Crematorium · Herne Bay

Herne Bay Crematorium

Herne Bay Crematorium is a crematorium at Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent. It is the closest option for Herne Bay, Whitstable, Fordwich, Canterbury. The nearest other crematorium is Memoria Faversham and Mid Kent Memorial Park and Crematorium, 8.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7NF
Council area	Canterbury
County / area	Kent

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,425 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£850
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh Group; effective 1 Apr 2026. Standard = peak 60-min slot Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30; 10:30/15:30 £1,325; 09:30/16:30 £995; twilight £1,325; Sat £1,425; Sun £1,750. Reduced = 30-min slot (08:30/09:00/17:30). Unattended = Direct Cremation. Webcast £70. Extra 60 min +£395.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Herne Bay Crematorium

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Herne Bay Crematorium?

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.

How much does a cremation at Herne Bay Crematorium cost?

Herne Bay Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,425, with a lower-cost option at £850 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. 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.