Contact us

To contact The Family Funeral Service

we are at

6 Marlborough Parade
Beverley Road
Barming
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9JN

Telephone 01622 920300

You will find parking directly in front of the office at the Barming premises, Rik will be there with the coffee as you walk in the door. Contact Richard but he prefers Rik, bit of a music enthusiast is Rik.

In an exciting development, in April 2012 we opened a new branch of Family Funeral Service on the other side of town at:-

The Family Funeral Service
4 Cavendish Way
Bearsted
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 8PW.

Tel 01622 920305

Email bearsted@familyfuneralservice.net
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The resident Funeral Director here is Karan. I am sure she enjoys not having me there all the time, and she is a thoroughly excellent Funeral Director.

We are also at Headcorn, where I now live.

The Family Funeral Service
59 High St
Headcorn
Ashford
TN27 9QA

Tel 01622 920306

Email headcorn@familyfuneralservice.net

Having said that I live here Tara seems to have rather taken over! Tara is a lovely lady and an excellent experienced Funeral Director and will help you throughout your contact with us. She is another kind hearted person who you will feel completely at home with.

Drop in and have a coffee and a look around if you wish.

Michael Lawrence

Managing Director

Google Reviews

I cannot recommend Family Funeral Services enough. We first used their services in October 2017 for my Auntie's funeral. Kim and Jo were so kind, supportive and understanding, helping us all through this difficult time. An extremely professional and compassionate service. Recently after the loss of our Mum, we used Family Funeral Services again. Once again we received excellent service. Michael helped us plan the day, and gave us guidance and ideas that we would not have necessarily thought of at such a difficult and sad time. Also, reassuring us, when we double/triple -checked arrangements by phone and emails (often out of Office hours). The Funeral was very special and unique for our lovely Mum. Thank you. Julie Colville

Julie Colville
March 30, 2018

I think the hanging baskets look really lovely.

Lea Moran
September 7, 2020

My husband did not want a 'conventional funeral' or any kind of memorial, he simply wanted a funeral director to remove him from his death bed and arrange his unpublicised cremation as convenient. There were to be no flowers, no church service, no 'wake'. The Family Funeral Service complied with all his wishes, even down to not notifying me of any arrangements until they were all completed. Towards the end of his life, he asked me to bury his ashes and these were returned to me as requested. I was given the advice I needed and he was given the simplicity he had asked for. I have since recommended these funeral directors to a friend who asked where she could find a company who would do the same thing for her.

Audrey Wilkinson
October 25, 2019

Nothing was too much trouble. Very organised and informative. Special thanks to Jo who guided me through everything. Thank you all so much for your kindness and quiet efficiency at this very sad time for myself and my family. Would highly recommend family funerals.

Suzanne Bailey
February 26, 2020

Wonderful service throughout. Professional, friendly, courteous and the outmost respect shown throughout. Totally trusted them to fulfill all of our wishes and the day could not have been a more fitting tribute to our dear mum. They made her look beautiful. Nothing was too much trouble. Would not hesitate in recommending. Thank you so so much. Tracie Lawrence

tracie lawrence
February 19, 2019

We experienced an absolutely outstanding level of service from Jo and her team. Sympathetic and exceedingly efficient, Jo lifted a huge weight from our shoulders as she went about making the necessary arrangements and went above and beyond to accommodate our less-than-straightforward requirements for the service. Jo and the rest of the team at the Family Funeral Service provided an immensely kind, considerate, and supportive service throughout this devastating process and we honestly can't recommend them highly enough.

Dawn
June 17, 2019

Family Funeral Service bearsted provided an outstanding service for our mother. Michael, Kim and their staff were very helpful in guiding us in the whole process. They helped us from collecting mum from the hospital to her final moments at the crematorium, thank you all so much for all you have done to make the time go smoothly.

kevin terry
May 21, 2019

Highly recommend this company. The staff are so professional but more than that..... they are compassionate and definitely go way beyond just doing ‘a job’. Kim has been truly fantastic and so kind. They always went above and beyond - their support and understanding is amazing. A mere thank you is really not enough.

lara rundle
June 24, 2018

Jo made a difficult time a lot easier with her friendly yet professional manner. Sitting down in the quiet room with a cup of tea to go through all the details. Sorting the transfer from hospital morgue to Headcorn. Getting me sorted with the team of bearers to help carry the coffin into the church. All these things meant so much and were done so well. Recommended without reservation. Thanks again to Jo and her team.

John Tebbit
December 10, 2019

I would just like to thank Michael and the team for all of their support in organising my father's funeral. We did not know how to approach it but after the first meeting, most things were agreed and a small list of queries remained. They treated the whole family with the right approach of care and compassion before and during the day and dealt efficiently with our queries and change of minds. Very professional approach to deal with a difficult day and I thoroughly recommend them. Thank you.

Andrew Clifford
October 3, 2019

Golden Charters Funeral Planner of the Year

Testimonials

To Karan and all staff

Thank you so much for looking after J and for showing us so much kindness and support.

Love from

J’s family, L, A, F, L & P xx

December 2020

Thank You

Dear Karan,

I’m sorry it has taken me so long to say a big “thank you” to you and the team at Bearsted. From our first contact you have been patient, compassionate, professional and understanding.

I know that P would have been very happy with everything. Everyone that I spoke to agreed that it was a lovely funeral. I’m really grateful that with your help, we were able to give P the send of that he would have approved of and deserved.

I do hope you had a break over Christmas (though your work is constant, I’m sure), and that it isn’t a busy as last years post- Christmas time.

Stay well and all the best for 2022.

Best wishes from GJ and family

January 2022

Dear Karan

Dear Rik & Team

Thank you so much for your kindness and professionalism in dealing with us during a very difficult time.

The funeral service was great and thanks to you i was able to say my private ‘goodbye’ in the chapel.

Our family and friends said how well and transparently you were there.

I have recommended you to my friends so please give them a discount!

Many thanks H, on behalf of the family of J.S.

PS: On a personal note it would be good to offer a photo service, might seem odd but this could be a good business opportunity. I would have loved a photo of you walking in front of mums hearse.

February 2021

Dear Rik & Team

Dear Michael, Karan and Team

I should like to thank you for all your help and support over the past few weeks.

Everything went very smoothy and i can’t thank you enough.

G did us proud too!

Best wishes

AJ

November 2020

Thank you

To Jo & all at Family Funeral Service,

My family and I would like to thank you for your support and professionalism leading up to and the day of my mum, BC’s funeral.

Best wishes

JP

Thank you to Jo at Headcorn

To Karan and all at Family Funeral Service

Just wanted to thank you for your sensitive and compassionate care of us during a very sad, difficult time for us.

Many thanks, from

S, S & families xx

March 2021

Thank you

Dear Karan

We cannot find the words to express our gratitude to you and your staff for the care we received in dealing with M’s funeral.

Your compassion and thoughtful efficiency were second to none. Northing was too much trouble and your patience allowed us to go at our own pace at a time when we were really struggling.

We certainly wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your company in the future and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Yours

C, H & H

December 2021

Dear Karan

Dear Karan

Just to say thank you for all your help and kindness during this very difficult time. We couldn’t have got through it without you.

Once again thank you, we are truly grateful.

R & O W

April 2021

Thank you for all you've done

To Kim, Michael and everyone at Family Funeral Services,

Thank you for giving my dear husband J the funeral he planned and wanted.

As a family we couldn’t have asked for more and truly appreciate your kindness.

You were never intrusive but always there when needed.

We will always be grateful for your consideration at the most difficult time of our life.

K & family

October 2020

Kim & MICHAEL

Dear Karan and all the Team

Thank you so much to you and the team for all your hard work in making the day run so smoothly.

Love G, J & Family

May 2021

Dear Karan and all the team

Dear Karan, I’m sorry it has taken me so long to say a big “thank you” to you and the team at Bearsted. From our first contact you have been patient, compassionate, professional and understanding. I know that P would have been very happy with everything. Everyone that I spoke to agreed that it was a lovely funeral. I’m really grateful that with your help, we were able to give P the send of that he would have approved of and deserved. I do hope you had a break over Christmas (though your work is constant, I’m sure), and that it isn’t a busy as last years post- Christmas time. Stay well and all the best for 2022. Best wishes from GJ and family
January 2022

Dear Karan

Dear Karan, Thank you for all your help and kindness at this time. You really helped to ease the pain through this difficult time. With best wishes from JC
December 2021

Thanks for everything

Dear Karan We cannot find the words to express our gratitude to you and your staff for the care we received in dealing with M’s funeral. Your compassion and thoughtful efficiency were second to none. Northing was too much trouble and your patience allowed us to go at our own pace at a time when we were really struggling. We certainly wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your company in the future and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Yours C, H & H
December 2021

Dear Karan

To Everyone at the Family Funeral Service, Thank you on behalf of myself and my family for your funeral arrangements for my late husband RAB. A wonderful service by all concerned. Yours sincerely MB
October 2021

Thank you

Dear Karan Thank you so very much for the wonderful funeral you helped us give mum. Your kindness, understanding and support made such a difficult time so much easier for me to cope with. Thank you for all your guidance and in particular for helping us to include C in the service, which was so important to him. Please thank all of your staff at Family Funerals for their kindness. You truly provide a compassionate, caring outstanding service. Thank you J
September 2021

Dear Karan

To All at Family Funerals, Just to say thank you so very much for all your help in this upsetting time. Many thanks C & J
September 2021

To All at Family Funerals

To Karan & Staff Many thanks for your help and assistance in arranging and carrying out the funeral for M, it was perfect and all members of staff were so helpful. Once again many thanks. A, R & J
September 2021

To Karan & Staff

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 & Team Thank you for helping us to achieve the best send off possible for our dad. As you know, our loss was very sudden and traumatic, and we very much appreciated your guidance and patience along the way. F Family
September 2021

Dear Karan & Team

Thank you everyone for being so kind and helpful to me and my family at suich a dreadful time. You were all sympathetic and kindness itself. Thank you JS
September 2o21

Thank you

To contact The Family Funeral Service

we are at

6 Marlborough ParadeBeverley RoadBarmingMaidstoneKentME16 9JN

6 Marlborough Parade
Beverley Road
Barming
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9JN