Crematorium · Maidstone

Vinters Park Crematorium

Vinters Park Crematorium is a crematorium in Maidstone, Kent. It is the closest option for Maidstone, Snodland, West Malling, Rainham. The nearest other crematorium is Medway Crematorium, 3.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Maidstone, ME14 5LG
Council area	Maidstone
County / area	Kent

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£927 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£575
Unattended (direct) cremation	£392
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Maidstone Borough Council. Undated current prices page. 45-min cremation service £927; 30-min service 9:15am or 4pm Mon-Thu £575 (reduced); direct (no service/attendance) £392; Saturday £1,600. Includes environmental surcharge, medical referee, strewing tube. Webcast live + on demand £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Vinters Park 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.

Towns near Vinters Park Crematorium

Maidstone1.2 mi
Snodland5.6 mi
West Malling6.1 mi
Rainham6.1 mi
Chatham7 mi
Gillingham7.2 mi
Rochester7.6 mi
Strood8.2 mi
Sittingbourne8.9 mi
Paddock Wood9.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Vinters Park 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 Vinters Park Crematorium cost?

Vinters Park Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £927, with a lower-cost option at £575 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £392. 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.