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

Frederick   William Bass

Frederick William Bass

May 2026 - Oct 1937

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 emphasise the care and compassion shown throughout the entire process, from the first phone call through to the day of the funeral. They describe how staff listened carefully to their wishes, explained things clearly without pressure, and made them feel supported during an overwhelming time.

Several families return to what happened on the day itself, noting that the funeral ran smoothly and professionally, with thoughtful touches like water and tissues provided in the cars, and staff who were respectful and attentive to the family's needs.

Families repeatedly mention the communication they received, describing how staff kept them informed at each stage, checked in to see how they were doing, and were always willing to answer questions or accommodate requests without making them feel rushed or as though anything was too much trouble.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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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  • 5 Jenny Dearlove-Douce 5th Jul 2022

    Everyone was very helpful and caring, thank you for your support

  • 5 Nicola Blanchette 22nd Jun 2022

    T Allen have been fabulous caring, helpful and guiding at a very, very difficult time. My first experience of planning a funeral and I couldn’t of picked a better team to be by my side.

  • 5 Jason Cakebread 12th Apr 2022

    T Allen were very professional from the start, during the initial meeting we were made to feel at ease and the whole process was explained in detail. The day of the funeral couldn't have gone any better, considering how difficult the day was for us T Allen made the day so much easier, they were very professional and attended to our every need, not only explaining what was going on but asking our thoughts on what we wanted.
    Thank you so much guys.

  • 5 Jacqueline Mitchell 14th Feb 2022

    I cannot recommend T Allen Funeral Directors highly enough. My dad's funeral was everything we would wish for. Dad was treated with dignity and respect. Everything was explained clearly throughout the whole process. Liz in particular was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for everything you did for us.

  • 5 David Ford 5th Feb 2022

    We were recommended T Allen’s through a friend who had used them a few months ago, and I can see why. A caring family run business, who give that personal touch and help through a difficult time. On the day of the funeral, I can’t thank Mark and his team enough for the service they provided. Absolutely faultless. I would definitely recommend them and use them again.  Thank you.

  • 5 Julia Williamson 23rd Dec 2021

    Your kindness and professional was outstanding. Thank you for the support you gave our family and the love you gave to my Dad Ken. We will be forever grateful 

  • 5 Joanne Harber 20th Dec 2021

    Thank you for your care and support during this very difficult time myself and my family have been through.

  • 5 Rhona Taylor 2nd Nov 2021

    The office staff are so kind and caring extremely helpful and compassionate. The funeral day was as hard as I thought it would be but all the worries are taken away from you. Many thanks to everyone involved. Would highly recommend

  • 5 Lynne Christine Griffiths 14th Aug 2021

    First class service with excellent communication all the way through. Very respectful and professional. I highly recommend this family run business.

  • 5 Raymond Heath 10th Aug 2021

    The overall service provided by M.J. Allen was excellent from collection of Susan to the comital at the Crematorium. The Minister selected by M.J.Allen was understanding and very willing to comply to our wishes and aspirations. All the family agreed that M. J.Allen  provided a professional service including the service at the crematorium which was faultless from start to finish. I would recommend MJ.Allen.

  • 5 Joanne McVicar 24th Mar 2021

    T Allen very professional and sincere funeral services.  The staff are very helpful no issue is to much for them, kind and empathetic, they kept in touch ringing to make sure the family were ok and everything was in place.  The funeral of my Dad was beautiful the service could not have gone any better I thank T Allen for everything they have done for our family.

  • 5 Barbara Mulligan 10th Mar 2021

    At a difficult time ,T Allen looked after us and guided us through the formalities that a death in the family present , my mother had a funeral plan in place , i would recommend that everyone consider putting one in place , this helped a great deal , saved us the worry of doing what your loved one wished .
    T Allen were professional and practical.

  • 5 Brian Ross 2nd Mar 2021

    Excellent service they could not have done it
    better
    Everthing is no trouble they Put themselfes out to make sure we were satisfied with service.

  • 5 Paul Butcher 24th Feb 2021

    The staff at T Allen's were professional and caring throughout our dealings with them for our mother's funeral, a task made even harder for them due to covid 19.
    The ladies in the office could not have done more regarding the actual arrangements and their staff on the day showed total respect to not only my mother but us as a family.

  • 5 Lesley-Ann Jeferies 16th Feb 2021

    Fantastic service, very helpful. This is the second time using T Allen, would highly recommend.

  • 4 Karen Willing 15th Feb 2021

    Very helpful 

  • 5 Mr Jason Hyland 19th Dec 2020

    Exceptional service from obviously dedicate staff. Made a very difficult time much less so. Special mention to Sophia and Rita at Twydall who really made such a difference.

  • 5 Stuart Millar 19th Dec 2020

    We had previously used T Allen for my mother’s cremation via a Funeral Plan so my father liked how T Allen dealt with the the whole new experience for us . My father went ahead and bought a funeral plan for himself . Sadly in early November 2020 my father passed away after a short bout of Cancer . And again T Allen took control of the whole situation taking away the stress involved for the family . In these Covid times T Allen we’re very professional , courteous , and compassionate . Even help us set up a Webcam Service Link for friends & family in Scotland who due to Age , distance & Covid limitations couldn’t attend the service . We’d highly recommend T Allen in all aspects of dealing with this situation , it just takes all the work away from dealing with an unfortunate situation which we all have to go through . But of course if you want more input to say goodbye to your loved ones T Allen will listen and help you achieve what your aims are . 

     T Allen thank you 

  • 5 Lisa Clifford 12th Dec 2020

    Couldn’t of asked for better service. Thoughtful throughout and very professional. Went above and beyond and we can’t recommend them enough. 

  • 5 Michael Hunt 16th Aug 2020

    The staff at T. Allen were very kind, sympathetic, professional and caring making sorting my wife's funeral as easy as possible.

  • 5 David Meaton 8th Mar 2020

    Highly professional, caring and sympathetic and conducted my mother’s funeral with absolute dignity without a hitch.

  • 5 Andrew Callan 10th Feb 2020

    So helpful and caring 

  • 5 Scott Lindsey 20th Dec 2019

    Such a kind and considerate staff at T. Allen, nothing was ever a problem. My wife who passed away was in good hands and I wanted to see her everyday and it was never a problem, the Chapel was such a beautiful place to spend time with my wife. I would recommend T. Allen to anyone who wants a professional and caring service at time when they need it. 

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

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.

Fay O'Grady 9th Jul 2022

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Jenny Dearlove-Douce 5th Jul 2022

Everyone was very helpful and caring, thank you for your support

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