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Hemel Hempstead: fees, facilities and contact details

Hemel Hempstead · HP3 8LL · Hertfordshire

Direct cremation£350Crematorium fee only · 29% below UK average
Standard attended£1,150Crematorium fee only · 5% above UK average

Close to the UK database average The standard attended fee is 5% above the current UK database average. It ranks 2nd of 6 comparable published fees in Hertfordshire. Travel, availability and the service itself may matter more than a modest difference.

Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

Plan the visit

Visiting, contact and facilities

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Contact and directions

Bedmond Road, Bunkers Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LL

Accessibility and essential facilities

The operator does not currently publish the essential accessibility details we would want a family to rely on. Confirm them directly before travelling.

Main chapel140 seated

Crematorium fees

Published fees

These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.

ServiceFeeWhat it usually means
Direct or unattended cremation£350No attended chapel service
Standard attended service£1,150The normal attended crematorium service
Standard attended service£1,189The normal attended crematorium service
Weekend or premium service£1,295A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,356A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,413A weekend or premium-time fee
View the operator's fuller published fee wording

Direct / unattended £350 (Direct Cremation); Standard / peak £1150 (Resident Adult Cremation); Standard / peak £1189 (Non-resident Adult Cremation); Weekend / premium £1295 (Saturday Morning Service); Weekend / premium £1356 (Saturday Daytime Service); Weekend / premium £1413 (Sunday / Bank Holiday Service)

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £1,500Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,550A planning estimate including a funeral director
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Price context

How the fee compares

We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.

Hemel Hempstead£1,150
Hertfordshire average£1,257.50
UK average£1,098
Rank in Hertfordshire2 of 6

Hemel Hempstead's standard fee is 5% above the UK database average and 9% below the Hertfordshire average. We did not find a nearby published option that clears our meaningful-saving threshold, so price alone is not an obvious reason to change crematorium.

Before arranging the service

Questions worth confirming

  • Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
  • Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
  • Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
  • Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
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Useful answers

Questions about Hemel Hempstead

Is parking available at Hemel Hempstead?

The operator does not clearly publish parking availability. Confirm it directly before travelling.

Is Hemel Hempstead accessible?

The operator does not publish enough verified accessibility detail for us to give a reliable yes-or-no answer. Confirm your family's specific needs directly.

Does Hemel Hempstead offer webcasting?

The operator does not clearly publish whether webcasting is available. Ask before booking if remote attendance matters.

How long is a service at Hemel Hempstead?

Published service information includes Main chapel: 140 seated. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.

Who operates Hemel Hempstead?

The recorded operator is Joint Committee, with ownership classified as Joint Committee (Local Authorities).

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified official sourceWest Herts Crematorium Joint Committee — West Herts Crematorium Cremations Prices 2026
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Price period: 2026-04-01 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.

How we check and present this information

We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.

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