Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

226 reviews

Family owned and run funeral directors, serving the people of Sittingbourne and surrounding areas with bespoke funeral arrangements for over 20 years.

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Robinson 4th Apr 2025

We could not have asked for better support. Every aspect of the service Bournes provided was excellent and the high standard of the eulogy and the order or service were particularl ... y notable. more

Richard Hales 31st Mar 2025

Can not thank everyone at Bournes enough for their continuous support and warm approach to making this very difficult time a better process for my wife's final journey. Also Sonny ...  and his team, horses were outstanding. Thank you all more

Amber Cattermole 22nd Mar 2025

Absolutely amazing with every aspect, right from the start to the end. They took such good care of my mum, and us as a family. Organised a wonderful funeral. Cannot thank everyone ... there enough, so caring and compassionate helping us through such a hard time.  more

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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

4-6 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RT

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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

Bournes Funeral Service has been serving the Sittingbourne and Kent community for over twenty years. Their professional and dedicated team are available around the clock, ready to provide help to bereaved families in the local area.

Whatever faith or denomination you might be, Ben Gregory-Bourne and his compassionate team will be able to help you with your funeral arrangements, including non-denominational services and celebrations of life.

This Sittingbourne funeral home have their own fleet of modern and luxurious Jaguar XJ vehicles as well as bespoke options for transport including motorbike, VW camper, Land Rover Defender and more traditional horse and carriage hearses.

Bournes Funeral Service also have extensive experience in international repatriation.

They are able to help arrange keepsakes and memorial jewellery if that’s desired. Their welcoming funeral home in Sittingbourne has multiple, spacious chapels of rest so you can come and view your loved one in complete privacy, right up until the funeral service.

Call Bournes Funeral Service today so you can start making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Ivy   Mason

Mary Elizabeth Ivy Mason

May 1934 - Mar 2025

Rosaleen   Harris

Rosaleen Harris

Jun 1940 - Mar 2025

Eileen    Knowles

Eileen Knowles

Nov 1935 - Feb 2025

Terry John   Thorne

Terry John Thorne

Aug 1939 - Mar 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrew Robinson 4th Apr 2025

    We could not have asked for better support. Every aspect of the service Bournes provided was excellent and the high standard of the eulogy and the order or service were particularly notable.

  • 5 Richard Hales 31st Mar 2025

    Can not thank everyone at Bournes enough for their continuous support and warm approach to making this very difficult time a better process for my wife's final journey. Also Sonny and his team, horses were outstanding. Thank you all

  • 5 Amber Cattermole 22nd Mar 2025

    Absolutely amazing with every aspect, right from the start to the end. They took such good care of my mum, and us as a family. Organised a wonderful funeral. Cannot thank everyone there enough, so caring and compassionate helping us through such a hard time. 

  • 5 Graham Arlington 16th Mar 2025

    Absolutely superb service, at what was a very difficult time. I felt as if I was talking to people who genuinely cared and who wanted to help me say goodbye to my wife, in a special and personal way. Throughout the planning process Bournes were on hand to guide and assist me, and the day of the funeral was exactly as I, and my wife’s family and friends had wanted.

  • 5 Janice Hook 16th Mar 2025

    Thank you so much Ben, Catherine & your team for making my mum's final journey in your care go so smoothly. Your kindness, compassion & friendliness has been exceptional.

  • 5 Kyle Makepeace 14th Mar 2025

    Service was perfect, staff were very respectful and understanding, wouldn't have changed anything about the service

  • 5 Kay Till 11th Mar 2025

    Very helpful with organising day. Excellent service on the day.

  • 5 Ben Hughes 9th Mar 2025

    We used Bournes Funeral Service for my Dad's funeral. Throughout the process they have been courteous, empathetic and professional, which at such an emotional time is valued.

    They took care of everything from start to finish and were excellent. We would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Paul Newman 4th Mar 2025

    Dealt with everything in a compassionate,dignified and professional manner.Would whole heartedly recommend them.

  • 5 Dean Cullum 17th Feb 2025

    Bournes were spot on with everything, they could not have been more helpful, everyone said how well it all went, we had would highly recommend them

  • 5 Andrew Smith 11th Feb 2025

    Am excellent service from start to finish, nothing is too much trouble and they listen.

  • 5 Gillian Baker 11th Feb 2025

    Bournes made the funeral arrangements for my dear father. We are so impressed with their professional, kind and respectful service. Nothing was too much trouble. All the staff we dealt made it feel so personal. After the service we asked if we could go via the cemetery to place the flowers on my mother’s grave. This was done without any problem. Thank you Bournes for making a sad day easier to bear. We would gladly recommend this local company to anyone : be assured of five star service.

  • 5 Tina Smith 4th Feb 2025

    Totally recommend Bournes funeral directors, the customer service was amazing they made a really tough time manageable for all of us. 

  • 5 Martin Sedge 7th Jan 2025

    All staff kind and compassionate and made it easy for us both .

  • 5 Lee Akhurst 27th Dec 2024

    Bournes was brilliant. All the staff especially Ben, Catherine and Hayley treated us with such compassion through such a difficult time. They made us feel reassured our dear beloved Mum was resting in the care of their hands. Very professional. Thank you

  • 5 Lorna Gee 9th Dec 2024

    Ben and Catherine were very professional and helpful throughout. All calls and emails were answered quickly and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Helen Atkinson 22nd Nov 2024

    Thank you so much to Ben, Catherine and Hayley for the care and kindness that they showed at the most difficult of times. Impeccable and personal service.

  • 5 Zoe Spooner 4th Nov 2024

    Barbara was my Mum and having never experienced a very close relative dying I wasn't sure what to expect when it came to organising everything. I have to say that from the day we called Bournes to the day of the funeral they were very caring and attentive. My Dad and all the family felt very supported at all times.

    Sadly we all have to go through this process at some point in our lives but I would certainly recommend Bournes, you will be in safe, caring hands.

  • 5 Ian Spillett 23rd Sep 2024

    Wonderful company to use for a funeral. Professional and polite, knowledgeable, helpful and  very understanding. They work with you to make the day as special as these things can be. Highly recommended. 

  • 5 Stuart Miller 10th Sep 2024

    The whole team at Bournes were efficient, kind and very professional as we organised the funeral and on the day itself. Thanks

  • 5 Maria Tompkins 27th Aug 2024

    This is the second time I have used Bournes funeral home. They are welcoming, Friendly, helpful and very understanding of individuals needs. They keep you up-to-date with everything that is being arranged for you and your loved ones. Your loved ones could not be in better hands.

  • 5 Stuart Lightfoot 20th Aug 2024

    Bournes funeral service are the most helpful and dedicated in the services they provide a peace of mind when it comes to a funeral. Always friendly and helpful at your time of grief to help with the transition of your loved ones. professional in every way

  • 5 Marilyn Lovell 6th Aug 2024

    Bournes recently looked after arrangements for the funeral of my husband. All staff were kind, supportive and professional right from day one and I would have no hesitation in highly recommending this family business to anyone in their time of need.

  • 5 Yvonne Weller 4th Aug 2024

    Extremely happy with everything Bournes did for our family. They were always at the end of the phone to deal with every query we had, explaining how it all worked. They showed the utmost respect and sympathy to us all, nothing was too much trouble. The professionalism and respect shown to my late husband on the funeral day was outstanding, making an extremely difficult day more bearable. I cannot praise them enough.

  • 5 Julianne Scales-Gamble 28th Jul 2024

    Bournes we're amazing couldn't thank them enough they were fantastic with my dad.

Address
4-6 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RT

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Robinson 4th Apr 2025

We could not have asked for better support. Every aspect of the service Bournes provided was excellent and the high standard of the eulogy and the order or service were particularl ... y notable. more

Richard Hales 31st Mar 2025

Can not thank everyone at Bournes enough for their continuous support and warm approach to making this very difficult time a better process for my wife's final journey. Also Sonny ...  and his team, horses were outstanding. Thank you all more

Amber Cattermole 22nd Mar 2025

Absolutely amazing with every aspect, right from the start to the end. They took such good care of my mum, and us as a family. Organised a wonderful funeral. Cannot thank everyone ... there enough, so caring and compassionate helping us through such a hard time.  more

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