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Funeral directors in New Romney

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in New Romney, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery, 12.9 miles away. Deaths in New Romney 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 New Romney

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 New Romney

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
Firmager Funeral Service0.3 miles£3,090£2,050
Hadaway & Denton Independent Funeral Directors11.0 miles£2,780£1,545
Earl & Co11.1 miles£3,545£2,050
Sterry Funeral Service11.2 miles£3,090£2,050
Hambrook & Jones11.3 miles£2,695£1,745
W.J. Farrier & Son11.9 miles£2,547—
Hambrook & John's Funeral Directors12.4 miles£2,695£1,545
Country Funerals14.9 miles£2,720—
Banfield & Pomphrey16.5 miles£3,240£2,050
Hinkley Funeral Directors17.5 miles£2,695£1,545
W. J. Farrier and Son18.6 miles£2,547—
Douglas Mercer & Son18.7 miles£3,240£2,050

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Crematoria near New Romney

Cemeteries in and near New Romney

Natural & woodland burial near New Romney

Faith & cultural funerals in New Romney

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

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

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Methodist churches (2 nearby)

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Other churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in New Romney: 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 New Romney

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 New Romney?
We list 3 funeral directors based in New Romney, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to New Romney?
The nearest crematorium to New Romney is Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery, about 12.9 miles from the town centre. Charing Crematorium (Kent County Crematorium) (16.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in New Romney?
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 New Romney?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near New Romney is £2,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at W.J. Farrier & Son; 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 New Romney?
Yes. Most funeral directors near New Romney 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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