John Kemp Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Whitstable and Herne Bay, caring for families across Kent and the local community since the 1900s.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across Whitstable
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Absolute brilliant service Jo did a brilliant job no thank you all for your service
Nicholas Rudd, 24 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
John Kemp handled my late brother in laws funeral. They are very professional, extremely sympathetic and kind. A very well organised team. Great thanks to Jo, Emma and their colleagues. Also the Celebrant who took the service Toni They made the funeral as good as such an event can be. My sister in law was very grateful for their kind consideration.
Jonathan Lovett
Jon Lovett, 23 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
dennis colthup, 3 September 2026
John Kemp
John Kemp Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Kent since the 1900s. Throughout that time, we have built a trusted reputation for providing compassionate care, personal service and funeral expertise, helping generations of local families create meaningful and personal farewells.
You can find us in Whitstable and Herne Bay, serving families across the local community and surrounding areas. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
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.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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