Family-run funeral directors in Hartlepool, offering trusted, professional care with genuine compassion. Available 24 hours a day when you need us most.
From the funeral director's own website.
Published prices
Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £2,807
Director's fee £1,750 + cremation fee £1,057
Direct cremation
£1,300
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration
£820
Collection of the deceased
£120
Care of the deceased
£100
Coffin (oak veneered wood)
£350
Viewing / chapel of rest
£10
Hearse / transport
£350
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)
£900
+ typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery)
£1,150
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£350
Return of ashes
£5
Embalming
£120
Officiant / minister
POA
Estimated all-in = the funeral director's own charges plus the crematorium's cremation fee. Prices from their CMA Standardised Price List. An estimate — confirm the exact, current price directly with the provider.
What people say
★★★★★ I cannot recommend Leisha and Paul highly enough. Their unique personalities are truly their 'USP'. They bring a level of warmth and authenticity that is so rare to find.
Leisha and Paul are wonderfully personable and down-to-earth. They maintain the perfect balance of respect and professionalism throughout. My mam passed away just before Christmas, which was an incredibly difficult time for our family, but knowing she was in their care was a huge comfort.
What truly touched my heart were the small, genuine gestures. Leisha told me she had personally checked on my mam on Christmas Day to wis
★★★★★ Leisha and Paul were absolutely brilliant at guiding us through a very difficult time. Nothing was a problem and these guys went above and beyond. I hope I don't have to any time soon but, I would definitely use these guys again.
I feel you get a better service with it being a family run business and Leisha is Co-op trained and she is very knowledgeable.
Thanks again guys.
★★★★★ Amazing friendly and made the process much easier and kept us informed with everything can’t thank you enough
★★★★★ Leisha and Paul were perfect all the way through and I can’t put into words how excellent they were. They made us feel as comfortable as possible during a difficult time for my family.
They were both so caring and they were perfect for taking care of our mum. They made an overwhelming process feel manageable and making the experience as smooth as possible which helped us focus on being with family and friends.
My family and I would highly recommend Hodgson Family Funeral Home, truly lovely people and we can’t thank them enough for everything.
Leisha & Paul, we truly appreciate it all
Aquino
★★★★★ We can’t thank Leisha and Paul enough. They guided us through every step of the way with a friendly, caring manner and made what is a very difficult time so much easier. Would definitely recommend!