Funeral Directors > Hertfordshire > Harpenden
Phillips 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.
We are Phillips Funeral Directors in Harpenden, and we are here to give you our uncompromising compassion and professional guidance as we arrange your loved one's farewell.We were first established in 1973, and since then we have gained a wealth of funeral expertise that we will use to help you. Our caring team are dedicated to arranging and conducting a service that is unique and meaningful to your family, using their local knowledge and many years of experience.We want you to know that you are not alone; please call us from the moment you need any assistance. We are contactable 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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| 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 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,500.00 |
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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. |
£658.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£980.00 |
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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) | £225.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
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 28/08/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
Parchment House, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EB
