Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Broadstairs
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Broadstairs takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Blackburns Funeral Directors, Broadstairs
You can find us on Buckingham Road, behind Morelli's coffee shop.
- 68 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JZ
Call 24 hours a day:
01843 862897
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Broadstairs
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Broadstairs funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Broadstairs
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 35 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
I honestly can’t recommend Blackburns Funeral Directors enough.
I contacted Kirsty at Blackburns for some help with some pet memorial jewellery, and from start to finish she was absolutely amazing. Kirsty was so kind, caring and understanding, especially knowing how emotional it is to lose a beloved pet.
The jewellery itself is beautiful and was done with so much care and attention to detail. It means so much to me to have something special to keep my pet close, and they did an incredible job.
Thank you so much for all your help and for treating something so personal with such genuine care. I’m so grateful and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a special way to remember their pet.
Sophie Jaffe, 28 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Compassionate staff, clear pricing, clean and welcoming environment. We had a really positive experience. A particular thank you to Kirsty for your support, professionalism and empathy. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Jaye Hurst, 3 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I can't speak highly enough about the service that my family and I received from Blackburn's. At an incredibly difficult time, they were compassionate, understanding and helpful beyond all measure. Our celebrant, Toni, really took the time to learn about my Mum and her life, and used this knowledge to write and deliver a beautiful speech that captured my Mum to a tee. All areas of the service we received, from Kirsty in the branch to Julie at the service, were exceptional and as a family we are all truly grateful.
Jonny Roberts, 2 October 2026
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.