Funeral Costs in Maidstone
Funeral Cost Index compares 34 funeral directors in and around Maidstone, with 20 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,545 (range £899–£2,047); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,995. Figures come from each provider's own published price list; third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,545
- Direct cremation range
- £899 to £2,047
- Median attended funeral
- £2,995
- Attended funeral range
- £1,600 to £3,295
- Funeral directors compared
- 34
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
20 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
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Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 20 captured price lists from 34 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Maidstone costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,995 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 20 published price lists from 34 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 20 Maidstone providers
- Direct cremation · n=17
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=20
- £2,995median
Typical £1,240–£1,745 (middle 50%)
Full range £899–£2,047
Typical £2,705–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,600–£3,295
Total cost of an attended cremation in Maidstone
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,995
- Crematorium fee — Vinters Park Crematorium (1.1 mi)
- + £927
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,922
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Maidstone is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Maidstone vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Maidstone median | UK median | Maidstone vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,995 | £2,890 | 4% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Maidstone: £899 to £2,047.
Published direct cremation prices in Maidstone
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Maidstone, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.TDM Funeral Services Ltd£899
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare (inc. D. W. Freemans)£1,240
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Maidstone
- Funeral directors indexed
- 34
- Independent vs chain
- 22 / 12
- Published-price coverage
- 59%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
20 of 34 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Maidstone
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,295
- Professional fee
- £1,435
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Paul J Rowland Funeral Directors Ltd -Pendenden Heath
4 Hillary Road Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent · ME14 2JP
Independent
1.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Michael A Lawrence Funeral Directors
422 Loose Road, MAIDSTONE, KENT · ME15 9TX
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Paul J Rowland Funeral Directors Limited
15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre Castle Road, Allington Allington, Maidstone, Kent · ME16 0PU
Independent
1.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.0 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,745
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £815
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,295
- Professional fee
- £1,435
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,400
- Professional fee
- £1,300
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Stephen P Gay Funeral Service -West Malling
39-41 High Street, West Malling, Kent · ME19 6QH
Independent
5.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,047
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,600
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £899
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,999
- Professional fee
- £400
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 34 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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What goes into a funeral cost in Maidstone?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Maidstone?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Maidstone is £2,995 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Maidstone?
The median direct cremation in Maidstone is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £899 to £2,047.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Maidstone?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Maidstone. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Maidstone more expensive than the UK average?
Maidstone’s median direct cremation (£1,545) is in line with UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.