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
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

3. Co-op Funeralcare

1.3 miles away

4.2
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Co-op Funeralcare Welwyn Garden City gave a professional, warm and friendly service.” — Chris W.

“The drivers and bearers were very smart and respectful, the flowers looked beautiful. I really cannot fault the service from Welwyn Garden City Co-operative Funeral Care.” — Kate S.

J J Burgess & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors logo
4.8
(52 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. Everything was arranged smoothly, sensitively, and with the utmost respect. We couldn't have asked for better service.” — 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
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Special thanks to Rhianne and Ricky for overseeing the details to ensure Mum's day was perfect.” — Anne O.

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

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
(13 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
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

“Tara helped me with every step along the way and made the process as easy as it can be. I know it sounds morbid but I'd be more than happy to have these guys run my own funeral!!” — John K.

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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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google