Lewis Solomon Funeral Service

164 reviews

A family-run funeral director in Gravesend that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1870.

Latest Verified Reviews

David Bickerstaff 13th Jul 2021

Outstanding service at a very difficult time. Nothing was to much trouble. So much care and compassion shown by all the team

Mark Jewiss 26th Jun 2021

Excellent service from start to finish , my fathers funeral went very smoothly. I would be pleased to recommend Lewis Solomon.

Peter Allinson 14th Jun 2021

Helen was struck down with pancreatic cancer very suddenly and died after 4 weeks of suffering. She was very specific about her Cremation wanting a non religious, very private ceremony with her choice of music and the opportunity of relatives and special close friends to be able to say their tributes, and her close relatives to arrange and conduct the ceremony themselves. Lewis Soloman bent over backwards to help us achieve exactly what we wanted, allowed us to visit in the chapel of rest at anytime and gave advice, with lots of compassion, on how we could achieve what we wanted. The result was, according to those present, that the ceremony went off without a hitch and was amongst one of the best funerals they have ever been too. We owe so much thanks to the staff at Lewis Soloman's for making the most saddest day of our lives one of the best. Many many thanks. The Allinson family

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RZ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Lewis Solomon Funeral Service is the oldest family funeral directors in Gravesend, Kent, originally established in 1870 and now run by the 5th and 6th generation of the family.

Lewis Solomon Funeral Service is a truly family-run business who can provide any kind of funeral, from traditional services to any kind of bespoke funeral. They can include any special requirements that you may have, with a range of traditional coffins, modern American caskets, wicker and bamboo coffins, eco-friendly cardboards and even one-off coloured coffins printed with your own photo or design. They can provide a range of vehicles, owning a modern fleet of Mercedes hearses and limousines, and also facilitating any kind of funeral transport. motorcycle hearses, white, pink or silver hearses, VWs, Land Rovers or traditional black or white horse drawn carriages or even Shire horses are available.

The funeral home in Gravesend has its own calmly decorated chapels of rest, giving you and your closest loved ones the space to say goodbye in peace and quiet. Lewis Solomon are specialists in repatriation if your loved one died abroad, and can make any necessary arrangements in this regard. They also offer home visits if you would prefer to make the funeral arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

Call Lewis Solomon Funeral Service at any time of the day or night to begin working together to plan the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Linda   DeAbreu

Linda DeAbreu

Feb 1962 - Dec 2023

Joan   Hatchard

Joan Hatchard

Apr 1940 - Dec 2023

David Michael   Roff

David Michael Roff

Jul 1956 - Dec 2023

Alexander James   Lockhart

Alexander James Lockhart

May 1931 - Nov 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Bickerstaff 13th Jul 2021

    Outstanding service at a very difficult time.
    Nothing was to much trouble.
    So much care and compassion shown by all the team

  • 5 Mark Jewiss 26th Jun 2021

    Excellent service from start to finish , my fathers funeral went very smoothly. I would be pleased to recommend Lewis Solomon.

  • 5 Peter Allinson 14th Jun 2021

    Helen was struck down with pancreatic cancer very suddenly and died after 4 weeks of suffering. She was very specific about her Cremation wanting a non religious, very private ceremony with her choice of music and the opportunity of relatives and special close friends to be able to say their tributes, and her close relatives to arrange and conduct the ceremony themselves.

    Lewis Soloman bent over backwards to help us achieve exactly what we wanted, allowed us to visit in the chapel of rest at anytime and gave advice, with lots of compassion, on how we could achieve what we wanted.

    The result was, according to those present, that the ceremony went off without a hitch and was amongst one of the best funerals they have ever been too.

    We owe so much thanks to the staff at Lewis Soloman's for making the most saddest day of our lives one of the best. Many many thanks.

    The Allinson family

  • 5 Jill Taylor 13th Jun 2021

    We had because of covid and other the fact martins son  couldn’t be at a funeral, as he lived in Canada, we decided on cremation only with a view later in the year to have a memorial lunch and to scatter martins ashes. 

    Solomon Lewis did not make this feel this was second best and made us feel this was the right decision and supported us all the way 

  • 5 Mary Jenner 8th Jun 2021

    We are a large family, but all of us were dealt with sensitivity and kindness. The stress and worry were taken away and I can’t praise them highly enough. Thank you all.
    Mary Jenner 

  • 5 Mick Wyatt 4th Jun 2021

    Excellent service, I was a complete novice at organising funerals and they talked me through the process and explained everything with speedy replies whenever I had any queries. I'd definitely recommend them based on the service I received.

  • 5 Mary Rodrigues 14th May 2021

    The staff and exceptionally courteous, empathic and respectful at all times. Nothing is too much trouble. On the day of the funeral the drivers and staff were amazing. Thank you.

  • 5 Denise Beecroft 2nd May 2021

    Very helpful 

  • 5 David Shovlar 25th Apr 2021

    Kind and understanding in a difficult time

  • 5 Claire Cutts 21st Apr 2021

    Couldn't have asked for more.  Professional, compassionate and so helpful.  Cannot thank you enough.

  • 5 Raymond Bundock 13th Apr 2021

    Honest prices,great service,five stars.

  • 5 Roger Versluys 13th Apr 2021

    Very thoughtful and excellent service provided at a difficult time in our lives. Highly recommended

  • 5 Andrew Gladwell 11th Apr 2021

    Having dealt with intransigent hospital, Coroner's Office and Registrar Office bureaucracy, it was so reassuring to deal with the professionalism of Lewis Solomon FuneralService. Everything was carried out without fuss.

  • 5 Alan Ridgers 9th Apr 2021

    Care attention to detail I felt as if Mary was being looked after until the very end of her journey 

  • 5 Neil Dore 9th Apr 2021

    For such a sad day Lewis Solomon provided a professional and heart warming service , from first point of contact until final farewells thank you 

  • 4 Paul Dooley 8th Apr 2021

    Very professional and empathetic

  • 5 Sheralea Brennan 6th Apr 2021

    Excellent and friendly service 

  • 5 Rachel Henning 6th Apr 2021

    The Lewis Solomon team handled such a sad event with compassion, kindness and professionalism. Thank you to the arranger in particular, who went out of her way to offer support during such a difficult time. I would highly recommend their services if you are sadly having to say goodbye to a loved one, you will all be well looked after. 

  • 5 Lee Hooker 2nd Apr 2021

    Lewis Solomon were brilliant in delivering a great service in what was a very difficult time for me and my family. 
    Thank you to them all.

    Lee

  • 5 Samantha Odogwu 30th Mar 2021

    I can not express enough the efforts and attention to detail that the arranger put into ensuring my husbands funeral was of such a standard that I know he would of been proud to attend himself. No words can begin to describe the pain of loosing your husband at such a young age but she made it a little less painful and the whole process easy to navigate and ensure I was able to give my husband the very best in these strange times. No task was too much for her and she ensured everything was just right. After my husband being moved from the original provider I was anxious due to the original experience I had received but the arranger was able to help me put that experience aside and ensure my husband was cremated with dignity, respect and love. The personal touches allowed his family and friends to feel close to him at a time when we all felt so lost without him. Thank you; everything you did was exceptional. 

  • 5 Derek Kiell 30th Mar 2021

    Friendly office staff nothing too much trouble.
    Conductor who led the funeral cortège extremely smart and professional.
    All in all an excellent service at a sad and difficult time.

  • 5 Glynda Cullen 15th Mar 2021

    I found the arranger to be professional, sensitive and organised whilst sharing a genuine kindness that made the process straightforward and comfortably cathartic. Thank you. 

  • 5 Paul Byrne 13th Mar 2021

    A very helpful and professional service. Thank you to all the team.

  • 5 Ben Bowden 12th Mar 2021

    Excellent service throughout. Kind, comforting, respectful, professional.

  • 5 Brian Goodyear 11th Mar 2021

    Provided a thoroughly professional and friendly service at all times.

Address
19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RZ

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

David Bickerstaff 13th Jul 2021

Outstanding service at a very difficult time. Nothing was to much trouble. So much care and compassion shown by all the team

Mark Jewiss 26th Jun 2021

Excellent service from start to finish , my fathers funeral went very smoothly. I would be pleased to recommend Lewis Solomon.

Peter Allinson 14th Jun 2021

Helen was struck down with pancreatic cancer very suddenly and died after 4 weeks of suffering. She was very specific about her Cremation wanting a non religious, very private ceremony with her choice of music and the opportunity of relatives and special close friends to be able to say their tributes, and her close relatives to arrange and conduct the ceremony themselves. Lewis Soloman bent over backwards to help us achieve exactly what we wanted, allowed us to visit in the chapel of rest at anytime and gave advice, with lots of compassion, on how we could achieve what we wanted. The result was, according to those present, that the ceremony went off without a hitch and was amongst one of the best funerals they have ever been too. We owe so much thanks to the staff at Lewis Soloman's for making the most saddest day of our lives one of the best. Many many thanks. The Allinson family

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