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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 think the hanging baskets look really lovely.

Lea Moran
September 7, 2020

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.

Paul Lipscombe
December 5, 2021

I would so strongly recommend Family Funeral Services. I recently lost my
husband and Karan was so compassionate and professional. She supported his daughters when the visited him in the
Chapel of Rest and she made me so supported and that I was her priority especially on his funeral day,
Which was also my birthday, giving me a few minutes with him
at the hearse. She has inspired me to maybe look at doing work in a funeral parlour once I'm ready to return to work

Tina6yu . Dixon
March 29, 2022

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

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

Highly recommend Bearsted FFS, many thanks to Karan and her team for making the whole process easier at such a difficult time, nothing was too much trouble and guidance and advice given with respect, patience and care.

Anne Rowe
November 5, 2021

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

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

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

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

Golden Charters Funeral Planner of the Year

Testimonials

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

May I take this opportunity o thank you again for all your help in arranging the funeral for my late husband MW. You were always ready to help when I phoned and on the day carried out the funeral with quiet and dignified efficiency which I appreciated.

Thank you to all involved at The Family Funeral Service.

Yours sincerely

MW

April 2021

Dear Karan

Dear Mike,

I would like to thank you on behalf of our family, myself and especially P, for making P’s Celebration of Life so special. Your guidance and advice came with a blend of compassion, understanding and thoughtfulness that made the whole Celebration so very special to all of us.

With your advice, and support in the Chapel I was able to pay my tribute to P, and for that I will be eternally grateful.

Thank you once again for everything.

We must keep in touch, keep well, stay safe.

Yours sincerely

B

A thank you letter for Michael

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 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

Add 17th February 2020

A thank you card for Michael!

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 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

Dear Rik & everyone at the “Family” team.

Just want to say a massive thank you for all your help and support with my dad’s funeral arrangements, and to being at the end of the phone, even out of hours!
Much appreciated.

M.W and family. xx

March 2020

A note for Rik Moore at Family Funeral Service Barming

Dear Karan, Jo and Staff

We just wanted to say thank you to you all for managing the funeral of my mother in the calm and sympathetic way that you did. From the moment we first contacted you on the day she died Mum and her family have been looked after by you.

Arranging the funeral was less stressful for us because Mum had a funeral plan and it was clear what she wanted but any decisions that needed to be made were easier because of your help and support.

All of the services, the church, crematorium and the internment a few days later at the cemetery ran smoothly and the family were pleased that Mum had such a lovely send off.

Once again, many thanks

G & D

February 2021

We just wanted 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

Dear Rik and Michael Just a little note to say thank you so much for your beautiful care you gave to mum. From the start to finish you looked after us in every way you could. Mum was so precious to us and she would have been so pleased that everything was carried out with love and care. Can’t thank you enough Rik for getting someone into do mums hair and make-up, also for the beautiful order of service. The men that carried mum were splendid thank you. Also a great big thank you to Michael for carrying out mums funeral, it would have made her day! All our love M, M & S

"with warmest wishes and a thousand thanks"

Dear Rik The family and I would like to say thank you to you and your team for the support and guidance you all so kindly showed us right from the very beginning. On the day of the funeral service your patience and professionalism came through and made the day bearable. Our mum really appreciated all you did for us in the smooth running of the day and we would certainly recommend you and your team to others. Kind regards D & D

Dear Rik

Just a little token to say thank you for caring for our little baby. Thank you for making a hard thing that bit easier and for giving him the dignity and care he deserved for his very short life. All the best K&J

Just Want To Say .....

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

Michael, Kim & Karan Thank you all so much for your kindness and support with T’s funeral. Also for recommending the Celebrant, she was amazing. With my best wishes to you all. P x

Michael, Kim & Karan

To Karan and the Team Thank you for all that you did for us all. TD
March 2022

To Karan and the Team

To Karan and the Team, Thank you so much for all your help in arranging D’s funeral. The day was overwhelming with the number of people who attended and we really appreciated how you ‘herded’ as many people as possible in the chapel with the overflow outside. You really made a very sad day run smoothly. Thank you once again. L, D & L x

To Karan and the Team

To Karan and 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
February 2022

To Karan and staff

Dear Karan It’s a pleasure to send a ‘Thank You’ especially for you because you were so kind and very thoughtful, too. Thank you all for your care and attention regarding mums funeral planning and on the actual day. FA & family
February 2022

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To contact The Family Funeral Service

we are at

6 Marlborough ParadeBeverley RoadBarmingMaidstoneKentME16 9JN

6 Marlborough Parade
Beverley Road
Barming
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9JN