Chittenden Funeralcare, Folkestone
1 Ingoldsby Road, Folkestone, CT19 6JJ
Your local funeral home in Folkestone has been serving the community since 1987. When you need a professional funeral service and a friendly local face, speak to us and you'll be looked after by people who know and love your local area. Whether you're in Hawkinge, Densole, Lyminge or Capel-le-ferne, we're here when you need us.
The first thing we'll do at the arrangement meeting is listen to you. And whatever your religion, culture or heritage, we can help you arrange the right kind of funeral. We work with all the local places of worship and crematoriums, including St John's Church Holy Trinity Church, All Souls, Our Lady Help of Christian's Church and Hawkinge, Barham, Charing and Woodside Crematoriums. So whatever type of funeral you need to arrange, we can help you.
At what can be a stressful time, you will quickly feel at ease with our professional and friendly team, as we arrange the funeral together. Call us anytime or visit our warm and welcoming funeral home on Ingoldsby Road.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, accessible arrangement room and toilet.
Cremation from £4,345
Burial from £4,391
Price depends on choices you make.
You can make the funeral as personal as you want, reflecting someone’s faith, culture, personality or wishes.
Choose unique or traditional funeral cars
Add as many personal touches as you like
The date and time of the funeral will be agreed with the funeral director.
Cremation from £4,090
Burial from £4,136
Price depends on location.
A simpler, lower-cost funeral service where family and friends come together to remember the person who died.
Includes a funeral service
Visiting the person who died
Basic coffin and hearse
£1,445
All inclusive price, no hidden costs.
A straightforward, dignified cremation. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
£2,816
Does not include headstone or burial plot.
A straightforward, dignified burial. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
All funeral directors are legally required to publish price lists for their products and services. This is to help you understand your options and compare prices between different funeral directors, because prices can vary.
You’ll need to pay 50% of the funeral cost within 2 days of making the arrangements and the rest after the funeral has taken place.
How to pay
We accept cash, credit or debit card as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay payments.
If you have an invoice, you can pay for the funeral online.
Help is available
If you need to help to pay for the funeral:
government support is available to help cover some costs
you could get a loan from our partners at Funeral Safe
Co-op Legal Services
There’s a lot of work involved in probate, but Co-op Legal Services can take care of everything for you. They’ll take a few key details from you and then they’ll handle the rest.
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Unattended
Was £1,700
£1,650 Save £50
Member Price
£1,600 Save £100
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
Was £2,995
£2,845 Save £150
Member Price
£2,795 Save £200
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
Was £3,685
£3,435 Save £250
Member Price
£3,385 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
Was £3,975
£3,725 Save £250
Member Price
£3,675 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
Was £4,160
£3,910 Save £250
Member Price
£3,860 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Unattended
Was £1,700
£1,650 Save £50
Member Price
£1,600 Save £100
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
Was £2,995
£2,845 Save £150
Member Price
£2,795 Save £200
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
Was £3,685
£3,435 Save £250
Member Price
£3,385 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
Was £3,975
£3,725 Save £250
Member Price
£3,675 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
Was £4,160
£3,910 Save £250
Member Price
£3,860 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
You can pay in full, spread the cost over 6 or 12 months with no additional costs or monthly instalments over 2–25 years (2-5 years for Direct Cremation). There's an additional instalment charge when paying over 2-25 years and age restrictions apply.
Co-op Funeral Plans Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to sell and manage funeral plans.
On site parking: Yes
Number of spaces: 2
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
We have an enclosed car park right next to our building, or you can park in the lay-by just outside.
Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.
View funeral notices and leave a tribute or donation in their memory
We work with three local crematoriums: Hawkinge, Barham and Charing. Each offers peaceful surroundings and we'll help you choose the most appropriate one based on your family's wishes and practical considerations. Our team will arrange everything with the crematorium, coordinate timings, and make sure the day runs smoothly so you can focus on remembering your loved one.
Yes, we have a chapel of rest here at our Folkestone branch where you're welcome to spend time with your loved one in peaceful, private surroundings. Many families find it comforting to visit, and there's no limit on how often you can come. We've been caring for local families since 1987, and we understand how important these quiet moments can be during a difficult time.
Yes, we arrange services at local churches including St Johns Church, Holy Trinity Church, All Souls Church and Our Lady Help of Christians Church in the Folkestone area. We work closely with clergy and faith leaders to make sure every detail respects your family's beliefs and traditions. Whether you'd like a traditional religious service or something more personal, we'll guide you through the options.
Absolutely. Our Folkestone funeral home has been serving Hawkinge and the surrounding communities since 1987, and we look after families across Hawkinge, Densole, Lyminge and Capel-le-Ferne. We know the area well, including Hawkinge Crematorium and the local churches, and our team makes regular visits throughout the villages we serve. Distance is never a barrier, if you're in Hawkinge or any of the nearby areas, we're here for you with the same care and attention we've always given to local families.
The first step is simply to call us at our Ingoldsby Road funeral home, and we'll take care of everything from there. We'll bring your loved one into our care, handle all the necessary paperwork, and sit down with you to talk through your wishes when you're ready. There's no rush to make decisions immediately, our priority is making sure you feel supported and that nothing feels overwhelming.
Standardised Price List