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

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

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

joanne underdown
January 6, 2023

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

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

Fearn Braidwood
March 5, 2022

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

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

I think the hanging baskets look really lovely.

Lea Moran
September 7, 2020

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

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.

Vijayanandi-Jeanette
July 26, 2018

Grateful thanks to Jo and her team for picking up the pieces and managing to calmly arrange everything in such a calm and dignified way. You were so friendly, helpful and efficient it really set our minds at rest. Your recommendations for the celebrant and florist were superb. From the moment we walked through the door we knew were in safe hands. The whole celebration of our Aunts life was moving and memorable.

Lucilla Dungay
March 30, 2019

Golden Charters Funeral Planner of the Year

Testimonials

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

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 Rik

We would just like to say thank you for the caring professional way in which you handled the late Mr L T’s funeral.

It was very much appreciated and we think it all went very well.

A particular thanks to Mr Michael Lawrence on his wonderful caring manner.

Thank you once again from the F Family

Dear Rik

To Michael, Karan and the Team,

Thank you all very much.

S & M, L & V, M & R

December 2020

Thank you for Everything

To Jo and the Team at Family Funeral Service

We as a family thank you so very much for the wonderful way you have helped put our dear Nanny D to rest.

Everything was dealt with so calmly and simply beautiful. We thank you with all our hearts and I truly know that my little mum would approve.

Thanks again for your kindness.

Love from T and all the family xxx

November 2020

To Jo and the Team at Family Funeral Service

To Rik & all at Family Funeral Service,

Thank you for all of your help with my late husbands funeral. Rik put me at ease every time we spoke. Thank you again.

Kind regards from

RL and both families

August 2020

To Rik

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 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 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 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

It's a pleasure to ....

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

To contact The Family Funeral Service

we are at

6 Marlborough ParadeBeverley RoadBarmingMaidstoneKentME16 9JN

6 Marlborough Parade
Beverley Road
Barming
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9JN