Lewis Solomon Funeral Service

218 reviews

A family-run funeral director in Gravesend that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1870.

Latest Verified Reviews

Marc Lane 23rd Mar 2026

We recently entrusted Lewis Solomon to arrange the funeral of my late Mum. In what has been the most difficult time of my life I cannot thank all the staff enough, from Emma who took care of all the arangments to all the staff on the day. They all acted with great compassion and professionalism and I would not hesitate to use them again, they are a credit to there profession. Thank you for everything you have done.

Sue Bromley 16th Mar 2026

Efficient service from start to finish. Everyone could not have been more helpful and compassionate 

Paul Mandon-Gassman 17th Feb 2026

Kind and thoughtful service from Linda and team to guide and support us through a difficult time 

Reviews

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

19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RZ

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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

Lewis Solomon Funeral Service is the oldest family funeral directors in Gravesend, Kent, originally established in 1870 and now run by the 5th and 6th generation of the family.

Lewis Solomon Funeral Service is a truly family-run business who can provide any kind of funeral, from traditional services to any kind of bespoke funeral. They can include any special requirements that you may have, with a range of traditional coffins, modern American caskets, wicker and bamboo coffins, eco-friendly cardboards and even one-off coloured coffins printed with your own photo or design. They can provide a range of vehicles, owning a modern fleet of Mercedes hearses and limousines, and also facilitating any kind of funeral transport. motorcycle hearses, white, pink or silver hearses, VWs, Land Rovers or traditional black or white horse drawn carriages or even Shire horses are available.

The funeral home in Gravesend has its own calmly decorated chapels of rest, giving you and your closest loved ones the space to say goodbye in peace and quiet. Lewis Solomon are specialists in repatriation if your loved one died abroad, and can make any necessary arrangements in this regard. They also offer home visits if you would prefer to make the funeral arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

Call Lewis Solomon Funeral Service at any time of the day or night to begin working together to plan the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Jennifer Ann   Stannard

Jennifer Ann Stannard

Nov 1949 - Feb 2026

Maxine   Mandon-Gassman

Maxine Mandon-Gassman

Mar 1971 - Jan 2026

Joyce   Doreen Plascott

Joyce Doreen Plascott

Jan 2026 - Oct 1926

Roger Anthony   Brisley

Roger Anthony Brisley

Jun 1946 - Dec 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Marc Lane 23rd Mar 2026

    We recently entrusted Lewis Solomon to arrange the funeral of my late Mum.

    In what has been the most difficult time of my life I cannot thank all the staff enough, from Emma who took care of all the arangments to all the staff on the day.

    They all acted with great compassion and professionalism and I would not hesitate to use them again, they are a credit to there profession.

    Thank you for everything you have done.

  • 5 Sue Bromley 16th Mar 2026

    Efficient service from start to finish. Everyone could not have been more helpful and compassionate 

  • 5 Paul Mandon-Gassman 17th Feb 2026

    Kind and thoughtful service from Linda and team to guide and support us through a difficult time 

  • 5 Liz Barber 13th Feb 2026

    Lewis Soloman looked after my mum with respect and kindness and we're sympathetic and understanding to us as a family. I cannot fault their service at what was a very difficult time for us. Thank you to the whole team of staff who supported us

  • 5 Janet Haywood 8th Feb 2026

    Emma at Lewis Solomon was exemplary. Thoughtful, caring and super efficient. Couldn't recommend more highly.  

  • 5 Jean McClelland 1st Feb 2026

    This is the second time we have used Lewis Solomon and as with the first one, this funeral was sympathetically and very well organised. All the staff, particularly Linda and Emma are very kind and helpful and I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Adam Boakes 17th Jan 2026

    Lewis Solomon were so caring, attentive and compassionate from start to finish. They made a stressful time as straight forward and easy to navigate and we were very happy with the service. 

  • 5 Duncan Fielder 16th Jan 2026

    Mums funeral arrangements and our wishes were delivered with great kindness and understanding, I would thoroughly recommend Lewis Solomon

  • 5 Susan Hammock 12th Dec 2025

    A very helpful, professional and respectful team. Would highly recommend

  • 5 Deborah Leach 10th Dec 2025

    I cannot rate Lewis Solomon Funeral Directors highly enough.  From the very start they guided us through the process with patience, sympathy and understanding.  My mother’s funeral went very smoothly and she was treated with the upmost dignity and respect.  

  • 5 Jacky Clare 7th Dec 2025

    Lewis Solomon made a difficult day  easier to cope with , through their understanding and professionalism. 

  • 5 Sandra Robertson 6th Dec 2025

    Emma and her Team at Lewis Solomon were so kind helpful and ensured everything was done just as my Mum wished.

  • 5 Julie Marshall 4th Dec 2025

    Professional, informed us constantly of the processes and service, but above all showed me and my family the highest of respect. They went above and beyond to find our music choices and adapted so all could be fulfilled. Not just the lovely ladies in the office but the funeral guys - I can’t recommend Lewis Solomon higher. Previously used their service for my mum and now my dad. I can’t thank them enough 

  • 5 Vannessa Hills 1st Dec 2025

    Professional, sensitive, respectful and great attention to detail. It made such a sad occasion the best it could possibly be. Thank you

  • 5 Leilah Hicks 28th Nov 2025

    Emma was so kind and helpful at such a difficult time. The place is homely and you feel they really care and make it as smooth as possible for you.

  • 5 Anna Troth 6th Nov 2025

    Lewis Solomon, the whole team, were absolutely amazing.
    I couldn’t have asked for a better bunch of people to help guide me through arranging a funeral.
    Their support was second to none, I’m so thankful and forever grateful. 

  • 5 James Ellis 17th Oct 2025

    Thank you for assisting us during a difficult time. Everyone involved was very helpful, respectful and considerate throughout

  • 5 Nikki Meader 15th Oct 2025

    Exceptional care and compassion from start to finish

    We can’t thank Lewis Solomon Funeral Service enough for the way they looked after our family and my mum’s funeral. From the very first conversation, nothing was too much trouble. Every detail was handled with such professionalism, kindness, and genuine care.

    They went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly as we wished, always thoughtful, never rushed, and so respectful throughout. Their calm guidance and compassion made an incredibly difficult time that bit easier to bear.

    It truly felt like they cared for Mum as if she were one of their own. We will always be grateful for their support, empathy, and attention to detail.

    Thank you to everyone at Lewis Solomon Funeral Service especially Dan, you helped us give Mum the beautiful and dignified farewell she deserved.

    The family of Linda Tremain

  • 5 Michelina Trimarco 9th Oct 2025

    Emma was amazing. She was patient and very kind 

  • 5 Suzanne Redsull 8th Oct 2025

    I have used Lewis and Solomon Funeral services 3 times over the years and they have always been professional, comforting, understanding and friendly.  This time didn’t disappoint from meeting with Emma to make the arrangements and Dan and his colleagues on the day off the funeral.  I would definitely recommend these Funeral Directors. 

  • 5 Nigel Foyster 22nd Sep 2025

    A very caring & compassionate service 

  • 5 Paul Hunt 12th Sep 2025

    With your professional service, I feel like I/we did My Dad proud. The music was perfectly appropriate. The readings and Eulogy were read beautifully and the cars and logistics were again exceptional. You guided us through a very difficult process which we will be eternally grateful.

  • 5 Gary Broad 11th Sep 2025

    The Team at Lewis Solomon were outstanding, I can’t pick out one individual who stood out as the entire team were exceptional, Having gone through this process for the second time Lewis Solomon stood out from head and shoulders above from the previous Directors used.

    Thankyou Emma for your organisation of the day and to the celebrant Pauline who complimented the Eulogy.

  • 5 Andrew Taylor 9th Sep 2025

    A Brilliant professional service as always, the second time I have used them first time for my mum and now my dad.
    Emma was so understanding and was friendly and very helpful.
    I would not hesitate to recommend this company as they go the extra mile to make sure things are right 

  • 5 Lorraine Hughes 1st Sep 2025

    Very professional , compassionate , support and empathy shown from the moment my dad was taken into their care right up to the end of the funeral. As a family we have always used Lewis Solomon and highly recommend their services. Thank you ! 

Address
19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RZ

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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

Marc Lane 23rd Mar 2026

We recently entrusted Lewis Solomon to arrange the funeral of my late Mum. In what has been the most difficult time of my life I cannot thank all the staff enough, from Emma who took care of all the arangments to all the staff on the day. They all acted with great compassion and professionalism and I would not hesitate to use them again, they are a credit to there profession. Thank you for everything you have done.

Sue Bromley 16th Mar 2026

Efficient service from start to finish. Everyone could not have been more helpful and compassionate 

Paul Mandon-Gassman 17th Feb 2026

Kind and thoughtful service from Linda and team to guide and support us through a difficult time 

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