Areas we cover · Hertfordshire
Equine Cremation in Hertfordshire
Dignified horse and pony cremation across Hertfordshire, with respectful collection from your home, stable or veterinary practice.
Bordering our home county, Hertfordshire is well within easy reach. From the stables around Sawbridgeworth and Bishop’s Stortford to the towns along the A1(M), we collect promptly and care for your horse with quiet respect.
Whether you choose an individual cremation with your horse’s ashes returned, or a respectful communal cremation, you’ll receive the same compassion and care that has made W. Martin & Son a trusted name since 1890. Hertfordshire shares a border with Essex, so collection times here are among the quickest we offer.
Equine cremation in Hertfordshire at a glance
- Service: Individual and communal cremation for horses and ponies.
- Area covered: The whole of Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford, Ware, Stevenage, Hitchin, St Albans and the surrounding towns and villages.
- We collect from: Your home, your stable or livery yard, or your veterinary practice, in a dedicated vehicle that can reach rural yards in poor weather.
- Individual cremation: From £650. Your horse is cremated on their own and tracked throughout, so the ashes returned are theirs alone. See what an individual cremation includes.
- Communal cremation: From £330. Your horse is cremated respectfully alongside other horses and ashes are not returned. Read about communal cremation.
- Ashes returned: Usually within around a week, hand-delivered to your chosen address in Hertfordshire in person rather than sent by post.
- Memorials available: Solid oak caskets, decorative urns, scatter tubes, engraved nameplates, polished horseshoes and mane or tail keepsakes. See the memorial options.
- Who we are: W. Martin & Son, a family run equine cremation business established in 1890, based at Bakers Lane, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 8QS.
- Out of hours: 24 hour call-out, every day of the year. If your horse dies overnight or at the weekend, call and we will come.
- How to arrange it: Call 01376 331136 at any hour. The office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm, or send us a message.
Towns & areas we cover in Hertfordshire
- Bishop’s Stortford
- Hertford
- Ware
- Stevenage
- Hitchin
- St Albans
- Hatfield
- Welwyn Garden City
- Buntingford
- Sawbridgeworth
Don’t see your town? We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and beyond, get in touch or call 01376 331136.
Our Services
Compassionate care, your way
Whether you wish to keep your horse’s ashes close or choose a simpler farewell, every service is carried out with the same dignity and respect.
Individual Equine Cremation
Your horse cremated on their own, with their ashes returned to you.
More about individual equine cremation
Communal Equine Cremation
A respectful, more economical cremation where ashes are not returned.
More about communal equine cremation
Memorial & Keepsake Options
Caskets, urns, engraved nameplates, polished horseshoes and keepsakes.
More about memorial & keepsake optionsIndividual Cremation
Your horse cremated individually in Hertfordshire, with ashes returned to your chosen location.
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Communal Cremation
A respectful, more economical farewell across Hertfordshire. Ashes are not returned.
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Local detail · Hertfordshire
What to expect in Hertfordshire
Where do you travel from to reach Hertfordshire?
We aim to collect as quickly as possible, often the same or the next day. Hertfordshire borders Essex, so it is one of the shortest journeys from our Black Notley yard, whether you are at a yard near Sawbridgeworth and Bishop’s Stortford or further west towards St Albans and Hitchin. Call us on 01376 331136 at any time and we will arrange a collection time that suits you.
What is included in the price of an equine cremation in Hertfordshire?
Both an individual cremation from £650 and a communal cremation from £330 include collection from your home, stable or veterinary practice anywhere in Hertfordshire. An individual cremation means your horse is cremated on their own and their ashes are returned to you, usually within around a week and hand-delivered to the address you choose. A communal cremation does not include the return of ashes.
Can you still collect in bad weather or from a difficult yard in Hertfordshire?
Yes. We collect in a dedicated vehicle and our experienced team is able to reach difficult locations and continue collections in poor weather, so a muddy gateway, a narrow lane or a field a distance from the road is rarely a problem. Tell us what the access is like when you call 01376 331136 and we will bring what we need.
How it works
Our gentle process
We are here to provide comfort and support through every step, ensuring your horse is treated with care and dignity.
Compassionate Consultation
Call us at any time and speak with our caring team. We will gently talk through your wishes, explain your options, and answer every question without pressure, so you can make the right decision for you and your horse.
Respectful Collection
We collect your horse from home, the stable or your veterinary practice in a dedicated vehicle, at a time that suits you. Our experienced team handles everything with quiet dignity, including in difficult conditions.
Dignified Cremation
Your horse is cremated with the utmost care. With an individual cremation, your horse is cremated on their own and tracked throughout, so the ashes returned to you are theirs alone.
Memorial & Delivery
Choose from a range of personalised memorials and keepsakes. We then hand-deliver your chosen memorial or your horse’s ashes back to you with care, usually within around a week.
FAQs · Hertfordshire
Equine cremation in Hertfordshire, your questions
Do you cover Hertfordshire?
Yes. We care for horses and ponies right across Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford, Ware, Stevenage, Hitchin, St Albans and the surrounding towns and villages. Hertfordshire shares a border with Essex, so collection times here are among the quickest we offer.
How much does it cost to have a horse cremated?
Individual cremation starts from £650, with your horse’s ashes returned in a traditional oak casket with a nameplate, or in scatter tubes. Communal cremation starts from £330, where ashes are not returned. Both include collection from your home, stable or veterinary practice. The final cost can depend on your horse’s size and any memorial options you choose, so please call us on 01376 331136 for an exact quote.
How is my horse collected and transported?
We collect your horse from your home, stable or veterinary practice in a dedicated vehicle, handled with quiet dignity by our experienced team. We are able to reach difficult locations and continue collections in poor weather.
How long does the cremation process take?
We aim to return your horse’s ashes to you within around a week, though this can vary. We will keep you informed at every stage so you are never left wondering.
Do you offer individual and communal cremations?
Yes. With an individual cremation your horse is cremated on their own and only their ashes are returned to you. With a communal cremation your horse is cremated respectfully alongside other animals and ashes are not returned. Both are carried out with the same dignity and care.
Words from those we’ve helped
Trusted by horse owners
Their stories reflect the compassion and dedication we bring to every horse we honour.
The staff were amazing, the service I can’t fault and so glad to find them at a time of need. Really lovely people, reasonably priced, really competitive compared to others when you’ve got an unexpected loss. Highly recommended and thank you to you all xx
From the first difficult call to receiving my pony’s ashes back, the service from Martin’s has been of the highest standard. Professional and understanding, we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.
Very professional, compassionate and caring. Returned my fur baby home to me quickly and the box was presented so beautifully. I can’t recommend this company enough. Thank you for all you’ve done x
Martins were absolutely fantastic. From the ladies in the office who made things simple and easy to organise, to Trevor who came to collect our horse, all were amazing. Professional, caring, and allowed us all the time we needed, which made a very difficult day that bit easier.
Found W. Martin and Son on Google and they were the best price to come and collect my horse. The service was fantastic, they came out in a special 4x4 vehicle in the snow and delivered him back in just over a week. Highly recommended, thank you.
The man who came was very nice. He did his job with sympathy and dignity. Thank you.
Caring for horses across Hertfordshire
Whenever you’re ready, our team is here to help, with no pressure and no rush.