Funeral Costs in Kent
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Kent. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,570
- Lowest direct cremation
- £500
- Median attended funeral
- £3,120
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2
- Funeral directors compared
- 200
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Francis Chappell & Sons
FD charges only
at Hawden & Burgess Family Funeral Directors Ltd
157 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Kent costs £1,570 (2% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £3,120 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 157 published price lists from 200 indexed funeral directors within 25 miles.
Price range across 157 Kent providers
- Direct cremation · n=124
- £1,570median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=157
- £3,120median
Typical £1,240–£1,990 (middle 50%)
Full range £500–£2,400
Lowest at Francis Chappell & Sons
Typical £2,780–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £2–£4,700
Kent vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Kent median | UK median | Kent vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,570 | £1,545 | 2% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,120 | £2,890 | 8% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Kent: £500 to £2,400.
Cheapest funeral directors in Kent for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 25 miles of Kent.
- 1.Francis Chappell & Sons£500
- 2.Nash Funerals£500
- 3.TDM Funeral Services Ltd£899
- 4.L.E. Brand & Sons Ltd£975
- 5.William Whitmey Independent Funeral Directors Ltd£995
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Kent
- Funeral directors indexed
- 200
- Independent vs chain
- 123 / 77
- Published-price coverage
- 79%
Within 25 miles
independents / chain branches
157 of 200 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Kent
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,295
- Professional fee
- £1,435
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Paul J Rowland Funeral Directors Ltd -Pendenden Heath
4 Hillary Road Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 2JP
Independent
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Paul J Rowland Funeral Directors Limited
15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre Castle Road, Allington Allington, Maidstone, Kent · ME16 0PU
Independent
1.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Michael A Lawrence Funeral Directors
422 Loose Road, MAIDSTONE, KENT · ME15 9TX
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.9 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,295
- Professional fee
- £1,435
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,047
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,600
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Stephen P Gay Funeral Service -West Malling
39-41 High Street, West Malling, Kent · ME19 6QH
Independent
5.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £899
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,999
- Professional fee
- £400
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 200 providers within 25 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Kent
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Kent?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Kent?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Kent is £3,120 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Kent?
The median direct cremation in Kent is £1,570 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £500 to £2,400.
Which funeral director in Kent publishes the lowest price?
Francis Chappell & Sons publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Kent at £500. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Kent more expensive than the UK average?
Kent’s median direct cremation (£1,570) is 2% above UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.