremation from £1495

“Excellent service. Helped and guided us with everything that was needed.” — Sherry C.

“My father in law died on Boxing Day, unexpectedly, traumatically and overseas. MK Ginder's service was superb throughout, from liaising with the overseas country and taking delivery of the remains at Heathrow to the funeral service at West Herts Crematorium. Everyone was kind and thoroughly competent throughout the process.” — Peter U.

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9. Phillips Funeral Service

4.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Phillips Funeral Service in Watford offers compassionate 24/7 funeral care and prepaid plans as part of the trusted Dignity network.

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10. Co-op Funeralcare

4.5 miles away

4.9
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble, all questions answered in the many emails and phone calls. We were probably like many others, all over the place — and yet the team were excellent and easy to deal with.” — Heather G.

“From our first contact with Tara she was extremely helpful and guided us through the funeral process. The day of the funeral everyone was very professional and respectful and made it a beautiful send off.” — brenda p.

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11. Co-op Funeralcare

4.6 miles away

4.5
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Making a sad time a lot easier — my family are so pleased with the way you conducted the funeral, and the little chats we used to have when visiting Kay. Very pleased with everything.” — david s.

“Colleen guided us through the whole process with kindness, compassion and understanding. Absolutely professional from start to finish. Thank you for supporting us at such a difficult time.” — Mirella C.

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12. M K Ginder and Sons Funeral Directors

4.7 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2745 Cremation from £1495

“Never a pleasant day, but from start to farewells, M.K. Ginder & Sons dealt with the whole process proficiently and professionally. A special thank you to Karen at the St Albans Rd branch and all the guys involved on the day.” — Dan C.

“A heartfelt thank you from all our family for the outstanding service given by your company and staff in undertaking my late father-in-law's funeral.” — Arjie R.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google