W Naylar & Son Funeral Directors - Rochester

05/05/2026

01/05/2026

This guide will provide you with information on our extensive collection of coffins and caskets, from traditional funeral coffins to unique colourful coffins. Learn about the different types of coffins from which you can choose and what sentimental mementoes you can include before burial or cremation.

Browse our extensive range of coffins and caskets, including our unique colourful and picture range

29/04/2026

Funerals in the UK are often bathed in tradition - with many of the beliefs and customs we now associate with funerals dating back many years. As a result, many people have a fixed idea of what a funeral looks like, with cars, flowers and funeral attire often tied to these well-versed traditions.

The reality is, the funeral is changing. Fewer people are opting for tradition, with colourful personalised funerals becoming increasingly commonplace. These types of funerals have become the norm, with families increasingly opting to plan funerals that reflect the life, hobbies and interests of their loved one.

Our Funeral Directors share their memories of personalised funerals that reflect the life, hobbies and interests of the person who has died.

22/04/2026

"Deaths should be registered at the register office in the district where the death took place.

For example, if death took place in Medway, you should register the death at Medway Register Office. "

Find out how to register a death, what happens at a death registration appointment and what happens after the death is registered.

20/04/2026

This week is MS Awareness Week🧡

"For 2026 we’ll be challenging MS assumptions and the harm they can cause. Check back on Monday 20 April to find out how you can get involved and encourage people to ."

MS Awareness Week 2026 will take place on 20 - 26 April.

17/04/2026

Hawkinge Crematorium sits within the site of Hawkinge Cemetery and around 6 acres of beautifully landscaped and tended Gardens of Remembrance. The chapel was originally built in 1929 as a cemetery chapel and then converted to a crematorium in 1956 which has now been modernised.

The crematorium is situated not too far from an old airfield used by Spitfire and Hurricane pilots during the Battle of Britain, and two of the gardens of remembrance are named after these planes. The film Battle of Britain was largely filmed at Hawkinge and the nearby Jackdaw public house. We are regularly on the flight path of Spitfire experience flights, the iconic aeroplanes can be seen flying above us in the Summer months.

Our chapel has been redesigned to give a light, airy and welcoming feel. We can seat up to 63 people. We do have an extended section at the back of the chapel with visual screens and a speaker system if there are congregation that cannot be seated inside the chapel.

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14/04/2026

"Grief, I say, come in. Sit down.
I have tea. There is honey. This
will take as long as it takes.

this hallowed wilderness"

12/04/2026

If you’re unsure about whether to choose a cremation or a burial for your loved one, this guide will give you all the information you need. From environmental implications to costs, read on to learn more about cremation vs burial and get help making this decision.

If you’re unsure about whether to choose a cremation or burial for your loved one, this guide will give you all the information you need.

10/04/2026

According to recent research, 77% of funerals in the UK are cremations. Despite cremations being more popular than burials, most of the process happens behind the scenes, leaving many questions unanswered. When making a big decision about the choice of funeral for your loved one, it can help to understand more about what happens during a cremation.

When making a big decision about the choice of funeral for your loved one, it can help to understand more about what happens during a cremation.

02/04/2026

This week we want to thank everyone who helped towards our Easter Egg collection for Making Miracles! We collected over 50 eggs for their Easter Event this weekend🐣

27/03/2026

"Grief can look like efficiency.

Like someone who has it together.

Like someone who handles things.

And underneath all of it, there's a person just trying to stay upright."

25/03/2026

This guide will explore the role of a funeral celebrant, answering questions such as ‘what is a funeral celebrant?’ and ‘how much does a funeral celebrant cost?’ to make your decisions easier when arranging a funeral.

A funeral celebrant, or funeral officiant is a qualified person, usually from a non-clergy background, who officiates funeral services. Funeral celebrants typically help organise and conduct funerals, supporting the bereaved family every step of the way with the aim of celebrating the life of the person who has died.

Considering a funeral celebrant for your loved one’s funeral? Our helpful guide explores the role of a funeral celebrant to make your decision easier.