Crematorium · Margate

Thanet Crematorium

Thanet Crematorium is a crematorium at Manston Road, Margate, Kent. It is the closest option for Margate, Westgate-on-Sea, Broadstairs, Birchington. The nearest other crematorium is Herne Bay Crematorium, 11.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Manston Road, Margate, CT9 4PN
Phone	01843 577333
Website	thanet.gov.uk
Council area	Thanet
County / area	Kent

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,120 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£839
Unattended (direct) cremation	£368.50
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Thanet District Council; price document (Google Doc) linked from https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/thanet-crematorium/. Valid 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027. Full Service £1,120 (hourly from 10am Mon-Fri, max 45 min in service hall incl. entry/exit); Short Service £839 (9:00/9:30, max 20 min); Direct Cremation £368.50 (no mourners). Includes environmental and medical referee fees and Wesley music; organist fee not included. Weekend full service £1,705. Webcasting £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Thanet Crematorium

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.

Towns near Thanet Crematorium

Margate1 mi
Westgate-on-Sea1.9 mi
Broadstairs2.8 mi
Birchington3.1 mi
Ramsgate3.3 mi
Sandwich7 mi
Deal10.4 mi
Herne Bay10.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Thanet Crematorium?

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 01843 577333.

How much does a cremation at Thanet Crematorium cost?

Thanet Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,120, with a lower-cost option at £839 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £368.50. 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.