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Funeral directors in Barming

Our local funeral directors in Barming are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
01622 725035
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Serving the Barming area

Our funeral directors in Barming are Sears, just up from the crossroads of Fountain Lane and Tonbridge Road. Whatever kind of service you have in mind, your family will be looked after with the same care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the village. Speak to our funeral home in Barming and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Barming or an unattended funeral in Barming, and help you choose memorials in Barming when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Kent.

Serving the Barming area

Sears Funeral Directors, Barming

You can find our funeral home just up from the crossroads of the B2246 (Fountain Lane) and the A26 (Tonbridge Road).

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,014

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,995
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,019
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,014

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,945

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,945
  • 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 estimated cost
£1,945

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01622 725035
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Barming

Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 52 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

We are truly grateful for the excellent service and support provided during such a difficult time for our family. The team handled everything with great care, compassion, and professionalism. Both the funeral arrangements and the administration and support were absolutely top-notch. Their kindness, attention to detail, and willingness to help made a difficult experience a little easier for us. Thank you for everything you did for our family. We sincerely appreciate it and would highly recommend your services.

kunle oye, 12 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

My father-in-law had a funeral plan, and after he passed away, we were offered Sears as one of the funeral directors. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to use them.

From the beginning, they were understanding and helpful and always had plenty of time for us, which meant a lot. We had never planned a funeral before and it felt overwhelming, but we sat down for a chat and they guided us through everything.

The result was a lovely, personal service which did my father-in-law proud. On the day, everyone from Sears was attentive and supportive, which again made all the difference.

Thank you to everyone at Sears. We wouldn't hesitate to use you again and would highly recommend you.

Cate Hope, 12 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

I couldnt of ask for better service from sears,the care was exceptional and everything we wanted to include we received.The funeral director and team made myself and my family feel so looked after and that we really mattered.I would highly recommend them.

Glynis Fitz-Gerald, 1 September 2026

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