Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire’s funeral sector serves a mix of commuter towns, rural areas, and expanding communities, with a well-established presence of funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and service providers. The county’s proximity to London and ongoing development influence local service demands, infrastructure planning, and investment priorities. Funeral Service Times reports on business activity, regional trends, local authority decisions, and operational developments across Hertfordshire—offering professionals location-specific insight into funeral provision and service evolution in the area.
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Feb- 2013 -22 FebruaryEvents
CPJ Field & Co shortlisted for regional business award
Funeral care provider CPJ Field & Co has been shortlisted for the south east’s ‘Family Business of the Year 2013’…
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Dec- 2012 -6 December
Industry worker named best in Britain
Funeral industry worker Claire Austin has been named the UK’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the British Chambers of Commerce.…
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Nov- 2012 -2 November
Austin’s doubles-up on top regional awards
A Hertfordshire funeral director has been named the east of England’s ‘Business of the Year’ at an awards ceremony hosted…
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Jul- 2012 -23 July
Funeral worker’s tea and cake day raises over £1,000 for Cancer Appeal
Over £1,000 was raised for Hertfordshire’s Breast Unit Appeal by a funeral arranger who is also a patient. Maria Henry,…
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May- 2012 -23 MayEvents
Hat-trick of awards for Austin’s
Staff at Austin’s Funeral Directors have been celebrating after winning three prestigious business awards. The family firm, which has eight…
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15 May
Air ambulance ‘cheques in’ to Harwood Park Crematorium
The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance made a flying visit to Harwood Park Crematorium to pick up a cheque for over £6,500.…
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Apr- 2012 -24 April
John Harwood Austin passes away, aged 76
John Harwood Austin, who died aged 76 on 1 April 2012, was the ninth generation of his family to run…
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Feb- 2012 -28 FebruaryPeople
Hertfordshire funeral director scoops international award
Claire Austin, managing director of Austin’s Funeral Directors in Hertfordshire, has won the SIFH (Selected Independent Funeral Homes) 2012 NextGen…
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