Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield

249 reviews

Standard Simple Funeral

Service includes:

Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements (£540)
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death into the funeral director’s care, normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises (£180)
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. The deceased person will be kept at the funeral director’s premises (£320)
Providing a suitable coffin, made from oak veneer (£365)
Viewing of your loved one for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (£Nil)
Provision of Ceremonial Hearse or other appropriate vehicle for transporting the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium, normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises (£220.00)

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Fifth generation family funeral director in Longfield, offering a 24 hour service, repatriations and memorials for the local community.

Latest Verified Reviews

Enid Viney 7th Dec 2024

Very caring and professional service.

Angela Skey 2nd Dec 2024

Thank you to the whole team at Stephen Gay's who supported and helped Terry's family through the funeral arrangements.Everyone was very professional, kind and patient while we navigated the process and we cannot thank them enough. On the day of the funeral Stephen introduced himself to the family and checked we understood the running of the day - there was no pressure to hurry and he checked on our well being through the process. Very professional, thank you again. Angela and family

Jacqui Willis 30th Nov 2024

Everything was perfect!

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Funeral Services

Traditional burial
Simple funeral
Traditional cremation
Home visit
On-site parking
Chapel of rest

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

25 Station Road
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7QD

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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

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service is a funeral director in Longfield, owned and run by Stephen and his sons, David and Dominic, the 5th and 6th generation funeral directors respectively. With a strong family background of five generations, they have acquired the knowledge and experience to provide the local community with a 24 hour service, repatriations and memorials.

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service Longfield 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 Longfield has its own calmly decorated chapels of rest, giving you and your closest loved ones the space to say goodbye in peace and quiet. Stephen P Gay 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 Stephen P Gay Funeral Service in Longfield at any time of the day or night to begin working together to plan the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Nov 1935 - Dec 2024

Jan 1936 - Dec 2024

May 1950 - Nov 2024

Dec 1941 - Nov 2024

5 Enid Viney 7th Dec 2024

Very caring and professional service.
5 Angela Skey 2nd Dec 2024

Thank you to the whole team at Stephen Gay's who supported and helped Terry's family through the funeral arrangements.Everyone was very professional, kind and patient while we navigated the process and we cannot thank them enough.

On the day of the funeral Stephen introduced himself to the family and checked we understood the running of the day - there was no pressure to hurry and he checked on our well being through the process. Very professional, thank you again. Angela and family
5 Jacqui Willis 30th Nov 2024

Everything was perfect!
5 Margaret Howie 26th Nov 2024

Very easy to deal with no fuss everything sorted out well and as we wanted it
5 Judith Pennington 21st Nov 2024

Very considerate and professional throughout.
5 Lesley Bowell 19th Nov 2024

A professional service , kind thoughtful, extremely helpful and mindful of mine and the families feelings.

Would highly recommend them
5 David Wright 19th Nov 2024

Stephen Gay we were very pleased with all aspects of funeral and arrangements

All staff went above and beyond and were very caring
5 Liz Obee 18th Nov 2024

I cannot fault Stephen P Gay; from start to finish they have guided us through what has been a confusing and stressful time. They gave mum dignity and respect throughout. A special mention to Nathalie and David who we dealt with personally and were with us every step of the way.
5 Benjamin Trumper 15th Nov 2024

Professional, thoughtful and efficient. Thank you.
5 Helena Shaw 10th Nov 2024

Very happy with how everything went and always there at the end of the phone. Would highly recommend.
5 Michael Park 5th Nov 2024

A very caring service from a very caring business, the day went as good as it could, from the first meeting all the way to the service, all of the staff did Stephen P Gay proud, we were asked if any questions or information they were there to assist, would most definitely recommend their services.
5 Trevor Shreeves 3rd Nov 2024

Very helpful and excellent service.
5 Hilary Smith 13th Oct 2024

They took care of everything. It all went very smoothly on the day of the funeral which made things easier for the family at a difficult time. We found all the staff empathetic and kind.
5 Nina Jewiss 10th Oct 2024

All went perfectly with Mums funeral, l could not fault a thing, Stephen and the boys made everyone feel calm and comfortable from start to finish at this very sad time.
Excellent service, l would thoroughly recommend there company.
Thank you so very much.
5 Katherine Williamson 30th Sep 2024

A fantastic service at a really difficult time. The team were friendly and professional and helped us every step of the way.
5 Julie Ng 29th Sep 2024

Very friendly, excellent service, even working outside of normal hours to communicate with a funeral home abroad to arrange repatriation. Keeping us informed at all times.
5 Norma Wakden 17th Sep 2024

Such lovely personnel they must have been hand picked. The service was excellent and such kindness and care was given by all staff members. At a sad time it was so good to be treated with respect but a friendly and loving attitude. Thank you so much for asuperb service with a real personal touch.
5 Steve Huntington 16th Sep 2024

Stephen Gay provided everything we needed for my mother's funeral. I'm very happy to give my recommendation for anyone needing such a service.
5 Margaret Barnard 16th Sep 2024

I would recommend this funeral service without hesitation. The service, consideration and deep courtesy extended to mourners was comforting and helpful at a time of deep anxiety and sadness.
5 Vicki Ann Freeman 15th Sep 2024

A very professional service, with everything thought of, particularly on the day. Thank you for making the funeral go so smoothly
5 David Bass 6th Sep 2024

From the first phone call to make an enquiry to being transported to the wake location after the funeral, my family and I have been treated with the most excellent care and courtesy. Every step of the way our wishes have been honoured and the advice offered has been first class. Have been treated with upmost respect.
5 Michele Jewell 18th Aug 2024

I cannot thank Stephen P Gay and all the team enough. Totally professional, respectful and helpful at all times.
I highly recommend them.
5 Anita McCloskey 13th Aug 2024

Highly recommended. They are all so lovely even though I thought sometimes I was demanding. Very caring and kind. Thank you
5 Susan Jefferson 2nd Aug 2024

The service provided was professional from start to finish. We felt that the whole team nursed us through a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble, and no request was met with anything other than a calm assurance that it would be done. The team on the day were dressed immaculately and were so respectful. We felt our mum had the best send off. We are so grateful to everyone. Thank you.
5 Peter Cameron 19th Jul 2024

So much gratitude for the incredible care and service that we received, from the moment we stepped in to the parlour. You went out of your way to assist us in all regards and the ceremony was seamless. Thank you so so much.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a funeral from Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield cost?

A Standard Simple Funeral from Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield costs approximately £2,765. This consists of professional fees of £1,625, cremation fees of £940 and a celebrant estimated at £200. For more information, visit our funeral pricing guide.

Do Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield have good reviews?

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield has 249 reviews with an average rating of 5.0. The most recent review was left on 7th Dec 2024. You can read more reviews of Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield here.

Does Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield have a chapel of rest?

Yes, Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield has a chapel of rest. You should contact the home if you wish to arrange a viewing of your loved one.