Crematorium · Shorne

Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery

Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery is a crematorium at Gravesend Road, Shorne, Kent, run by The London Cremation Company. It is the closest option for Gravesend, Tilbury, Strood, Northfleet. The nearest other crematorium is Medway Crematorium, 7.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Gravesend Road, Shorne, DA12 3JH
Phone	01474 823963
Website	thelondoncremation.co.uk
Operator	The London Cremation Company
Council area	Gravesham
County / area	Kent

Call Directions Website

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,030 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£755
Unattended (direct) cremation	£290
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (The London Cremation Company. Effective 1 May 2026. Weekday service £1,030 (40-min chapel time, hourly 10am-4pm); early evening (5-6pm Mon-Thu) £1,240; Saturday morning £1,445. Reduced = weekday early morning 9am service (20-min chapel time) £755; Attended Direct Cremation (8.00-8.30am) £390. Weekday Direct Cremation (unattended) £290. Fully inclusive of medical fee and environmental surcharge. Live streaming from £80.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Thames View 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 Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery

Gravesend2.6 mi
Tilbury3.6 mi
Strood3.7 mi
Northfleet3.9 mi
Rochester4.4 mi
Chatham5.4 mi
Ebbsfleet Valley5.4 mi
Grays5.6 mi
Gillingham5.9 mi
Stanford-le-Hope6.1 mi
Snodland6.7 mi
South Ockendon8.4 mi
Dartford8.9 mi
West Malling9 mi
Rainham9.1 mi
Canvey Island9.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Thames View 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 01474 823963.

How much does a cremation at Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery cost?

Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,030, with a lower-cost option at £755 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £290. 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.