Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield

225 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Stella Timewell 28th Apr 2023

Everyone I spoke to at Stephen P Gray were very friendly and helpful. I didn't know what the process was but they steered me through it and made suggestions when asked. The funeral itself went seamlessly, the pallbearers quietly and respectfully did their job but let me know what was to happen. I would definitely recommend them.

Lesley Hesketh 10th Apr 2023

Everything was done superbly.  Couldn’t ask for more.  Thank you Stephen Gay.  

Lesley Lamb 31st Mar 2023

Firstly my deepest thanks for the excellent handling of everything involved in making my dear partners funeral perfect. The staff in the branch were so accommodating and didn’t mind me changing things around. They listened and guided, offered tissues, kind words and advice. I felt completely as ease and confident in the planning. Then the very professional services on the day from Stephen and his team again made everything run to plan. We were guided step by step with precision. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Stephen P Gay to anyone who needs this for their loved ones. 

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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

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

Terence William   Crisp

Terence William Crisp

Apr 1948 - May 2024

Claire Andrea Bernadette   Smith

Claire Andrea Bernadette Smith

Aug 1968 - May 2024

Pamela Marie   Curtis

Pamela Marie Curtis

Mar 1936 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Stella Timewell 28th Apr 2023

    Everyone I spoke to at Stephen P Gray were very friendly and helpful. I didn't know what the process was but they steered me through it and made suggestions when asked. The funeral itself went seamlessly, the pallbearers quietly and respectfully did their job but let me know what was to happen. I would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Lesley Hesketh 10th Apr 2023

    Everything was done superbly.  Couldn’t ask for more.  Thank you Stephen Gay.  

  • 5 Lesley Lamb 31st Mar 2023

    Firstly my deepest thanks for the excellent handling of everything involved in making my dear partners funeral perfect.
    The staff in the branch were so accommodating and didn’t mind me changing things around. They listened and guided, offered tissues, kind words and advice. I felt completely as ease and confident in the planning. Then the very professional services on the day from Stephen and his team again made everything run to plan. We were guided step by step with precision. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Stephen P Gay to anyone who needs this for their loved ones. 

  • 5 Julie Peeling 28th Mar 2023

    Mum's funeral went very smoothly thanks to the professional and caring staff of Stephen P Gay.
    It was faultless from beginning to end and it helped us cope with a very sad time. It meant a lot to be reassured every step of the day. We are grateful to you all.

  • 5 Linda Camp- 17th Mar 2023

    This is 2nd time I have used Stephen P Gay, each time they have been sympathetic and professional. They were happy to change things to suit my requirements.
    Would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Jennifer Davis 16th Mar 2023

    We have used Stephen P Gay for several family members … some for elderly relatives but one in particular that was an unexpected, tragic death … they were absolutely brilliant… I would never use anyone else and have left instructions to our family that we will want to be looked after by Stephen P Gay in our death..

  • 5 Melanie Cooper 13th Mar 2023

    Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield were professional, helpful and caring from start to finish at our time of loss. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Mary Porter 24th Feb 2023

    Excellant. Curtious at all times with a very good careing persona. The receptionists were very helpfull at a very difficult time for the family. The funeral transport was gleaming, the staff very smartly presented. A family run
    Funeral Directors bussness that should be followed by others.

  • 5 sandra Baker 8th Feb 2023

    Very Professional and Caring 

  • 5 Peter Cassettari 27th Jan 2023

    We were delighted with the excellent service. Both before and after the actual service, the team did everything they could - ensuring that we had exactly what we wanted. On the day of the funeral, Stephen ensured that we were ok and explained what was happening as we went along, making the day as painless as possible.
    Thank you to the whole team.
    Would highly recommend this company.

  • 5 Sally-Ann Butler 20th Jan 2023

    Respectful, professional, friendly firm. Gave great advice and understood our requirements. Managed our situation with empathy and sensitivity. Have used Stephan Gay previously and the team were just as good then. The actual cremation and service, managed by one of the recommended celebrants, Sarah, was also just as we had hoped for. Thanks to Stephen, Pauline, Mel and the team for taking such good care of us. Would certainly recommend.

  • 5 Emma Gregory 23rd Dec 2022

    What they did for my late fathers funeral was absolutely outstanding I couldn’t of wished for anything better it was absolutely perfect 
    Thankyou so much for all the love care and support you have given me 
    I would highly recommend using there service’s 

  • 5 Elizabeth Thomas 9th Dec 2022

    Everything went smoothly and according to plan thanks to you efficiency and ability to make us feel at ease. 
    We wanted very much to celebrate my husbands life and particularly wish to thank and commend Scott Low the Life Celebrant for leading the service so beautifully. It was a sad day for the family but also uplifting.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Keith Simmonds 7th Nov 2022

    The service given was excellent and all of the staff were wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

  • 5 Graham Stedman 6th Nov 2022

    Thorough and professional, could not be faulted. My Mum’s funeral arrangements and service were managed sensitively and the staff all carried out their roles diligently. Would thoroughly recommend!

  • 5 Lisa Ablett 11th Oct 2022

    We were so pleased that we chose Gays to arrange the funeral of our mum. All of those that we dealt with were both sympathetic and professional to our requests. Very impressed with the immaculate cars. One small observation was that the premises in Longfield needs updating and does not reflect the service we received. 

  • 5 Steve Owen-Hughes 23rd Sep 2022

    Throughout our period of loss and grief the team were always thoughtful and helpful allowing us to create the funeral and final farewell to Dad that  was personal to him and us.  We all felt we gave Dad the best farewell and tribute to him, thank you

  • 5 Steven Wee 5th Sep 2022

    The process from start to finish is excellent. The staff are all very professional and courteous and attended all the needs. Very helpful. Thank you all at Stephen P Gay

  • 5 Sandra Johns 29th Aug 2022

    Extremely professional and sympathetic at this most stressing of times. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Sally Rowe 26th Aug 2022

    Thank you so much for guiding us through such a difficult time with compassion and professionalism.

  • 5 Cathy Ferguson 15th Aug 2022

    Stephen P Gay go above and beyond in their care. They arranged both my mother and son's service. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. They actually care about the service they provide.

  • 5 Graeme Cross 3rd Aug 2022

    Many thanks to Stephen Gay and his team who helped guide us through the process of making arrangements and then on the day of the funeral with great compassion and understanding.

  • 5 Sally Bradbrook 23rd Jul 2022

    Very good service always there to help with anything. Would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Sheryl Farrow 12th Jul 2022

    All of the Staff at Stephen P Gay Funeral Service in Longfield were great - the service and support they provided to my family for my Uncles Funeral was faultless - this is the second time I have used them and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them - and their care and support was consistent throughout the whole team .

  • 5 Martin Evans 11th Jul 2022

    Excellent service and support from the team.
    Thank you

Address
25 Station Road
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7QD

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

Stella Timewell 28th Apr 2023

Everyone I spoke to at Stephen P Gray were very friendly and helpful. I didn't know what the process was but they steered me through it and made suggestions when asked. The funeral itself went seamlessly, the pallbearers quietly and respectfully did their job but let me know what was to happen. I would definitely recommend them.

Lesley Hesketh 10th Apr 2023

Everything was done superbly.  Couldn’t ask for more.  Thank you Stephen Gay.  

Lesley Lamb 31st Mar 2023

Firstly my deepest thanks for the excellent handling of everything involved in making my dear partners funeral perfect. The staff in the branch were so accommodating and didn’t mind me changing things around. They listened and guided, offered tissues, kind words and advice. I felt completely as ease and confident in the planning. Then the very professional services on the day from Stephen and his team again made everything run to plan. We were guided step by step with precision. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Stephen P Gay to anyone who needs this for their loved ones. 

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