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Medway Crematorium cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Medway/Rochester area, ME5 9QU, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£310Crematorium fee only
37% below UK average28% below the Kent average

Well below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Kent average: £430

Standard cremation£855Attended crematorium fee only
19% below UK average21% below the Kent average

Well below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Kent average: £1,088

19% below UK average1st cheapest of 11 in KentChecked: 2026-2027 fee year (current, fetched directly)

If you only read one thing: Strong value on published fees. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 11 comparable options in Kent. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Strong value on published fees

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 11 comparable options in Kent.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below the current UK database average.
  • It is among the lower-priced comparable options in Kent.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

It may help to compare if…

  • Availability, travel and service length may matter more than a small price difference.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Medway Crematorium's own crematorium fees. They do not include a funeral director, coffin, transport, flowers or other funeral expenses. Use the exact figures above when checking whether a quote has been itemised correctly.

A small price difference does not make your choice wrong.Convenience, journey time and having the right service for your family can matter more than saving a modest amount. The funeral package usually changes the total bill more than the crematorium fee alone.
Likely overall price

Typical total cremation costs using this fee

These are planning estimates including a funeral provider—not prices charged by Medway Crematorium. They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,450Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,300Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Kent?

Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.

Standard cremation

We did not find a lower comparable published standard cremation fee elsewhere in Kent.

These figures compare crematorium fees only. Travel, availability and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove the saving.

Practical next steps

Before you book

  • Compare at least one nearby crematorium using the same fee type.
  • Ask your funeral director which crematorium their quote assumes.
  • Confirm the service length and whether an early or reduced-rate slot exists.
  • Check when and how the ashes will be returned.
  • Run the full itemised quote through our free Quote Checker before accepting it.
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Quick facts

Medway Crematorium at a glance

OperatorMedway Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationMedway/Rochester area, ME5 9QU
Direct fee£310
Standard fee£855
Price period2026-2027 fee year (current, fetched directly)
Last checked2026-2027 fee year (current, fetched directly)
ConfidenceHigh
Data noteDirect Cremation (no service, no attendance) £310 - PRIMARY SOURCE, fetched directly from medway.gov.uk's current 2026/27 fees page. Clean structure: Direct £310, Early service (9/9:30am) £650, Standard £855, Saturday £1,120.
Local and national context

How the price compares

Medway Crematorium£855
Kent average£1,088
UK average£1,060

Bar lengths compare published crematorium fees only. They do not measure facilities, service quality or total funeral cost.

Published fee menu

Other crematorium fees

Direct / unattended£310No mourners or service
Standard / peak£855The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard(peak weekday) £855(rose 4% from ~£820, effective 6 Apr 2026)

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Medway Crematorium, The standard attended crematorium fee is £855, 19% below the UK database average. The operator is recorded as a local authority, which may appeal to families who prefer a publicly operated site. We did not find a lower comparable published fee among the other published records in Kent. The right choice still depends on travel, availability and the type of service your family wants, not price alone.

A practical way to think about itWe would be comfortable keeping Medway Crematorium on the shortlist: its published fee is competitive, and the available same-county alternatives do not show a large saving.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Kent, the UK averages calculated from the currently publishable database, ownership information and whether a direct fee is available. We do not score facilities or service quality unless reliable evidence is recorded.

Choose by budget

What route fits your overall budget?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. These starting points help you choose what to investigate next rather than treating the crematorium fee as the whole funeral price.

Budget under £2,000

Direct cremation is the realistic starting point. Use the decision tool to check whether an unattended option fits your wishes.

Budget £2,000–£4,000

Compare direct cremation with a simple attended service. The funeral director's own fee will usually matter more than a small crematorium-price difference.

Budget above £4,000

A standard attended cremation funeral is more achievable, but itemise the quote and decide which extras genuinely matter to your family.

Common questions

Questions about Medway Crematorium

How much is a direct cremation at Medway Crematorium?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £310. This is the crematorium's charge only, not necessarily the full amount charged by a funeral provider.

How much is a standard cremation service at Medway Crematorium?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £855. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Who operates Medway Crematorium?+

Our database records Medway Council as the operator and classifies the ownership as Local Authority.

Are these the full funeral prices?+

No. These are crematorium fees. The overall funeral price may also include collection, care, a coffin, transport, staff, professional services and optional extras.

Sources and verification

Where these prices came from

High confidence

Medway Council - official live current fees & charges page

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Price period: 2026-2027 fee year (current, fetched directly) · Last checked: 2026-2027 fee year (current, fetched directly). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.