Memoria Funerals provides respectful and dignified funerals across Dunstable and the surrounding areas, including attended funerals and direct cremations.
Our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way, helping you arrange a heartfelt farewell with cremations starting from just £1,195 and prepaid cremation plans from £1,595.
To speak with one of our dedicated team members, please call us on 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk.
We’re here to support families across Dunstable when they’ve lost a loved one, helping to arrange cremations with compassion, care and understanding.
If you’ve never had to organise a funeral before, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s why we keep the process simple, explain everything clearly and guide you through each decision.
When you choose Memoria Funerals, you’re choosing a funeral director that places care, respect and affordability at the heart of everything we do.
Our experienced team will guide you through every step, ensuring the process feels as smooth and supportive as possible.
Address:
North Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium
Bedford Road
Holwell
Hitchin
SG5 3RT
Direct contact number:
01462 428400
The memorial park is beautifully landscaped, with manicured gardens and tranquil views providing a calming backdrop, and includes a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains where relatives can return for quiet reflection.
Seating up to 100 guests, with flexibility for larger gatherings, the modern and welcoming chapel is suitable for cremation, burial or memorial services. Inside, facilities support truly personal tributes: a hearing loop for those with hearing difficulties, a music system with the option of favourite songs or live organ accompaniment, and webcam streaming for anyone unable to attend in person.
Faith-led and non-religious services are equally welcome, and each farewell is approached with care, compassion and dignity. Services are arranged in one-hour slots as standard, with the option to extend where required, and may be available outside normal hours, including weekends, subject to availability.
Saying goodbye is deeply personal. Whether you are making funeral arrangements for a loved one now or preparing your own plans for the future, we will help you create a thoughtful farewell that honours the individual and the life they lived.
If someone has died, we’ll take care of all the arrangements as quickly as needed, supporting you to create a fitting send-off with or without a service while looking after your loved one with the utmost respect.
If you are considering planning ahead, our prepaid funeral plans enable you to organise and fund your funeral in advance. This means your preferences are clearly set out, the costs are secured, and your family is spared additional worry at an already difficult time.
From the moment you contact us to the day of the funeral and in the time that follows, we will be by your side with continued support.
In the difficult days after someone has died, managing practical arrangements can feel like too much. Our role is to guide and support you, handling every detail carefully and ensuring your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.
We believe every funeral should be as unique as the person it’s for. We will help you plan a farewell that feels appropriate, whether that is a modest family-led ceremony, a traditional attended service, or a no-fuss direct cremation with no attendees.
Arrange a funeral with a service on a day and time that suits your family. Your dedicated funeral planner will take care of every detail, ensuring the arrangements reflect your wishes, including music choices and any special requests.
We offer flexible options, whether you would prefer a smaller, more intimate cremation service for close family and friends or a larger gathering. Each funeral can be adapted to meet your preferences and budget. Additional features such as a hearse, limousine, or officiant are available should you wish to include them.
A direct cremation is ideal for those who don’t like funerals or who don’t want a fuss. Although there is no service, you can rest assured your funeral will be carried out to the highest standard by our funeral directors and staff. We treat those in our care with the utmost respect, and our chapel attendant bows a goodbye to every single coffin.
A direct cremation can also work well for families who would rather say goodbye in their own way and at their own pace, or who cannot all come together for a funeral.
A prepaid funeral plan gives you the opportunity to pay for your funeral ahead of time, providing peace of mind for both you and those closest to you.
We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans to suit different needs, preferences and budgets. Whether you would like a funeral service for family and friends to pay their respects, or a simple, unattended direct cremation, your wishes will be clearly recorded and followed when the time comes.
We offer flexible ways to pay, with the option to make one upfront payment or pay by monthly instalments, subject to eligibility.
There are two options to choose from. The Personal Plan suits those wanting a smaller, simple service for close friends and family, held at an off-peak time to keep costs as low as possible. The Celebration of Life Plan allows for a fuller occasion, with no limits on the number of attendees and no time restrictions. Both plans allow for personal touches, including the choice of hearse, limousines, music and floral tributes, and the service may be led by family members or by an officiant.
This plan covers everything needed for a simple direct cremation, with nothing further for your family to pay. While there is no service, you can be confident your funeral will be conducted with dignity, respect and the highest standard of care.
Choosing a funeral doesn’t mean compromising on environmental values. We were the first in the UK to install an electric cremator and have led the way in reducing mercury emissions. We actively review our carbon output to ensure we’re improving year-on-year. Get in touch to explore eco-conscious funeral options. Caring for the environment runs through all we do, as standard.
Everyone grieves in their own way, and there is no fixed path through loss. If you are struggling after a bereavement, help is available in and around Dunstable.
Cruse Bereavement Support
A national charity offering free support, advice and information to grieving adults and children.
Luton and Dunstable Hospital Bereavement Services
Website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/
Call: 01582 491166
Help with funeral costs may be available. Eligible applicants can receive the government’s Funeral Expenses Payment of up to £1,000 towards a loved one’s funeral.
If your loved one left funds in their bank account for their funeral, banks will often release funds in order to cover expenses.
North Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium at Holwell is around 19 miles from Dunstable, a drive of roughly 40 to 45 minutes.
You can contact our dedicated team directly. We will listen to what you need, explain the next steps and guide you through the arrangements without placing you under pressure. Call 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk.
Prices with Memoria Funerals start from £1,195 for a direct cremation without a service, and from £2,045 for an attended funeral at North Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium.
There are many ways to remember someone at North Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium. Choices include avenue trees, memorial plaques, benches and memorial bird baths, all set within the peaceful memorial park. Our crematoria teams who tend the gardens and look after each memorial will continue to be there for families for weeks, months and years to come.
Most cremations are arranged within 7 to 10 days from registration of the death, although this can vary depending on crematorium availability, completion of paperwork, and family preferences. If you need more time, arrangements can often be made to suit your schedule.
Yes, in many cases, services can be held outside standard hours, including weekends, to help accommodate family circumstances where possible.
