The Gravesham district includes Gravesend, Northfleet, Higham, Meopham, Shorne and the surrounding villages. This guide brings together the key local services to help you when someone dies, including registering a death, arranging a funeral and finding bereavement support.
| Service | Available |
|---|---|
| Death Registration | ✅ |
| Hospital | ✅ |
| Bereavement Services | ✅ |
| Coroner Service | ✅ |
| Crematorium | ✅ |
| Cemeteries | ✅ |
| New Burial Plots | ✅ (subject to availability) |
| Woodland Memorial Areas | ✅ |
| Chapel of Remembrance | ✅ |
| Webcasting | ✅ |
| Disabled Access | ✅ |
| Parking | ✅ |
Deaths are registered through the Kent Registration Service.
Telephone 03000 415151
Appointments are required.
Bath Street
Gravesend
Kent DA11 0DG
Telephone 01474 360500
The hospital provides community healthcare services. If someone dies whilst receiving care, families will be advised by the Bereavement Team regarding the next steps.
Deaths that are sudden, unexplained or unnatural may be referred to the Kent & Medway Coroner Service before registration can take place.
The Coroner may:
Gravesend Road
Shorne
Gravesend
Kent DA12 3JH
Telephone 01474 823963
Opened in 2017, Thames View is set within approximately 27 acres of landscaped memorial gardens.
Facilities include:
Located alongside Thames View Crematorium.
Facilities include:
New burial plots are available, subject to availability.
Gravesham Borough Council also provides:
Please note: The funeral directors listed below are provided for information only. The Funeral Companion does not recommend or endorse any individual funeral director. We encourage families to compare services, facilities and prices before making a decision.
128B Milton Road
Gravesend
Kent DA12 2PG
Telephone 01474 32640024-hour service
Chapel of Rest • Funeral plans • Home visits
19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent DA11 0RZ
Telephone 01474 352261
Independent funeral directors • Chapel of Rest • Funeral planning
51–53 New Road
Gravesend
Kent DA11 0AD
Telephone 01474 356678
Independent family funeral directors
39 Windmill Street
Gravesend
Kent DA12 1BA
Telephone 01474 334448
Independent funeral directors
206 Rochester Road
Gravesend
Kent DA12 4TY
Telephone 01474 73007324-hour service
Family-owned funeral directors
67 Sun Lane
Gravesend
Kent DA12 5HQ
Telephone 01474 746784
Independent funeral directors • Personal funeral arrangements
Address 127A Milton Road
Gravesend
Kent DA12 2PG
Telephone 01474 564082
Funeral plans • Chapel of Rest • 24-hour service
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for:
Please visit our Help with Funeral Costs page.
Support is available from: