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

Patricia    Bell

Patricia Bell

Oct 1942 - Jul 2026

Christopher Robin   Dawson

Christopher Robin Dawson

Dec 1946 - Jul 2026

Brian William Bamford   Jones

Brian William Bamford Jones

Aug 1931 - Jul 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families repeatedly mention the care and compassion shown by staff throughout the entire process, describing how the team made what could have been overwhelming feel manageable through patient, attentive support from the initial phone call through to the funeral day itself.

Many families highlight how smoothly the funeral ran on the day, crediting the professionalism and respectful guidance of staff who explained what was happening and checked on their wellbeing, making the experience dignified without feeling rushed or pressured.

Communication and follow-through are subjects families return to often, with several noting that staff were readily available to answer questions, kept them informed at every stage, and were willing to accommodate specific requests without fuss or argument.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Benjamin Trumper 15th Nov 2024

    Professional, thoughtful and efficient. Thank you.

  • 5 Helena Shaw 10th Nov 2024

    Very happy with how everything went and always there at the end of the phone. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Michael Park 5th Nov 2024

    A very caring service from a very caring business, the day went as good as it could, from the first meeting all the way to the service, all of the staff did Stephen P Gay proud, we were asked if any questions or information they were there to assist, would most definitely recommend their services.

  • 5 Trevor Shreeves 3rd Nov 2024

    Very helpful and excellent service. 

  • 5 Hilary Smith 13th Oct 2024

    They took care of everything. It all went very smoothly on the day of the funeral which made things easier for the family at a difficult time. We found all the staff empathetic and kind.

  • 5 Nina Jewiss 10th Oct 2024

    All went perfectly with Mums funeral, l could not fault a thing, Stephen and the boys made everyone feel calm and comfortable from start to finish at this very sad time.
    Excellent service, l would thoroughly recommend there company.
    Thank you so very much.

  • 5 Katherine Williamson 30th Sep 2024

    A fantastic service at a really difficult time. The team were friendly and professional and helped us every step of the way.

  • 5 Julie Ng 29th Sep 2024

    Very friendly, excellent service, even working outside of normal hours to communicate with a funeral home abroad to arrange repatriation. Keeping us informed at all times.

  • 5 Norma Wakden 17th Sep 2024

    Such lovely personnel they must have been hand picked. The service was excellent and such kindness and care was given by all staff members. At a sad time it was so good to be treated with respect but a friendly and loving attitude. Thank you so much for asuperb service with a real personal touch.

  • 5 Steve Huntington 16th Sep 2024

    Stephen Gay provided everything we needed for my mother's funeral. I'm very happy to give my recommendation for anyone needing such a service.

  • 5 Margaret Barnard 16th Sep 2024

    I would recommend this funeral service without hesitation. The service, consideration and deep courtesy extended to mourners was comforting and helpful at a time of deep anxiety and sadness.

  • 5 Vicki Ann Freeman 15th Sep 2024

    A very professional service, with everything thought of, particularly on the day. Thank you for making the funeral go so smoothly 

  • 5 David Bass 6th Sep 2024

    From the first phone call to make an enquiry to being transported to the wake location after the funeral, my family and I have been treated with the most excellent care and courtesy. Every step of the way our wishes have been honoured and the advice offered has been first class. Have been treated with upmost respect.

  • 5 Michele Jewell 18th Aug 2024

    I cannot thank Stephen P Gay and all the team enough. Totally professional, respectful and helpful at all times. 
    I highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Anita McCloskey 13th Aug 2024

    Highly recommended. They are all so lovely even though I thought sometimes I was demanding. Very caring and kind. Thank you

  • 5 Susan Jefferson 2nd Aug 2024

    The service provided was professional from start to finish. We felt that the whole team nursed us through a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble, and no request was met with anything other than a calm assurance that it would be done. The team on the day were dressed immaculately and were so respectful. We felt our mum had the best send off. We are so grateful to everyone. Thank you.

  • 5 Peter Cameron 19th Jul 2024

    So much gratitude for the incredible care and service that we received, from the moment we stepped in to the parlour. You went out of your way to assist us in all regards and the ceremony was seamless. Thank you so so much.

  • 5 Barbara Tall 12th Jul 2024

    A professional service provided with personal care, attention and compassion. 

    I was told they were the best around and I fully endorse that. 

  • 5 Genene Crisp 8th Jul 2024

    Very professional. Every step and requests were dealt with understanding and empathy. 

  • 5 Peter Amura 14th Jun 2024

    Wonderful service 
    Beautifully executed kind and caring service 

  • 5 Gareth Woodley 6th Jun 2024

    From beginning to end, very professional and compassionate. Would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Lynden Norton 3rd Jun 2024

    They were very supportive, caring and kind. Also professional. I felt like they carried all of us along on the day and stepped up as and when it was needed. They made my darling Dad’s send off beautiful! Thank you so much! 
    Lynden Norton 

  • 5 Dawn Fairclough 26th May 2024

    The whole experience was lovely from start to finish. Would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Anthony Elisak 21st May 2024

    What an excellent service no task to small

  • 5 Anita Thain 14th May 2024

    Stephen and his team were just wonderful. From the moment we rang them to mum's funeral and burial - the service they provided was exemplary. They were professional, kind, understanding, very flexible and of course, reassuring every step of the way. Sam, Pauline and Nataltie really did go the extra mile co-ordinating our mums funeral on quite a limited choice of dates but nothing was too much trouble. The funeral director (forgive me I can't remember his name) on the day and his team were again just lovely and carried our their roles with great professionalism and kindness. I cannot thank you enough for all of your help and support. I would highly recommend the services of Stephen P Gay and his team.
    Kind Regards
    Anita

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

Benjamin Trumper 15th Nov 2024

Professional, thoughtful and efficient. Thank you.

Helena Shaw 10th Nov 2024

Very happy with how everything went and always there at the end of the phone. Would highly recommend. 

Michael Park 5th Nov 2024

A very caring service from a very caring business, the day went as good as it could, from the first meeting all the way to the service, all of the staff did Stephen P Gay proud, we were asked if any questions or information they were there to assist, would most definitely recommend their services.

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