Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

271 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

Paul Williams 24th Jan 2020

The service and professional contribution they provided was excellent and made what was a difficult day go very smoothly and respectfully They supported extremely well and supported all wishes

Peter Noble 21st Jan 2020

Very professional with everything very well organised that made an extremely difficult time for all concerned feel less stressful. Our thanks to Ben and his team for their empathy. 

Thomas Murray 19th Jan 2020

Whilst arranging a funeral can hardly be described as a pleasant experience, Bournes certainly make it as painless as possible. Ben is the consummate professional who takes such great care to provide the best possible farewell anyone could have and goes out of his way to accommodate any request you may have and to provide help and support in any way he can. I could not have asked for anything more from them, they are simply faultless. My thanks also to Catherine for her kind conversations and to Cindy for making my nan look her absolute best. You are all so wonderful and though I wish nobody to go through the anguish of losing someone they hold dear, when that time sadly comes, I wholeheartedly believe there is nowhere better to provide that memorial which your loved one deserves.

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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

Judith Patrica   Woodford

Judith Patrica Woodford

Jun 1949 - Jan 2026

Audrey   Myrtle Spink

Audrey Myrtle Spink

Oct 1927 - Jan 2026

David   Sidney Williams

David Sidney Williams

Jun 1943 - Dec 2025

Maureen Ann   Bunting

Maureen Ann Bunting

May 1938 - Dec 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Paul Williams 24th Jan 2020

    The service and professional contribution they provided was excellent and made what was a difficult day go very smoothly and respectfully They supported extremely well and supported all wishes

  • 5 Peter Noble 21st Jan 2020

    Very professional with everything very well organised that made an extremely difficult time for all concerned feel less stressful. Our thanks to Ben and his team for their empathy. 

  • 5 Thomas Murray 19th Jan 2020

    Whilst arranging a funeral can hardly be described as a pleasant experience, Bournes certainly make it as painless as possible. Ben is the consummate professional who takes such great care to provide the best possible farewell anyone could have and goes out of his way to accommodate any request you may have and to provide help and support in any way he can.
    I could not have asked for anything more from them, they are simply faultless. My thanks also to Catherine for her kind conversations and to Cindy for making my nan look her absolute best.
    You are all so wonderful and though I wish nobody to go through the anguish of losing someone they hold dear, when that time sadly comes, I wholeheartedly believe there is nowhere better to provide that memorial which your loved one deserves.

  • 5 Chris Attwell 15th Jan 2020

    Very professional and caring service before, during and after the service. We can't thank the team at Bournes enough for all their help and support during this very difficult time.
    Kind regards
    Chris & family

  • 5 Freda Beevis 3rd Jan 2020

    Bournes gave an exceptional service at a difficult time. Caring professionals, helping and advising every step of the way, nothing was too much trouble.
    I wouldn't hesitate recommending Bournes
    Thank you so much.

  • 5 Mick Evans 7th Dec 2019

    Excellent service, very professional and caring. Would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Keith Littlejohns 1st Dec 2019

    The whole service provided was excellent. Nothing was left to chance. Ben was outstanding. All concerned acted with compassion and yet remained professional at all times. Very very pleased

  • 5 Lynn Ring 18th Sep 2019

    Excellent service. Very approachable & compassionate  at such a sad time.

  • 5 Christopher Banks 6th Sep 2019

    Could not fault the service thank you 

  • 5 Clive Mannering 4th Sep 2019

    Friendly helpful service that made a very difficult circumstance so much easier to face up to. Extremely professional in all aspects, excellent sympathetic communications . Really helped us give mum a lovely send off. 

  • 5 Philip Clemens 2nd Sep 2019

    I am most thankful for the personal and professional support that Bournes provided for me and my family in the days leading up to and on the day of my wife’s funeral at the Garden of England Crematorium. At such a difficult time for us, Bournes were especially considerate during business periods at their office, in the adjacent chapel of rest, in the cortège and in direct support for the service. Thank you.

  • 5 Ian Gladwell 31st Aug 2019

    Amazing service from Ben and team. From walking in there on the first day to after the funeral they put our family at ease at a very difficult time. Thank you so much. 

  • 5 Zara Barrow 11th Aug 2019

    Easy, smooth, respectful, helpful 

  • 5 Mary Bolton 11th Aug 2019

    I received a first class service from everyone I spoke to at Bournes. They were knowledgeable, helpful and very easy to talk to at a very sad time for me. All arrangements were straightforward, and on the day of my husbands funeral, I would like to praise Ben. He was so supportive throughout, and looked very smart indeed. Thank you to him and everyone else at Bournes

  • 5 Shirley Suggars 28th Jul 2019

    Bournes were an excellent funeral directors 

  • 5 Tim Holt 9th Jul 2019

    A big thank you to Ben for making the whole process stress free at a very difficult time. 
    A very friendly  and  professional service.

  • 5 Claire Bass 25th May 2019

    Fantastic support and help.  Nothing was too much trouble.  Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending. 

  • 5 Mike Kelly 7th May 2019

    I could not have asked for anywhere better. thank you all xx

  • 5 Shane Penders 13th Apr 2019

    We dealt with haley mostly all i can say is thankyou for your kindness, patience, help and understanding at what was a very difficult time. Once we had decided on bournes it felt like a giant weight had been lifted and nothing felt like too much touble. On the day of the funeral i was very impressed with the pride and professionalism they showed it was very much appreciated by all the family. Will definitely use bounes again in the future hopefully not to soon though... THANKYOU....

  • 5 Clive Johnson 8th Apr 2019

    Excellent service provided at a difficult time. Helped me through all aspects in a professional and sympathetic manner.

  • 5 Natalie Godley 19th Mar 2019

    Bournes were wonderful from the minute my dad arrived with them right up to his funeral . The send off was exactly what we wanted and we couldn’t have asked for better. Ben and Hayley were lovely throughout and were there when we had any questions. 

  • 5 Kylie Emson 11th Mar 2019

    Ben, Catherine and Hayley were all lovely to deal with during a difficult time. Nothing was ever too much. Explained everything and happy to help in any way. Always kept us informed. Thank you. 

  • 5 Roslyn Stevens 18th Feb 2019

    The attention to detail and the caring nature of the staff were above and beyond my expectations. They made a sad emotional day easy and carefree almost enjoyable because I was able to grieve and say a very sad farewell to my late husband without worry .I felt cared for from the first phone call .

  • 5 Kevin Ford 16th Feb 2019

    Couldn’t of wished for a better service at such a traumatic time can’t fault anyone but Ben was outstanding 

  • 5 Alan Gibson 12th Feb 2019

    I would thoroughly recommend Bournes to anyone. From the moment we stepped nervously through their door we were made to feel at ease, everything in the process, which was all new and a minefield to us, was carefully explained and they took over all of our arrangements exactly as we had requested them, they cannot do enough for their customers. Ben and Catherine in particular are very caring, thoughtful and understanding and made a difficult time so much more bearable. When my Father died the enormity of all the tasks ahead were overwhelming but much of the burden was lifted by Bournes who went above and beyond our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend them

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Paul Williams 24th Jan 2020

The service and professional contribution they provided was excellent and made what was a difficult day go very smoothly and respectfully They supported extremely well and supported all wishes

Peter Noble 21st Jan 2020

Very professional with everything very well organised that made an extremely difficult time for all concerned feel less stressful. Our thanks to Ben and his team for their empathy. 

Thomas Murray 19th Jan 2020

Whilst arranging a funeral can hardly be described as a pleasant experience, Bournes certainly make it as painless as possible. Ben is the consummate professional who takes such great care to provide the best possible farewell anyone could have and goes out of his way to accommodate any request you may have and to provide help and support in any way he can. I could not have asked for anything more from them, they are simply faultless. My thanks also to Catherine for her kind conversations and to Cindy for making my nan look her absolute best. You are all so wonderful and though I wish nobody to go through the anguish of losing someone they hold dear, when that time sadly comes, I wholeheartedly believe there is nowhere better to provide that memorial which your loved one deserves.

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