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Funeral directors in Sandwich

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Sandwich (Aber Santwic), Kent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Sandwich itself, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Thanet Crematorium, 7.0 miles away. Deaths in Sandwich 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 Sandwich

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Sandwich

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
J. Dilnot Smith & Son4.9 miles£2,500£1,800
Tdm Funeral Services5.2 miles£2,999£899
Maskell & Uden5.3 miles£2,895£1,545
Blackburns Funeral Service7.2 miles£2,795£1,645
H.Noble Funeral Directors7.2 miles£2,292—
Gore Brothers Ltd7.9 miles£3,000£1,763.5
Aston Walker8.2 miles£2,438—
W. J. Farrier and Son9.8 miles£2,547—
A. Welch & Sons Ltd11.5 miles—£1,345
Herne Bay Funeral Services11.8 miles£2,340—

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Crematoria near Sandwich

Cemeteries in and near Sandwich

Natural & woodland burial near Sandwich

Faith & cultural funerals in Sandwich

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 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 Sandwich: 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 Sandwich

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 Sandwich?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Sandwich, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sandwich?
The nearest crematorium to Sandwich is Thanet Crematorium, about 7.0 miles from the town centre. Barham Crematorium (8.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sandwich?
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 Sandwich?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sandwich is £2,292 (funeral director’s charges only) at H.Noble Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,120 at Thanet Crematorium. 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 Sandwich?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sandwich 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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