Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Longfield
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Longfield takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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T S Horlock & Son Funeral Directors, Longfield
We are located next to the florist.
- 11 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD
Call 24 hours a day:
01474 705076
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Longfield
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Longfield 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 Longfield
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 58 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
I honestly cannot thank Mel at T S Hollock & Son Funeral Directors in Longfield enough for everything she has done for me during two of the hardest times of my life.
From the very beginning, Mel was absolutely wonderful. She showed me such compassion, kindness and understanding, and supported me through two funerals with the utmost professionalism and care. At a time when I was dealing with so much heartache, she was there to guide me, reassure me and make an incredibly difficult time that little bit easier.
Mel is truly a credit to the funeral profession. She has a very special way of making you feel supported and cared for when you need it most. Her compassion went far beyond simply doing her job, and I will always be grateful for the comfort and support she gave me when I needed it more than words can say.
Losing loved ones is one of the hardest things anyone has to go through, and having someone like Mel by your side makes such a difference. I will never forget the kindness, empathy and professionalism she showed me.
Thank you, Mel, from the bottom of my heart. You have made a lasting impression on me, and I hope you know just how much you are appreciated. T S Hollock & Son are incredibly lucky to have someone like you as part of their team.
I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone who needs the care and support of a funeral director during such a difficult time. An absolutely outstanding service from a truly lovely lady. ❤️
Hayley Turner, 20 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Melanie at Horlocks proved to be exactly the person we needed to help plan, organise and deliver my brother's funeral: from the moment we arrived at the funeral parlour to her aftercare following the day itself. She combines efficiency, creativity and professionalism with the sort of kindness and gentleness that a bereaved family needs. We have always used Horlocks for our family and will certainly continue to do so after this experience.
Timothy Goss, 19 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Fantastic. From start to finish Melanie looked after us and everything involved. She understood all our wishes and those of my father and executed these with ease. Siobhan and the ladies (and one man) were also brilliant on the day. I can recommend Melanie and the team 100%. Thanks for everything. Adam x
Adam Skinner, 14 October 2026
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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.