Co-op Funeralcare, Hitchin
32 Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3UU
Whether you're a local yourself or arranging a funeral from out of town, our team know Hitchin well and are always available when you need help. From Letchworth to Stevenage and everywhere in between, you will be in safe hands here.
When you begin funeral arrangements with our team, the first thing we do is listen to you. That way we can arrange the funeral that is right for everyone. Whatever their religion or beliefs, if you're looking for something traditional or something more personal and creative, it's okay. We can make it happen, together.
You're always welcome at our Arlesey Road funeral home in person or just pick up the phone and chat to one of our friendly, professional team. We're here to listen, support and take you through every step.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
Accessible arrangement room and toilet.
Cremation from £4,195
Burial from £3,958
Price depends on choices you make.
You can make the funeral as personal as you want, reflecting someone’s faith, culture, personality or wishes.
Choose unique or traditional funeral cars
Add as many personal touches as you like
The date and time of the funeral will be agreed with the funeral director.
Cremation from £3,940
Burial from £3,703
Price depends on location.
A simpler, lower-cost funeral service where family and friends come together to remember the person who died.
Includes a funeral service
Visiting the person who died
Basic coffin and hearse
£1,445
All inclusive price, no hidden costs.
A straightforward, dignified cremation. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
£2,383
Does not include headstone or burial plot.
A straightforward, dignified burial. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
All funeral directors are legally required to publish price lists for their products and services. This is to help you understand your options and compare prices between different funeral directors, because prices can vary.
You’ll need to pay 50% of the funeral cost within 2 days of making the arrangements and the rest after the funeral has taken place.
How to pay
We accept cash, credit or debit card as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay payments.
If you have an invoice, you can pay for the funeral online.
Help is available
If you need to help to pay for the funeral:
Co-op Legal Services
There’s a lot of work involved in probate, but Co-op Legal Services can take care of everything for you. They’ll take a few key details from you and then they’ll handle the rest.
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Unattended
£50 gift card included
£1,700
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
£100 gift card included
£2,995
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,685
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,975
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
£200 gift card included
£4,160
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Unattended
£50 gift card included
£1,700
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
£100 gift card included
£2,995
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,685
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,975
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
£200 gift card included
£4,160
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
You can pay in full, spread the cost over 6 or 12 months with no additional costs or monthly instalments over 2–25 years (2-5 years for Direct Cremation). There's an additional instalment charge when paying over 2-25 years and age restrictions apply.
Co-op Funeral Plans Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to sell and manage funeral plans.
On site parking: Yes
Number of spaces: 4
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: No
The funeral home is set back from the road so can be hard to spot.
Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.
View funeral notices and leave a tribute or donation in their memory
Absolutely — many families today prefer a secular or humanist celebration that focuses on a life lived rather than a religious framework, and we are experienced in arranging exactly that. Our team at the Hitchin funeral home can help you find a civil celebrant who will work with you to create something personal and meaningful. Whether you have a favourite local venue in mind or would like our guidance, we will make sure the service feels true to your loved one.
Our team on Arlesey Road is available to take your call at any time, day or night, and we can come to bring your loved one into our care whenever you are ready — there is no pressure to act before you feel able. We will talk you through the paperwork that follows a death, including registering with the North Hertfordshire register office, so you are never left wondering what to do next. You do not need to have any decisions made before you contact us; just reaching out is enough.
Yes, our team on Arlesey Road cares for families across Letchworth, Stevenage, North Hertfordshire and the surrounding villages, so wherever you are in the area we can be there for you. We also work closely with Harwood Park, which many North Hertfordshire families choose for cremation services. Distance is never a barrier to the care and support your family deserves.
On the day, our team will bring your loved one into the venue in good time before the service begins, and we will guide your family through every moment so nothing feels uncertain or rushed. Most cremation services last around 30 to 45 minutes, during which you might choose music, readings, or a tribute that reflects who your loved one was. For families in Hitchin and the wider North Hertfordshire area, we can talk you through all the options when we meet in our arrangement room on Arlesey Road.
We have four on-site parking spaces directly at the funeral home on Arlesey Road, which means your family can arrive without worrying about finding a space nearby. It is worth knowing that the building sits back from the road and can be easy to miss, so look carefully as you approach from the Arlesey Road direction and do not hesitate to call us if you need help finding us. Our arrangement room is on the ground floor, making it straightforward for anyone who finds steps difficult, and an accessible toilet is also available.
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