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Funeral directors in Herne Bay

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Herne Bay, and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Herne Bay Crematorium, 1.8 miles away. Deaths in Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay

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 Herne Bay

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
A. Welch & Sons Ltd0.4 miles—£1,345
Herne Bay Funeral Services0.9 miles£2,340—
John Kemp Funeral Directors4.6 miles£2,895£1,545
C.W. Lyons & Sons Ltd.4.7 miles£2,565£1,630
Gore Brothers Ltd11.2 miles£3,000£1,763.5
Aston Walker11.8 miles£2,438—
H.Noble Funeral Directors12.5 miles£2,292—
Maskell & Uden12.7 miles£2,895£1,545
Blackburns Funeral Service13.3 miles£2,795£1,645

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Crematoria near Herne Bay

Cemeteries in and near Herne Bay

Natural & woodland burial near Herne Bay

Faith & cultural funerals in Herne Bay

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

Mosques (3 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 →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Herne Bay: find a church in Herne Bay for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Herne Bay: 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 Herne Bay

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 Herne Bay?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Herne Bay, 8 funeral directors within 5 miles and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Herne Bay?
The nearest crematorium to Herne Bay is Herne Bay Crematorium, about 1.8 miles from the town centre. Memoria Faversham and Mid Kent Memorial Park and Crematorium (9.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Herne Bay is £2,292 (funeral director’s charges only) at H.Noble Funeral Directors; 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.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Herne Bay?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Herne Bay 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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