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Austins Funeral Service in Hitchin is part of W. Austin and Sons Limited, one of the oldest and most respected family-run funeral directors in the United Kingdom, with a heritage spanning over 300 years. Originally established in 1700 in Graveley, a small village between Stevenage and Hitchin in Hertfordshire, the firm has grown to operate 13 funeral offices across the county, with the Hitchin branch serving the local community at 76-77 Hermitage Road.
The Hitchin office provides compassionate, professional funeral services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Families can visit the branch's comfortable and private arrangement rooms to plan a funeral tailored to their wishes, whether a traditional service or something more personalised. Austin's also offers funeral plans, chapel of rest facilities, and support with all aspects of after-service arrangements.
As Hertfordshire's highest-rated funeral directors, Austin's has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Trustpilot, reflecting the care and dedication their staff bring to every family they serve. The Austin family's commitment to the community is further demonstrated through their charitable fund, which supports local causes each year.
"Jackie is lovely, very comforting and explains everything clearly with no rush. Our head was Gary and he was very professional and joined in with the banter which was great to lighten the spirit."
— Dave Wilks (about Jackie, Gary)
"They took great care of mum from the first time I walked in to the wake they have been 1st class. Can't fault anything, it was the perfect send-off."
— A J (about Caroline)
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