Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

228 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

Linda Giles 24th Jul 2017

Myself and my family cannot thank Ben and the staff at Bournes enough for the wonderful, professional service they provided for my mum's funeral. Ben was very supportive, understa ... nding, caring and compassionate at a very difficult time. Ben explained the process to us and we were never rushed. We were given the time and the space to think about the decisions that needed to be made. We had family flying out to Australia, and Ben secured a time for the funeral that not only allowed family to travel some distance but allowed those family members about to travel away to attend the funeral. The care and understanding that went into this was exemplary and we will always be truly grateful. The online obituary is a beautiful and delightful way of commemorating a loved one and allows people to donate to a charity that means a great deal to the family as well as leaving condolences. Nothing was any trouble, they were always on hand to answer questions and fulfil requests, to sit and chat about mum and when Catherine rang to say mum was in the chapel and they'd had a chat and mum was alright, was such a very special touch and so very calming and reassuring. We were treated with the upmost kindness, respect, care and compassion and mum was treated with the upmost dignity and respect that she so truly deserved. The words thank you will never convey enough but... Thank You... for everything.  more

Andrea Brooker 17th Jul 2017

Bournes initially organised my parents pre-payment plans, which made the event so much easier when my Dad passed 3 years ago. Recently, they arranged a service which involved a jo ... urney to bring my brother home. On both occasions, the help we have received from everyone has been exemplorary. We have been treated with great kindness & respect & felt that our loved ones have too. The rooms in which we have been able to visit are beautiful, reverant & peaceful. Our grateful thanks to everyone.  more

Hilary Carey 12th Jun 2017

The family can not thank Ben and the staff at Bournes of Sittingbourne enough for the wonderful professional service that they provided in respect of the funeral of my Father. Fro ... m the very beginning Ben took the family slowly through the process , making suggestions which were very much appreciated at a difficult time and allowing the family time to make decisions, never rushing us. The staff answered all queries that we had promptly and courteously, it felt like nothing was too much trouble and we felt that they all treated my late father with the respect and dignity that he deserved, we really do appreciated the tremendous effort that they put in. more

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

Benjamin Reginald Henry   Jemmett

Benjamin Reginald Henry Jemmett

Jul 1940 - Jan 2025

Pamela Margaret   Horner

Pamela Margaret Horner

Jul 1944 - Dec 2024

Elaine   Marion Pollett

Elaine Marion Pollett

Jan 1955 - Dec 2024

Vera   Lilian Vincent

Vera Lilian Vincent

Nov 1939 - Dec 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Linda Giles 24th Jul 2017

    Myself and my family cannot thank Ben and the staff at Bournes enough for the wonderful, professional service they provided for my mum's funeral. Ben was very supportive, understanding, caring and compassionate at a very difficult time. Ben explained the process to us and we were never rushed. We were given the time and the space to think about the decisions that needed to be made. We had family flying out to Australia, and Ben secured a time for the funeral that not only allowed family to travel some distance but allowed those family members about to travel away to attend the funeral. The care and understanding that went into this was exemplary and we will always be truly grateful. The online obituary is a beautiful and delightful way of commemorating a loved one and allows people to donate to a charity that means a great deal to the family as well as leaving condolences. Nothing was any trouble, they were always on hand to answer questions and fulfil requests, to sit and chat about ...  mum and when Catherine rang to say mum was in the chapel and they'd had a chat and mum was alright, was such a very special touch and so very calming and reassuring. We were treated with the upmost kindness, respect, care and compassion and mum was treated with the upmost dignity and respect that she so truly deserved. The words thank you will never convey enough but... Thank You... for everything.  more

  • 5 Andrea Brooker 17th Jul 2017

    Bournes initially organised my parents pre-payment plans, which made the event
    so much easier when my Dad passed 3 years ago. Recently, they arranged a service which involved a journey to bring my brother home. On both occasions, the help we have received from everyone has been exemplorary. We have been treated with great kindness & respect & felt that our loved ones have too. The rooms in which we have been able to visit are beautiful, reverant & peaceful. Our grateful thanks to everyone.

  • 5 Hilary Carey 12th Jun 2017

    The family can not thank Ben and the staff at Bournes of Sittingbourne enough for the wonderful professional service that they provided in respect of the funeral of my Father.
    From the very beginning Ben took the family slowly through the process , making suggestions which were very much appreciated at a difficult time and allowing the family time to make decisions, never rushing us. The staff answered all queries that we had promptly and courteously, it felt like nothing was too much trouble and we felt that they all treated my late father with the respect and dignity that he deserved, we really do appreciated the tremendous effort that they put in.

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

Linda Giles 24th Jul 2017

Myself and my family cannot thank Ben and the staff at Bournes enough for the wonderful, professional service they provided for my mum's funeral. Ben was very supportive, understa ... nding, caring and compassionate at a very difficult time. Ben explained the process to us and we were never rushed. We were given the time and the space to think about the decisions that needed to be made. We had family flying out to Australia, and Ben secured a time for the funeral that not only allowed family to travel some distance but allowed those family members about to travel away to attend the funeral. The care and understanding that went into this was exemplary and we will always be truly grateful. The online obituary is a beautiful and delightful way of commemorating a loved one and allows people to donate to a charity that means a great deal to the family as well as leaving condolences. Nothing was any trouble, they were always on hand to answer questions and fulfil requests, to sit and chat about mum and when Catherine rang to say mum was in the chapel and they'd had a chat and mum was alright, was such a very special touch and so very calming and reassuring. We were treated with the upmost kindness, respect, care and compassion and mum was treated with the upmost dignity and respect that she so truly deserved. The words thank you will never convey enough but... Thank You... for everything.  more

Andrea Brooker 17th Jul 2017

Bournes initially organised my parents pre-payment plans, which made the event so much easier when my Dad passed 3 years ago. Recently, they arranged a service which involved a jo ... urney to bring my brother home. On both occasions, the help we have received from everyone has been exemplorary. We have been treated with great kindness & respect & felt that our loved ones have too. The rooms in which we have been able to visit are beautiful, reverant & peaceful. Our grateful thanks to everyone.  more

Hilary Carey 12th Jun 2017

The family can not thank Ben and the staff at Bournes of Sittingbourne enough for the wonderful professional service that they provided in respect of the funeral of my Father. Fro ... m the very beginning Ben took the family slowly through the process , making suggestions which were very much appreciated at a difficult time and allowing the family time to make decisions, never rushing us. The staff answered all queries that we had promptly and courteously, it felt like nothing was too much trouble and we felt that they all treated my late father with the respect and dignity that he deserved, we really do appreciated the tremendous effort that they put in. more

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