Browsing our directory is a fast way to find Canterbury funeral directors. You’ll see a choice of independent funeral homes, plus recognised names such as Dignity and Co-op.
Do you live in the surrounding area? As well as listing Canterbury funeral homes, our directory has options in nearby towns like Whitstable and Herne Bay.
As an important place for Christianity in England, there are many options for Christian funerals in Canterbury, including several historic churches. There’s also a mosque in the north of the city, while Barham Crematorium can cater to other faiths, as well as non-religious funeral services.
The Canterbury borough is home to 3 council-run cemeteries, plus several active churchyards. Do you want to arrange a natural burial? All the council cemeteries have green burial sites – or you could travel to the privately run Riverview woodland burial ground near Gillingham.
If you’re looking to arrange an affordable funeral in Canterbury, our directory helps you compare listings in one helpful place. That way, you can view costs before making final arrangements.
Also, different funeral directors can help with different things. Comparing listings gives you the information you need to make the right choice, whether you’re arranging something simple and traditional or a big, themed funeral.
There’s one crematorium near Canterbury, Barham Crematorium. Opened in 1956, the crematorium is today managed by a private company. You’ll find it in the village of Barham, around 8 miles south of Canterbury.
Here are a few of the active cemeteries in Canterbury and the surrounding area:
For information about the Canterbury City Council cemeteries, go to the council website.
Are you planning a wake after the funeral? You have lots of options, ranging from restaurants to hotels to your own home. Here are some venues in Canterbury that might be suitable.
17 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury,
17 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury,
3-4 Burgate, Canterbury,
3-4 Burgate, Canterbury,
122 Wincheap, Canterbury,
122 Wincheap, Canterbury,
65 Sturry Road, Canterbury,
65 Sturry Road, Canterbury,
63 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham,
63 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham,
63 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham
63 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham
70 Military Road, Canterbury,
0.41 miles away
70 Military Road, Canterbury,
0.41 miles from Canterbury, UK
51-53 Oxford Street, Whitstable,
5.74 miles away
51-53 Oxford Street, Whitstable,
5.74 miles from Canterbury, UK
98 High Street, Whitstable,
5.85 miles away
98 High Street, Whitstable,
5.85 miles from Canterbury, UK
128 Tankerton Road, Whitstable,
5.96 miles away
128 Tankerton Road, Whitstable,
5.96 miles from Canterbury, UK
26 Harbour Street, Whitstable,
6.05 miles away
26 Harbour Street, Whitstable,
6.05 miles from Canterbury, UK
94 Sea Street, Herne Bay,
6.14 miles away
94 Sea Street, Herne Bay,
6.14 miles from Canterbury, UK
8a-8b Sea Street, Herne Bay,
6.41 miles away
8a-8b Sea Street, Herne Bay,
6.41 miles from Canterbury, UK
6-8 Sea Street, Herne Bay,
6.44 miles away
6-8 Sea Street, Herne Bay,
6.44 miles from Canterbury, UK
94 Station Road, Herne Bay,
6.47 miles away
94 Station Road, Herne Bay,
6.47 miles from Canterbury, UK
132 Reculver Road, Herne Bay,
7.04 miles away
132 Reculver Road, Herne Bay,
7.04 miles from Canterbury, UK
84 Preston Street, Faversham
8.44 miles away
84 Preston Street, Faversham
8.44 miles from Canterbury, UK
6 Limes Place, Preston Street, Faversham
8.46 miles away
6 Limes Place, Preston Street, Faversham
8.46 miles from Canterbury, UK
37 Stone Street, Faversham
8.51 miles away
37 Stone Street, Faversham
8.51 miles from Canterbury, UK
Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough, Sandwich,
9.53 miles away
Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough, Sandwich,
9.53 miles from Canterbury, UK