Canterbury
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Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support – Kent
Support available across Canterbury and the wider Kent area.
Telephone 0808 808 1677
Services
- One-to-one bereavement support
- Telephone support
- Online support
- Support groups
- Support for children and young people
- Information and practical advice
Official Website https://www.cruse.org.uk
The Ralph Centre
17 Cheriton Road
Folkestone
Kent CT20 2QL
Telephone 01303 850733
Services
- Professional bereavement counselling
- Grief support
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Individual counselling
Cemeteries
Canterbury City Council provides burial services across three cemeteries, offering burial plots, memorials, gardens of remembrance and facilities for people of all faiths and none.
Canterbury Cemetery
49 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 3JB
Telephone 01227 862490
Facilities
- Traditional burial plots
- Ashes interments
- Memorial gardens
- Family graves
- Accessible pathways
- Parking nearby
Official Website https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-ceremonies/cemeteries-and-burials
Herne Bay Cemetery
Bullockstone Road
Herne Bay
Kent CT6 7NX
Telephone 01227 862490
Facilities
- Burial plots
- Cremated remains plots
- Memorial options
- Accessible access
- Parking
Official Website https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-ceremonies/cemeteries-and-burials
Whitstable Cemetery
Millstrood Road
Whitstable
Kent CT5 3EE
Telephone 01227 862490
Facilities
- Traditional burials
- Ashes interments
- Memorials
- Accessible pathways
- Peaceful surroundings
Official Website https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-ceremonies/cemeteries-and-burials
Coroner
Kent & Medway Coroner's Service
The Coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent, or where the cause of death is unknown. They also decide whether a post-mortem examination or inquest is required.
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ
Telephone 03000 410502
Services
- Death investigations
- Post-mortem examinations
- Inquests
- Support and guidance for families
Official Website https://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/deaths-reported-to-the-coroner
Crematoriums
Barham Crematorium
Canterbury Road
Barham
Canterbury
Kent CT4 6QU
Telephone 01227 831351
Facilities
- Modern chapel
- Webcasting and visual tribute options
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorials and ashes scattering
- Accessible facilities
- Parking
- Waiting areas
- Hearing loop
Official Website https://www.barham-crematorium.co.uk
About Barham Crematorium is the principal crematorium serving Canterbury and the surrounding villages. It offers modern facilities in peaceful landscaped grounds and caters for funerals of all faiths and non-religious services.
Herne Bay Crematorium
Bullockstone Road
Herne Bay
Kent CT6 7NF
Telephone 01227 201961
Facilities
- Modern chapel
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Disabled access
- Car parking
- Webcasting facilities
Official Website https://www.hernebaycrematorium.co.uk
About Herne Bay Crematorium serves families throughout the Canterbury district and provides a peaceful setting for funeral services and memorial visits.
Funeral Directors
C W Lyons & Son Funeral Directors
70 Military Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1ND
Telephone 01227 463508
Email canterbury@cwlyons.co.uk
Services
- Independent family funeral directors
- 24-hour personal service
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Green funerals
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral plans
- Memorials
Official Website https://www.cwlyonsfunerals.co.uk
About Serving Canterbury since 1911, C W Lyons & Son is the city's only long-established independent family-owned funeral director.
A Welch & Sons Ltd
Heritage House
3–4 Burgate
Canterbury
Kent CT1 2HG
Telephone 01227 787801
Services
- 24-hour service
- Traditional funerals
- Cremation and burial arrangements
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral plans
- Memorial advice
Official Website https://www.awelchandsons.co.uk
Woollard & Kent Funeral Services Ltd
122 Wincheap
Canterbury
Kent CT1 3RS
Telephone 01227 456300
Services
- Independent funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral planning
- 24-hour assistance
Official Website https://www.woollardandkent.co.uk
Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury
65 Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1BU
Telephone 01227 463067
Services
- 24-hour personal care
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Green funerals
- Funeral plans
- Floral tributes
- Memorial masonry
Official Website https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
Watson & Bell Funeral Directors
Canterbury and Aylesham offices
Telephone 01304 840880
Services
- Independent family-run funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Bespoke funerals
- Direct cremation
- Chapel services
- Funeral planning
About Watson & Bell is an independent, family-run funeral director serving Canterbury, Aylesham and the surrounding communities.
Funeral Partners
Canterbury area Services
- Personal funeral arrangements
- Burial and cremation services
- Memorials
- Funeral plans
Official Website https://www.funeralpartners.co.uk
Hospitals
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 3NG
Hospital Telephone 01227 766877
Bereavement Office Telephone 01227 864006
Email ekhuft.rsokch@nhs.net
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 9:30am – 3:00pm
- Closed on Bank Holidays
Facilities
- Bereavement Office
- Medical Examiner Service
- Mortuary facilities
- Outpatient services
- Diagnostic services
- Chapel and quiet room
- Disabled access
- Public parking
- Café and refreshments
Official Website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
About Kent and Canterbury Hospital is part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Following a death in hospital, the Bereavement Office works closely with the Medical Examiner to guide families through the next steps before the death can be registered. They can also answer questions about paperwork and liaise with your chosen funeral director.
Register Office
Registration of marriages and civil partnerships
Wellington House
4 St Stephen's Road
Canterbury
Kent CT2 7RD
Telephone 03000 415151
Services
- Registering a death
- Birth registrations
- Marriage and civil partnership notices
- Citizenship ceremonies
- Copy certificates
- Appointment-only service
Official Website https://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/register-a-death
About Deaths are registered by appointment once the Medical Examiner (or Coroner, where applicable) has sent the necessary paperwork to the Registrar. Appointments can be booked online or by telephone.