Find a funeral director in Whitstable

Find funeral directors in Whitstable

When you’re looking for a funeral director in Whitstable, our online guide is just what you need. With a clear and easy to access directory, you’ll be able to compare independent funeral directors, as well as national funeral homes such as Coop Funeralcare in Whitstable, and others across the Garden of England. So whatever you have in mind, we’ll help you find great value, great service, and a funeral that meets your requirements, whether your loved one was of devout faith or no faith at all. With Funeral Choice you’ll be sure to find the right Whitstable funeral home to suit your needs.

Planning a funeral in Whitstable

While a cremation may not be the most convenient option if you or your loved one is based in Whitstable, it’s certainly possible to organise. There are 6 crematoriums, most of which are privately run, accessible from this part of Kent. There are many local options for burial, with council sites even offering green burial options if that’s your preference. If you wish to include a service of remembrance or celebration based in religion, there are several churches in the local area, as well as a mosque in Canterbury, and synagogues and temples further afield. Your local Whitstable funeral director will be able to support you in making all the arrangements you need to.

Find a Whitstable crematorium

While there’s no crematorium in Whitstable itself, there are 6 that are positioned around 30 minutes away. 5 of these are privately owned and run, while one is council-owned. There are currently plans for a new private crematorium at Herne Bay, which would be better situated to serve the people of Whitstable.

• Barham Crematorium (privately run)
• Garden of England Crematorium, Sittingbourne (privately run)
• Thanet Crematorium (privately run)
• Charing Crematorium, Ashford (privately run)
• Medway Crematorium (Medway Council)
• Hawkinge Crematorium, Folkestone (privately run)

Find a Whitstable cemetery or burial ground

There are 6 cemeteries within around 15 miles of Whitstable. These are all council-owned. Canterbury City Council offers green burial, alongside traditional burial in all its cemeteries. But if you prefer a dedicated green burial ground, Riverview Natural Burial Ground is just over half an hour away, past Sittingbourne.

• Whitstable Cemetery (Canterbury City Council)
• Herne Bay Cemetery (Canterbury City Council)
• Canterbury Cemetery (Canterbury City Council)
• Faversham (Love Lane) Cemetery (Swale Borough Council)
• Sturry Cemetery (Sturry Parish Council)
• Chartham Cemetery (Chartham Parish Council)
• Riverview Natural Burial Ground (privately run)

You can find more details about Whitstable cemetery and crematorium listings on the Canterbury City Council website.