Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

5 Karen McCombie 31st Mar 2018

We chose Bourne's because they are an independent family run business. We couldn't have made a better choice. From our first meeting, we knew that my husband would be treated with great care and respect. Everybody was very professional, but in a kind and caring way and nothing was too much trouble. The private chapels are a lovely touch, it was a great comfort to know I could visit my husband without making an appointment, and that he wouldn't be constantly moved around. The cremation service was exactly as we wanted it to be. The celebrant, arranged by Bourne's, spent a lot of time with us to learn about my husband, and delivered a lovely service. I can't thank the team at Bourne's enough for all their help and support during this very difficult time.

5 Kirsty Hambrook 26th Jan 2018

Very professional, courteous and caring service before, during and after the service. I found the online obituary an excellent idea also.

5 John Macoy 12th Dec 2017

Bournes were absolutely brilliant .Thankyou .

5 Lynda Barringer 27th Oct 2017

Excellent service and facility 

5 Paul Whichello 2nd Oct 2017

As parents we never thought for one minute we would need to be arranging our 20yr old sons funeral, but after a tragic accident it was something we had to do.

We visited several funeral directors and Bournes of Sittingbourne instantly made us feel at home and showed genuine sadness for what had happened. They explained everything very clearly and stated a clear price with no "if's or but's". Due to the young age and popularity of our Son we knew his funeral would be a big affair and would require some careful planning. With the great help from Ben at Bournes, the funeral went exactly as planned including the convey of around 100 motorcycles and over 200 mourners. Catherine was brilliant and kept us updated on every detail. I would highly recommend Bournes of Sittingbourne to anyone who has to arrange a funeral, they made a horrendous situation so much more bearable. Our family will forever be grateful to all the staff.

5 Daniel Jarrett 19th Sep 2017

thank you so much for making a hard day easier

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.

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.