Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Barming
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Barming takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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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).
- 3 Fountain Lane, Barming, Kent, ME16 9AT
Call 24 hours a day:
01622 725035
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Barming
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Barming funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,945
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 Barming
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
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
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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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
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.