Memoria Funerals offers respectful and dignified funerals across Ware and the surrounding areas, including attended funerals and direct cremations.
As trusted funeral directors in Ware, 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.
Whether you’re arranging a service at a local crematorium or exploring the options available for funerals, we’ll guide you with compassion, care and understanding every step of the way.
To speak with one of our dedicated team members, please call 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk
We’re here to support families across Ware when they’ve lost a loved one, helping to arrange cremations with compassion, care and understanding.
If you’ve never had to arrange a funeral before, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’re here to make each step as simple and clear as possible.
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:
01352 878610
Set among landscaped gardens with open countryside views, the memorial park offers a calm and dignified setting for saying goodbye. The grounds include a peaceful Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains, where family members can return for quiet reflection whenever they wish.
The modern, welcoming chapel seats up to 100 guests, with the flexibility to accommodate larger gatherings if required, and is suitable for cremation, burial or memorial services. Facilities include a hearing loop for guests with hearing difficulties, a music system offering favourite songs or live organ accompaniment, and webcam streaming so that anyone unable to travel can still be part of the service.
Services may be faith-led or entirely non-religious, and each one is treated as the deeply personal occasion it is. Service times are usually arranged in one-hour slots, with the option to extend, and services can sometimes be arranged outside normal hours, including weekends, depending on 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.
For some families, a direct cremation offers the flexibility to say goodbye in their own way and at a time that suits them, particularly if they are unable to gather for a funeral.
If you are looking to the future, a prepaid funeral plan allows you to pay for your funeral ahead of time, giving you peace of mind and certainty about your wishes.
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.
Flexible payment options are also available, so you can choose to pay for your plan upfront in a single payment or spread the cost over 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.
After a death, many people find it helps to talk to someone outside the family. GPs and community organisations in Ware can refer you to bereavement services in Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.
Ware Bereavement Group
Email: contact@carersinherts.org.uk
Call: 01992 586969
Cruse Bereavement Support
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
If you receive certain benefits, you may be eligible for the government’s Funeral Expenses Payment, which can contribute up to £1,000 towards the cost of a loved one’s funeral.
It is also worth knowing that if your loved one left money in their bank account, banks will often release funds to help cover funeral expenses.
North Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium has a modern chapel seating up to 100 guests, with flexibility for larger gatherings when needed. Facilities include a hearing loop, a music system with the option of favourite songs or live organ accompaniment, and webcam streaming for anyone unable to attend. The grounds also feature a peaceful Garden of Remembrance.
Yes. A prepaid funeral plan lets you record your wishes and pay at today’s prices, from a simple direct cremation through to a full personalised attended funeral.
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.
With Memoria Funerals, an attended funeral at North Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium starts from £2,045, while a direct cremation without a service starts from £1,195. The final cost depends on the options you choose, such as vehicles, flowers or an officiant, and we will always be clear about pricing before you commit.
Yes, the grounds and Garden of Remembrance are open daily, offering a calm and peaceful place to reflect and remember.
