Crematorium · Folkestone and Hythe

Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery

Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery is a crematorium in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent. It is the closest option for Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Canterbury. The nearest other crematorium is Barham Crematorium, 5.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 7NB
Phone	01303 892215
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Council area	Folkestone and Hythe
County / area	Kent

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,325 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity/CMG Hawkinge Crematorium (Aerodrome Road, CT18 7AG; within Hawkinge Cemetery) price list effective 2 Jan 2026. Standard = 60-min peak slot Mon-Wed; Thu-Fri & Sat £1,425; off-peak 60-min £995; Sunday £1,995. Reduced = 09:00/17:30 30-min slot; attended direct cremation £795. Live webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery

Folkestone2.8 mi
Hythe4.5 mi
Dover6.9 mi
Canterbury11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01303 892215.

How much does a cremation at Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery cost?

Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,325, with a lower-cost option at £825 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.