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Funeral directors in Ware

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ware, Hertfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Ware, and 34 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Woollensbrook Crematorium, 3.0 miles away. Deaths in Ware are registered with East Hertfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ware

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Ware

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Austin's Funeral Directors0.1 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Directors0.3 miles£3,195£1,745
Powell Funeral Service2.0 miles£3,195£1,745
West & Sons Funeral Directors2.1 miles£2,890£1,499
Austin's Family Funeral Directors3.3 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Service3.4 miles£3,195£1,745
Pepper & Phillips3.7 miles—£1,599
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors7.2 miles£2,575£1,895
Masterson Funeral Home7.3 miles£2,575£1,895
Daniel Robinson and Sons7.8 miles£2,575£1,895
J.J. Burgess & Sons9.0 miles—£1,599

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Crematoria near Ware

Cemeteries in and near Ware

Natural & woodland burial near Ware

Faith & cultural funerals in Ware

Places of worship near Ware — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (4 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (2 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Ware: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with East Hertfordshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Ware

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Ware?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Ware, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 34 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ware?
The nearest crematorium to Ware is Woollensbrook Crematorium, about 3.0 miles from the town centre. Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery (7.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ware?
Contact East Hertfordshire register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Ware?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ware is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Woollensbrook Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in East Hertfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ware?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ware offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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