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Funeral directors in Canterbury

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Canterbury (Caergaint), Kent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Canterbury, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Herne Bay Crematorium, 5.0 miles away. Deaths in Canterbury are registered with Canterbury register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Canterbury

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Canterbury

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
C.W. Lyons & Sons Ltd.5.7 miles£2,565£1,630
John Kemp Funeral Directors6.1 miles£2,895£1,545
Herne Bay Funeral Services6.1 miles£2,340—
A. Welch & Sons Ltd6.5 miles—£1,345
Tdm Funeral Services11.7 miles£2,999£899
Country Funerals11.9 miles£2,720—
Earl & Co12.4 miles£3,545£2,050
Hadaway & Denton Independent Funeral Directors13.3 miles£2,780£1,545
Sterry Funeral Service13.5 miles£3,090£2,050
Hambrook & Jones13.6 miles£2,695£1,745
W. J. Farrier and Son13.6 miles£2,547—
Hambrook & John's Funeral Directors14.0 miles£2,695£1,545

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Crematoria near Canterbury

Cemeteries in and near Canterbury

Natural & woodland burial near Canterbury

Faith & cultural funerals in Canterbury

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Canterbury — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Canterbury: find a church in Canterbury for a funeral service

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Canterbury: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Canterbury register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Canterbury Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Canterbury

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Canterbury?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Canterbury, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Canterbury?
The nearest crematorium to Canterbury is Herne Bay Crematorium, about 5.0 miles from the city centre. Memoria Faversham and Mid Kent Memorial Park and Crematorium (6.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Canterbury?
Contact Canterbury register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Canterbury?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Canterbury is £2,340 (funeral director’s charges only) at Herne Bay Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Herne Bay Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Canterbury are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Canterbury?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Canterbury, catholic funerals in Canterbury, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Canterbury?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Canterbury offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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