Austin'S Funeral Directors

Within the first few days of someone dying there are 3 things you must do https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death

We offer a free memorial image on our screen at Harwood Park Crematorium during your service

Our charity for 2018 is RESOLVE working with young people to break the cycle of drug or alcohol misuse

A really interesting read End of life care: How to talk to someone who is dying http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45912254

Pre-payment Funeral Plans customised to your requirements http://www.austins.co.uk/funeral-plan.htm l

We've got some first class grounds men at Harwood Park Crematorium who keep the memorial gardens looking beautiful http://www.austins.co.uk/…/i…/harwood -park-memorial-gardens/

Releasing Doves at a funeral - what does it signify? http://www.austins.co.uk/…/releasing-wh ite-doves-at-a-fune…/

When someone takes their own life, how on earth do you deal with the grief? http://www.austins.co.uk/do…/AUSTINS-Gr ief-After-Suicide.pdf

Your loved one's story told in beautiful pictures. Can be played during or after the service. http://www.austins.co.uk/memorial-tribute -slideshows.html

Death Cafes - talking about dying over a cuppa
http://www.austins.co.uk/…/why-its-good -to-talk-about-death/

Scattered or treasured in a casket? What do you want done with your ashes? http://www.austins.co.uk/blog/index.php/c remation-caskets/

Should you write a 'thank you ' note after the funeral? Interesting article http://blog.funeralone.com/…/go-to-guid e-writing-funeral-t…/

Lovely to see this feature from 2012 in Hertfordshires Community Archive network http://www.ourstevenage.org.uk/…/the-au stin-family-archive-…

What happens to your facebook profile when you die? http://connectingdirectors.com/50541-this -is-how-facebook-p…

Wow! We are finalists in 3 categories of the National Business Womens Awards 2018 for Business Women Of the Year, Employer of the Year and Service Excellence We are looking forward to the Awards Night in December at Wembley Stadium. Wish us luck!

Music to say goodbye to - what would you have at your funeral? http://www.austins.co.uk/…/index.p…/m usic-to-say-goodbye-to/

Capture the journey of a life through a memorial tribute at your loved ones funeral https://youtu.be/EB9Ix0kDYMo

Here is an updated map of all of our branches in Hertfordshire - anyone will be able to help you at any of the branches even if you are not local to one.

Delighted to support Hitchin Fireworks this year on 4th November at Hitchin Priory

We thank all at Austin's, particularly Julie at the Ware office, for excellent service and friendly advice. Everything went beautifully on the day, and Julie worked hard to ensure the date we needed could be achieved. Many thanks for all your help.

Thank you so much for giving my Nanny the most beautiful send off today. The guys at your Hitchin branch are truly the most kind hearted and professional men I've ever met xx

Many thanks to the staff at the Stevenage branch but especially to Janine.

I would like to thank all my friends, colleagues and family at both Austin’s Funeral Service and Harwood Park Crematorium for all your kind words and support during the recent loss of my dear mum and for the dignified way in which her funeral was conducted. Stephanie x

I can't thank Austins enough! They have been absolutely superb with my nan (Peggie Miles) from start to finish. They are just so lovely & nothing is too much trouble. I want to say a huge thank you especially to James & Rob! Please can you pass on my thanks!! They were truly amazing today & you did a fantastic job with looking after us as a family when we lost our grandad/dad (Ernie Miles) 12 years ago & again today as we said our final goodbyes to our nan/mum!! So thank you very much! Gemma Pert granddaughter of the late Peggie Miles! Xx�

Having to use you twice within a Month for organizing both my Husband's and My Mum's Funeral was not easy., From the Initial Phone Call to the Day of My Husband's Funeral all the Staff have been amazing and helped make this difficult time easier to Manage. Amanda at the Stevenage Branch has been amazing helping us arrange 2 Funerals. On the Day of My Husbands Funeral my 2 older Sons wanted to carry there dad into the Church, we had arranged this with Amanda, and said that they did not want to carry him out of Church or into Harwood Park. On the Day they changed their minds and said they wanted to carry Dad out of Church and also into Harwood Park. The Pall Bearers were amazing in letting them do this and we can not thank them enough for giving them the opportunity to do this. We never felt rushed by any of your staff.

Also can I say a big Thank You to all involved with David's Funeral on the Day for wearing Yellow Ties as it was his Wish we all wore something Yellow.

Really cannot Thank You enough for all the help and support we have received from you at a very difficult time for me and my 3 Boys.



Many Thanks Joy,Dan,Lewis & Will Reynolds.

Have recently sought the services of Austins who were very accommodating in the repatriation of my step father.

They helped us and made the process as stress free as possible.

The staff were very caring to our particular situation and we can't thank them enough for all of their help.

Austins have just helped me send my mum to the angels they were absolutely fantastic treated my mum with the utmost dignity she deserved so thanku austins stevenage xx

Amazing service and staff at both your Stevenage and Hitchin branches....for some very very dear loved ones of mine

We thank all at Austin's, particularly Julie at the Ware office, for excellent service and friendly advice. Everything went beautifully on the day, and Julie worked hard to ensure the date we needed could be achieved. Many thanks for all your help.

Thank you so much for giving my Nanny the most beautiful send off today. The guys at your Hitchin branch are truly the most kind hearted and professional men I've ever met xx

Many thanks to the staff at the Stevenage branch but especially to Janine.

I would like to thank all my friends, colleagues and family at both Austin’s Funeral Service and Harwood Park Crematorium for all your kind words and support during the recent loss of my dear mum and for the dignified way in which her funeral was conducted. Stephanie x

I can't thank Austins enough! They have been absolutely superb with my nan (Peggie Miles) from start to finish. They are just so lovely & nothing is too much trouble. I want to say a huge thank you especially to James & Rob! Please can you pass on my thanks!! They were truly amazing today & you did a fantastic job with looking after us as a family when we lost our grandad/dad (Ernie Miles) 12 years ago & again today as we said our final goodbyes to our nan/mum!! So thank you very much! Gemma Pert granddaughter of the late Peggie Miles! Xx�

Having to use you twice within a Month for organizing both my Husband's and My Mum's Funeral was not easy., From the Initial Phone Call to the Day of My Husband's Funeral all the Staff have been amazing and helped make this difficult time easier to Manage. Amanda at the Stevenage Branch has been amazing helping us arrange 2 Funerals. On the Day of My Husbands Funeral my 2 older Sons wanted to carry there dad into the Church, we had arranged this with Amanda, and said that they did not want to carry him out of Church or into Harwood Park. On the Day they changed their minds and said they wanted to carry Dad out of Church and also into Harwood Park. The Pall Bearers were amazing in letting them do this and we can not thank them enough for giving them the opportunity to do this. We never felt rushed by any of your staff.

Also can I say a big Thank You to all involved with David's Funeral on the Day for wearing Yellow Ties as it was his Wish we all wore something Yellow.

Really cannot Thank You enough for all the help and support we have received from you at a very difficult time for me and my 3 Boys.



Many Thanks Joy,Dan,Lewis & Will Reynolds.

Have recently sought the services of Austins who were very accommodating in the repatriation of my step father.

They helped us and made the process as stress free as possible.

The staff were very caring to our particular situation and we can't thank them enough for all of their help.

Austins have just helped me send my mum to the angels they were absolutely fantastic treated my mum with the utmost dignity she deserved so thanku austins stevenage xx

Amazing service and staff at both your Stevenage and Hitchin branches....for some very very dear loved ones of mine