Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
The most useful practical details are shown first. Optional information stays available without crowding the page.
Contact and directions
Canterbury Road (A260), Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6QU
Accessibility and essential facilities
View service and multimedia facilities
Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £740 | No attended chapel service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £850 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service |
| Standard attended service | £1,425 | The normal attended crematorium service |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,425 | A weekend or premium-time fee |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct / unattended £740; Reduced / off-peak £850; Standard / peak £1425; Weekend / premium £1425 (Saturday)
What might the complete funeral cost?
Price context
How the fee compares
We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.
Barham Crematorium's standard fee is 30% above the UK database average and 30% above the Kent average. If price is the main concern, Medway Crematorium is meaningfully lower by £570; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Direct cremation
Thanet Crematorium£210 · save £530Garden of England Crematorium (Sittingbourne)£290 · save £450Standard attended cremation
Medway Crematorium£855 · save £570Vinters Park (Maidstone)£927 · save £498Before arranging the service
Questions worth confirming
- Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
- Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
- Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
- Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Barham Crematorium
Is parking available at Barham Crematorium?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Barham Crematorium accessible?
The operator does not publish enough verified accessibility detail for us to give a reliable yes-or-no answer. Confirm your family's specific needs directly.
Does Barham Crematorium offer webcasting?
Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.
How long is a service at Barham Crematorium?
Published service information includes Main chapel: 85 seated · 50 standing. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates Barham Crematorium?
The recorded operator is Westerleigh Group, with ownership classified as Private Company.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-04-01 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.
How we check and present this information
We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.
Read the full methodology →