Dartford
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Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support – Kent
Support available throughout Dartford and the wider Kent area.
Telephone 0808 808 1677
Services
- One-to-one bereavement support
- Telephone and online support
- Bereavement groups
- Support for children and young people
- Practical information and advice
Official Website https://www.cruse.org.uk
Ellenor
Coldharbour Road
Gravesend
Kent DA11 7HQ
Telephone 01474 320007
Services
- Bereavement counselling
- Family support
- Children's bereavement support
- Pre- and post-bereavement care
- Hospice support
Official Website https://www.ellenor.org
Cemeteries
Dartford Borough Council manages four cemeteries, all of which are open daily. Three have new graves available, while East Hill Cemetery remains open for burials in existing family graves only.
Watling Street Cemetery
Watling Street
Dartford
Kent DA2 6AA
Telephone 01322 290059
Facilities
- Traditional burial plots
- Children's section
- Garden of Remembrance
- Chapel (55 seats)
- Ashes scattering area
- Accessible access
- Car parking
Official Website https://www.dartford.gov.uk/deaths-funerals-cremations/deaths-funerals
Stone Cemetery
St James Lane
Stone
Dartford
Kent DA2 6EE
Telephone 01322 290059
Facilities
- Traditional burial plots
- Cremated remains plots
- Cemetery chapel (50 seats)
- Parking
- Accessible pathways
Official Website https://www.dartford.gov.uk/deaths-funerals-cremations/deaths-funerals
Swanscombe Cemetery
Swanscombe Street Swanscombe Kent DA10 0BQ
Telephone 01322 290059
Facilities
- Traditional burial plots
- Cremated remains plots
- Historic cemetery chapel
- Mature landscaped grounds
- Parking
Official Website https://www.dartford.gov.uk/deaths-funerals-cremations/deaths-funerals
East Hill Cemetery
East Hill
Dartford
Kent
Telephone 01322 290059
Facilities
- Existing family graves only
- Memorials
- Landscaped grounds
- Accessible pedestrian access
Official Website https://www.dartford.gov.uk/deaths-funerals-cremations/deaths-funerals
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 oversee post-mortem examinations and inquests where required.
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ
Telephone 03000 410502
Services
- Death investigations
- Post-mortem examinations
- Inquests
- Guidance and support for bereaved families
Official Website https://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/deaths-reported-to-the-coroner
Crematoriums
There is no crematorium within Dartford Borough.
Most families in Dartford use nearby crematoria such as Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery in Shorne or Eltham Crematorium.
Dartford Borough Council also signposts families to nearby crematoria.
Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery
Gravesend Road
Shorne
Gravesend
Kent DA12 3JH
Telephone 01474 823963
Facilities
- Modern chapel
- Webcasting and visual tributes
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Burial and cremation services
- Memorial gardens
- Ashes interment
- Disabled access
- Ample parking
Official Website https://www.thamesviewcrematorium.co.uk
About Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery is one of the main crematoria serving families in Dartford, offering modern facilities in landscaped surroundings.
Eltham Crematorium
Crown Woods Way
Eltham
London SE9 2AZ
Telephone 020 8850 7041
Facilities
- Two chapels
- Webcasting available
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Accessible facilities
- Parking
Official Website https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/elthamcrematorium
About Eltham Crematorium is another popular choice for families from the Dartford area and is recommended by Dartford Borough Council.
Funeral Directors
Hergest & Cavell Funeral Directors
99–101 Lowfield Street
Dartford
Kent DA1 1HP
Telephone 01322 464044
Services
- Independent family funeral directors
- 24-hour service
- Traditional and bespoke funerals
- Direct cremation
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral plans
Dartford Funeral Service
95 Lowfield Street
Dartford
Kent DA1 1HP
Telephone 01322 479065
Services
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Funeral plans
- Memorials
- 24-hour personal service
Official Website https://www.dartford-funeralservice.co.uk
Lilley Funeral Directors Ltd
12 East Hill
Dartford
Kent DA1 1RY
Telephone 01322 946771
Services
- Independent family-run funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Bespoke funerals
- Green funerals
- Funeral plans
Official Website https://www.lilleyfuneraldirectors.co.uk
Leverton Funeral Directors
4 Kent Road
Dartford
Kent DA1 2AJ
Telephone 01322 517682
Services
- 24-hour service
- Burial and cremation funerals
- Chapel of Rest
- Memorials
- Funeral plans
Co-op Funeralcare, Dartford
91–93 Lowfield Street
Dartford
Kent DA1 1HP
Telephone 01322 950349
Services
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Green funerals
- Funeral plans
- Floral tributes
- Memorial masonry
Stephen P. Gay Funeral Service
65 Darenth Road
Dartford
Kent DA1 1LU
Telephone 01322 617499
Services
- Independent funeral directors
- Personal funeral arrangements
- Burial and cremation services
- Memorial advice
F A Albin & Sons Funeral Directors
30–32 Crayford High Street
Crayford
Kent DA1 4HG
Telephone 01322 533012
Services
- Family-owned funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral planning
Hospitals
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
Kent DA2 8DA
Hospital Telephone 01322 428100
Bereavement Office Telephone 01322 428707
Email https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Closed on Bank Holidays
Facilities
- Bereavement Office
- Medical Examiner Service
- Mortuary facilities
- Emergency Department
- Maternity services
- Chaplaincy and quiet room
- Disabled access
- Public parking
- Café and refreshments
Official Website https://www.dvh.nhs.uk
About
Darent Valley Hospital is the main NHS hospital serving Dartford, Swanley and the surrounding areas. Following a death in hospital, the Bereavement Office works with the Medical Examiner to guide families through the paperwork required before a death can be registered. They can also liaise with your chosen funeral director.
Register Office
Dartford Register Office Location
The Willows
2 The Boulevard Bean
Dartford
Kent DA2 8DB
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 the Coroner where applicable, has completed the necessary paperwork. Appointments can be booked online or by telephone.