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Herts Direct Cremations Ltd

14229340

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

RIVERSIDE HOUSE, 3 PLACE FARM, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8SB
Incorporated 12/07/2022

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Miss Eliza Jane Burgess

director · Since 12/07/2022

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 24

Mr James Jacob Burgess

director · Since 12/07/2022

STONEMASON

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 27

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Jeremy Burgess

director · Since 12/07/2022

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Persons with Significant Control

J.J. Burgess & Sons Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

72, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NS

Reg: 04355446 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 14/06/2024

Former PSCs

Mr James Jacob Burgess

Ceased 14/06/2024

Miss Eliza Jane Burgess

Ceased 14/06/2024

Mr John Jeremy Burgess

Ceased 14/06/2024

CompanyRankvs 997+ SIC 96030 peers
59

Financial strength50th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees45th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.53× · 20/20
Longevity4 years trading (max 15) · 4/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength13/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity4/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£15k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£10k

Working capital

Current Assets

£14k

Current Liabilities

£4k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£12k

2avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£1k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£15k
Signed by Mr John Burgess 07/04/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20253.53
20241.97
20235.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.