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Funeral directors in Tonbridge

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Tonbridge, and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery, 5.5 miles away. Deaths in Tonbridge are registered with Tonbridge and Malling register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Tonbridge

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 Tonbridge

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
Abbey Funeral Services0.2 miles£3,932—
Southborough Funeral Directors2.9 miles£3,195£1,745
Welham Jones6.8 miles£3,235—
W Hodges Funeral Directors7.8 miles£3,545£2,050
Paul Bysouth Funeral Directors10.7 miles£2,995£1,745
Michael A Lawrence Funeral Directors11.6 miles£2,895£1,645
Clarke's funeral service11.8 miles—£2,047

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Crematoria near Tonbridge

Cemeteries in and near Tonbridge

Natural & woodland burial near Tonbridge

Faith & cultural funerals in Tonbridge

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (3 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Tonbridge: 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 Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge

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 Tonbridge?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Tonbridge, 8 funeral directors within 5 miles and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Tonbridge?
The nearest crematorium to Tonbridge is Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery, about 5.5 miles from the town centre. Vinters Park Crematorium (13.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Tonbridge?
Contact Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Tonbridge is £2,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Michael A Lawrence Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,040 at Kent and Sussex 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 Tonbridge and Malling are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Tonbridge?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Tonbridge 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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