Funeral services and funeral plans at Barham Crematorium
We’re honoured to support local families with respectful Canterbury funeral services and funeral plans at the Barham Crematorium.
Our dedicated team is here to offer guidance in arranging a funeral plan that suits your wishes or to support you with planning a service for a loved one. We are committed to making the process as smooth and reassuring as possible.
Get an instant quote for our funerals in Canterbury based on your wishes below. We’re here for what really matters.
Caring and attentive team
Here for you 24/7
Outstanding facilities
With over 30 years' expertise
Exceptional service
Rated 4.9/5 on Feefo
Outstanding services in collaboration with Canterbury funeral directors
We work alongside trusted funeral directors in Canterbury to fulfil our pre-paid funeral plans with a service that meet your needs. Together, we are dedicated to giving you the support you need during this challenging time.
You can arrange a dignified farewell from the comfort of your home, with our compassionate funeral arrangers available to assist you every step of the way.
Highest quality of care
We take pride in our modern mortuaries, private ambulances and peaceful crematoriums.
Flexible funeral services
Say goodbye in a way that feels right, be it a 30-minute or 60-minute ceremony, led by a celebrant or loved ones.
Trusted funeral professionals
With over 30 years’ experience and 74,000 cremations conducted annually, we provide exceptional care to families.
All essentials included
Our Canterbury funeral plans cover all the essentials, offering you peace of mind with no hidden extras.
Affordable choices
We aim to make things straightforward and affordable, providing only what is needed with no unnecessary costs.
Personal goodbyes
Remember your loved one with video tributes, photo slideshows and meaningful music that celebrates their life.
Barham Crematorium
Canterbury Road (A260), Barham, Nr. Canterbury, CT4 6QU
Barham Crematorium provides a peaceful, thoughtfully designed setting for remembering loved ones. Overlooking Elham Valley, it’s served families from Canterbury and the surrounding areas, such as Elvington, Whitfield, Aylesham and Folkestone since 1956.
Choose from a state-of-the-art media system with a vast music library, or a traditional organ and organist.
Choose from a state-of-the-art media system with a vast music library, or a traditional organ and organist.
The light, bright and comfortable chapel features fresh floral displays and is surrounded by beautiful rose bed gardens.
Get a quote for a funeral service at Barham Crematorium.
Barham Crematorium
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Pre-paid Canterbury funeral plans
From £1,899
or £19.79* per month
Protect against rising funeral prices and take the stress of choosing and paying for a funeral away from your family with a Canterbury funeral plan. All our plans are also guaranteed anywhere else you move to in mainland UK.
* Price is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes admin fees.
View funeral plansArrange a funeral in Canterbury
From £1,299
Our Canterbury funerals care for your loved one with dignity and respect. Let us support you at every stage, collecting and caring for your loved one, handling all necessary paperwork and overseeing the funeral on the day itself.
Canterbury funeral services offered at Barham Crematorium
Barham Crematorium offers a peaceful and tranquil setting to say goodbye, surrounded by acres of manicured parkland with stunning views across Elham Valley. It supports families in Canterbury and the surrounding areas, including Elvington, Whitfield, Aylesham and Folkestone.
Bring the whole family together
Our chapel seats 85 guests comfortably, with additional gallery seating and standing space. Speakers located in the entrance cater to larger gatherings.
Music and visual tributes
Honour your loved one’s life with their favourite music, a video tribute or a photo slideshow for a truly personalised service.
Ample time to pay your respects
Choose a 30-minute service, ideal for more intimate groups, or a 60-minute service providing more time for tributes and personal reflection.
Personally or professionally led
Have an intimate ceremony led by family and friends, or let a professional celebrant guide the service. A chapel attendant is available as needed.
Read our reviews
"I spoke to Jacque, who guided me through the process. Very helpful and considerate service at all times. She gave all the facts and details for the plan we chose - no hidden extras - and was able to offer the best local crematorium for the family. Distinct Cremations were truly the best option for price and approachability.”
PW via Feefo
Canterbury direct cremation
If a traditional funeral service isn't the best fit for you or your loved one, a direct cremation in Canterbury could provide a simpler and more cost-effective option. This unattended service still includes the same care and consideration you’d expect from our experienced professionals.
- Everything needed for a respectful service is included, from the classic wood coffin to transport and the cremation itself.
- Ahead of the cremation, the coffin is placed in the chapel, accompanied by music chosen by the family.
- Ashes can be returned to the family or scattered in our peaceful memorial garden at Barham Crematorium.
A Canterbury direct cremation offers a more affordable alternative, with the flexibility to hold a separate memorial at a location that is more meaningful for your family at a later date.
Gardens at Barham Crematorium
