E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors, Here for your Family (2024)

Welcome to E.H. Crouch. Taking care of you and your loved one every step of the way. We promise to provide you, your family and your loved one with high-quality care and compassion.

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"We are E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors, and we have had the honour of serving families in our cherished Hertfordshire community since 1958, from our funeral homes across Baldock, Letchworth, Stevenage and Stotfold in Hitchin.The story of our funeral directors began when a local man called Ted Crouch used to let families use the chapel behind his hardware shop. This was to be the first step of his journey towards becoming one of the most valued and respected funeral directors in Hertfordshire. Ted Crouch’s values are still the foundation on which we work to this day. The families that we look after are at the heart of all with do and are our absolute priority, no matter what.Our compassion and professionalism are not just prominent in the way we look after people, but also in our funeral homes and facilities. Some of our funeral homes have had extensive refurbishments to offer a comforting atmosphere for our families to visit, and we have a beautiful Mercedes fleet which we maintain to impeccable standards.We make sure every aspect of our funeral services, care and facilities are of the best standards because we feel it is our duty to make sure everything is perfect for a loved one’s farewell, paying tribute to their life in a respectful and meaningful way."

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Our Locations

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Baldock High Street

50 High Street

Baldock, SG7 6BJ

01462 491144

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Letchworth

52 Station Road

Letchworth, SG6 3BE

01462 682868

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Stotfold

54 High Street

Stotfold, SG5 4LD

01462 834040

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Baldock High Street

50 High Street

Baldock, SG7 6BJ

01462 491144

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Letchworth

52 Station Road

Letchworth, SG6 3BE

01462 682868

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Stotfold

54 High Street

Stotfold, SG5 4LD

01462 834040

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At E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors we are dedicated to providing your loved one with a meaningful celebration of life.

At E.H. Crouch, we cater for all faiths, cultures and personal preferences. We are local to several churches, as well as Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, North Hertfordshire Memorial Park and Crematorium and many more. One of our funeral managers has an extensive knowledge of the traditions for many cultures, particularly Sikh funerals.Our Hertfordshire community is paramount to us, and we have always tried to play an active role within it. We host many events such as bereavement groups, coffee mornings, funeral plan awareness days and much more. We have supported our local care home by providing assistance and transport to local shows, and we regularly provide raffle prizes for charity events. Our Christmas memorial service is popular with families, clergy and celebrants who come together to share thoughts and memories over minced pies, mulled wine and tea and coffee.

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Our Services

Explore our funeral packages below, so we can arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

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The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

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The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

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Simple Service

Simple Service allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.

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The Chapel Service

A funeral service at your chosen venue, where family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one, followed by an unattended cremation.

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Our Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If a loved one has passed away and you need help to arrange a funeral, our Funeral Directors at E.H. Crouch are here to support you every step of the way. Below are some frequently asked questions about how to arrange a funeral, which you may find helpful. If you have any further questions, please call us anytime on 01462893191.

  • At E.H. Crouch, we are proud to be a Dignity Funeral Director. Our funeral business sits in the Dignity family which means we are supported by an organisation that provides stability and holds us to a very high standard of care, facilities and service.

  • If a loved one has passed, our step-by-step guide will help support you on the actions to take, including getting started on how to arrange a funeral. If you feel that you would benefit from additional support and personal guidance, please get in touch with us and we will talk you through everything.

    Step-by-Step Guide

  • When someone dies, you should aim to call your Funeral Director as soon as possible, after you have called the doctor. This allows for you to arrange for the deceased to be collected and to be brought into our care as soon as they are ready.

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  • Your loved one will be cared for by our Funeral Directors. Once they have been brought into our care, they will be thoughtfully looked after at either one of our funeral homes or one of our care centres. Your Funeral Director will be able to confirm the details of this so you will know where your loved one is at all times.

  • If you wish to visit the Chapel of Rest during the time before the funeral, please speak to one of our Funeral Directors who will be happy to arrange a suitable date and time for you to visit. It is important to make an appointment so that the Chapel of Rest is available for you to use and your loved one is prepared for your visit.
    If the cause of death means that visiting could be distressing, or if their death was caused by a hazardous illness, you should seek the advice of your Funeral Director.

  • Having to let people know that someone has passed away can be a very difficult and stressful situation to go through. The way you break the news to people will completely depend on how well you know them and their relationship with the person who has passed away. If you’re in the position of having to inform family and friends, we hope you find this guide to announcing a death useful.

    Guide to announcing a death

  • We can take care of helping you to action your loved ones funeral plan, as the process is very straightforward. To get started, please call us on 01462 893191 and we can talk you through what happens next.

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  • We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do. If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement. If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

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  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK’s leading providers of Funerals and with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating (03/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.

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FAQs

What to expect at a funeral directors? ›

Your Funeral Director will ask you about the deceased's religious beliefs, their personal preferences, and the type of funeral they may have wanted. They will also discuss the different options available such as burial or cremation, and the total cost of the funeral, as well as any additional fees where applicable.

Do you tip funeral directors? ›

Funeral directors typically do not receive gratuities. However, it's customary to thank the funeral director with a thank-you note, and by leaving a positive review for the funeral home online.

How long after death do you see a funeral director? ›

A funeral is typically held around one or two weeks after the death, though it may be longer if the funeral director only has certain days available or if there is an inquest into the death. You may wish for your loved one to be buried as soon as possible, depending on their religious beliefs.

How do funeral directors close the mouth? ›

The oral and nasal cavities are swabbed clean, checked for any purge material, then the throat area is packed with cotton. A common method of mouth closure is via needle injector. A needle with a barbed tip and with a wire attached is driven into the maxilla, behind the teeth, and another driven into the mandible.

Why do funeral directors make so much money? ›

The sale of caskets happens to be one of the most profitable ventures that funeral homes engage in. Usually, they make the caskets necessary for each family. And to say the least, the coffins are priced to make a profit.

What is the highest funeral director salary? ›

How Much Do Funeral Director Jobs Pay per Year? $52,500 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $76,000 is the 75th percentile.

What questions do funeral celebrants ask? ›

The celebrant may ask you questions about the life of your loved one, their character, their values, and what made them the person they were. To help tell their story, funeral officiants encourage families and friends to share memories that illustrate the different aspects and interests of their life.

What happens when you go to funeral directors? ›

When you come through the front door, you will be greeted warmly by a staff member. Names will be exchanged, and hands shaken in cordiality. Some words of comfort will be offered. Once informed of the reason for your visit, you will be directed to the funeral director's office or arrangement office.

What do you talk about at a funeral visitation? ›

Speak from the heart and with kindness:
  • "(The deceased) will be greatly missed. I'm sorry for your loss."
  • "Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss."
  • "(The deceased) was a great person, and I'll miss them very much."
  • "(He/she) meant a lot to me and everyone else at (the work place.)

How does a funeral director prepare a body for viewing? ›

Their hair is combed and cream is placed on their face to prevent skin dehydration. The deceased is then covered and will remain in the preparation room until they are dressed, cosmetized and ready to be placed into a casket for viewing. Typically the viewing takes place a few days after death.

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