A little note for Kim at our Bearsted branch.

Dear Kim,

Thank you so much for arranging Mr B’s funeral for us.
Everything went very well, and we were all very pleased.

Thank you once again.
Mrs B.

March 2020

Karan Le Quelenec

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A note for Rik Moore at Family Funeral Service Barming

Google Reviews

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

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

Karan and all at Family Funerals in Bearsted provided an outstanding service for us.

They took a huge weight off our minds at a very difficult time. Staff were always kind, compassionate and professional.

Nothing was too much trouble. The result was a perfect funeral service for our father.

We really appreciated the care and support they gave our mother too. She has significant mobility problems, and Karan and colleagues went above and beyond to ensure Mum had suitable transport to attend the service, wake and interment.

Karan and co, we can’t thank you enough and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your service

Catrina Church
August 5, 2021

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

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

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.

A Google User
February 19, 2024

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

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 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, aka Jeanette Forman
July 26, 2018

Golden Charters Funeral Planner of the Year

Testimonials

To Michael and all the staff

Thank you for all that you are doing for the community of Maidstone.
Keeping you all in our prayers.

Keep well, and keep safe, God bless you and your families.

From Reverend Joyce, Reverend Joy, and all the worshiping community of St Martin’s Maidstone.

Received at our Bearsted branch

Dear Michael

Thank you for all you did for T and myself. I’m trying to do normal things but life is very difficult and lonely without him.

JB

October 2020

Thank You

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

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 all the staff who looked after A whilst he was in your care,

THANK YOU will never be enough, your care and compassion went above and beyond, we as a family were truly humbled.

Thank you

RP and family

January 2022

To All the staff

Karan,

Just a short note, to say how grateful we were as a family to have you arrange mum’s funeral. It was a very difficult time but you were sympathetic and efficient throughout.

Many thanks

G, M & D

October 2020

Thank you Karan

To Karan & Jo

Thank you for everything and for a lovely send off for my mum ‘M’.

Best wishes from the Z Family

February 2021

Thank you for everything..

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

Dear Karan & Michael,

Just wanted to say thank you so much for your kindness and help during this sad time, B will be sadly missed, but you made a difficult time much easier by leading us through the things we needed to think about, so we thank you for that!

Warmest wishes, D & family

October 2020

Just wanted to say...

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 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