Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

270 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

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

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.

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. 

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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

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

Muriel   Jean Fewtrell

Muriel Jean Fewtrell

Jan 1931 - Apr 2026

Ann   Yeates

Ann Yeates

Dec 1945 - Apr 2026

Bridget Ann   Nicholson

Bridget Ann Nicholson

Feb 1938 - Apr 2026

Jacqueline   Ann Dyson

Jacqueline Ann Dyson

Jul 1926 - Mar 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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.

  • 5 Liam Fernand 15th Mar 2026

    Bournes were really superb. They handled dealing with 4 people contacting them easily and were on top of everything. They (Ben) made great suggestions for our order of service and the designer got it right, 1st time, receiving mutliple files and incorporating them easily. During the service they made everything easy and helped make the day go smoothly so we could concentrate on the other things. They presented my Dad well, he looked good despite it being a month since he died. They know what they are doing and are good at, just what you need at a time of grief.

  • 5 Rishi Kapoor 17th Feb 2026

    We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the care, compassion, empathetic and professionalism you showed while arranging our father Subhash’s funeral.


    During such a difficult and emotional time for our family, your kindness, patience and attention to every detail meant more to us than words can say. You guided us through each step with such dignity and respect, ensuring everything was handled beautifully and exactly as we had hoped.


    Thank you for giving our father the send-off he truly deserved and for supporting us with such warmth and understanding throughout. We will forever be grateful.

  • 5 Robert Gouldson 16th Feb 2026

    The planning and execution of the service was first class and I cannot thank the team enough for the way that they conducted themselves throughout the pre funeral service and on the day

    Bob

  • 5 Michael Hatchman 15th Feb 2026

    Bournes came highly recommended and we were not disappointed, the entire difficult process was explained and handled with reverence

  • 5 Christine Green 13th Feb 2026

    Very professional, could not have asked for better or thank everyone enough 

  • 5 Beth Williams 8th Feb 2026

    Very helpful and patient. Happy to recommend them.

  • 5 Colin Rush 3rd Feb 2026

    Absolutely fantastic service from Bournes Funeral Directors. Dealt with our mother’s funeral with respect, dignity and compassion. The whole process was faultless and their rates very reasonable. Highly recommended - I would say “Will use again” but I hope not too soon! Recommended.

  • 5 Gill Parker 25th Jan 2026

    Very kind and helpful made a sad day better 

  • 5 Nick Bunting 18th Jan 2026

    Me and all my family would 
    Like to thank Ben and all the staff at Bournes for there excellent service for mums
    Funeral 

    Kind Regards Nick Bunting 

  • 5 Lynn Shell 14th Dec 2025

    We wouldn't use anyone else, Bournes are so professional and genuinely care.

    They stay in touch, explain things and nothing is too much trouble.

    A wonderful Company, with wonderful Staff.

    Thankyou

  • 5 Eagen Chan 6th Dec 2025

    The service is very good

  • 5 Madeleine Gregson 3rd Dec 2025

    We cannot fault the service you provided. Thank you very much.

  • 5 Kaya Walshaw 28th Oct 2025

    Bournes have been great caring for us with my dads passing, thank you bournes 

  • 5 Michael Cutts 27th Oct 2025

    They did a wonderful job very mindful of people left behind and there feelings Chele Lawrence did us a top job she was great Thank You

  • 5 Jonathan Butcher 25th Oct 2025

    Catherine, Ben and all the team at Bournes made us feel confident that our loved one was in safe hands. They treated her and us with respect and kindness.

  • 5 Tony Bringes 29th Sep 2025

    Bournes….xx…..
    Professional and also caring to us all from the very start. 
    Felt very at ease and helped along the way with what is an emotional time. 
    All round fantastic service.
    Thank you 

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

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

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.

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. 

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