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

Sylvia Dawn   Watson

Sylvia Dawn Watson

Feb 1965 - Aug 2026

Celia Margaret    Hayward

Celia Margaret Hayward

Jul 1941 - Jul 2026

Matthew   Windeatt

Matthew Windeatt

Nov 1971 - Jul 2026

Keith Edward   Mason

Keith Edward Mason

Apr 1941 - Jul 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families praise how Bournes communicates with them from the first phone call onwards, with several highlighting how staff kept them informed at every stage and answered questions promptly and thoroughly, never leaving them uncertain about what would happen next.

Families frequently mention the care shown on the day of the funeral itself, describing how staff were attentive but unobtrusive, guided them through proceedings with dignity, and helped ensure everything went exactly as they wished. Many note specific touches, from small gestures to practical problem-solving, that made the day feel personal rather than rushed.

Several families return to the subject of cost, describing the service as reasonably priced or representing good value given the quality of care and professionalism they experienced throughout.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jean Manktelow 2nd Jun 2025

    Friendly and helpful, professional service from start to finish.

  • 5 Christine Kemsley 17th May 2025

    Bournes are highly professional, compassionate and caring. They provided excellent service before and during the funeral and I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Sonia Lane 10th May 2025

    I want to thank Bournes for everything you did. Your attention to detail, and the help you gave me, was second to none. And Barrie's funeral on the day could not have more perfect, everything was done as Barrie wished, and I know he would have been delighted with the service conducted by Rev. Alan. The little touches, such as placing his valued old teddies with him, as well as Ben's last act of kindness of putting sprigs of his favourite plant inside the coffin, were what made it special. All of you at Bournes are caring, kind and efficient. A wholehearted thanks to you all, you have made a very difficult period for me an unforgettable experience.

  • 4 Margaret Clayton 28th Apr 2025

    On the day of the funeral you were excellent you were unobtrusive but attentive and Ben helped us to know what to do and when,which was a great comfort to me on the day.
    The only little niggle was that we nearly missed having his obituary in the local paper probably my fault for not having mentioned it earlier.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending Bournes to any other prospective customers!

  • 5 Helen Gabell 15th Apr 2025

    Both Catherine, with advance arrangements, and Ben with the photos/video and looking after both Mum & the rest of us on the day, were brilliant. They made what could have been a traumatic experience as pain free as possible. They treated Mum with dignity and respect, and we respect them in return for that. Thank you.

  • 5 Margaret Sandy 12th Apr 2025

    Bournes of Sittingbourne have provided a wonderful service and have been caring, sensitive and professional in their handling of my late husband Ray's service and tending to our wishes as a family. An excellent service.

  • 5 Jim Sidders 11th Apr 2025

    Excellent and very professional service, nothing is too much  trouble.
    Would recommend Bournes services to anybody.

  • 5 Andrew Robinson 4th Apr 2025

    We could not have asked for better support. Every aspect of the service Bournes provided was excellent and the high standard of the eulogy and the order or service were particularly notable.

  • 5 Richard Hales 31st Mar 2025

    Can not thank everyone at Bournes enough for their continuous support and warm approach to making this very difficult time a better process for my wife's final journey. Also Sonny and his team, horses were outstanding. Thank you all

  • 5 Amber Cattermole 22nd Mar 2025

    Absolutely amazing with every aspect, right from the start to the end. They took such good care of my mum, and us as a family. Organised a wonderful funeral. Cannot thank everyone there enough, so caring and compassionate helping us through such a hard time. 

  • 5 Graham Arlington 16th Mar 2025

    Absolutely superb service, at what was a very difficult time. I felt as if I was talking to people who genuinely cared and who wanted to help me say goodbye to my wife, in a special and personal way. Throughout the planning process Bournes were on hand to guide and assist me, and the day of the funeral was exactly as I, and my wife’s family and friends had wanted.

  • 5 Janice Hook 16th Mar 2025

    Thank you so much Ben, Catherine & your team for making my mum's final journey in your care go so smoothly. Your kindness, compassion & friendliness has been exceptional.

  • 5 Kyle Makepeace 14th Mar 2025

    Service was perfect, staff were very respectful and understanding, wouldn't have changed anything about the service

  • 5 Kay Till 11th Mar 2025

    Very helpful with organising day. Excellent service on the day.

  • 5 Ben Hughes 9th Mar 2025

    We used Bournes Funeral Service for my Dad's funeral. Throughout the process they have been courteous, empathetic and professional, which at such an emotional time is valued.

    They took care of everything from start to finish and were excellent. We would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Paul Newman 4th Mar 2025

    Dealt with everything in a compassionate,dignified and professional manner.Would whole heartedly recommend them.

  • 5 Dean Cullum 17th Feb 2025

    Bournes were spot on with everything, they could not have been more helpful, everyone said how well it all went, we had would highly recommend them

  • 5 Andrew Smith 11th Feb 2025

    Am excellent service from start to finish, nothing is too much trouble and they listen.

  • 5 Gillian Baker 11th Feb 2025

    Bournes made the funeral arrangements for my dear father. We are so impressed with their professional, kind and respectful service. Nothing was too much trouble. All the staff we dealt made it feel so personal. After the service we asked if we could go via the cemetery to place the flowers on my mother’s grave. This was done without any problem. Thank you Bournes for making a sad day easier to bear. We would gladly recommend this local company to anyone : be assured of five star service.

  • 5 Tina Smith 4th Feb 2025

    Totally recommend Bournes funeral directors, the customer service was amazing they made a really tough time manageable for all of us. 

  • 5 Martin Sedge 7th Jan 2025

    All staff kind and compassionate and made it easy for us both .

  • 5 Lee Akhurst 27th Dec 2024

    Bournes was brilliant. All the staff especially Ben, Catherine and Hayley treated us with such compassion through such a difficult time. They made us feel reassured our dear beloved Mum was resting in the care of their hands. Very professional. Thank you

  • 5 Lorna Gee 9th Dec 2024

    Ben and Catherine were very professional and helpful throughout. All calls and emails were answered quickly and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Helen Atkinson 22nd Nov 2024

    Thank you so much to Ben, Catherine and Hayley for the care and kindness that they showed at the most difficult of times. Impeccable and personal service.

  • 5 Zoe Spooner 4th Nov 2024

    Barbara was my Mum and having never experienced a very close relative dying I wasn't sure what to expect when it came to organising everything. I have to say that from the day we called Bournes to the day of the funeral they were very caring and attentive. My Dad and all the family felt very supported at all times.

    Sadly we all have to go through this process at some point in our lives but I would certainly recommend Bournes, you will be in safe, caring hands.

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

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

Jean Manktelow 2nd Jun 2025

Friendly and helpful, professional service from start to finish.

Christine Kemsley 17th May 2025

Bournes are highly professional, compassionate and caring. They provided excellent service before and during the funeral and I would highly recommend them.

Sonia Lane 10th May 2025

I want to thank Bournes for everything you did. Your attention to detail, and the help you gave me, was second to none. And Barrie's funeral on the day could not have more perfect, everything was done as Barrie wished, and I know he would have been delighted with the service conducted by Rev. Alan. The little touches, such as placing his valued old teddies with him, as well as Ben's last act of kindness of putting sprigs of his favourite plant inside the coffin, were what made it special. All of you at Bournes are caring, kind and efficient. A wholehearted thanks to you all, you have made a very difficult period for me an unforgettable experience.

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