Burgess

read moreThe country as a whole is facing unprecedented times. If social distancing and the effect it is having on our retail industry is not bad enough funerals are unfortunately affected as well. I appreciate how upsetting these guidelines are and as a funeral director for nearly 26 years it is alien to me to not be able to provide the level of service and personal care that has been expected from J J Burgess & sons. We are entering uncharted waters and I would ask that you work with us and be respectful of our staff who are trying like the staff within the NHS to continue to work under extreme conditions.

read moreOur funeral plan, arranged in association with Golden Charter, enables you to pay for every possible cost in advance, so that your family or estate may never be asked for a penny more for the arrangements selected. Funeral costs are going up every year. You might be surprised to hear that, while the average cost of a funeral in 2004 was 1,920, by 2014 it was 3,609. That is an increase of 88 per cent which is well above inflation. At this rate, the average cost of a funeral in 2024 could be more than 6,800.

read moreBurgess Memorials was founded in 1839 by James Jacob Burgess to compliment the family funeral business. The family name brings with it a reputation of quality craftsmanship, reliability and attention to detail which we believe is unsurpassed in the Hertfordshire area. Cemeteries are council maintained and usually allow the any natural material to be used for a memorial. However, memorials must comply with the sizes laid down by the cemetery regulations which, in many cases, restrict the use of full kerbstones.

read moreFrom a loosley styled, natural arrangement to a more formal tribute, the emotive language of flowers is boundless. We offer a wide selection of flowers from sprays and wreaths to church flowers and religious tributes. You can browse through examples of our designs in our catalogue - click on the image below.

read moreUnder normal circumstances the funeral arrangements are made when you attend one of our offices, where we are furnished with the appropriate surroundings in which you can been seen in private and comfort, an appointment is not necessary. If however you are unable to or would rather not attend one of our offices, one of our funeral arrangers will be pleased to make an appointment to visit you in your own home. The funeral arranger will endeavour under any and every circumstance to spend time with and provide you with full information about all our services.

read moreWe offer a 24-hour telephone service, so please do not hesitate to contact us immediately after a death has occurred. We will offer you comfort, support and advice regardless of the time day or night and we will advise you of whom to inform and notify.