Gravesham
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Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support – Kent
Support available throughout Gravesham and the wider Kent area.
Telephone 0808 808 1677
Services
- One-to-one bereavement support
- Telephone support
- 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 services
- Hospice support
- Emotional wellbeing support
Official Website https://www.ellenor.org
Cemeteries
Gravesham Borough Council manages two cemeteries: Gravesend Cemetery and Northfleet Cemetery. The council also provides burial services, memorial options, family history searches and grave location services.
Gravesend Cemetery
Old Road West
Gravesend
Kent DA11 0LS
Telephone 01474 337491
Facilities
- Traditional burial plots
- Cremated remains plots
- Baby burial areas
- Memorials
- Chapel
- Accessible pathways
- Parking available
Official Website https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/neighbourhood-safety/deaths-funerals
Northfleet Cemetery
Springhead Road
Northfleet
Kent DA11 8HW
Telephone 01474 337491
Facilities
- Traditional burial plots
- Cremated remains plots
- Baby burial areas
- Memorials
- Chapel
- Accessible access
- Parking available
Official Website https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/neighbourhood-safety/deaths-funerals
Coroner
Kent & Medway Coroner's Service
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ
Telephone 03000 410502
Services
- Investigation of reportable deaths
- Post-mortem examinations
- Inquests
- Support and guidance for bereaved families
Official Website https://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/deaths-reported-to-the-coroner
Crematoriums
Gravesham Borough Council lists the three main crematoria used by local families as Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery, Medway Crematorium, and Eltham Crematorium.
Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery
Gravesend Road
Shorne
Gravesend
Kent DA12 3JH
Telephone 01474 823963
Facilities
- Modern service chapel
- Burial and cremation services
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorial gardens
- Ashes interment and scattering
- Webcasting and visual tributes
- Disabled access
- Ample parking
Official Website https://www.thamesviewcrematorium.co.uk
About Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery is the principal crematorium serving Gravesham and offers both cremation and burial facilities within landscaped grounds.
Medway Crematorium
Robin Hood Lane
Blue Bell Hill
Chatham
Kent ME5 9QU
Telephone 01634 337744
Facilities
- Two service chapels
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Webcasting available
- Disabled access
- Parking
- Floral tribute areas
Official Website https://www.medway.gov.uk/crematorium
About
Medway Crematorium is another popular choice for families in Gravesham and serves communities across North Kent.
Eltham Crematorium
Crown Woods Way
Eltham
London SE9 2AZ
Telephone 020 8850 7041
Facilities
- Two chapels
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Memorial options
- Disabled access
- Parking
- Webcasting
Official Website https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/elthamcrematorium
Funeral Directors
Co-op Funeralcare Gravesend
127a Milton Road
Gravesend
Kent DA12 2PG
Telephone 01474 564082
Services
- 24-hour personal care
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Green funerals
- Funeral plans
- Memorial masonry
Official Website https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
Hergest & Cavell Funeral Directors
128B Milton Road
Gravesend
Kent DA12 2PG
Telephone 01474 326400
Services
- Independent funeral directors
- 24-hour service
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral plans
R. Lawrence & Family
206 Rochester Road
Gravesend
Kent DA12 4TY
Telephone 01474 730073
Services
- Independent family funeral directors
- Burial and cremation services
- Chapel of Rest
- Memorial advice
- 24-hour support
M Tomlin & Son Independent Funeral Directors
51–53 New Road
Gravesend
Kent DA11 0AD
Telephone 01474 356678
Services
- Independent funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Funeral planning
- Personal service
Lewis Solomon Funeral Service
19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent DA11 0RZ
Telephone 01474 352261
Services
- Traditional funerals
- Burial and cremation services
- Funeral planning
- Chapel of Rest
Morris & Partners
39 Windmill Street
Gravesend
Kent DA12 1BA
Telephone 01474 334448
Services
- Independent funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Memorial advice
T S Horlock & Son Funeral Directors
10–12 The Hill
Northfleet
Gravesend
Kent DA11 9EU
Telephone 01474 887987
Services
- Family funeral directors
- 24-hour service
- Burial and cremation funerals
- Chapel of Rest
- Funeral plans
The Tender Touch Independent Funeral Services Ltd
67 Sun Lane
Gravesend
Kent DA12 5HQ
Telephone 01474 746784
Services
- Independent family-run funeral directors
- Traditional funerals
- Direct cremation
- Personal funeral arrangements
- Memorial advice
Hospitals
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
Kent DA2 8DA
Hospital Telephone 01322 428100
Bereavement Service Telephone 01322 428392
Facilities
- Bereavement Service
- Medical Examiner Service
- Mortuary facilities
- Accident & Emergency
- Maternity services
- Chaplaincy support
- Disabled access
- Public parking
- Café and refreshments
Official Website https://www.dgt.nhs.uk
About
Darent Valley Hospital is the main acute hospital serving Gravesham. The Bereavement Service helps families after a death in hospital, explains the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) process, and works closely with the Medical Examiner and your chosen funeral director.
Register Office
Deaths occurring in Gravesham are registered through Kent County Council by appointment. The council's guidance explains that a death should normally be registered within five days unless it has been referred to the Coroner, and you'll also be offered the Tell Us Once service.
Telephone 03000 415151
Services
- Registering a death
- Birth registrations
- Marriage and civil partnership notices
- Citizenship ceremonies
- Copy certificates
- Tell Us Once service
- Appointment-only service
Official Website https://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/deaths/register-a-death