Luke Allum Funeral Directors

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Family-run funeral director in Sheerness offering a personalised funeral arranging service for bereaved families.

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

8 Broadway
Sheerness
Isle of Sheppey
Kent
ME12 1AF

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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

Luke Allum Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral service in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey with a focus on looking after your family during your time of need.

Funeral Director, Luke Allum and his caring, professional staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to listen and support bereaved families while arranging a personalised funeral service, according to your wishes.

Their funeral home in Sheerness offers a range of coffins, vehicles and other options to tailor a unique funeral service. Luke Allum Funeral Directors are also experienced at arranging funerals according to the religious or spiritual beliefs of your loved one.

There is a well-appointed chapel of rest where you can say goodbye to your loved one, as well as an embalming service. The funeral home, also a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, offers parking for visitors and a comfortable, contemporary reception area.

If you are considering making your own pre-need funeral arrangements, they are able to offer funeral plans and support, for those in the Sheerness area who want to plan ahead.

Call Luke Allum Funeral Directors today to begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Maggie   Robinson

Maggie Robinson

Jan 1955 - Jan 2026

John   Pritchard

John Pritchard

May 1943 - Feb 2026

John    Roberts

John Roberts

Aug 1935 - Jan 2026

Barry Alec   Ross

Barry Alec Ross

Nov 1953 - Jan 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families often describe the personal care shown during a difficult time, mentioning that staff treated their loved ones and families with genuine kindness and dignity, and that nothing was too much trouble to arrange or accommodate.

Many comment on how smoothly the funeral day itself went, praising the professionalism and respectful conduct of those involved, and noting that careful attention to detail meant they could focus on remembering their loved one rather than worrying about logistics.

Several families mention the communication and support they received throughout the process, from initial planning through to after the funeral, and appreciate being listened to and helped with practical matters that extended beyond the typical scope of funeral arrangements.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Cameron Sullivan 5th Jan 2020

    Luke was absolutely amazing through this tough time for our family. Listen to everything we had to say and helped us through every step. Just made the whole experience so much easier. As the funeral itself it was an amazing send off for my brother and I'm glad we went with luke allum as I dont think anyone else would of gave us the great service he did

  • 5 Linda Stroud 24th Dec 2019

    Very passionate  and caring . Helps with all funaral arrangements  . 

  • 5 Karen Tovey 30th Oct 2019

    I can't thank you enough it was an Incredible day, the amount of people who loved Warren was amazing, and a day I Will never forget. Warren will always be in my heart, Matt will carry on his legacy xxxx.
    You and your team made it so personal and special xxx love you all xx

  • 5 Janet Robinson 8th Sep 2019

    I could not fault Luke Allum and his team they were respectful and supportive and helpful from the moment I entered to start making arrangements for the funeral.., right through to two days after the funeral when Angela phoned to make sure I was alright. I would recommend these funeral directors to any one.

  • 5 Karen Rendall 17th Jun 2019

    Having never had to arrange a funeral on my own before, Luke and his team did all they could to make everything go as smoothly as possible, they are caring, supportive and nothing is to much trouble, I really can’t thank them enough. 

  • 5 Heidi Pavlou 7th Jun 2019

    The most proffesional, and apt tribute to a life. Lovely people and stress taken out of stressy situation. Many thanks Xxx

  • 5 Vanessa Bedford 27th May 2019

    Was amazing

  • 5 Lynn Ashe 11th May 2019

    We can’t thank him enough for his kindness and caring during this difficult time .. he is totally professional on every level .. will definitely recommend him.. a big fat 10/10..

  • 5 Richard Gordon 29th Apr 2019

    Luke is as genuine as any you are likely to meet. He and his team are superb. I can't put into words how much they make a very hard time just a little easier. I have had the sad pleasure for want of a better way to put it to to deal with him twice, but I would go nowhere else.

  • 5 Paul Barshell 31st Mar 2019

    Thank you Luke
    It was a fantastic send off for my mum !

  • 5 Frances Mense 25th Mar 2019

    Beautiful service.carried out with curtesy and dignity and I thank Luke and his staff for the way we were treated at such a difficult time.

  • 5 Sally Allum 11th Mar 2019

    Caring and Professional, everyone is so lovely.

    I would highly recommend Luke's funeral Directors

  • 5 Kelly Martin-Kelly 27th Feb 2019

    I couldn't of asked for anyone better for my dad, me and my family all agreed to have luke as the funeral directors, and just wow, amazing service, kept us up to date with everything, nothing was any trouble, extremely helpful and caring, will definitely be using again! Keep up the good work guys you are amazing!

  • 5 Valerie Avey 12th Feb 2019

    I don’t think I can put into words how much we appreciate all the help and support that we received. Really professional but caring and helpful. We had some issues getting a death certificate and they were really helpful and understanding. We felt like there wasn’t any question we couldn’t ask and they really went out of there way to help us resolve issues which were not even part of their job. 
    Really open to doing what you wish for your loved one not just what is traditional. 
    Can’t thank them enough

  • 5 Sally Allum 2nd Jan 2019

    Would recommend Luke Allum's funeral Directors to anyone. They are so professional and take out all the stress of arranging a funeral at a difficult time.

  • 5 Pamela Abela 27th Dec 2018

    Such loverly people, highly professional and caring, everything is thought of and double checked to ensure everthing runs as smoothly as possible. xx

  • 5 Anita Churchouse 21st Dec 2018

    Luke and his team were so kind and sensitive when our mum sadly died. They paid attention to every detail and helped us plan a positive send off for her. We are very grateful and would highly recommend their services. Thanks (Nicola, Anita and Peter and family)

  • 5 Maureen Parker 9th Dec 2018

    If you’ve lost a loved one, you will appreciate what a distressing difficult time it is.  Having contacted Luke , all the stress arranging the funeral was taken away. Along with Sue, Angela and team, the funeral was arranged with kindness, advice and handled with the greatest of professionalism. I cannot thank them enough, the funeral was perfect from start to finish. They really did us proud. Would highly recommend them .

  • 4 Julie Bundock 20th Nov 2018

    I couldnt of asked for more .

  • 5 Tracey Jackson 9th Nov 2018

    Such a kind loving young man x wish him all the best fore the future x 

  • 5 John King 3rd Nov 2018

    Luke guided us through the whole process from start to finish in a compassionate, respectful and professional manner. Our entire family are so grateful for the time and attention he afforded us. Thank you Luke for giving my dad a first class send off. Sincerely. Jon King

  • 5 karen Grisman 30th Oct 2018

    Great service, very kind and friendly staff. Would do anything to help with the service and arrangements for your loved ones on their final journey. Offers support to you after the funeral if you need anything even if just a chat. Would highly recommend them gave my husband a beautiful funeral and a beautiful send off at the crematorium.

  • 5 Deborah Mcewan 26th Oct 2018

    Excellent service very compassionate 

  • 5 Susan Cooper 23rd Sep 2018

    To Luke and your Staff. From the minute we walked into your office, you couldn’t do enough for us, we had family issues, and you were all so understanding and helpful. 
    Your were all amazing, and you also did Joan proud, thank you all so much. 

  • 5 Maureen Ford 7th Aug 2018

    Can’t fault Luke Allum at all. He is full of compassion and treats your loved one as part of his own. Full of dignity and will go that extra mile to makes things right. Very highly recommended if you want an excellent service. Myself and family can never thank you and your staff enough. A perfect day for a perfect gent.

Address
8 Broadway
Sheerness
Isle of Sheppey
Kent
ME12 1AF

Open map

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

Cameron Sullivan 5th Jan 2020

Luke was absolutely amazing through this tough time for our family. Listen to everything we had to say and helped us through every step. Just made the whole experience so much easier. As the funeral itself it was an amazing send off for my brother and I'm glad we went with luke allum as I dont think anyone else would of gave us the great service he did

Linda Stroud 24th Dec 2019

Very passionate  and caring . Helps with all funaral arrangements  . 

Karen Tovey 30th Oct 2019

I can't thank you enough it was an Incredible day, the amount of people who loved Warren was amazing, and a day I Will never forget. Warren will always be in my heart, Matt will carry on his legacy xxxx. You and your team made it so personal and special xxx love you all xx

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