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Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Knebworth, nr Stevenage, SG2 8XT, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£435Crematorium fee only
11% below UK average3% above the Hertfordshire average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Hertfordshire average: £422

Standard cremation£1,550Attended crematorium fee only
46% above UK average25% above the Hertfordshire average

Well above the national average—compare alternatives carefully.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Hertfordshire average: £1,244

46% above UK average6th cheapest of 6 in HertfordshireChecked: 2026-07-05 (verified)

If you only read one thing: Worth comparing before booking. Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 6th cheapest of 6 comparable options in Hertfordshire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Worth comparing before booking

Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 6th cheapest of 6 comparable options in Hertfordshire.

This may suit you if…

  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

It may help to compare if…

  • Its main published fee is above the current UK database average.
  • Several comparable crematoria in Hertfordshire publish lower fees.
  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Hertfordshire is up to £450 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)'s own crematorium fees. They do not include a funeral director, coffin, transport, flowers or other funeral expenses. Use the exact figures above when checking whether a quote has been itemised correctly.

A small price difference does not make your choice wrong.Convenience, journey time and having the right service for your family can matter more than saving a modest amount. The funeral package usually changes the total bill more than the crematorium fee alone.
Likely overall price

Typical total cremation costs using this fee

These are planning estimates including a funeral provider—not prices charged by Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,550Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £5,000Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Hertfordshire?

Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.

These figures compare crematorium fees only. Travel, availability and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove the saving.

Practical next steps

Before you book

  • Compare at least one nearby crematorium using the same fee type.
  • Ask your funeral director which crematorium their quote assumes.
  • Confirm the service length and whether an early or reduced-rate slot exists.
  • Check when and how the ashes will be returned.
  • Run the full itemised quote through our free Quote Checker before accepting it.
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Quick facts

Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth) at a glance

OperatorIndependently owned (Austin Family, 300+ year funeral business)
OwnershipPrivate Company
LocationKnebworth, nr Stevenage, SG2 8XT
Direct fee£435
Standard fee£1,550
Price period2026-07-05 (verified)
Last checked2026-07-05 (verified)
ConfidenceHigh
Under-18 policyFree
Data noteRESOLVED direct fee and updated standard fee. Genuinely independent, family-owned crematorium, opened 1997
Local and national context

How the price compares

Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)£1,550
Hertfordshire average£1,244
UK average£1,060

Bar lengths compare published crematorium fees only. They do not measure facilities, service quality or total funeral cost.

Published fee menu

Other crematorium fees

Direct / unattended£435No mourners or service
Standard / peak£1,550The normal attended service fee
Weekend / premium£1,830Saturday, weekend or extended slot

Full published menu: Standard(Mon-Fri,9am-4pm) £1,550(current, up from £1,475 league table figure); direct(8/8:30am only) £435; evening/Sat £1,830; Sun/BH £2,015

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth), The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,550, 46% above the UK database average. The site is recorded as private company, so ownership alone should not be treated as evidence that it is cheaper or more expensive. If price is the main concern, compare Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium elsewhere in Hertfordshire; its comparable published fee is £450 lower. The right choice still depends on travel, availability and the type of service your family wants, not price alone.

A practical way to think about itCost-conscious families should compare Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium before booking because its comparable published fee is £450 lower.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Hertfordshire, the UK averages calculated from the currently publishable database, ownership information and whether a direct fee is available. We do not score facilities or service quality unless reliable evidence is recorded.

Choose by budget

What route fits your overall budget?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. These starting points help you choose what to investigate next rather than treating the crematorium fee as the whole funeral price.

Budget under £2,000

Direct cremation is the realistic starting point. Use the decision tool to check whether an unattended option fits your wishes.

Budget £2,000–£4,000

Compare direct cremation with a simple attended service. The funeral director's own fee will usually matter more than a small crematorium-price difference.

Budget above £4,000

A standard attended cremation funeral is more achievable, but itemise the quote and decide which extras genuinely matter to your family.

Common questions

Questions about Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)

How much is a direct cremation at Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £435. This is the crematorium's charge only, not necessarily the full amount charged by a funeral provider.

How much is a standard cremation service at Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,550. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)?+

Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium, elsewhere in Hertfordshire, publishes a comparable fee that is £450 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Harwood Park Crematorium (Stevenage/Knebworth)?+

Our database records Independently owned (Austin Family, 300+ year funeral business) as the operator and classifies the ownership as Private Company.

Are these the full funeral prices?+

No. These are crematorium fees. The overall funeral price may also include collection, care, a coffin, transport, staff, professional services and optional extras.

Sources and verification

Where these prices came from

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Price period: 2026-07-05 (verified) · Last checked: 2026-07-05 (verified). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.