Dartford, Kent

Whether you need to register a death, arrange a funeral, locate a crematorium or cemetery, or access bereavement support, this guide brings together the key services available across Dartford Borough.


Quick Guide

ServiceAvailable
Death Registration
Hospital
Bereavement Office
Coroner Service
CrematoriumNearby
Cemeteries
New Burial Plots✅ (subject to availability)
Chapel
Woodland BurialNearby
Disabled Access
Parking

Registering a Death

Registration appointments are provided by Kent Registration Service.

Register Office The Manor Gatehouse office 

Address Dartford

Kent DA1 2BJ

Telephone

03000 413678

Official Website Kent Registration Service


Hospital

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

Kent DA2 8DA

Main Telephone01322 428100

The hospital has a Bereavement Team and Mortuary Services to support families following the death of a loved one.

Bereavement & Mortuary Services

The Mortuary Department can arrange viewings by appointment and works closely with funeral directors and the Coroner's Office. Families are advised on the next steps following a death in hospital.


Coroner

Unexpected, unexplained or unnatural deaths may be referred to the Kent & Medway Coroner Service.

The Coroner may:

  • Order a post-mortem examination
  • Open an inquest where necessary
  • Issue the paperwork needed for burial or cremation once enquiries have been completed.

Crematorium

Although there isn't a council crematorium within Dartford Borough itself, many local families choose nearby crematoria, including:

  • Bluebell Cemetery & Crematorium (Halstead)
  • Eltham Crematorium
  • Medway Crematorium
  • Charing Crematorium

These all provide modern chapels, webcasting, music systems, disabled access and memorial gardens.


Cemeteries

Dartford Borough Council manages several cemeteries.

East Hill Cemetery

Facilities include:

  • Traditional burials
  • Memorials
  • Disabled access
  • Parking

Watling Street Cemetery

Located in Stone, this cemetery includes the historic cemetery chapel.

Watling Street Cemetery Chapel

Facilities include:

  • Cemetery chapel
  • Traditional burials
  • Memorials
  • Disabled access
  • Parking

Joyce Green Cemetery

Historic cemetery serving the Dartford area.

New Burial Plots

New burial plots may be available, subject to availability.

Dartford Borough Council also offers:

  • Burial rights
  • Memorial permits
  • Grave searches
  • Burial record searches
  • Cemetery maps

Funeral Directors

Some of the established funeral directors serving Dartford include:

  • Lilley Funeral Directors Ltd
  • Dartford Funeral Service
  • Co-op Funeralcare
  • Dignity Funeral Directors

Always compare services, facilities and prices before making your decision.

Funeral Directors

Co-op Funeralcare, Dartford

Address

91–93 Lowfield Street

Dartford

Kent DA1 1HP

Telephone

01322 950349

Website

https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-directors/dartford/DA1-1HP/91-93-lowfield-street


Leverton Funeral Directors

4 Kent Road

Dartford

Kent DA1 

Telephone

01322 517682

Website

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-directors/locations/england/kent/dartford/4-kent-road


Dartford Funeral Service

Address

95 Lowfield Street

Dartford

Kent DA1 1HP

Telephone

01322 479065

Website

https://www.dartford-funeralservice.co.uk/


Lilley Funeral Directors Ltd

Address

12 East Hill

Dartford

Kent DA1 1RY

Telephone

01322 946771

Website

https://www.lilleyfuneraldirectors.co.uk/


Hergest & Cavell Funeral Directors

Address

99–101 Lowfield Street

Dartford

Kent DA1 1HP

Telephone

01322 464044


Stephen P. Gay Funeral Service

Address

65 Darenth Road

Dartford

Kent DA1 1LU

Telephone

01322 617499


Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors

Address

21 High Street

Dartford

Kent DA1 4HH

Telephone

01322 517680



Financial Help

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for:

  • Funeral Expenses Payment
  • Bereavement Support Payment
  • Public Health Funeral assistance

Please see our Help with Funeral Costs page for more information.


Bereavement Support

Support is available from:

  • Cruse Bereavement Support
  • NHS Talking Therapies
  • Samaritans
  • Local hospice bereavement services
  • Your GP

Official Local Resources

Create clickable links on your website to:

  • Dartford Borough Council
  • Kent Registration Service
  • Darent Valley Hospital
  • Bereavement & Mortuary Services
  • Cemetery information
  • Cemetery fees
  • Burial records
  • Grave searches