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John Kemp Funeral Directors
John Kemp Funeral Directors is a funeral director at Harbour Street, Whitstable CT5 1AH. The nearest crematorium is Herne Bay Crematorium, 3.8 miles away.
Contact & location
| Address | Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01227 272255 |
| Website | dignityfunerals.co.uk |
| Local council | Canterbury |
| Area | Whitstable, Kent |
Prices
| Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) | £2,895 |
|---|---|
| Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee) | £1,545 |
Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £4,320 — £2,895 funeral director’s charges plus £1,425 at Herne Bay Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.
From John Kemp Funeral Directors’ published standardised price list, checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.
Questions to ask John Kemp Funeral Directors
- Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
- What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
- Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
- Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
- Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
- Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.
Nearest crematoria
- Herne Bay Crematorium · 3.8 miles
- Memoria Faversham and Mid Kent Memorial Park and Crematorium · 5.4 miles
- Barham Crematorium · 13.1 miles
- Garden of England Crematorium · 13.3 miles
Nearby cemeteries
- Whitstable Cemetery · 0.7 miles
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact John Kemp Funeral Directors?
Call 01227 272255. Visit dignityfunerals.co.uk. The address is Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does John Kemp Funeral Directors charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), John Kemp Funeral Directors charges £2,895 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,545 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.
Which crematorium is nearest to John Kemp Funeral Directors?
Herne Bay Crematorium is 3.8 miles away, and Memoria Faversham and Mid Kent Memorial Park and Crematorium is 5.4 miles away.
Compare with other funeral directors nearby
It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.
C.W. Lyons & Sons Ltd.
0.4 miles51-53 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB
£2,565 attended funeral £1,630 direct cremation from their price list
Woollard & Kent Funeral Services
0.8 milesTankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2FA
Vintage Funeral Hearse
1.3 milesWarden Point Way, Whitstable, CT5 4TY
Herne Bay Funeral Services
3.8 miles94 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QF
£2,340 attended funeral from their price list
Co-op Funeralcare
4.0 miles6-8 Sea St, Herne Bay, CT6 8SP
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