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West & Sons Funeral Directors

Hertford · SG14 1ABIndependent
★★★★★5.0 (16 Google reviews)

About West & Sons Funeral Directors

West & Sons Funeral Directors In Hertford, we are independent, and family-run, providing tailored funeral services across Hertfordshire and London.

From the funeral director's own website.

Published prices

Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £3,615
Director's fee £2,575 + cremation fee £1,040
Direct cremation
£1,595
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£950
Collection of the deceased£250
Care of the deceased£255
Coffin (veneered oak)£550
Viewing / chapel of rest£75
Hearse / transport£495
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)£1,295
+ typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery)£1,185
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£2
Transfer / removal£200
Return of ashes£35
Embalming£150
Officiant / ministerPOA
Out-of-hours collectionPOA

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

★★★★★
West & Sons recently provided the funeral arrangements for my wife Gerri and I know that she would have been as delighted as me with the way such a difficult time was handled with respect and compassion from start to finish. Giles in particular went above and beyond what could reasonaby be expected to ensure that every detail, from the colour of the coffin, the particular hearse and the photographic tributes, was just rght. Even David's attire at the funeral was just the right balance of respect and colour. I cannot thank him and his family enough and would not hesitate to recommend their ser
★★★★★
A huge thank you to Giles and his family who looked after my husband with the utmost respect and attention to detail. From the moment I walked to West and Sons Funeral Directors in Hertford I knew I had chosen the right people to take care of all the arrangements that need doing at this difficult and emotional time. Nothing was too much trouble and every detail I had wanted was arranged. I cannot recommend them highly enough, they made a truly devastating situation so much easier and the day itself was exactly how I wanted it, all thanks to West and Sons.
★★★★★
We would like to thank Giles for his warmth, kindness, and professionalism. Giles went above and beyond in the service provided. From our very first meeting, until the day of the funeral, nothing that we asked for was too much trouble. We would recommend West and Sons without hesitation.
★★★★★
Thank you Giles, David and Naomi, the passing of a loved one is such a painful experience. You all showed compassion, empathy and warmth to our family. You truly went above and beyond, everything we wished for you made it happen. You cared for our beloved mother as if she was part of your family and made us feel at ease knowing she was in your care. I am so greatful to you all, and you have made this experience less scary and bearable through pure humanity. Thank you!
★★★★★
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences in life, but the team at West and Sons made a deeply difficult time more bearable. What truly stood out was their willingness to listen. They honored every request and treated our loved one’s memory with dignity. It didn’t feel like a business transaction—it felt like genuine support from people who truly care. We are forever grateful to Giles and the team for helping us say goodbye with grace and peace. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone facing the loss of a loved one.

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