T. Allen Funeral Service, Rainham

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T. Allen Funeral Service is an independent and family-run funeral director firm that has served the bereaved in Rainham and the surrounding area for more than 2 decades.

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

38-40 Maidstone Road
Rainham
Kent
ME8 0DQ

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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

As a family-run funeral director firm, T. Allen Funeral Service can offer the level of personal support that few larger conglomerate companies can provide. They appreciate that the weeks and months following the loss of a loved one can be a distressing time. That’s why they are available to support and guide you 24 hours a day.

What’s more, their 20 years of experience helping the bereaved has contributed to their growing reputation as one of the most popular funeral directors across Rainham and the surrounding area.

They are also a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors, so you are guaranteed to receive a professional, transparent and compassionate service.

To take advantage from the experience and support of a professional funeral director, contact T. Allen Funeral Service today.

Latest Obituaries

Terry    Smith

Terry Smith

Jan 1942 - Sep 2026

Bernice   Cole

Bernice Cole

Dec 1946 - Aug 2026

Patricia   Cordingley

Patricia Cordingley

Jul 1949 - Jul 2026

Yvonne    Bardrick

Yvonne Bardrick

Dec 1938 - Jul 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the support they received from staff in the office, particularly in guiding them through arrangements at a time when decision-making felt overwhelming. Families describe being kept informed throughout, feeling unhurried in their choices, and receiving follow-up contact before and after the funeral day.

Several describe the professionalism and care shown by the team on the day itself, noting how staff attended to practical and emotional needs, from providing tissues and umbrellas to checking on family wellbeing and handling specific requests without hesitation.

A number of reviews note that families have returned to the same funeral director for subsequent arrangements, or have recommended them to others after attending funerals organised by them, suggesting they feel confident in the service provided.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Ian Jefferson 16th Jun 2025

    A service that made everything easy at a difficult time. Friendly, supportive but gave us the space when needed. Thank you to Sarah for all your help.

  • 5 Joanne Relf 24th May 2025

    From start to finish (and afterwards) we felt completely looked after and cared for by Sarah and the team at T. Allen. Everyone was professional, courteous and caring at this incredibly difficult time. Sarah was in regular contact, checking details and keeping me updated.
    I'm so glad I chose T. Allen to organise my husband's funeral and can't thank them all enough.

  • 5 Stella Austin 29th Apr 2025

    I would always recommend T Allen they were so kind and sympathetic when our dear mum passed away. Nothing was too much trouble thank you 

  • 5 Sandra Fuller 15th Apr 2025

    I would like like to say t allen were excellent from Sarah in the office to Stuart the Hearst man ! It was as I hoped a great service from t allen - I’m so glad I picked them! 
    Sarah was extremely excellent very understanding & lovely put you at ease! Overall excellent - thankyou xxx

  • 5 David Arnold 13th Apr 2025

    I Have never had to deal with a Funeral araingement before, and T. Allen were very help full.
    Members of my friends and famally commented how well the proceedings went 
    I was kept informed and up to date all the time. As a Radio 4 listener and I listen to consumer programs, at 63 I have learned a thing or two and this was a very good service and below the bugget I was expecting.
    Speaking to people post funeral I found the last four funerals I've attended were all done by T. Allen.    

  • 5 Jacky Long 28th Mar 2025

    This is the second time we have used the services of T. Allen and we could not be more happy with them. They are professional and caring. Would highly recommend them

  • 5 Usha Joshi 23rd Feb 2025

    Compassionate, empathic very professional and helpful service from T. ALLEN, helped our mum's funeral go very smoothly. Thank you 🙏

  • 5 Maxine Stevens 14th Feb 2025

    Kind, helpful and a very professional job done.

  • 5 Pamela Plumridge 20th Jan 2025

    Sarah was fantastic . She helped at every stage , was extremely professional, but at the same time personal enough to help me and my mum through one of the hardest times of our life .

  • 5 Joanne Milne 20th Jan 2025

    From start to finish they were excellent. They thought of everything and were so kind and lovely in accommodating all our wishes. Sarah was fantastic in handling all the arrangements and Matthew and the all the team were so professional and dignified on the day of the funeral.Many thanks to you all.

  • 5 Jane Higgins 13th Jan 2025

    Our family wish to thank the excellent service provided by T Allen , our point of contact Sarah , sorted out everything for us , just when we needed it . Sarah went above and beyond customer care. On the day the team were respectful , caring and kind . As a family we would highly recommend T Allen . 
    Thank you 
     
     

  • 5 Michael Howting 31st Dec 2024

    Caring and attentive staff. Staff were so helpful and were considerate of family wishes. Service from celebrant was lovely, captured the essence of mum so very well, a beautiful service to celebrate her life.

  • 5 Teresa Barton 25th Dec 2024

    Treated with the greatest respect nothing to much trouble

  • 5 Michelle Johnson 16th Dec 2024

    I cannot thank everyone enough for the kindness, support and professionalism that we experienced, from the initial meeting to the day of the funeral. I would highly recommend the services of T Allen Funeral Services.

  • 5 Jacqueline Briers 16th Dec 2024

    Very nice to deal with. They organised the cremation for my mum very efficiently in a short period of time. All the staff were very empathetic and kind.

  • 5 David & Ally & John, Jay, Kyle & Aaron Mannerings 10th Nov 2024

    From start to finish, they were respectful, polite and very professional. They cared for my mum throughout and made her look lovely in the coffin. The car was beautiful and fitting for our mum. The funeral went without a problem.
    Our family would like to say a huge thank you to all of the T. Allen family.

  • 5 Wendy Saunders 22nd Oct 2024

    Very kind & helpful during a very difficult time 

  • 5 Marilyn Acott 21st Oct 2024

    Everyone at T.Allen was amazing. It was a very hard and emotional time when my husband passed but they handled every aspect of the process with professionalism and empathy. They were truly amazing and made everything so easy. Thank you all so much for what you did for me and my family. ❤️

  • 5 Annette Straight 30th Jul 2024

    Sarah was so kind and understanding. She made the whole ordeal less daunting. She kept in touch and never pushed us. Everything went so smoothly thanks to her and the team. The cars they offer are wonderful as are the staff. This is my second funeral with them but I have recommended and attended others by them. A big thank you to you all. 

  • 5 Steven Moreton 18th Jun 2024

    I would recommend T Allen very Highly, they provide support  throughout the funeral process offering advice during this difficult time for both my dad and mum . I can’t find the words to express our gratitude to the professionalism and service provided to ensure my mum and dad were given the best send off

  • 5 Paul Constant 21st May 2024

    The receptionist very polite and thoughtful (Sarah) made my wife and myself comfortable in our time of grief the funeral cars and bearer’s were also of a high standard and caring understanding  

  • 5 Jeremy Sharp 21st May 2024

    First class Professional job by all the Team. Couldn't be more helpful. Thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Paul Ironmonger 8th Apr 2024

    It’s one of life’s events you don’t want to prepare or think about. When it does happen it’s difficult to think straight about what needs doing. Everything from start to finish was carried out by T Allan in a professional & caring manor. All of the staff were brilliant.
    Well done & thank you. 

  • 5 Malcolm Janes 1st Apr 2024

    An exemplary service from T.Allen , from start to finish , thank you again for everything you have done to make this process as stress free and easy going as possible .

  • 5 Marion Mackay 22nd Mar 2024

    From our first contact by telephone and thereafter, T Allen Funeral Service have given us as a family excellent service and support, we could not have asked for more, throughout this very difficult time. 
    The care and compassion shown to us all was first class from every member of staff and the thoughtful little extras/finishing touches really sums up the kindness and family values of T Allen. 
    We would highly recommend this independent family business. 

Address
38-40 Maidstone Road
Rainham
Kent
ME8 0DQ

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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

Ian Jefferson 16th Jun 2025

A service that made everything easy at a difficult time. Friendly, supportive but gave us the space when needed. Thank you to Sarah for all your help.

Joanne Relf 24th May 2025

From start to finish (and afterwards) we felt completely looked after and cared for by Sarah and the team at T. Allen. Everyone was professional, courteous and caring at this incredibly difficult time. Sarah was in regular contact, checking details and keeping me updated. I'm so glad I chose T. Allen to organise my husband's funeral and can't thank them all enough.

Stella Austin 29th Apr 2025

I would always recommend T Allen they were so kind and sympathetic when our dear mum passed away. Nothing was too much trouble thank you 

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