Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Longfield

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Fifth generation family funeral director in Longfield, offering a 24 hour service, repatriations and memorials for the local community.

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

25 Station Road
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7QD

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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

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service is a funeral director in Longfield, owned and run by Stephen and his sons, David and Dominic, the 5th and 6th generation funeral directors respectively. With a strong family background of five generations, they have acquired the knowledge and experience to provide the local community with a 24 hour service, repatriations and memorials.

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service Longfield 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 Longfield has its own calmly decorated chapels of rest, giving you and your closest loved ones the space to say goodbye in peace and quiet. Stephen P Gay 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 Stephen P Gay Funeral Service in Longfield at any time of the day or night to begin working together to plan the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth    Sparling

Mary Elizabeth Sparling

Apr 1929 - Sep 2026

Robert   Abbott

Robert Abbott

Aug 2026 - Mar 1937

Marion Elizabeth   Asplin

Marion Elizabeth Asplin

Dec 1939 - Aug 2026

Royston James   Rackley

Royston James Rackley

Dec 1934 - Aug 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the care and compassion shown by staff throughout the entire funeral process, from the initial phone call through to the service itself. Families consistently describe feeling guided through each step with patience and professionalism, with particular appreciation for how staff listened to their wishes and treated their loved ones with dignity and respect.

On the day of the funeral, families highlight how smoothly events unfolded and how the team's calm efficiency and attentiveness helped ease an extremely difficult time. Several families mention that staff explained what was happening as proceedings took place, which reduced anxiety and allowed them to focus on saying goodbye.

A number of reviews note how communication remained clear and timely throughout the arrangements, and families value that they were never rushed into decisions or made to feel pressured. The combination of professional expertise with a personal, friendly approach appears to matter greatly to those reflecting on their experience.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Terence Hooper 11th Sep 2026

    I could not have asked for anything more for my Mum's funeral. Perfect.

  • 5 Mick Palmer 9th Sep 2026

    We cannot thank everyone at Stephen P Gay enough for their care, compassion and kindness during such a difficult time. 

    They guided us through every step with patience and professionalism, treating my wife with the utmost dignity and respect. The service was beautiful, and every detail was handled thoughtfully.

    Their support made things a little easier for our family and we always will be grateful.

  • 5 Claire Simmons 4th Sep 2026

    We cannot thank Stephen P Gay Funeral Service enough for the care, kindness and professionalism they showed our family following the loss of our beloved mum.




    A special thank you to Sharon, our funeral arranger, who guided us through the entire process with such compassion, kindness and respect. At such an incredibly difficult and emotional time, Sharon was there to support and guide us through every step, making what felt overwhelming so much easier to manage.




    Knowing that our mum was being so well looked after gave us enormous comfort and reassurance. She was treated with the dignity, care and respect that she deserved, and that meant more to us as a family than words can express.




    The funeral itself was beautiful, and we are truly grateful to everyone at Stephen P Gay Funeral Service for helping us give our wonderful mum the send-off she deserved.




    We would wholeheartedly recommend Stephen P Gay Funeral Service to anyone faced with the heartbreaking task of arranging a funeral for someone they love. The kindness, compassion and professionalism shown to our family will never be forgotten.




    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🥰🥰

  • 3 Amanda McMullen 2nd Sep 2026

    The staff were amazing and very empathetic, I couldn't praise them enough and they were fantastic with my children who wanted to be involved and helped me get organised. However the planned drive by didn't happen and this was very disappointing as you only get one chance to make it perfect.

  • 5 Jeffrey Bell 1st Sep 2026

    Everything was handled with consideration and care with the utmost respect. 
    Although there was a delay at the crematorium we were kept informed of the situation throughout. 
    Altogether an immaculate service was provided
    Thank you Stephen and team

  • 5 Ann Candelin 23rd Aug 2026

    All the staff at Stephen Gay were helpful, at every stage of Steve’s funeral. I was very nervous and they were very calming, and they never rush us to make our arrangements. The driver of the car was very polite. Plus Stephen Gay explained everything to us on the day of the funeral regarding every step that would happen, which made us feel so much better. A great family Company

  • 5 Amanda Jago 23rd Aug 2026

    The team were great from initial meet to the day itself. Very professional, friendly and helpful. They took the worry & stress from what is a horrible time. I've used the company for both my parents and I was very impressed each time.

  • 5 Louise Anderson 17th Aug 2026

    A wonderful service provided for my Mum's funeral. It was very professional from the very beginning when taking care of Mum once she had passed to laying her to rest at the funeral. The ladies that organised all the arrangements did an amazing job and took all the stress away from myself and was always there to reassure us if we had any questions or worries. Stephen P. Gay made such a difficult situation so much easier for Dad and I. Mum had a beautiful send off on a very hot beautiful day and in a beautiful setting. Thank You

  • 5 Robin Jones 17th Aug 2026

    Staff always go the extra mile to be sensitive and accommodating

  • 4 Jill Bright 10th Aug 2026

    The staff in the office were very helpful. It would have been good to have some guideline what the procedure would have been once getting to the crematorium. We were told this when the herse arrived. Otherwise pleased with things

  • 5 Michael Morfett 2nd Aug 2026

    Excellent advice on every step of the way was much appreciated.

  • 5 Andrew Stuart 13th Jul 2026

    Absolutely brilliant from start to finish ,they was there to help and talk you through everything, on the day the staff were absolutely fantastic the day was made memorable by the service and understanding given 

  • 5 Juliet Leech 28th Jun 2026

    Stephen P Gay's service was professional and excellent in every aspect, including having caring staff who were efficient, helpful and informative.

    Many thanks for everything.

  • 5 Dorothy Vesey 26th Jun 2026

    DIgnified,respectful,understanding,listened all the time to our needs.

  • 5 Sally Chow 23rd Jun 2026

    The funeral ran smoothly from start to finish all staff were extremely kind and helpful 

  • 5 Russell McLean 22nd Jun 2026

    Sharon and Nathalie were brilliant all the way through - patient, helpful and very reassuring. Dad's funeral went exactly as he would have wished, it was a perfect send-off. Thank you!

  • 5 Lance Hollis 16th Jun 2026

    Friendly, professional and efficient. 

  • 5 Paul Ryan 13th Jun 2026

    Stephen Gaye was amazing, nothing was too much to ask, very accomodating and made the very best of a sad day for our family

  • 5 Carol Banks 8th Jun 2026

    Generally we were very pleased with the professional service provided.
    However we did find the
    Celebrates approach a little too informal .On her initial visit she arrived with a coffee in hand ,then put her feet up on the chair.

    We were however extremely pleased with the service.
    Thank you



  • 5 Samatha Marley 12th May 2026

    Stephen has done both my Mum and Dad’s funerals. He is very professional and caring, as are the whole team at Longfield 

  • 5 Tina Shirley 5th May 2026

    The whole process of preparing for my mother's funeral was made very easy with all staff being very friendly yet respectful. Nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Judith Brown 27th Apr 2026

    Couldn't have been more pleased with the funeral.

    The organisation was made easy by Pauline and the communication was great through every step.

  • 5 Martin Deer 18th Apr 2026

    Friendly, efficient and local to me. Recommended.

  • 5 Maureen Williams 12th Apr 2026

    The staff are very helpful, kind and considerate to all your needs, they answer all your questions with kindness and diplomacy. The day went very well, it was very well organised and you felt very comfortable with them.

  • 5 Jean Roshan Bowes 4th Apr 2026

    Stephen arranged Brian’s funeral so well and it went without a hitch. He and his drivers were very kind to all the family. We are so thankful. 

Address
25 Station Road
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7QD

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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

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Terence Hooper 11th Sep 2026

I could not have asked for anything more for my Mum's funeral. Perfect.

Mick Palmer 9th Sep 2026

We cannot thank everyone at Stephen P Gay enough for their care, compassion and kindness during such a difficult time.  They guided us through every step with patience and professionalism, treating my wife with the utmost dignity and respect. The service was beautiful, and every detail was handled thoughtfully. Their support made things a little easier for our family and we always will be grateful.

Claire Simmons 4th Sep 2026

We cannot thank Stephen P Gay Funeral Service enough for the care, kindness and professionalism they showed our family following the loss of our beloved mum. A special thank you to Sharon, our funeral arranger, who guided us through the entire process with such compassion, kindness and respect. At such an incredibly difficult and emotional time, Sharon was there to support and guide us through every step, making what felt overwhelming so much easier to manage. Knowing that our mum was being so well looked after gave us enormous comfort and reassurance. She was treated with the dignity, care and respect that she deserved, and that meant more to us as a family than words can express. The funeral itself was beautiful, and we are truly grateful to everyone at Stephen P Gay Funeral Service for helping us give our wonderful mum the send-off she deserved. We would wholeheartedly recommend Stephen P Gay Funeral Service to anyone faced with the heartbreaking task of arranging a funeral for someone they love. The kindness, compassion and professionalism shown to our family will never be forgotten. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🥰🥰

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