Crematorium · Royal Tunbridge Wells

Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery

Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery is a crematorium in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It is the closest option for Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Paddock Wood. The nearest other crematorium is Wealdon Crematorium, 13.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ
Phone	01892 523894
Website	kentandsussexcrematorium.com
Council area	Tunbridge Wells
County / area	Kent

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,040 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£840
Unattended (direct) cremation	£545
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council; fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF also at /wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fees-and-Charges-From-1st-April-2026-ACCESSIBLE.pdf). Standard = 45-min slot 10:45-16:00 (30 min in chapel); 10:00 45-min slot £970; reduced = 30-min slot 09:00/09:30 £840. Unattended £545 (from 09:45) or £499 (08:30-09:30). Double (2 person) £1,570. Incl. medical referee, environmental surcharge, cardboard casket. Obitus webcast £67.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01892 523894.

How much does a cremation at Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery cost?

Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,040, with a lower-cost option at £840 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £545. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.