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Funeral directors in Dover

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Dover (Dofr), Kent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Dover, and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery, 6.9 miles away. Deaths in Dover are registered with Dover register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Dover

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Dover

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
W. J. Farrier and Son1.1 miles£2,547—
Tdm Funeral Services5.2 miles£2,999£899
Hambrook & John's Funeral Directors6.4 miles£2,695£1,545
W.J. Farrier & Son6.9 miles£2,547—
J. Dilnot Smith & Son7.1 miles£2,500£1,800
Hambrook & Jones7.7 miles£2,695£1,745
Sterry Funeral Service7.9 miles£3,090£2,050
Maskell & Uden15.2 miles£2,895£1,545
Blackburns Funeral Service17.1 miles£2,795£1,645
H.Noble Funeral Directors17.3 miles£2,292—
Earl & Co18.1 miles£3,545£2,050
Gore Brothers Ltd18.3 miles£3,000£1,763.5

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Crematoria near Dover

Cemeteries in and near Dover

Natural & woodland burial near Dover

Faith & cultural funerals in Dover

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • Dover Masjid · 0.3 miles — 6 Park Place, Dover, CT16 1DQ

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 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 (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Dover: 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 Dover register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Dover Council bereavement services.
  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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Dover

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 Dover?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Dover, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dover?
The nearest crematorium to Dover is Hawkinge Crematorium and Cemetery, about 6.9 miles from the town centre. Barham Crematorium (7.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dover?
Contact Dover 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 Dover?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dover is £2,292 (funeral director’s charges only) at H.Noble Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,325 at Hawkinge 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 Dover are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Dover?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dover 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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