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Family Funeral Service Funeral Directors in Maidstone
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Google Reviews

  • Could never thank Karan and the team for all they did for our family and for our dear Hilda. Forever grateful 🧡

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    Fearn Braidwood Avatar Fearn Braidwood
    March 5, 2022
  • Very smart and professional staff at my wife's funeral. During the process of making the arrangements the staff were very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

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    A Google User Avatar A Google User
    February 19, 2024
  • I cannot recommend this company more highly. Tara and her staff at the Headcorn office could not have been any more professional and caring. The advice and support offered was superb and always given with compassion and great sensitivity. It really means the world when you know that you and your loved one is being cared for with such kindness and warmth. I want to personally thank Tara for all the care and thoughtfulness she showed to both me and my family.

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    Penny Stone Avatar Penny Stone
    May 9, 2022
  • I think the hanging baskets look really lovely.

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    Lea Moran Avatar Lea Moran
    September 7, 2020
  • I wish to thank Michael Lawrence, Managing Director of Family Funeral Service, & all the members of his Team at their new Headcorn Branch, for enabling my brother's Funeral Service at Charing Crematorium last week to be so memorable, moving & sublime At every stage, the friendly staff were kind, courteous, sensitive & efficient, happily accommodating all our special requests & bringing the lovely Ceremony to a smooth & gentle conclusion on the day. This was no mean feat, given that they had only eight full days to complete all the arrangements. Without exception, each person was magnificent in achieving their own part in the procedure, making our family's bereavement that much easier to cope with. We could not have asked for better care or attention to detail & we will be forever grateful to the Family Funeral Service, especially to the members of the Headcorn office, for leaving us with such good memories.

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    Vijayanandi-Jeanette Avatar Vijayanandi-Jeanette
    July 26, 2018
  • The Family Funeral Service at Bearsted provided an excellent and very compassionate service. A big thank you to Kim, Karan and all the staff.

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    Nigel Barham Avatar Nigel Barham
    December 5, 2021
  • Karan and all at Family Funerals in Bearsted provided an outstanding service for us.

    They took a huge weight off our minds at a very difficult time. Staff were always kind, compassionate and professional.

    Nothing was too much trouble. The result was a perfect funeral service for our father.

    We really appreciated the care and support they gave our mother too. She has significant mobility problems, and Karan and colleagues went above and beyond to ensure Mum had suitable transport to attend the service, wake and interment.

    Karan and co, we can’t thank you enough and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your service

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    Catrina Church Avatar Catrina Church
    August 5, 2021
  • Very smart and professional staff at my wife's funeral. During the process of making the arrangements the staff were very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

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    Suzanne Farmer Avatar Suzanne Farmer
    February 19, 2024
  • At a time when you are so emotionally drained and upset, we were all treated with such kindness, my late husband was treated with respect when they came to transport to the chapel of rest. Tara made myself and my son‘s so welcome and thoroughly explained everything from start to finish, always pausing for any questions or if we needed time to think, we weren’t rushed or pressured into anything and helping us to come to the right decision when it all seemed too difficult. Every detail we made was followed on the day of the funeral and having a hug made all the difference. Thank you x

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    joanne underdown Avatar joanne underdown
    January 6, 2023
  • I would highly recommend FFS. The experience from the initial meeting planning my Dad's funeral, the actual service and interment of Dad's ashes was first class. The staff were all extremely kind, thoughtful and delivered a wonderful service. FFS also looked after my Mum's funeral a few years earlier and again were excellent providing much comfort to my Dad at the time. My Dad was very fond of Michael and the team and would have been touched that he was able to look after the funeral on the day and interment. Thank you to the team once again. Paul and family.

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    Paul Lipscombe Avatar Paul Lipscombe
    December 5, 2021

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Testimonials

To Karan & The Family Funeral Team

Thank you so much for the service yesterday for KR.

T, S, S & Family

January 2022

To Karan & The Family Funeral Team

Karan and all the team at Family Funeral Service

thank you for all the kindness and support you showed us as a family, you were all so compassionate and lovely.  You demonstrated such professionalism and care and we are truly grateful to you all.

We know our friends and family were touched by the heartfelt service delivered by Kathryn and yourselves.

Thank you so much

D, S, T & I and family

September 2021

Karan

Dear Karan

I would like to thank you and your colleagues on behalf of my family and myself for the way in which you organised the funeral of my late husband.  The whole process was handled with great sensitivity and respect and I could not have wished for a better experience under the circumstances.

Yours sincerely

JB

6th September 2022

Dear Karan

To Karan and the Team

Thank you for all that you did for us all.

TD

March 2022

To Karan and the Team

Dear Rik & Staff

Thank you so much for your help and kind attention in arranging mum’s funeral.  You made it all so much less stressful for us even when we had to postpone it.  A funeral during covid times is not what we would have wanted but it went very well thanks to you.

Many best wishes

F & Family xx

Thank you so much ....

To Rik,

Thanks for all your help and guidance through what was a difficult time for the family.  It was a beautiful service and very much appreciated.

Many thanks

The D Family

Thank you to Rik

Dear Kim,

Can I please convey to Mr Lawrence our thanks for his effective and sensitive organisation of the event in the difficult current circumstances.

Yours sincerely

PR

December 2020

Dear Kim

A very big, heartfelt thank you to you, Fearn and all the other FFS staff who helped in so many ways with mum’s funeral arrangements.

Your kindness and understanding were amazing, not to mention your patience in dealing with my rather precise requirements for the order of service!

Many thanks also to the bearers on the day who carry out their work with such dignity.  Ted and Christian deserve a special mention for their kind and considerate attitude on the night that mum died, but also for their helping me to carry in refreshments before the funeral!

You all deserve a lot of praise in carrying on Michael’s good work, I’m sure he is proud of you all.

With best wishes

SC

Dear Karan

Dear Karan and the Family Funeral Service,

Thank you for your support and care given to our family in this very sad times.

We can not say enough how much we appreciate taking care of A for us.  Knowing you can sort everything needed for his beautiful funeral service gave us peace.

Everything was beautiful and we felt safe to trust such an important day with you.

Best regards

A, A, A, A

July 2022

Thank you

To Karan

Thanks so much for sorting the receipt out for me. Thanks also for your help over the weeks. I would highly recommend you.

Yours Sincerely

GW

To Karan
Dear Karan and Staff Thank you so much for organising M’s funeral on Friday at Vinters Park. You were attentive to all details and the end result was that we didn’t have to worry about anything, it was a very caring but professional service given by you all. Thank you, best wishes S, D and our families

September 2022

Dear Karan and Staff
To Karan and all at Family Funerals, We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all you have done for us and most importantly PG. You made a difficult time a lot easier. from J, K, K and J

September 2022

To Karan and all at Family Funerals
Dearest Tara Thank you so very much for being an absolute sweetheart throughout this painful process. Don’t know what we would have done without you. With immense gratitude forever. R, J & Family

September 2022

Dearest Tara
Dear Karan I would like to thank you and your colleagues on behalf of my family and myself for the way in which you organised the funeral of my late husband.  The whole process was handled with great sensitivity and respect and I could not have wished for a better experience under the circumstances. Yours sincerely JB

6th September 2022

Dear Karan
To Karan and all the Family Funeral team, Thank you for the great funeral service you gave B, enjoy your chocolates! love from D, P & V  
To Karan and all the Family Funeral team
A very big, heartfelt thank you to you, Fearn and all the other FFS staff who helped in so many ways with mum’s funeral arrangements. Your kindness and understanding were amazing, not to mention your patience in dealing with my rather precise requirements for the order of service! Many thanks also to the bearers on the day who carry out their work with such dignity.  Ted and Christian deserve a special mention for their kind and considerate attitude on the night that mum died, but also for their helping me to carry in refreshments before the funeral! You all deserve a lot of praise in carrying on Michael’s good work, I’m sure he is proud of you all. With best wishes SC
Dear Karan
Dear Karan The family would like to thank you and your team so much for the way you handled A’s funeral. You took care of every detail – down to the impressive way you made the lorry back up just as we were leaving the church approach! The ushers were seriously respectful and the way you managed the guests – before, during and after the service was calm and assured.  We felt very ‘looked after’. Thank you so much, V, S and A
Dear Karan
Dear Karan and the Family Funeral Service, Thank you for your support and care given to our family in this very sad times. We can not say enough how much we appreciate taking care of A for us.  Knowing you can sort everything needed for his beautiful funeral service gave us peace. Everything was beautiful and we felt safe to trust such an important day with you. Best regards A, A, A, A

July 2022

Thank you
Dear Karan I am writing to say, once again, thank you for the kindness and consideration shown to me during a very difficult time.  Losing my nephew was not only a shock but also it happened so very quickly, I was living in a daze and to know I had you there for me was a real comfort. I have never had to do something like this before alone and having you to guide me made it a lot easier. Thank you, kind regards ST
I am writing to say......
To Karan and the Family Funeral Service A little note to say you have done a fantastic job for my late husband’s memorial service in this difficult time.  On behalf of our family we wish to thank you for your professional services during our time of loss. We look forward to a lasting friendship. Kind regards HS
A BIG thank you
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