J H Kenyon / J Hemp Funeral Directors, Bayswater
Bayswater Funeral Directors
Our team are here to listen, advise and carefully guide you whenever you need a helping hand. The options available to you are limitless, and once we know exactly what your needs and wishes are, you can leave the rest to us. This is a duty we never take lightly, so you can put your trust in our commitment to you and your family.
Our funeral home is a place of comfort and consolation to visit whenever you need. We regularly change the display on our front window, to show passers-by our long history of helping families, and as a memorial to loved ones who have passed away at Christmas, and for to pay our respects around Remembrance Day.
Our Bayswater funeral directors has been a renowned part of North London since the 1930s, serving families from Paddington, Westbourne Green, Notting Hill and all of our surrounding areas. We are easily accessible from the Bayswater underground station or the Paddington train station.
J H Kenyon Funeral Directors has conducted funerals for the Royal Family and many notable political and military figures, including Sir Winston Churchill.
The J H Kenyon name was established in 1870, when James Kenyon began his career as a Carriage Master. He was known for his loving and charitable nature, and his beautifully conducted funerals, from the simplest to the most elaborate. We still stand by these values to this day.
We also have funeral homes in Kensington, Kilburn, Westminster, Hampstead and North Finchley.
Please give us a call the moment you need us. We are reachable by phone 24 hours a day on 020 7229 3810.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Chapel of rest for spending time with your loved one
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans


Funeral Services with distinction
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Your choice of funeral services in Bayswater
There are two services to choose from; the Attended Funeral, which gives you the choice of a traditional or more bespoke service with mourners in attendance, or the Unattended Funeral which is a cremation with no mourners present. Whichever service you choose, we will handle all the arrangements and support you at every step.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.From£995(Includes cost of cremation).(Includes cost of cremation).Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.From£2,495plus £983 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £983 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
Where to find us
Address
Directions and Parking
There is paid parking on surrounding roads such as Garway Road or in the NCP multi story car park above Whiteleys on Queensway.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Day of the Week | Hours |
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Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
Our step-by-step guide will carefully explain everything you need to do after losing a loved one. You can also get in touch with your local Dignity funeral director in Bayswater for advice and guidance on what to do when someone dies.Find out morePlanning a funeral
Our guide on Planning a Funeral is here to explain the process of arranging a funeral, so you can know what to expect and the choices you will have to make. Our Dignity funeral directors will be here to help you plan the service.Find out moreThe day of the funeral
This guide covers what will happen during the funeral service itself, such as the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. Our dedicated team will be here to help you through every step of the journey.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.