T. Allen Funeral Service, Gillingham

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T. Allen Funeral Service is an independent and family-run funeral director firm that has served the bereaved in Gillingham and the surrounding area for more than 20 years.

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

53 Twydall Green
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 6XJ

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

About Us

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can is often a distressing and confusing time. That’s why T. Allen Funeral Service is always available to give you support and guidance 24 hours a day.

As a family-run funeral director firm, they can offer the level of personal support that few larger conglomerate companies can provide. This, coupled with their 20 years of experience helping the bereaved, has contributed to their growing reputation as one of the most popular funeral directors across Gillingham and the surrounding area.

And for your added assurance, they are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors, so you can be sure to receive a professional and compassionate service.

To benefit from the experience and support of a leading funeral director, contact T. Allen Funeral Service today.

Latest Obituaries

Linda Anne   Mundy

Linda Anne Mundy

Dec 1950 - May 2026

Susan Mary   Higgins

Susan Mary Higgins

Oct 1943 - May 2026

Victoria   Lesley Beggs

Victoria Lesley Beggs

Jan 1966 - May 2026

Dawn   Burrows

Dawn Burrows

May 2026 - Sep 1955

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and compassion shown by staff throughout the arrangement process and on the day itself, describing how the team made difficult conversations feel manageable and reduced their stress considerably. Several emphasise how clearly information was explained at each stage, allowing them to understand their options and feel informed rather than overwhelmed, with particular mention of how staff accommodated personal requests and individual wishes without hesitation. A number of reviews note thoughtful details on the day—such as water and tissues provided in cars, smooth logistics, respectful conduct from all team members, and the overall dignity with which the service was conducted.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mark Quin 28th Sep 2023

    An amazing family run business. Have used them for both of our parents with no complaints.

    They are very empathetic and every single one of them are amazingly respectful and tentative to all our requirements regardless of how off the wall they were.

    Have asked that they be used for me as I know I will be in safe hands, not too soon though, I hope. 

  • 5 Janet Tucker 13th Aug 2023

    Rita handled my late husband's funeral with outstanding care to detail. It all went off so smoothly with dignity. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you to all staff for making a sad occasion so memorable.

  • 5 Julie Wren 20th Jun 2023

    We were extremely happy with T Allen funeral directors very caring in every way, would highly recommend … Thank you so much x

  • 5 James Brennan 9th May 2023

    Very good and very kind excellent service thank you

  • 5 Sandra Ward 1st May 2023

    Wonderful service everyone so kind. They made what is a very difficult time a little easier. I would not hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you.

  • 5 Angela Parker 29th Apr 2023

    The service was excellent. The staff were so understanding and caring. Can’t praise them enough. Thank you 

  • 5 Samantha Scott 8th Apr 2023

    I cannot thank T Allen and their staff enough …
    The ladies that work at Twydall (Liz  and Rita) were patient, kind , helpful and courteous in every way as were the staff on the day of the funeral. 
    Thank you again everyone at T Allen who made this sad and difficult time more bearable …. X

  • 5 Rene Diehl 13th Mar 2023

    From start to finish of a very difficult experience for me T Allen were outstanding. All the staff we dealt with, office staff and the undertakers, were very empathetic, helpful and supportive and gave a lot of help and advice. They were highly professional but very personal in their dealings with me went out of their way to help and accommodate me and my requests and it was flawless throughout. No funeral is easy but I was able to relax knowing the day would be conducted extremely well and that I did not need to stress about any arrangements. Thank you very much Rita, Liz, Mark and everyone else

  • 5 Ms Paula Fitzpatrick 3rd Mar 2023

     T Allen made all our arrangements for my uncles funeral an easy process. Everything was explained to us, we then just had to answer some questions and then they dealt with everything from there. They was very welcoming, kind, caring and sympathetic. Thank you so much for  a lovely send off ..

  • 5 Suzanne Wiseman 27th Feb 2023

    So caring from the first phone call to the actual funeral. Guided the whole family through the complete process . Nothing was ever too much, even our emotions. Total kindness and compassion. We all felt the same way.
    Thank you for being their for all of the family

  • 5 Dean Ascheri 20th Feb 2023

    Excellent service again from Liz especially and the whole team.

  • 5 Debra Richardson 13th Feb 2023

    We couldn’t have asked for anything better than the service we received for my mum , I would highly recommend there services. 

  • 5 Tracey Moodie 23rd Jan 2023

    The passing of my brother at the age of 50 was such a shock and the hardest thing we have ever had to go through. T. Allen Funeral directors went above and beyond what we expected from them. Liz and Rita were fantastic, especially with my mum who visited my brother on numerous occasions and they were always there supporting and comforting her. Nothing was too much for them. They wanted to make sure that everything ran smoothly and it did. We can not thank them enough for looking after my brother and us.

  • 5 Allison Smail 2nd Jan 2023

    They were absolutely wonderful. So helpful and kind everything went smoothly. We chose to have their vintage hearse which was beautiful and made my mum's last journey perfect. I can't recommend T. Allen high enough.

  • 5 Linda McIntosh 1st Jan 2023

    An amazing service, the whole process was smooth, efficient and professional. The staff were lovely and the funeral went so well.

  • 5 Keith White 26th Nov 2022

    The undertakers were very professional, the cars were very clean and nice touches were water for everyone and paper handkerchiefs

  • 5 Daniel Phillips 25th Nov 2022

    They where the best they where so helpful to me I couldn’t ask for more. 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Sarah Boyce 22nd Nov 2022

    Make the whole process a lot less painful.

  • 5 Tina Clifford 1st Nov 2022

    Losing someone that you love is hard enough without thinking about the funeral arrangements.
    From the minute we walked into their Twydall office to saying goodbye to our dear mum, T Allen made everything so stress free.
    They took care of everything from listening and completing a fab eulogy, looking after mum in the chapel of rest to the day of the service. Making sure that she arrived safely.
    Nothing was ever too much of an issue, helped set up a just giving page as well as be on hand to assist no matter what it was. Communicated everything as we went along making sure that it was what we wanted.
    The service that they arranged was beyond what we could have imaged. After service included.
    They made you feel like family.
    I would say to anyone that loses someone, T Allen is the place to go for your funeral plans.
    Thank you all for making our dear mum's day, a day that she would have been proud off. A lovely send off.

    Thank you all so much for everything. Truly a memorable day.
    Tina, Tony & John

  • 5 Tina Bay 1st Nov 2022

    Excellent service provided with care and compassion. Every little detail taken care of nothing too much trouble. Kept informed throughout. Ceremony conducted without a single problem. Extremely well organised with the upmost dignity. Thank you for looking after mum so well.

  • 5 Jacqueline Mitchell 25th Oct 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish. You really feel that you are being looked after during such a sad time. Professional and personal.

  • 4 David Cabella 26th Sep 2022

    Very good friendly service.

  • 5 Alison Allum 17th Sep 2022

    I thought they were excellent all the way through. Extremely compassionate and helpful .I was impressed by the efficiency too,and everything was done speedily.

  • 5 John Spoore 29th Jul 2022

    I have known and worked with (in a different capacity) T Allen Funeral Service for some years and knew the late Terry Allen and family quite well. Several earlier family funerals were conducted by T Allen, including my son's just six months ago.
    T Allen are very easy to work with, they put you at ease despite the stress of arranging the funeral of a loved one. In my case, my son and dear wife within six months! In both of my recent devastating losses, I couldn't fault T Allen Funeral Service in any way. Thank you Liz and colleagues.

  • 5 Fay O'Grady 9th Jul 2022

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Address
53 Twydall Green
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 6XJ

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

Latest Verified Reviews

Mark Quin 28th Sep 2023

An amazing family run business. Have used them for both of our parents with no complaints. They are very empathetic and every single one of them are amazingly respectful and tentative to all our requirements regardless of how off the wall they were. Have asked that they be used for me as I know I will be in safe hands, not too soon though, I hope. 

Janet Tucker 13th Aug 2023

Rita handled my late husband's funeral with outstanding care to detail. It all went off so smoothly with dignity. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you to all staff for making a sad occasion so memorable.

Julie Wren 20th Jun 2023

We were extremely happy with T Allen funeral directors very caring in every way, would highly recommend … Thank you so much x

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