Kent and Sussex Cemetery and Crematorium
Kent and Sussex Crematorium in Royal Tunbridge Wells has been serving the local communities since 1958. The crematorium features a multi-faith chapel that can accommodate 90 people with room for 30 people to stand. The chapel has an attached open-air flower court, and music can be played using a digital system or performed on the organ.
The crematorium also offers webcasting services and can arrange for audio and visual recordings of the service. Standard service time is 45 minutes, but the first and last two services of the day are 30 minutes. Additionally, a variety of memorials can be installed in the gardens of remembrance. The crematorium is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 4:30 pm on Fridays.
Please remember: you need to book an appointment at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium in order to discuss your plans. We’d be happy to help you do this, so feel free to get in touch with one of our personal advisers.
Facts & figures
- Founded 1958
- Chapel with seating for 90
- Open-air flower court for floral tributes
- Gardens of Remembrance
- Accessible for wheelchairs
- Ample parking
- 16 acres of grounds
Public viewing times (for visiting the crematorium)
Monday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm*
Tuesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm*
Wednesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm*
Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm*
Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm*
Saturday Closed*
Sunday Closed*
*Pedestrian access available after gates close.
Address & phone number
Directions
Starting at Crescent Rd/A264, head east towards Mount Pleasant Ave. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Calverley Rd/A264 and continue straight onto Bayhall Rd. Then, continue onto Forest Rd and turn left onto Benhall Mill Rd. After 0.1 mi, turn right and you will reach Kent & Sussex Crematorium, which will be on your left, after a 0.2 mi drive. Alternatively, if you are taking the train, the nearest railway station to the crematorium is Tunbridge Wells Station (TBW). Both Arriva and Nu-Venture Bus Companies provide the 285 bus service to the Kent and Sussex Crematorium from central Tunbridge Wells and the train station.
To get to the Kent and Sussex Crematorium from central Tunbridge Wells and the train station, you can take the 285 bus service provided by Arriva or Nu-Venture Bus Companies.
If you are taking the Arriva bus, check the timetable for the 285 bus. The nearest railway station to the crematorium is Tunbridge Wells Station (TBW). From the station, you can take the bus to the crematorium.
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