Gift Aid declaration St Nicholas Church (Otham)

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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

The most caring people at such a hard time my mother looked beautiful, and the care and support I had was brilliant. Angela and staff are the best very reakonmended nothing is too much trouble.. Thank you.

Diane Hayman
August 29, 2018

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

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

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

The Family Funeral Service at Bearsted provided an excellent and very compassionate service. A big thank you to Kim, Karan and all the staff.

Nigel Barham
December 5, 2021

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

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

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

Thank you so much for the sensitive and caring way you conducted the funeral for AH.

J & L W

Thank you

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

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

Dear Sir,

Please find enclosed a donation in memory of CR who was a pass master of our lodge, I viewed the service by video link and was impressed with the manner that it was conducted and in particular the professionalism and dignity of your staff.

Yours Sincerely

NW MBE

November 2020

To Family Funeral Service

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

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

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

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 ....

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...

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 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