Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

211 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

Pat Child 1st Aug 2023

Thank you so much for the farewell you gave to my husband Paul it was so moving , not a easy time at all for us but it was made easier by you all, thank you so much 

Darren New 28th Jul 2023

Totally recommended , made a very difficult event in my life easier. Thankyou

Tracy Limby 21st Jul 2023

Highly recommend, they eased my heartache nothing was to much trouble, lost both my parents 6 months apart and Bournes helped me get through it both times and gave the respect both my parent deserved thank you 

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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

Steve   Corney

Steve Corney

May 1970 - Oct 2024

Norman Tai Man   Tang

Norman Tai Man Tang

Jul 1947 - Oct 2024

Ann   Aslett

Ann Aslett

Apr 1941 - Sep 2024

Barbara   Spooner

Barbara Spooner

Jun 1944 - Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Pat Child 1st Aug 2023

    Thank you so much for the farewell you gave to my husband Paul it was so moving , not a easy time at all for us but it was made easier by you all, thank you so much 

  • 5 Darren New 28th Jul 2023

    Totally recommended , made a very difficult event in my life easier. Thankyou

  • 5 Tracy Limby 21st Jul 2023

    Highly recommend, they eased my heartache nothing was to much trouble, lost both my parents 6 months apart and Bournes helped me get through it both times and gave the respect both my parent deserved thank you 

  • 5 Kathleen Laird 10th Jul 2023

    Ben & all the team at Bournes were truly amazing in supporting our family at such a difficult & emotional time. 5 stars just does not begin to display the level of service, advice, professionalism & kindness we were all individually shown as a family. Choosing an undertaker to care for a loved one whilst arranging your final goodbyes, is a situation no one wants to face or think about. However if you are reading this review & seeking some feedback on this undertakers, I urge you to save yourself the heartache & look no further. From our initial phone call to being invited in to meet some of the team, we was greeted with care & sincere compassion. Encouraged to deal with the process in the time we needed, knowing Ben and team were only a phone call or email away. Their prompt response with their professional advice was a great relief to the many questions we had.
    They care, are sincere, provide invaluable advice from years of knowledge & experience. Their service was so so comforting & allowed our family to cope during the initial grief period, as we felt confident our loved one was in the safest hands. The funeral date arrived, was conducted from start to finish to the highest standards. They understood our family, the Church Service & Burial we hoped for & executed it perfectly.
    I could write so many special touches they added, however as I can relate to anyone that may be in the same situation we faced, I can only encourage you give this team a call. They will help you navigate this journey step by step.

  • 5 Nicola Coleman 7th Jul 2023

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bournes to anyone who is planning a funeral for a loved one. They guided us through organising the day with ease and their support relieved us of what could otherwise have been a distressing experience. They were kind, considerate and the service they provided on the day was not only professional and respectful but it felt very personal too. I would like to thank them for all they did for us.

  • 5 Sandra Miles 20th Jun 2023

    Bournes have been lovely. Every member of staff has been kind and compassionate and their care for us and our daughter has been much appreciated. They have worked so hard to meet our requests in order to make sure that the service was exactly as we wanted. I cannot thank them enough. I would certainly recommend them to others.

  • 4 Gary Burns 13th Jun 2023

    Ben and all the staff here have been amazing when looking after our son, they made the hardest thing we’ve ever done as painless as it it could be, so compassionate and thoughtful, little touches that they did were not asked for but so appreciated by the family, we cannot thank them enough.

  • 5 Hilary Carey 30th May 2023

    As a family we cannot thank Ben and all the staff at Bournes Sittingbourne for their compassion and professionalism. The service provided was excellent, all our requests were listened to and assistance provided when needed, never rushing us to make a decision. It felt like nothing was too much trouble and that they treated my late mother with respect and dignity.

  • 5 Brian Mannering 26th May 2023

    We used Bournes Funeral Service again as they had been so good 10 years previously for my Dad’s funeral. It was so nice to see that there was continuity of staff and felt that we were dealing with old friends. One of their celebrants, who officiated at Dad’s funeral, was able to also attend Mum’s which was very comforting.
    Everyone was so kind and dealt with us both professionally and with great care.
    All of our wishes were listened to and help given where necessary.
    As I do not live in Sittingbourne they made every effort to fit arrangements in to our travel plans, especially when it came to viewing Mum.
    The funeral was perfect and so many of our friends and relations commented on how personal it was. Many thanks to everyone at Bournes.

  • 5 David Tong 23rd May 2023

    Fantastic people to deal with, very helpful and compassionate from start to finish.

  • 5 Steve Melloy 23rd May 2023

    Excellent service we could not fault the compassion they showed our family. This is the third time we have used Bournes and we wish to thank the staff for there courteous help. 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Rosie Piles 25th Apr 2023

    Brilliant service with great staff!

  • 5 Hayley Rossiter 24th Apr 2023

    Ben was extremely professional and ensured the day ran smoothly and was a great send-off for my husband.

  • 5 Charlotte McKenna 22nd Apr 2023

    No amount of words will ever be enough to thank you for the help and support you offered myself and family with the passing of my dad. Your professionalism and compassion shone through every step of the way. Nothing was ever to much trouble. So again on behalf of my family and I thank you

  • 5 Kathryn Skipp 16th Apr 2023

    Excellent, couldn't wish for a more personal and caring service.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Andrea Robinson 8th Apr 2023

    Thank you for all your assistance in giving our Dad a memorable send off. Attention to detail 100%

  • 5 Andrea Robinson 8th Apr 2023

    Thank you for all your assistance in allowing us to give our mum a seamless and memorable send off. 100% professional service all round. Attention to detail was faultless. Thank you Ben and all your team x

  • 5 Fay Wood 4th Apr 2023

    We have used Bourne’s a few times over the years . Our family can’t praise them enough . Ben and his team are so caring and professional . They are a family run business and would high recommend . 

  • 5 Denise Petro 5th Mar 2023

    Bournes Funeral Directors were absolutely amazing when dealing with my husbands funeral.  Nothing was too much trouble and I must personally thank Ben and Catherine for all the care they showed me.  Unfortunately my Piper was unable to come but when telling Ben as they arrived at the Crematorium, he said don’t worry I will sort it for you, and that’s exactly what he did.  The two pieces of music I had selected for the Piper to play at his funeral was organised and no one would have ever known that there had been an issue.  The care they showed my husband was exemplary and also I must mention the Celebant Jenny Hall they employed for me.  She was a really lovely lady and gave the Eulogy and my Memories of Steve in a very professional and dignified way.  If anyone is ever in the position that they need a Funeral Directors then I can recommend Bournes 100%.  Thank you all for everything you did for me.  Denise 

  • 5 Kim Blakely 20th Feb 2023

    I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness and support arranging my Father's funeral.Everything was well organised and punctual.I would not hesitate recommending you to anyone who requires this service

  • 5 Cheryl McKean 19th Feb 2023

    From the moment we stepped through Bournes door we knew we had chosen the right people for our family. They treated us with the utmost respect, kindness & professionalism. Bournes guided us when we needed guidance. 

  • 5 Bev Tilman 4th Feb 2023

    Absolutely fantastic service from everyone at Bournes. They helped to ensure that we gave my stepdad the perfect send off. Very friendly and professional throughout. 

  • 5 Lesley Jacobs 21st Jan 2023

    Ben and the team have been wonderful and so supportive during a very difficult time and our celebrant Jenny was happy to spend as long as we needed for her to understand Garry so that she could do him justice in her service. I cannot rate highly enough the care, consideration and service we have received from Bourne's Funeral Service

  • 5 Mark Durant 3rd Jan 2023

    A big thank you to everyone at Bournes.

    You made my Mum's Funeral perfect.

    The service provided was amazing. The help provided throughout, and the warm family approach made everything go smoothly.

    Everyone I have spoken to that was at Mum's Funeral have all said how nice it was.

    Once again, a big thank you for everything.

  • 5 Helen Evans 26th Dec 2022

    The team at Bournes were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

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

Pat Child 1st Aug 2023

Thank you so much for the farewell you gave to my husband Paul it was so moving , not a easy time at all for us but it was made easier by you all, thank you so much 

Darren New 28th Jul 2023

Totally recommended , made a very difficult event in my life easier. Thankyou

Tracy Limby 21st Jul 2023

Highly recommend, they eased my heartache nothing was to much trouble, lost both my parents 6 months apart and Bournes helped me get through it both times and gave the respect both my parent deserved thank you 

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