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Funeral directors in Gillingham

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Gillingham, and 52 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Medway Crematorium, 4.2 miles away. Deaths in Gillingham 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 Gillingham

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 Gillingham

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
Thomas Fowle & Sons Funeral Directors0.2 miles£2,995£1,545
Button & Family0.8 miles£2,150£1,660
W. Naylar & Son1.7 miles£2,995£1,545
Clarke's funeral service5.9 miles—£2,047

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Crematoria near Gillingham

Cemeteries in and near Gillingham

Natural & woodland burial near Gillingham

Faith & cultural funerals in Gillingham

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

Places of worship near Gillingham — 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 (4 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 (1 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 →

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

When someone dies in Gillingham: 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 Gillingham

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 Gillingham?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Gillingham, 19 funeral directors within 5 miles and 52 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Gillingham?
The nearest crematorium to Gillingham is Medway Crematorium, about 4.2 miles from the town centre. Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery (5.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Gillingham?
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 Gillingham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Gillingham 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Gillingham?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Gillingham, sikh funerals in Gillingham, jewish funerals in Gillingham, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Gillingham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Gillingham 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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