County Funerals (Little Wymondley branch)

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County Funerals (Little Wymondley branch)

County Funerals is a family run, independent funeral director serving Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We provide compassionate, personal support 24/7, helping families create meaningful, bespoke farewells for their loved ones.

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Founded by Grant Pinney and Amelia Stoker in 2017, County Funerals is a proudly family-owned and fully independent funeral service with over 50 years of combined experience in supporting families through loss. We believe every goodbye should be as unique as the life lived. Whether you’re looking for a simple direct cremation or a full traditional service, we bring the same care, dedication and love to every funeral we arrange. Our team specialises in creating bespoke, meaningful farewells that reflect the personality, values and story of your loved one — from modern celebrations to deeply personal moments of remembrance. No two people are the same, and we believe no two funerals should be either. Serving families across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, we’re here to help you say goodbye your way— with compassion, creativity, and complete support.

Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.
ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,970.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements £1,165.00
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care £260.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. £685.00
Providing a suitable coffin £400.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) £50.00
At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle £410.00
UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) £800.00
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 £1,195.00
FEES YOU MUST PAY

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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1
In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is:
For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees.
£880.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2
In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:
£1,120.00
ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile) £0.60
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) £315.00
Collection and delivery of ashes £100.00
Embalming £150.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) POA
Limousine POA

The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.

1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.

2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.

Prices correct as from 24/03/2026and may be subject to change. E & O.E.

Our Services

  • Direct Cremation, An unattended funeral, with the option to visit in our chapel of rest and includes dressing of your loved one
  • Personal Services, An Intimate service for 25 Mourners for 20 Minutes at a crematorium of our choosing.
  • Simple Service, A less traditional funeral focused on celebration of life with a family led service at a crematorium or another venue.
  • Traditional Funeral A full traditional funeral that includes a hearse, limousine, a service at and an officiant.
  • Repatriations, We can help organise repatriations into the country with a funeral, or sending your loved one back to their home country.
  • Memorial Masonry, We work closely with a local masons to provide families with high quality lasting headstones

Our Team

Grant Pinney

Funeral Manager

Amelia Stoker

Accounts Manager

Contact Information

County Funerals (Little Wymondley branch)

3 Priory Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HE

Opening Times

weekdays 9:00am - 4:30pm