Newspaper Obituary

We currently have accounts with all the local newspapers, plus the major national daily papers. We can easily take your requirements by phone email or fax, and get an obituary placed within a very short time.

We can even tell you how to place an announcement before the service is arranged!

Locally we can put you in touch with the obituary editor of the Downs Mail, where you will be able to place a free announcement in the next issue. This is a great local service.

You can contact them directly, or we are very happy to do it all for you. http://www.downsmail.co.uk

Google Reviews

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

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

I cannot recommend this company more highly. Tara and her staff at the Headcorn office could not have been any more professional and caring. The advice and support offered was superb and always given with compassion and great sensitivity. It really means the world when you know that you and your loved one is being cared for with such kindness and warmth. I want to personally thank Tara for all the care and thoughtfulness she showed to both me and my family.

Penny Stone
May 9, 2022

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

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.

K C
March 2, 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.

Sarah Gerry
October 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

I think the hanging baskets look really lovely.

Lea Moran
September 7, 2020

Family funeral service provided the cars for our wedding and we couldn't be happier. The drivers were professional and did everything they could to make our day very special

Jake Lambert
December 5, 2021

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

Golden Charters Funeral Planner of the Year

Testimonials

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

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

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

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

J & L W

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 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

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

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 Kim,

Thank you so much for looking after us and of course our Dad, C. It’s a difficult time but you put us at ease and guided us through this period with care and respect.

Thank you so much.

Kind regards

LM & DS xx

Dear Kim

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 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