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J. J. Burgess & Sons

Hatfield · AL10 0NDIndependent
★★★★★4.9 (55 Google reviews)

About J. J. Burgess & Sons

JJ Burgess & Sons has provided a professional, caring funeral service 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to the people of Hertfordshire since 1839

From the funeral director's own website.

Published prices

Attended funeral · estimated all-in
Around £4,412
Director's fee £3,312 + cremation fee £1,100
Direct cremation
£1,599
No service · already includes the cremation fee
What's included & optional extras
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£1,875
Collection of the deceased£265
Coffin (Oak Veneer)£740
Viewing / chapel of rest£1
Hearse / transport£450
Burial (instead of cremation)
Unattended burial (director's fee)£2,250
+ typical burial fee (paid to the cemetery)£950
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£2
Transfer / removal£410
Return of ashes£65
Embalming£280
Officiant / minister£275
Out-of-hours collection£395

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

★★★★★
We have the most wonderful service from J.J. Burgess and sons. Kind caring and professional all the way through. Helen was spot on, nothing was to much trouble. Thank you for your kindness and compassion it made the sadness so much easier knowing my dad was looked after with the care and dignity he deserved.
★★★★★
Location was exactly what the deceased wanted, but it could have been a challenge. J J Burgess & Sons Elaine Groves was most helpful and we found the perfect resting place for my step-mother. The funeral was very well managed and perfect for our small group. Everything was carried out with precision and compassion. Many thanks for all you help and guidance.
★★★★★
Well all I can say is amazing,if you want a funeral directors that goes above and beyond then burgess is that one.helen looked after my late mum in law and very recently my partner garry,nothing is too much trouble for this wonderful team,thankyou Helen and all the family for making it easy for me much love x
★★★★★
were exceptional from start to finish. They walked in front of my dad’s coffin with such dignity, respect, and professionalism. Tall, smart, and composed, they carried themselves exactly as you would hope on such an important day. The cars were immaculate – the black and burgundy colour was stunning, and their matching suits made everything look beautifully coordinated. Their kindness, care, and respect shone through in every moment. They gave my dad the dignity he truly deserved. The flowers were beautiful and abundant, exactly what we had hoped for. Every detail was handled with profession
★★★★★
Thank you to Elaine at St. Albans Burgess for her unhurried help & support to my brother & me as we navigated organising my husbands funeral. She was so patience as we discussed his wishes. I changed my mind several times over the next couple of weeks pre funeral about certain orders of his Celebration of Life. Which Elaine took in her stride. The Celebrant Charlotte Ruscow, of our choosing was free & they worked well together. For an upbeat, although tearful occassion. Enhanced by the slide show during the music for reflections, which made his life real. Thanks to Mr Burgess & staff on the d

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