Funeral and wedding choirs in Kingston upon Thames
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames sits on the south-western edge of London, where the Thames curves through a landscape of parks, riverside walks, and historic town centres. The London Choral Service provides conservatoire-trained singers and instrumentalists for funerals, weddings, memorials, and ceremonies across Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, and Hampton Wick.
Funerals at All Saints Kingston and Kingston Crematorium
Our singers perform at churches and crematoria throughout the Royal Borough, including All Saints Kingston — a commanding medieval church in the heart of the town — Kingston Crematorium, and St Raphael’s Surbiton. We also sing at churches in Hampton Wick, New Malden, and Chessington, bringing the same musical excellence and sensitivity to every service. A soloist to sing The Lord Is My Shepherd, a full quartet to lead congregational hymns — we can help you plan the music that feels right. Browse our funeral music guide for ideas, or contact us directly to talk through your thoughts.
If the funeral is at Kingston Crematorium, read our guide to crematorium music first: it deals with the time limit, the chapel acoustic and how to plan a shorter service.
Families in Kingston often appreciate the difference that live singing makes at a funeral — the human quality of a trained voice carrying a melody can be moving. We coordinate carefully with funeral directors and officiants so that the music fits the order of service exactly, and we always arrive with time to spare. To learn more about our approach, please visit our services page.
“I still can’t talk about it without welling up. The moment they started singing, the whole room just fell silent. Dad would have been so chuffed.”
Weddings at All Saints and St Raphael’s Surbiton
Kingston’s ancient market town centre, its riverside setting, and its connections to England’s Saxon kings give it a character all its own. All Saints Kingston has witnessed centuries of weddings and remains a magnificent setting for a choral celebration, while St Raphael’s Surbiton offers an equally beautiful space for a more intimate ceremony. Our singers also perform at licensed wedding venues across the borough, from Hampton Wick to the leafy streets of New Malden. For guidance on selecting hymns and anthems, explore our guide to choosing wedding hymns.
Choir sizes for the Royal Borough’s churches
All Saints Kingston is a substantial medieval church with a fine acoustic, and a sextet usually feels right for a wedding there — with a full eight-voice choir worth considering when the congregation is large. Kingston Crematorium runs to a fixed service length, so a quartet is generally the right call: enough for a hymn, compact enough for the chapel. St Raphael’s Surbiton is more intimate, and a quartet sits comfortably in the room. The parish churches in Hampton Wick, New Malden, and Chessington vary in scale, but most handle a quartet well, with a sextet adding weight at the larger ones. For a graveside committal, a soloist is often more fitting than a full ensemble. The pricing page gives the fee for each size, from a quartet at St Raphael’s to an eight-voice choir at All Saints.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a funeral choir at All Saints Kingston or the crematorium?
For funerals at All Saints Kingston, Kingston Crematorium, or St Raphael’s Surbiton, a soloist starts from £250. A small choir of four is £1,150, a quintet is £1,400, a sextet is £1,600, and a full eight-voice choir is £2,000. Prices include travel anywhere within Greater London.
Do you sing at Kingston Crematorium, and what size of group suits it?
Yes, we sing regularly at Kingston Crematorium. Our singers understand the fixed timings and measured acoustic of the chapel and work closely with staff to ensure the music fits the service precisely. A soloist is the most popular choice there, and a quartet is ideal when hymns are sung.
Which suits a smaller wedding, All Saints or St Raphael’s Surbiton?
St Raphael’s Surbiton is the more intimate church, and a quartet (from £1,150) sits comfortably there. All Saints Kingston is a substantial medieval church where a sextet (from £1,600) usually feels right.
Families choosing music for All Saints Kingston can work from our funeral music guide and popular funeral hymns; the funeral music costs guide explains what each option costs. For a wedding at St Raphael’s, try the wedding hymns guide.
Carols by Kingston market
Near All Saints Kingston and the market stalls around it, office parties and residents’ evenings start booking December carol singing as soon as the market lights go up. We’re often hired as carol singers for hire in Surbiton and New Malden as well as the town centre. The group performs a cappella, whether standing in the market square or moving between rooms at a private party.
Nearby boroughs: Richmond upon Thames · Merton · Sutton