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Funeral directors in Chatham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Chatham, Kent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Chatham, and 50 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Medway Crematorium, 3.6 miles away. Deaths in Chatham are registered with Medway register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Chatham

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Chatham

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
Button & Family0.4 miles£2,150£1,660
W. Naylar & Son0.8 miles£2,995£1,545
Thomas Fowle & Sons Funeral Directors1.1 miles£2,995£1,545
Clarke's funeral service5.1 miles—£2,047

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Crematoria near Chatham

Cemeteries in and near Chatham

Natural & woodland burial near Chatham

Faith & cultural funerals in Chatham

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (6 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (5 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Chatham: find a church in Chatham for a funeral service · prayer times in Chatham for janazah

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

When someone dies in Chatham: 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 Medway register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Medway 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 Chatham

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 Chatham?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Chatham, 19 funeral directors within 5 miles and 50 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Chatham?
The nearest crematorium to Chatham is Medway Crematorium, about 3.6 miles from the town centre. Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery (5.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Chatham?
Contact Medway 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 Chatham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Chatham is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Button & Family; add the crematorium fee — £855 at Medway 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 Medway are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Chatham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Chatham 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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