Shires
Letchworth Garden City · SG6 1PQChain
Published prices
Attended funeral, est. all-in
£3,635 + cremation fee £4,775
£1,024 above the Hertfordshire average
Direct cremation
£1,595
No service · cremation fee included
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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
| Estimated cost by funeral type | |
| Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation | £4,775–£5,185 |
| Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included | £1,595 |
| Attended burial Service with mourners + burial | £4,610–£6,047 |
| Unattended burial No service · burial | £3,709–£5,146 |
| Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees. | |
| What's included in the attended fee | |
| Legal & administration | £1,075 |
| Collection of the deceased | £500 |
| Care of the deceased | £881 |
| Coffin (oak veneered chipboard) | £486 |
| Viewing / chapel of rest | £1 |
| Hearse / transport | £692 |
| Optional extras (charged if used) | |
| Mileage (per mile) | £2 |
| Transfer / removal | £850 |
| Return of ashes | £99 |
| Embalming | £222 |
| Officiant / minister | POA |
| Out-of-hours collection | POA |
Figures from their CMA Standardised Price List (April 2026 list).
What people say
19 Google reviews · 5.0★ average
A selection from their Google reviews
★★★★★
Mum sadly passed away a year ago, her funeral plan was with Shires, Lisa and the team at Shires made the process as painless as they possibly could. Lisa was amazing, made a cuppa when my sister and I went in to drop some things off,chatted with us about mum but also asked how we, Dad and the family were doing. We were never rushed or made to feel anything was too much trouble. Today on the 1st anniversary of mum passing we recieved a card❤️. Shires really are a caring, genuine team of people, a special mention goes to Lisa who is a caring and compassionate person and for all her help. If we l
Mum sadly passed away a year ago, her funeral plan was with Shires, Lisa and the team at Shires made the process as painless as they possibly could. Lisa was amazing, made a cuppa when my sister and I went in to drop some things off,chatted with us about mum but also asked how we, Dad and the family were doing. We were never rushed or made to feel anything was too much trouble. Today on the 1st anniversary of mum passing we recieved a card❤️. Shires really are a caring, genuine team of people, a special mention goes to Lisa who is a caring and compassionate person and for all her help. If we l
★★★★★
We didn't want a conventional day for our father, and Shires were totally brilliant and open to our slightly mad ideas! Really accomodating. Lisa, Donna and Sally helped us through the process and on the day everything worked like clockwork. Dad would have been thrilled with our unconventional plans, and the way the day progressed. Thanks to everyone, would highly recommend Shires as a company.
We didn't want a conventional day for our father, and Shires were totally brilliant and open to our slightly mad ideas! Really accomodating. Lisa, Donna and Sally helped us through the process and on the day everything worked like clockwork. Dad would have been thrilled with our unconventional plans, and the way the day progressed. Thanks to everyone, would highly recommend Shires as a company.
★★★★★
Shires handled the funeral arrangements for my wife in an exemplary professional manner. They were sensitive and helpful, arranged everything we asked for, were very communicative, and were aware of cost considerations.
Shires handled the funeral arrangements for my wife in an exemplary professional manner. They were sensitive and helpful, arranged everything we asked for, were very communicative, and were aware of cost considerations.
★★★★★
We have always used Shires since one or two higher profile companies have shown little in the way of real caring or empathy. Shires are consistently excellent at communication, admin and delivery in an otherwise ever stressful time. We would strongly recommend them & especially Lisa in Letchworth with whom we have sadly had to work 4 times recently. Her team on the day are always respectful, helpful & ready for anything! Thank you all at Shires.
We have always used Shires since one or two higher profile companies have shown little in the way of real caring or empathy. Shires are consistently excellent at communication, admin and delivery in an otherwise ever stressful time. We would strongly recommend them & especially Lisa in Letchworth with whom we have sadly had to work 4 times recently. Her team on the day are always respectful, helpful & ready for anything! Thank you all at Shires.
★★★★★
We are extremely grateful to Shires. Throughout - from going in to speak to Lisa on the day mum died, to the service itself - we were so impressed with and thankful for Lisa and Ray's reassuring blend of warmth and professionalism. Utmost respect was shown to us and to mum throughout. The communication was second to none and we were listened to and supported.
We are extremely grateful to Shires. Throughout - from going in to speak to Lisa on the day mum died, to the service itself - we were so impressed with and thankful for Lisa and Ray's reassuring blend of warmth and professionalism. Utmost respect was shown to us and to mum throughout. The communication was second to none and we were listened to and supported.
About Shires
At Shires Letchworth we care about the local communities in which we serve. We are here to provide support to you during this difficult time.
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