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Funeral directors in Folkestone

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

There are 5 funeral directors based in Folkestone, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery, 2.8 miles away. Deaths in Folkestone are registered with Folkestone and Hythe register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Folkestone

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Folkestone

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
W.J. Farrier & Son0.3 miles£2,547—
Hambrook & John's Funeral Directors0.5 miles£2,695£1,545
Hambrook & Jones1.6 miles£2,695£1,745
Sterry Funeral Service1.7 miles£3,090£2,050
W. J. Farrier and Son6.4 miles£2,547—
Tdm Funeral Services10.4 miles£2,999£899
Firmager Funeral Service12.0 miles£3,090£2,050
Earl & Co13.1 miles£3,545£2,050
J. Dilnot Smith & Son13.3 miles£2,500£1,800
Hadaway & Denton Independent Funeral Directors14.0 miles£2,780£1,545
Country Funerals16.5 miles£2,720—
Herne Bay Funeral Services20.1 miles£2,340—

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Crematoria near Folkestone

Cemeteries in and near Folkestone

Natural & woodland burial near Folkestone

Faith & cultural funerals in Folkestone

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • Dover Masjid · 6.6 miles — 6 Park Place, Dover, CT16 1DQ

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (6 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 0.6 miles — Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NL

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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Funeral costs in Folkestone

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 Folkestone?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Folkestone, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Folkestone?
The nearest crematorium to Folkestone is Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery, about 2.8 miles from the town centre. Barham Crematorium (8.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Folkestone?
Contact Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Folkestone is £2,340 (funeral director’s charges only) at Herne Bay Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,325 at Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery. 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 Folkestone and Hythe are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Folkestone?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Folkestone 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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