Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe

81 reviews

Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Hythe and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sylvia Kendall 13th Jun 2022

I highly recommend Chittenden Funeral Care in Hythe. . They provided an excellent service and looked after my Dad. Vanessa supported myself and my family during this difficult time and that personal interaction comforted us greatly.

Elle Souden 6th Jun 2022

Jane, Vanessa and the team are amazing! They were so kind and helpful through the whole process and made it smoother than I thought possible! Jane went above and beyond to help us liaise with the church to ensure that my mum’s wish to be buried at the same church as her family was granted. Vanessa was there on the day to make sure that everything went through without a hitch and talked us through everything and was very patient! The coffin is also beautiful and there was a lot of choice. I would really recommend Chattertons to everyone in the area. Thank you guys! 

Sylvia Manly 24th May 2022

Many thanks to all the staff,you gave us your best,the family of Albert Edward,known by Ted,or Eddie are very happy with the whole team at this very sad time. Again Thankyou.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

1-3 Windmill Street
Hythe
Kent
CT21 6BH

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01303 762566

About Us

Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Kent. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Hythe funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Hythe, Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe in Kent is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Chittenden Funeralcare, Hythe today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sylvia Kendall 13th Jun 2022

    I highly recommend Chittenden Funeral Care in Hythe. . They provided an excellent service and looked after my Dad. Vanessa supported myself and my family during this difficult time and that personal interaction comforted us greatly.

  • 5 Elle Souden 6th Jun 2022

    Jane, Vanessa and the team are amazing! They were so kind and helpful through the whole process and made it smoother than I thought possible! Jane went above and beyond to help us liaise with the church to ensure that my mum’s wish to be buried at the same church as her family was granted. Vanessa was there on the day to make sure that everything went through without a hitch and talked us through everything and was very patient! The coffin is also beautiful and there was a lot of choice.
    I would really recommend Chattertons to everyone in the area. Thank you guys! 

  • 5 Sylvia Manly 24th May 2022

    Many thanks to all the staff,you gave us your best,the family of Albert Edward,known by Ted,or Eddie are very happy with the whole team at this very sad time.
    Again Thankyou.

  • 5 Dianne Cobb 16th May 2022

    Was very impressed with the service provided by Chittendens from beginning to end . Everything was dealt with in a sympathetic and thoughtful manner. 

  • 5 Susan Ann Roberts 16th May 2022

    This was the first funeral that I had to organise, from the very beginning I was gently taken through each step of the process. Vanessa kept in regular contact and was always there to answer any questions or make useful suggestions. We were only able to visit the Funeral Home on Saturdays but this was not a problem. On the day of the funeral everything went smoothly and my Dad was given a good send off. I will definitely use Chittenden's again and would certainly recommend them.

  • 5 Jane Reed 9th May 2022

    I would like to thank everybody at Chittendens in Hythe. I cannot even begin to explain how brilliant they all are. I dealt mostly with Tom and Vanessa and they made the worst experience of my life bearable. Vanessa, in particular is so professional and full of empathy. She held our hand throughout the whole process and helped us with our choices when we couldn’t see past our grief. 
    I would 100% recommend Chittendens in Hythe to everyone. 

  • 5 Sylvia Tanner 25th Apr 2022

    No hesitation this service was without doubt the best i could have asked for.
    Care,understanding,kindness,respect, dignity I could go on. No one is ready to ever say goodbye but if you could do no more then you have done your best. I would recommend the Hythe office true proffessionals myfamily had a wonderful

  • 4 Ray Pearce 23rd Apr 2022

    Very good, helpful and informative.

  • 5 Louise Cox 21st Apr 2022

    Very caring and professional at all times it couldn't have been better at such difficult time.
    Louise Cox

  • 5 Maria Bailey 20th Apr 2022

    Every contact with Chittenden's was respectful, kind and helpful. I felt fully supported at all times and am very grateful for the help and care I was given. 

  • 5 Andrew Butter 20th Apr 2022

    Wonderful caring service.
    Efficient and communicative. 
    We were very pleased indeed. 

  • 5 Derek Thorburn 4th Apr 2022

    High quality professional service throughout and just as important great personal kindness from Vanessa and her whole team. They were all able to help guide us though what could be a challenging time with awareness and compassion. Very happy to recommend.

  • 5 Robert Somerville 4th Apr 2022

    Chittenden Funeralcare was professional and extremally helpful to me and my family during this bereavement period. I was very pleased with the standard of service, the dignity, the printing and design of the order of service document, the quality of the casket and the complete funeral arrangement. This help me and the whole family to get through a most difficult time leaving us with the feeling that my wife Yvonne was laid to rest and berried in a dignified and loving way .

  • 5 John Campion 28th Mar 2022

    Vanessa and the team at Chittendens could not have done more to look after us during our time of need - many thanks indeed for all of your support! An incredibly professional and caring service!

  • 5 Pauline Maybury 13th Mar 2022

    I would like to thank the funeral care team at Chittendens, Hythe for their professionalism in carrying out the funeral of my Father. 

  • 5 Nicholas Price 7th Mar 2022

    Chittenden of Hythe were everything you could hope for during difficult times. Everyone I encountered was kind and professional. Particularly Vanessa who was always there to provide help and advise throughout and understood and tolerated the particular circumstances we had to navigate with family members abroad.

  • 5 David Hewitt 7th Mar 2022

    Wonderful service and understanding staff that are so helpful, caring and respectful.

  • 5 Rosemary Walls 7th Feb 2022

    I received such personal and loving care from Vanessa, Jane and Tom. This enabled the funeral to proceed with dignity and in a calm manner. I have received several complimentary comments about the arrangements and service.
    Thank you all very much for everything.
    (The orders of service were particularly beautiful)
    Rosemary, Pearl's sister.

  • 5 Edith King 7th Feb 2022

    I can't begin to say how accommodating and understanding all the staff were regarding our mums passing and all the necessary details that followed. We as a family always felt involved and listened to and nothing was to much trouble we thank all involved in this sad time.

  • 5 Neil Newman 4th Feb 2022

    This was sadly our 2nd use of Chittenden Funeralcare in the past 6 months due to loosing both my parents. The service provided from Vanessa Bloomfield and her team was 1st class. Throughout the whole process the family were treated with respect and courtesy and we certainly felt cared for at this difficult time. We would highly recommend their services to anyone.

  • 5 Sandra Elizabeth Goldup 25th Jan 2022

    Very caring and professional service from start to finish. 
    Vanessa was outstanding.

  • 5 Elizabeth Laurent 17th Jan 2022

    We were treated with dignity and respect in all our dealing 
    Thoroughly recommend them 
    My only small thought , my mothers wreathe stayed in the car and didn’t go on the coffin 
    Something to watch for another time 
    Everyone was very kind 

  • 5 Olive Kelly 17th Jan 2022

    Could not have asked for a better service, Vanessa is professional in all aspects of her job.

    Olive Kelly

  • 5 Kevin Parkes 8th Jan 2022

    Chittenden Funeralcare provided reasonably priced funeral services for my dad that were excellent from start to finish. The staff were informative, competent, sensitive and demonstrated very good attention to detail. Their approach inspired me with confidence that the funeral would go well. I would thoroughly recommend Chittenden Funeralcare!

  • 5 Ian Milton 5th Jan 2022

    Excellent service, especially in the light of poor communications from the solicitors. Jane and Vanessa were extremely helpful and considerate, and Tom was also very good to talk to.
    In the end, I managed to get the Direct Funeral expense to be paid for out of Phil's account, as the solicitor had not any funds in their account. I had sorted all of Phil's banking and investments, paid for the death certificates and handed it all to them.
    Alas, the young lady who is 'on the case', ignored all that I had done, has not re-directed the mail or contacted any of his banks. It took me 20 minutes to arrange the payment for the funeral, as the bank had not had had any communications from the solicitors as regards taking over the account in the light of them being executors and trustees. They are just money grabbing leeches and that is the politest expression that I can say about their working practice! The person dealing with the 'case' only works a couple of days a week, it appears, and was taking annual leave from the 17/12 to the 04/01, after which I believe she said that she would be taking maternity leave and passing it over to someone else!
    They are nothing but licenced bandits! Happy New Year!

Address
1-3 Windmill Street
Hythe
Kent
CT21 6BH

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Sylvia Kendall 13th Jun 2022

I highly recommend Chittenden Funeral Care in Hythe. . They provided an excellent service and looked after my Dad. Vanessa supported myself and my family during this difficult time and that personal interaction comforted us greatly.

Elle Souden 6th Jun 2022

Jane, Vanessa and the team are amazing! They were so kind and helpful through the whole process and made it smoother than I thought possible! Jane went above and beyond to help us liaise with the church to ensure that my mum’s wish to be buried at the same church as her family was granted. Vanessa was there on the day to make sure that everything went through without a hitch and talked us through everything and was very patient! The coffin is also beautiful and there was a lot of choice. I would really recommend Chattertons to everyone in the area. Thank you guys! 

Sylvia Manly 24th May 2022

Many thanks to all the staff,you gave us your best,the family of Albert Edward,known by Ted,or Eddie are very happy with the whole team at this very sad time. Again Thankyou.

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