Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea

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Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Birchington and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

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Serap Isenlikaj 18th Mar 2024

The Birchington Funeral care team made a sadly joint funeral of my beloved mother and grandfather possible. It was a beautiful service and all the organising beforehand was ever so helpful & considerate. My aunt and I cannot thank you enough. 

Linda Manning 15th Feb 2024

Staff in the office were lovely and helpful. The service went well and was a perfect send off for our mum. Prior to yhe funeral were disappointed with the time scale for our mum to be brought back to Birchington, which was on a Friday then we found out that Birchington office and the Chapel of rest was closed over ther weekend, which only left Monday to visit her before the funeral. We did not know we should have booked a visit prior to the weekend. Also very difficult to get someone at the birchington office on the phone, without having to leave a message with someone in Manchester.

Oscar Williams 13th Feb 2024

The arrangements were made in a dignified and thorough manner from the first contact with The Funeral Director through to and including the actual day of the cremation. Careful attention was given to all requests and support was given when needed. The Celebrant conducted the actual funeral service in the manner requested by the family and was very caring. Thank you so much to everyone that was involved.

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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

113 Station Road
Birchington-On-Sea
Birchington
Kent
CT7 9RE

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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
Call: 01843 264339

About Us

Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Kent. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Birchington funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Birchington, Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea in Kent is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Birchington Funeralcare, Birchington-On-Sea today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Serap Isenlikaj 18th Mar 2024

    The Birchington Funeral care team made a sadly joint funeral of my beloved mother and grandfather possible. It was a beautiful service and all the organising beforehand was ever so helpful & considerate. My aunt and I cannot thank you enough. 

  • 4 Linda Manning 15th Feb 2024

    Staff in the office were lovely and helpful. The service went well and was a perfect send off for our mum.
    Prior to yhe funeral were disappointed with the time scale for our mum to be brought back to Birchington, which was on a Friday then we found out that Birchington office and the Chapel of rest was closed over ther weekend, which only left Monday to visit her before the funeral. We did not know we should have booked a visit prior to the weekend. Also very difficult to get someone at the birchington office on the phone, without having to leave a message with someone in Manchester.

  • 5 Oscar Williams 13th Feb 2024

    The arrangements were made in a dignified and thorough manner from the first contact with The Funeral Director through to and including the actual day of the cremation.
    Careful attention was given to all requests and support was given when needed. The Celebrant conducted the actual funeral service in the manner requested by the family and was very caring.
    Thank you so much to everyone that was involved.

  • 2 Pauline Cockram 1st Feb 2024

    though the staff were friendly and helpful they are very understaffed and you feel rushed when dealing with them , the call center you get put through to if phones are on divert are awful no compassion and question they asked we had to relay again as information was taken wrongly which was very distressing

  • 5 Jacqueline Bryant 22nd Jan 2024

    My family and I can't thank you enough for helping us through the process of syaing goodbye to Steve, our beloved husband/father. You have shown such compassion in every single way.We have felt as if we have become part of the family and nothing is too much trouble. He was a very special man and he received such care while he was in your hands.

  • 5 Michael Davis 15th Jan 2024

    Excellent service and polite staff

  • 5 Ashlee Brett 2nd Jan 2024

    Excellent service

  • 5 Angela Longden 2nd Jan 2024

    The care and attention given to my family and my late father by the Coop both at Birchington and Crawley  was exemplary. The staff know exactly what to say and Mark at Crawley was incredibly good at his job. Can’t recommend them highly enough 

  • 5 Sheila May 2nd Jan 2024

    Before during and after my mums funeral we received care and professionalism from all the staff we came in contact with . 
    They all made a difficult occasion run smoothly. They also have great contacts with other local services such as florist and celebrants . 

  • 5 Denise Barnes 15th Dec 2023

    At a time when it is difficult to make decisions on anything, Sarah was incredibly helpful and made everything easy for us from start to finish. Drayson really helped everything go smoothly on the day and the celebrant was great. A wonderful service all round, thank you. 

  • 5 Stephen Richardson 27th Nov 2023

    Sarah guided us stress free through a difficult time with compassion and excellent advice throughout. We will definitely use her services again.

  • 5 Ann Euden 21st Nov 2023

    Had a lovely experience very helpful, Sarah was brilliant though out a very sad time very compassionate and understanding excellent service 

  • 5 Dawn Dell 8th Nov 2023

    The team were really on the ball. They were very understanding and did every thing possible to make myself and my family feel at ease, the ceremony was lovely and so right for my husband.

  • 5 Kim Chaplin 31st Oct 2023

    I simply cannot recommend all the team behind the services. From the lead-in through to the end.
    Carly and Sarah were simply amazing and went above and beyond during the arrangement and lead-up to the service.
    Carly, on a personal level, we wish you the very best of luck in your new position. The Gravesend branch's gain is DEFINITELY a loss for Birchington.
    Steve and his team of pall-bearers and drivers couldn't have done more for us on the day. They were so kind and 100% attentive and helpful.
    Chris, the celebrant, guided everyone through the service smoothly and compassionately. He too did an amazing job and even made the congregation from abroad feel included.
    The chosen music, video link and the photos running on a loop ran perfectly too, thanks to the excellent work of the media team from Wesley Media.
    Thank you everyone for following my uncle's and our wishes so perfectly. ❤️
    You all helped make a terrible occasion into a nice one.
    I genuinely would highly recommend them!

  • 5 Pauline Hawkins 30th Oct 2023

    The care, kindness and support that I received from Sarah and Carly at Birchington Funeralcare as they guided me through the arrangements for my mum’s funeral could not have been better.  I was given advice and options on things that I wouldn't have even thought of, with so much work and responsibility taken off my shoulders at a time when I needed it most.  From my first appointment with Sarah, to the day of the service, I knew that I was in safe, compassionate hands and I feel incredibly grateful that I found such an experienced and caring funeral directors. Thank you to everyone at Birchington Funeralcare.  I could not have got through it without your help and fantastic support. 

  • 4 Andrew Cook 30th Oct 2023

     Very well organized. Thoughtful and understanding

  • 5 John O'Sullivan 23rd Oct 2023

    During a very hard time, the service was outstanding. Right from the very first phone call helping with the arrangements through to the funeral and aftercare, we could not have asked for a more compassionate service. From the bottom of our hearts thank you.

  • 5 Patricia Woods 17th Oct 2023

    Service was impeccable Sarah and Carly were so helpful and empathetic couldn't have asked for better customer service

  • 5 Helen Rooney 10th Oct 2023

    All aspects of the process were dealt with respect and compassion especially by Sarah and Karley who we met in person. 

  • 5 Paul Cowell 7th Oct 2023

    Sarah and Carly were so helpful and caring at this difficult time
    They guided us through the whole thing from start to finish, going above and beyond.Even standing outside the shop on the day as we drove past behind the hearse

  • 5 Carol Gravelle 28th Sep 2023

    Kind and sympathetic.

  • 5 Marina Pallot 25th Sep 2023

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

  • 5 Robert Foreman 30th Aug 2023

    Everything was planned well,and made easy for me

  • 5 Sue Coleborn 3rd Jul 2023

    Gave a lovely send off for my mum everyone was very friendly and very helpful thank you so much

  • 5 Annette Nicholls 31st Jan 2023

    Felt very looked after, everything was managed well and took the stress away. Top service. 

Address
113 Station Road
Birchington-On-Sea
Birchington
Kent
CT7 9RE

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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

Serap Isenlikaj 18th Mar 2024

The Birchington Funeral care team made a sadly joint funeral of my beloved mother and grandfather possible. It was a beautiful service and all the organising beforehand was ever so helpful & considerate. My aunt and I cannot thank you enough. 

Linda Manning 15th Feb 2024

Staff in the office were lovely and helpful. The service went well and was a perfect send off for our mum. Prior to yhe funeral were disappointed with the time scale for our mum to be brought back to Birchington, which was on a Friday then we found out that Birchington office and the Chapel of rest was closed over ther weekend, which only left Monday to visit her before the funeral. We did not know we should have booked a visit prior to the weekend. Also very difficult to get someone at the birchington office on the phone, without having to leave a message with someone in Manchester.

Oscar Williams 13th Feb 2024

The arrangements were made in a dignified and thorough manner from the first contact with The Funeral Director through to and including the actual day of the cremation. Careful attention was given to all requests and support was given when needed. The Celebrant conducted the actual funeral service in the manner requested by the family and was very caring. Thank you so much to everyone that was involved.

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