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Family Funeral Service Funeral Directors in Maidstone
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  • 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, aka Jeanette Forman Avatar Vijayanandi, aka Jeanette Forman
    July 26, 2018
  • 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.

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    Audrey Wilkinson Avatar Audrey Wilkinson
    October 25, 2019
  • A fully professional service from start to finish. Staff were sympathetic, understanding, discreet and helpful throughout the whole process.

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    Mark Bennett Avatar Mark Bennett
    January 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.

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    John Tebbit Avatar 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.

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    Anne Rowe Avatar Anne Rowe
    November 5, 2021
  • Tara and the team at Headcorn looked after both my Dad (December '22) and Mum (September '23). She was so supportive on both occasions and our family felt very well looked after throughout. We have no hesitation in recommendingThe Family Funeral Service.

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    K C Avatar K C
    March 2, 2024
  • 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
  • A lovely business, showing real passion at a most difficult time. No ask was too great. Very accommodating with timings and the advice was excellent. The whole process was nicely done. Throughly reccomended.

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    Sarah Gerry Avatar Sarah Gerry
    October 5, 2021
  • 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.

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    Andrew Clifford Avatar Andrew Clifford
    October 3, 2019
  • The FFS are very professional and well organised, at the same time as kind and caring. Fast feedback and progress to put everything in line for a carrying funeral. A lot of work was put in from them into the order of service layout and modification to meet our needs, without fuss. I would like to thank Sam for her untiring effects. The FFS are definitely top-class at their job

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    Tom Lowes Avatar Tom Lowes
    October 23, 2024

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