Vinters Park Crematorium — Peaceful Cremation Services in Kent

A caring crematorium serving Maidstone and the wider Kent area

Vinters Park Crematorium is located on Detling Road in Maidstone, Kent, and provides a calm, respectful setting for cremation services.

It serves families from Maidstone, Bearsted, Aylesford, Boxley and surrounding towns across mid-Kent.

With modern facilities, landscaped grounds and a compassionate bereavement team, the crematorium offers a supportive environment for meaningful farewells.

Location and surroundings

Easy access from surrounding areas

Vinters Park Crematorium is set just off Detling Road, with close access from the A229 and other key local routes. As a result, family and friends can reach the site without difficulty, even when travelling from neighbouring towns.

Moreover, ample parking on site ensures that attending services feels convenient and straightforward.

Peaceful and well-kept grounds

The crematorium sits within attractive landscaped grounds that include lawns, plant borders and thoughtfully placed seating.

Therefore, families often find comfort in the natural surroundings, whether they are arriving for a ceremony or returning later for reflection.

Meanwhile, the calm environment helps create a sense of dignity and respect.

Chapel and facilities

Chapel style and capacity

The crematorium’s main chapel provides a welcoming space that suits both large funerals and smaller, more intimate gatherings. Furthermore, the neutral décor allows families to personalise services with their own music, readings and ceremonial choices without distraction.

Music, tributes and personalisation

Vinters Park Crematorium offers a modern music system that supports a wide selection of hymns, classical pieces and contemporary songs.

Additionally, families can arrange visual tributes such as photo presentations, helping bring personal memories into the service. Because these elements add meaning and character, they often become central to the farewell.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

The crematorium features step-free access throughout key areas, accessible toilet facilities and designated disabled parking bays near the main chapel entrance.

The waiting areas provide a calm space for guests to gather before or after a service, adding to overall comfort and convenience.

Memorial gardens and remembrance options

Thoughtfully designed grounds

The memorial gardens at Vinters Park Crematorium are thoughtfully arranged to provide peaceful areas for reflection and remembrance.

Pathways and seating areas help families take their time, whether they visit immediately after a service or return weeks, months or years later.

Memorial choices

Families can choose from a range of memorial options to commemorate their loved one.

These may include ashes interment plots, memorial plaques, engraved stones or other dedicated tributes within the grounds. As a result, each family can select a memorial that feels personal and lasting.

Types of service available

Traditional full service cremations

Many families choose a full funeral service in the chapel, including music, readings and tributes. Because the crematorium staff coordinate timing and logistics, families can focus on remembering and celebrating life.

Simpler or short services

For those seeking something more modest, shorter or simpler services are available. These still offer dignity and structure, but in a more concise format that may suit individual preferences.

Direct cremation

Direct cremation is another option, particularly for those who prefer an unattended arrangement with no formal ceremony at the crematorium.

In such cases, families often hold a separate memorial gathering or celebration of life at a later date, which can provide additional flexibility.

Most families arrange for a cremation through a funeral director but you can arrange one directly with the crematorium if you wish.

Visiting information and parking

Opening hours and facility access

The crematorium grounds are open throughout the year, giving families flexibility when visiting memorial areas.

Meanwhile, the bereavement services team is available on weekdays to assist with service arrangements, memorial enquiries and practical support.

Parking at Vinters Park Crematorium

Vinters Park Crematorium provides free on-site parking for visitors, including clearly marked accessible bays near the chapel entrance.

This helps make attending services and visiting memorials more straightforward for families and guests.

Contact details — Vinters Park Crematorium

Vinters Park Crematorium
Bearsted Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5LG

Telephone: 01622 602656
Email: bereavementservices@maidstone.gov.uk

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