Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

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Family owned and run funeral directors, serving the people of Sittingbourne and surrounding areas with bespoke funeral arrangements for over 20 years.

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

4-6 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RT

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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

Bournes Funeral Service has been serving the Sittingbourne and Kent community for over twenty years. Their professional and dedicated team are available around the clock, ready to provide help to bereaved families in the local area.

Whatever faith or denomination you might be, Ben Gregory-Bourne and his compassionate team will be able to help you with your funeral arrangements, including non-denominational services and celebrations of life.

This Sittingbourne funeral home have their own fleet of modern and luxurious Jaguar XJ vehicles as well as bespoke options for transport including motorbike, VW camper, Land Rover Defender and more traditional horse and carriage hearses.

Bournes Funeral Service also have extensive experience in international repatriation.

They are able to help arrange keepsakes and memorial jewellery if that’s desired. Their welcoming funeral home in Sittingbourne has multiple, spacious chapels of rest so you can come and view your loved one in complete privacy, right up until the funeral service.

Call Bournes Funeral Service today so you can start making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Florrie   Clinch

Florrie Clinch

Aug 1927 - Oct 2026

Nicola   Webster-Salt

Nicola Webster-Salt

Jan 1976 - Sep 2026

Julia   Nancy Hines

Julia Nancy Hines

Dec 1947 - Sep 2026

Shanice Cara   Bennett

Shanice Cara Bennett

Aug 1999 - Sep 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and respect shown to their deceased loved one throughout the process, from collection through to the funeral day, describing how this attention gave them comfort and confidence during their grief.

Several describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and seamlessly, with families guided through each step and kept informed of what would happen, which helped them focus on saying goodbye rather than worrying about logistics.

A number of reviews note how the staff communicated throughout the arrangements, remaining patient and available by phone and email to answer questions and make adjustments, with many families highlighting how nothing felt like too much trouble.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Ian Read 18th Oct 2026

    What can i say. Everything was perfect. 

  • 5 Amanda Carter 9th Oct 2026

    It's never easy when you lose a loved one to say goodbye, but Bournes made this final part, an experience we will be forever grateful.

    Our dad loved to walk locally where he lived. We requested if they could drive en route to the crematorium around Tunstall and Borden and then onto the care home where dad resided. We really appreciated them taking dad and us this alternative way to remember where he loved to be and the opportunity to wave and pay our respects to all the wonderful staff who looked after him.

    Bournes also placed a large canvas we had printed of dad and my daughters dog at the back of the hearse. which was just so uplifting to see dad's smiling face as we followed behind, this made our final journey with him so memorable.

    When visiting Bournes or communicating via email, all the staff were so supportive and kind, guiding us through a very difficult time with smiles and warmth. Nothing was too much trouble.

    From start to finish they were so professional and respectful which we really appreciated.

    A massive big thank you from all The Gyles family.

    Amanda Carter

  • 5 Karen Penders 29th Sep 2026

    Exceptional above and beyond, from beginning to end.
    Wonderful compassionate care from everyone.
    The best.
    Thankyou for everything you have done for my dad.
    He had the best we could wish for.

  • 5 Sam Hyslop 18th Sep 2026

    I could not have asked for a better send off for my mum,

    Bournes where amazing, From originally organising the Funeral before my mum past away to the day of the funeral,

    Ben was amazing on the day, he made sure every thing was done as we wanted it and with the up most respect on such a sad day,

    We could not have asked for a better service from Chele, the way she worded the eulogy was incredible, as a family we sat down with her and bombarded her with stories of mum and the outcome was a try reflection on her life.

    If there was a 10 star review i would put that!

  • 5 Donna Payne 10th Sep 2026

    From start to finish we were looked after at what is a very difficult time. On the day of my mum's funeral me and my husband was told at every point what would happen, we was not left thinking what do we do know. A very big thank you to Ben for making everything go so seamlessly thank you so much to Bourns.

  • 5 Angela Windeatt 1st Sep 2026

    The Team at Bournes, have always given our family outstanding service, particularly Ben, communication was easy, the room for resting & viewing was perfect.  I cannot recommend Bournes enough as I had to have my husband returned to UK, it was all handled smoothly & with compassion 💯 

  • 5 Jo Henderson 29th Aug 2026

    I cannot speak highly enough of the entire team at Bournes. They are quietly efficient, kind and genuinely thoughtful in every element of preparing for and delivering a funeral. They looked after my family last year for my mother’s funeral and again recently for my father. Special mention to Ben, who has been professional, compassionate and warm on both occasions. 

  • 5 Gregg Hackers 25th Aug 2026

    Amazing service which allowed me to give a very special man a very special day.  All the staff went above and beyond to make Dads day special 

  • 5 Veronica Ross 16th Aug 2026

    Highly recommended was very professional and helpful through a very tough time x

  • 5 Kim Hayler 15th Aug 2026

    I honestly cannot thank Bournes Funeral Directors enough for the kindness, compassion and care they showed our family at the most heartbreaking time of our lives.




    From the very beginning, we felt completely reassured that our lovely Dad was in the best possible hands. Nothing ever felt rushed, we were given all the time we needed, and everything was handled with such dignity, patience and genuine compassion.




    At a time when you feel completely lost and overwhelmed, having people you can trust to take care of someone so precious to you means more than words can say. We always felt that Dad was being treated with the utmost respect and care, and that brought us such comfort.




    The kindness shown to us throughout, and the care taken in making sure Dad received the beautiful send-off he deserved, is something we will never forget.




    We will always be incredibly grateful to everyone at Bournes for looking after our Dad, and us, so wonderfully. I genuinely couldn’t recommend them highly enough. ❤️

  • 5 Kerry Waghorn 11th Aug 2026

    From our first contact through to the day of the funeral the team were exceptional.  They treated us with genuine care, kindness and respect.  They showed professionalism and their attention to detail didn’t go unnoticed.  They supported us through a very difficult time and we are very grateful.  Excellent service from beginning to end.  We would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Siobhan Letford 11th Aug 2026

    Such a brilliant service.always kind,considerate and professional guiding us through a very difficult tome. This is the second time I have used Bournes and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Patricia Spillard 10th Jul 2026

    What a wonderful team they are.... At such a sad time... Nothing was too much to ask of them.... Thankyou.

  • 5 Karen Couldrey 7th Jul 2026

    Ben and the team looked after my family brilliantly on the day. A big thank you from all of Jean's family.

  • 5 Stephen Newman 22nd Jun 2026

    A good traditional family firm where nothing is too much trouble    Can’t fault them

  • 5 Patricia Richards 24th May 2026

    From the moment we contacted Ben at the beginning of this journey nothing was too much to ask of him or the team.
    They are fantastic at what they do and we as a family cannot thank them all enough for making one of the hardest times feel a little easier and stress free. 

  • 5 Alison Johnson 5th May 2026

    All the staff, we have dealt with concerning the funeral, have been caring, supportive and have made the whole process of the situation so much easier. Thank you

  • 5 Maria Power 2nd May 2026

    From the 1st call I made to them, they were very helpful. Going to visit Steve, Catherine sat and spoke to me first, and prepared me for my visit. The day went perfect . They were all helpful and considerate in every way. Would recommend highly. Thank you.

  • 5 Keith Williams 27th Apr 2026

    Nothing was too much for everyone involved at Bournes for Mum’s funeral.
    At such a sad time everything was explained carefully. 
    Hayley and Catherine were in constant contact and extremely helpful. 

  • 5 James Bassant 6th Apr 2026

    Throughout our experience with Bournes we were looked after very well and the communication regarding the preparation for our dad's funeral was superb. I would highly recommend using Bournes funeral service

  • 5 Michael Whitehead 6th Apr 2026

    Excellent service from Bournes.
    Very knowledgeable staff and helped my family through this very difficult time.

  • 5 Kevin Winterbourn 3rd Apr 2026

    Nothing is to much trouble, excellent service

  • 5 John Young 24th Mar 2026

    The funeral service conducted by Bournes Funeral Services for my late wife Pamela Ethel Young was carried out in a very professional manner.
    Nothing was too my trouble in preparation for the funeral.
    I would highly recommend them without any hesitation.

  • 5 Jennifer Moore 23rd Mar 2026

    Bournes are the best around.

    Thank you for making such a difficult time more bearable by making our arrangements run so smoothly. Thank you Catherine, Hayley, Ben and all of Bournes staff. 

  • 5 Pamela Steer 16th Mar 2026

    We recently used the services of Bournes Funeral Service, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Ben, Catherine, and Hayley for the compassion and professionalism they showed throughout the entire process. From the very first phone call to the day of the service, each of them offered support, understanding, and genuine care during an incredibly difficult time.
    Their guidance was gentle and reassuring, and nothing ever felt rushed or impersonal. They handled every detail with dignity and thoughtfulness, helping to create a service that truly honoured our loved one.
    I am deeply grateful to them for making a very hard time feel a little easier. Their kindness and attentiveness meant so much, and I would not hesitate to recommend Bournes Funeral Service to others seeking compassionate support.

Address
4-6 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RT

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

Ian Read 18th Oct 2026

What can i say. Everything was perfect. 

Amanda Carter 9th Oct 2026

It's never easy when you lose a loved one to say goodbye, but Bournes made this final part, an experience we will be forever grateful. Our dad loved to walk locally where he lived. We requested if they could drive en route to the crematorium around Tunstall and Borden and then onto the care home where dad resided. We really appreciated them taking dad and us this alternative way to remember where he loved to be and the opportunity to wave and pay our respects to all the wonderful staff who looked after him. Bournes also placed a large canvas we had printed of dad and my daughters dog at the back of the hearse. which was just so uplifting to see dad's smiling face as we followed behind, this made our final journey with him so memorable. When visiting Bournes or communicating via email, all the staff were so supportive and kind, guiding us through a very difficult time with smiles and warmth. Nothing was too much trouble. From start to finish they were so professional and respectful which we really appreciated. A massive big thank you from all The Gyles family. Amanda Carter

Karen Penders 29th Sep 2026

Exceptional above and beyond, from beginning to end. Wonderful compassionate care from everyone. The best. Thankyou for everything you have done for my dad. He had the best we could wish for.

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