Powell Funeral Directors

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Powell Funeral Directors

83 Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RP

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Powell Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.

Welcome to Powell Funeral Directors in Hertford, where our caring and dedicated team are here to guide and support you through this difficult time. We can go through any options you would like to consider for the funeral, such as which service you think is most fitting.We will also listen to any personal requests you have, because we understand that a funeral is a deeply personal and unique way of saying goodbye. It would be an honour to make the arrangements on your behalf, and being entrusted with this duty is not something that we take lightly.By choosing Powell Funeral Directors, the options available to you are limitless. You can rest assured, every aspect of our service to you will be of the highest standards, from the quality of care to the clean and modern facilities in our funeral home. You can find our other funeral homes in Hertfordshire in Ware, Hoddesdon and Stevenage.We want you to know that you are not alone; please call us on 01992 509611 from the moment you need any assistance. We are here for you 24 hours a day. Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death - Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs - Local expertise and knowledge - Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services of all faiths and cultures - Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest - Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans

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Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.

ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,995.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements	£810.00
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care	£293.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.	£1,151.00
Providing a suitable coffin	£250.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)	£5.00
At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle	£486.00

UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only)	POA
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)²	£1,495.00

FEES YOU MUST PAY

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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.¹ In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees.	£781.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.² In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:	£1,195.00

ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile)	£2.25
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	POA
Collection and delivery of ashes	£0.00
Embalming	£150.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)	POA
Limousine	POA

The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.

1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.

2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.

Prices correct as from 15/04/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.