After a Death in Welwyn Hatfield District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Welwyn Hatfield District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Welwyn Hatfield 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 Welwyn Hatfield District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare (inc. Coughlan Bros) logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare (inc. Coughlan Bros)

1.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Megan & Sophie guided us through it step by step from our very first appointment up to the funeral. We felt like we had done our aunt proud. You made a difficult time much easier.” — Duncan S.

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J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors logo
5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their kindness, empathy and understanding helped me to cope when my Mum passed away. Everyone was amazing from start to finish, and nothing was too much trouble.” — E

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3. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.4
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional, a huge help at a time of need. Highly recommended.” — scott_castle

“We had a celebrant called Amanda who was so nice and kind, making the whole process as painless as can be under the circumstances.” — Steven B.

J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors logo
4.8
(53 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They walked in front of my dad's coffin with such dignity, respect, and professionalism. Their kindness, care, and respect shone through in every moment. They gave my dad the dignity he truly deserved.” — bne c.

“Helen was amazing. Always at the end of the phone to help with any queries. To say this was a frustrating time for family is an understatement, but Helen helped us through every stage. It made a difficult day a lot better.” — Debbie

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5. Warwick and Peters

1.8 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional and compassionate. They helped us every step of the way with my father's funeral.” — Helenof T.

“Three generations of the Warwick family have served this parlour. 40yrs+! Their experienced staff have decades of experience and will complete your choices to the best of their abilities! Just arranged my Father's funeral. They were totally brilliant!” — Jason C.

Austins Funeral Service logo

6. Austins Funeral Service

2.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“June at Austin's WGC helped us plan a wonderful send-off for my Dad. She organised what was needed 'behind the scenes', let us know exactly what we needed to do and by when, and kept us informed along the way.” — Chris H.

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7. Austins Funeral Service

3.9 miles away

3.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional both in the office and on the day.” — Tony E.

“It was so well organised, the drivers were lovely. I would recommend Ashton to anyone ❤️” — Paula s.

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8. Phillips Funeral Services

4.5 miles away

4.6
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She kept in touch with us regularly and everyone at Phillips was so kind and considerate and made a difficult day go without problems for us. They were forever respectful at every step of the way.” — David S.

“Judy showed compassionate respect and her quiet professional steer was outstanding. They made a very sad day bearable, thank you.” — Elaine T.

J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors logo

9. J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

5.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Co-op Funeralcare logo

10. Co-op Funeralcare

5.2 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were very grateful for their attention to detail, their calm guidance, and their support.” — Ben H.

“Donna you made the experience so easy, you were so kind and thoughtful and thank you for the biscuits. You all made the day so much easier for us.” — Tina B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

5.3 miles away

4.9
(9 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.

J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors logo
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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    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

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    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

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    5

    Katie was professional, kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She took the time to listen carefully to my mum's needs and helped us set up a funeral plan that was r…

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    5

    We sadly lost our dear mum recently and only a year after we lost my lovely sister, we were in complete shock. We entrusted Ballard and Shortall with the funeral arrangements for…

    Wendy Perretta via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

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