Cremations

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Cremations are now the most popular form of funeral. Most people will want a ceremony at the crematorium – using their chapel – but you can also hold the service in a church or other venue of your choice prior to the cremation.

It is entirely up to you if you want the service to be religious or non-religious. A religious service will be conducted by an ordained minister or clergy from a specific faith or religion whereas a non-religious ceremony can have a civil celebrant or officiant from the humanist society.

Dartford Funeral Service can help make arrangements for whichever type of service you would like.

What happens at a cremation service?

Depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside awaiting the arrival of the hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

Unless you have asked for extra time for your service, a cremation funeral service usually lasts between 35 to 45 minutes. The service can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings. At the end of the service the coffin is usually obscured from view for mourners to pay their final respects before the cremation.

Most crematoriums are able to return a loved one’s ashes one working day after the cremation, and sometimes even the same day. At this stage you can think about what you would like to do with the ashes, some ideas you might like to consider are available here.

Dartford Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral and cremation arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Ashes, Caskets, Urns and Keepsakes

We have a wide range of urns and caskets for this purpose in a variety of styles and materials such as wood, marble and stone.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Dartford Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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

Can't praise the service we received highly enough. Debi was understanding, realistic and business-like, whilst making me feel that she was 'holding my hand' throught the entire process. Felt as though I'd gained a friend after everything was concluded. Thanks also to Karen on the…

Sandra Aspel

We have used Dartford Funeral Service twice and also recommended to others because of the amazing service they provide. The team as a whole are fantastic but we can't thank Debi enough for all her help and support in arranging my dad's and my Mum's…

N G

I used Dartford Funeral Service for my husband. Debi who was the Funeral Director was absolutely fantastic she was so kind, professional and knowledgeable and guided me through all the steps. I felt I could trust her right from the beginning and the actual funeral…

Ann Francois

Sadly my husband passed away in March 2024. I went to Dartford Funeral Service to make arrangements for his funeral not knowing where to start with everything. Debi was absolutely brilliant and explained everything in detail and was just so supportive and kind. Debi steered…

Ann Francois

I would use Dartford Funeral Service in the future from start to finish and even after they were all very professional in what they do and nothing was too much trouble they go above and beyond to make sure you are completely happy and no…

Mrs Penny Brookshawe

I have to say that Debi was brilliant, very supportive during a difficult time that I was going through. Trevor the Celebrant was also very good, great ideas for the service. I have no fault whatsoever, a very good, compassionate company and good prices.…

Frances Cramer

Dartford funeral services could not be more helpful at a very difficult time. We highly recommend david to conduct the service, even tho we changed to a non attended service, davids speech he had prepared was lovely and very accurate, a very kind man to…

Amy

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