Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
J H Kenyon Funeral Directors
279 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6NA
About our Kensington branch
We've been caring for the people of Central London since the 1880s. At J H Kenyon Funeral Directors in Kensington, we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Kensington and an unattended funeral in Kensington. There are more of our funeral directors in London nearby.
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
Visiting us
Any bus travelling along Kensington High Street will take you to our funeral home, and we are a ten minute walk from the tube station.
- 279 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6NA
Call 24 hours a day:
020 3667 8664
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,943
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £3,995
- 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
- £948
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,943
Total price: £1,745
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,745
- 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
- £1,745
The final price depends on what you choose
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- Included:
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
- Included:
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
- Included:
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Reviews for J H Kenyon Funeral Directors
Rated 4.84 / 5 based on 74 reviews.
Rated 1/5
How could you? How could you lose our beautiful beloved Mum for over a week? How could Nebeela tell us false information about Mum's whereabouts when you didn't actually know where she was? Bare faced lies! We were reliably told that Mum was at your storage in North Kensington? That's even where the drivers whom collected Mum said they were going to. Our funeral directors went to collect Mum and were told she wasn't there?! It took a further 4 days to find out that Mum had been dumped in a storage facility in Orpington, Kent! Is this how you operate? With dignity and care? You are the WORST funeral directors EVER! You have the incompetence to not only lose our Mum, but then to lie about it and further delay religious funeral rites is disrespectful and shameful! You have made a sad period in our family stressful and misplaced our trust in you. No apology from you just shows how monstrous you are! DO NOT USE
raj awasti, 1 April 2026
Rated 5/5
Nabeela was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. A perfect lady for a difficult job that requires compassion, empathy and understanding of her clients needs. She was great. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kenyon’s in High Street Kensington. Flávio At Mortlake Crematorium was kind, gentle and understanding. Both treasures
Sue Lyons, 24 March 2026
Rated 5/5
All the family were extremely pleased to have had the kind support and efficient attention of Nabeela at the Kensington office for our double funeral and every aspect from the start, to the service and laying to rest. Can recommend them highly for their sensitive and efficient help, at a difficult time.
Philip Serfaty, 9 February 2026
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Read our guides
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