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Funeral directors in Tenterden

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Tenterden, Kent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Tenterden, and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Charing Crematorium (Kent County Crematorium), 10.3 miles away. Deaths in Tenterden are registered with Ashford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Tenterden

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 Tenterden

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
K B Sills7.0 miles£3,395£1,745
Hadaway & Denton Independent Funeral Directors9.2 miles£2,780£1,545
Earl & Co10.3 miles£3,545£2,050
Country Funerals10.8 miles£2,720—
Firmager Funeral Service12.4 miles£3,090£2,050
Haine & Son13.8 miles£3,705£1,595
Banfield & Pomphrey14.1 miles£3,240£2,050
C Waterhouse and Sons14.2 miles£3,365£1,920
Michael A Lawrence Funeral Directors14.4 miles£2,895£1,645
Hinkley Funeral Directors14.8 miles£2,695£1,545
Douglas Mercer & Son15.1 miles£3,240£2,050

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Crematoria near Tenterden

Cemeteries in and near Tenterden

Natural & woodland burial near Tenterden

Faith & cultural funerals in Tenterden

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

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 (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Tenterden?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Tenterden, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Tenterden?
The nearest crematorium to Tenterden is Charing Crematorium (Kent County Crematorium), about 10.3 miles from the town centre. Hastings Crematorium (13.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Tenterden?
Contact Ashford 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 Tenterden?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Tenterden is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hinkley Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Charing Crematorium (Kent County 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 Ashford are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Tenterden?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Tenterden 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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