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Thanet Crematorium: fees, facilities and contact details

Margate · CT9 4LY · Kent

Direct cremation£210Crematorium fee only · 57% below UK average
Standard attended£953Crematorium fee only · 13% below UK average

Below the UK database average The standard attended fee is 13% below the current UK database average. It ranks 3rd of 11 comparable published fees in Kent. Travel, availability and the service itself may matter more than a modest difference.

Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

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

Manston Road, Margate, CT9 4LY

Accessibility and essential facilities

ParkingAvailable
Wheelchair accessAvailable
Accessible toiletAvailable
View service and multimedia facilities
WebcastAvailable
Service recordingAvailable
Visual tributesAvailable
Music systemAvailable

Crematorium fees

Published fees

These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.

ServiceFeeWhat it usually means
Direct or unattended cremation£210No attended chapel service
Attended direct cremation£340Attendance is permitted without a full service · 5 minutes
Reduced or shorter service£672Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 20 minutes
Standard attended service£953The normal attended crematorium service · 45 minutes
Weekend or premium service£1,538A weekend or premium-time fee
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Direct cremation £210; Attended Direct Cremation £340; Adult service before 10am — 20 minutes £672; Adult service after 10am — 45 minutes £953; Weekend adult service including surcharge £1,538

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £1,350Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,350A planning estimate including a funeral director
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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.

Thanet Crematorium£953
Kent average£1,093.18
UK average£1,098
Rank in Kent3 of 11

Thanet Crematorium's standard fee is 13% below the UK database average and 13% below the Kent average. If price is the main concern, Medway Crematorium is meaningfully lower by £98; travel, availability and service length still matter.

Standard attended cremation

Medway Crematorium£855 · save £98

Before 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.
  • Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
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Useful answers

Questions about Thanet Crematorium

Is parking available at Thanet Crematorium?

Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.

Is Thanet Crematorium accessible?

Verified accessibility information includes Wheelchair access, Accessible toilet.

Does Thanet 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 Thanet Crematorium?

The operator does not publish a clear standard service duration in the information we verified. Confirm the booking slot and chapel-use time before arranging the service.

Who operates Thanet Crematorium?

The recorded operator is Thanet District Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified against a current exact tariffThanet District Council — Thanet District Council Fees and Charges 2026–27 — Crematorium
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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.

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