Unattended Funeral

A simple, dignified farewell carried out without a formal service or attendees. No compromise on quality of care.

We take care of all essential arrangements with professionalism and respect, allowing families to remember their loved one in their own way and in their own time.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care.

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • Viewing in private room during normal working hours

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium or burial ground

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • We'll let you know the date of the cremation/burial

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • Embalming and certain products/services can be added for additional cost

  • No mourners present at crematorium/cemetery

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

£1,750

A simple Cremation or Burial with no service or mourners in attendance.

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.
Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

Why choose Dartford Funeral Service

Google

Following the passing of my mum, I honestly couldn’t have asked for better care and support from Debi, Olivia, and the whole team. From our very first meeting, Debi guided us through every step of…

Steven Clark

Google

Thank you will never seem enough. After a very bad experience with the CoOp I went to see you and straight away I knew it was the right choice . Your empathy, communication, respect and…

Julie Clark

Google

Wonderful service and compassion from all the staff especially Debi who listened to every detail and gave us exactly what we wanted.. Would definitely recommend this funeral service. Looked after my boy amazingly and the…

Kelly Jordan

Google

My partner Paul died on 7th December 2025. My stepson and I used Dartford Funeral Services to arrange his cremation. Debi was professional but also very warm and caring. The day had a few minor…

Janet Baker

Google

I recently attended a memorial service organised by Debi at Dartford Funeral Service, and I was truly moved by how beautiful and heartfelt the entire experience was. From the moment I arrived, it was clear…

Steve Hall

Google

We attended last nights memorial service at Holly Trinity Church. We would like to say what a lovely heartfelt service it was. It was very emotional and also comforting at the same time. I found…

Sarah Kevin

Google

Immensely grateful for their special Remembrance Service today. Was an incredibly emotional, but enjoyable experience, and it was delivered to perfection. Debi was leading it, and I can’t compliment her enough - Well done! Everything…

Nico Lawler

Google

We had debi as our funeral director and she couldn't of helped us more thank you

Bethan caffyn

Google

Amazing service value for money experienced staff who organised the cremation of both my parents within six months of each other. Debi at the Dartford funeral service was amazing , Thankyou so much.

Suzanne Kincella

Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf.

These include: crematorium/cemetery fees, flowers, etc.

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Our Locations

  • Dartford

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    95 Lowfield Street, East London, Dartford, DA1 1HP

Other Funeral Options

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,145 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£5,560 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Traditional

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£3,690 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,010 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01322 225 580 visit branch or arrange a home visit