After a Death in Tonbridge and Malling District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Tonbridge and Malling District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Tonbridge and Malling District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Tonbridge and Malling District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

TDM Funeral Services Ltd logo

1. TDM Funeral Services Ltd

2.8 miles away

4.4
(42 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“While it is a sad occasion, the beautiful setting together with the smooth and efficient way the whole process was run, was a big help.” — Andy G.

“Thank you to the 2 lovely ladies working in the rose garden today. Kind caring and helpful with myself and my 95 year old father today.” — Tracy C.

Viner and Sons Ltd logo

2. Viner and Sons Ltd

2.8 miles away

4.8
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2000 Cremation from £989
Abbie Bunn Abbie Bunn Carl Philpott Carl Philpott

Meet Abbie, Abbie, Abbie +16

“The compassion and support from the day they took our mum into their care to the day of the funeral was outstanding. The family have been using Viner and Sons since at least 1995 so that just shows how much we trust you. Levi the dog would also like to say a special thank you to the staff for welcoming him like one of the family.” — kat H.

“From first contact with Jack and Oliver who collected Dad from home and treated him with such care and respect, to Debbie at the office where nothing was too much for her. The team on the day led by funeral director Jamie were professional and caring, we could not have asked for more. Thank you Viners for giving our dad such a special send off.” — Ep M.

Welham Jones Funeral Directors logo

3. Welham Jones Funeral Directors

3.1 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2075 Cremation from £1014
Pam Pines Pam Pines Rebecca Welham Rebecca Welham

Meet Pam, Pam, Rebecca +5

“Never pressured or pushed, allowing me to take my time with all the overwhelming decisions I had to make. They show real compassion & care, keeping us informed every step of the way. The level of respect was exceptional.” — Kellie H.

“She took us through it with care and patience and was able to accommodate all my mother's wishes for the service and for his ashes. We felt very reassured to have her organising it all for us.” — Barbara P.

Doves Funeral Directors logo

4. Doves Funeral Directors

4.1 miles away

5
(52 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jenny Ollive was brilliant, obviously cares about families and making sure everything went smoothly. She was very kind and understanding and kept in touch regularly. She guided me through a difficult process.” — sara s.

“Jenny had so much compassion, empathy and was very caring — made the whole situation so much easier. The whole day was beautiful and mum would have loved every minute. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for an amazing and beautiful day from start to finish.” — Gail B.

Family Funeral Service logo

5. Family Funeral Service

5.0 miles away

5
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2400 Cremation from £1303
Michael Lawrence Michael Lawrence

Meet Kim, Lee, Michael +7

“Rik was compassionate, considerate and thoughtful and his whole team carried out their duties impeccably, easing our path through what is inevitably a difficult time.” — Martin R.

“Having lost my father within two weeks of him getting covid I was an absolute mess. Rick gave me suggestions and made the whole process so much easier to deal with. I honestly don't know what I would have done without him.” — Marlena C.

Sears Funeral Service logo

6. Sears Funeral Service

5.3 miles away

4.7
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We felt that we were not just another customer. Special mentions for Sally in the office and Mike who coordinated the funeral on the day and made the experience easy to understand.” — Alex D.

“Thank you for ensuring our dad was laid to rest with dignity and respect. Your attention to detail, kindness, and support during such a difficult time meant a lot. We are incredibly grateful for everything you have done.” — L F.

Clarkes Funeral Service logo

7. Clarkes Funeral Service

5.7 miles away

4.8
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2010 Cremation from £1600

“My family have used Clarkes on three separate occasions and they have each time provided the best service.” — Denice S.

“I felt at ease as they guided me through which options were available to me. Highly impressed in every way.” — Daryl A.

T W Boorman Funeral Services logo

8. T W Boorman Funeral Services

5.8 miles away

4.9
(106 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Chris Minter Chris Minter Chris Minter Laura Rainsford

Meet Chris, Chris, Chris +12

“Their attention to detail was amazing and the respect they showed Mum on her journey to the Crematorium was touching. Not only did they take care of the funeral arrangements, they also guided us through the official process of registering the death. We cannot thank them enough.” — Carol C.

“We could not have found a more sympathetic and genuinely caring person in Tansy, to help us with the arrangements for my mother's funeral and the subsequent interment back with my father in Birmingham. The service which she and her team provided was excellent and we would certainly recommend TW Boorman Funeral Services.” — Martin W.

Sears Funeral Service logo

9. Sears Funeral Service

6.0 miles away

4.7
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Contacted with dignity and serenity ensuring both family and mourners were included. Our thanks also go to Vanessa Ayer of the Paddock Wood office for caring and being sympathetic in our hour of grief.” — Paul A.

“Sears helped make my dad's funeral a bit easier, by having a beautiful cremation service, happy, sad, emotional — one that I will always remember.” — Joanne G.

10. Henry Paul Funerals

6.0 miles away

4.6
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lovely and professional service, absolutely lovely people to talk to. Definitely recommend this company. Thank you so much.” — Victoria F.

“From the early planning stage and designing the order of service, to the day itself, everyone at Henry Paul Funerals has been incredibly helpful, accommodating, swift and respectful.” — Toby C.

Welham Jones, Tonbridge logo

11. Welham Jones, Tonbridge

6.0 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2075 Cremation from £1014
Pam Pines Pam Pines Pam Pines Rebecca Welham

Meet Pam, Pam, Pam +8

“Welham Jones were excellent from start to finish and in every respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble.” — Michael W.

“Rosanna did a great job with all the administration and the team did a wonderful job on the day. A great send off for our dad.” — Tracey H.

Doves Funeral Directors logo

12. Doves Funeral Directors

6.1 miles away

4.9
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Amanda was so kind and compassionate, kept me informed at every stage of the arrangements, she provided much needed support at a very difficult time.” — Maureen B.

“I would like to pay tribute to the staff who, despite being in the middle of storm Eunice, made the funeral happen. She helped us through the process in a compassionate and professional way.” — Neil P.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google