Funeral plans and services at Charing Crematorium
We’re proud to support families with respectful funeral services and funeral plans in Ashford at Charing Crematorium.
Our compassionate team is ready to guide you through arranging a funeral plan that suits your wishes, or to support you in planning a meaningful service for a loved one.
Get an instant quote below or call us on 01543 211997. We’re here for what really matters.
Exceptional service
Rated 5/5 on Feefo
Experience you can trust
Over 76,000 cremations a year
Expert funeral care
Supporting families for over 30 years
Outstanding services in collaboration with Ashford funeral directors
We work closely with trusted funeral directors in Ashford to ensure your needs are met with care and respect.
Our funeral plans and services are affordable, simple and personal. You can take care of all arrangements from the comfort of your home, with our dedicated team ready to assist you through the process.
Highest quality of care
We’re proud of our modern facilities, including private ambulances and a serene crematorium, ensuring dignified send-offs.
Flexible funeral services
Choose a shorter ceremony or one that allows more time for reflection, led by friends and family or a professional celebrant.
Trusted funeral professionals
With over 30 years of experience and a commitment to care, we ensure every farewell is handled professionally.
All essentials included
Our services cover all the necessary elements, and there are no hidden costs for your family when it’s time to say goodbye.
Affordable choices
You can trust us to offer clear, simple options from the start, with no unnecessary extras to worry about.
Personal goodbyes
Celebrate the life of your loved one with music, photo and video tributes, creating a ceremony that’s true to them.
Charing Crematorium
Newcourt Wood, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0EB
Parking (60)
Seating (100)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Disabled Access
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Arranging a funeral doesn't have to feel overwhelming. We'll help you with the details, keeping it straightforward and affordable.
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What type of funeral arrangements can we help with?
Depending on where your loved one is resting, our team may need to bring them into our care more urgently.
Because the person who has died is at home, you can call us on 01543 212 000 to arrange to bring them into our care sooner.
A funeral service can be held at the crematorium for friends and family to attend. A direct cremation is unattended, and you can hold a celebration of life at a time and place of your choosing.
Would you like family and friends to attend a funeral service?
How long would you like the service to be?
Who would you like to lead the ceremony?
At Distinct Cremations we are part of Westerleigh Group, with many beautiful crematoriums located throughout the UK mainland.
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We will personally return your loved ones ashes to you or a family member within 14 days of the cremation.
If you prefer we will scatter the ashes on your behalf in our peaceful Garden of Remembrance.
What would you like to do with the ashes?
How would you like your loved one's ashes held?
We have a range of caskets, urns, and scatter tubes available, including options to store small amounts of ashes in a keepsake.
Samples are shown below, and your personal funeral arranger can discuss the options with you later.
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*Final monthly payment may vary. All prices are inclusive of administration fees. If you decide to buy a plan payable via instalments, you confirm that the regular monthly payments are affordable, and you can maintain them over the term selected.
If you have any concerns about committing to a long-term payment arrangement, please call us on 0808 304 8747
If you have any questions, our customer service specialists are happy to help. Call us on FREEPHONE 0808 304 8747.
Because the person who has died is at home, you can call us on 01543 212 000 to arrange to bring them into our care sooner.
Pre-paid Ashford funeral plans
From £1,795
or £20.74* per month
Protect against rising funeral prices and take the stress of choosing and paying for a funeral away from your family with a Ashford 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 £2,488.80 and includes admin fees.
View funeral plansArrange a funeral in Ashford
From £1,350
Our Ashford 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.
Ashford funeral services offered at Charing Crematorium
We offer peace of mind with all our Ashford funeral plans, ensuring costs are fixed from the start and there are no unexpected charges. Alternatively, our compassionate team is here to assist you in arranging a service for your loved one with the utmost care and professionalism.
Bring the whole family together
Our chapel can comfortably seat up to 120 guests, with standing space for a further 50. Speakers are also located in the lobby for larger services.
Music and visual tributes
Celebrate your loved one’s life with their favourite songs or a visual tribute, such as a photo slideshow, displayed on screens within the chapel.
Ample time to pay your respects
Choose a 30-minute service for smaller gatherings, or opt for a 60-minute service to allow more time for tributes, readings and reflection.
Personally or professionally led
Have the service led by family members or a professional celebrant can help guide the ceremony. A chapel attendant will be on hand to help.
Read our reviews
“Everyone we talked to was very helpful and answered all our questions quickly and in a professional manner. We viewed the crematorium that is closest to our home, and it was very peaceful and appeared to be well looked after.”
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Ashford direct cremation
If a traditional funeral service isn’t what you’re looking for, a direct cremation in Ashford offers a more straightforward and cost-effective choice.
- The cremation will be unattended, but our dedicated team will ensure absolute care and attention is provided.
- All the essentials are covered, including a wood coffin, transport and the cremation itself.
- The coffin will be placed in the chapel with a piece of music chosen by the family before the cremation takes place.
- After the cremation, the ashes can be returned to the family or scattered in the peaceful grounds at Charing Crematorium.
Our Ashford direct cremations offer families the flexibility to hold a separate memorial in a location of their choosing at a time that suits them best.
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Over 76,000 cremations a year
Westerleigh Group including Distinct Cremations carried out over 76,000 cremations in 2025.
