Abbey Funeral Services Ltd

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An independent, well-established family-managed business in Tonbridge, serving Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Southborough, East Peckham, Hadlow, Hildenborough, Paddock Wood and surrounding areas

Latest Verified Reviews

Julie Hall 15th Jun 2026

Abbey made everything so simple. All the staff very compassionate. Thank you all. 

Julie Woodcock 9th Jun 2026

My options were clearly presented to me without any pressure to make a particular choice. I was consulted at all stages of the procedure with my choices respected and accepted without question. At all times the staff were caring and polite. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

Olwen Jones 9th Jun 2026

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Abbey. This was particularly appreciated as arrangements were made remotely from another part of the country. This is the third time that Abbey has been responsible for a family funeral for us and I would not hesitate to recommend them again.

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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

173 High Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BX

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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

Abbey Funeral Services was founded in 1983 by husband and wife team, and former Presidents of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), Jim and Chris Parker. Jo, the daughter of Chris & Jim, joined the company in 1993 and has been Managing Director since 2019.

This Funeral Home provides a wide range of funeral services to families in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas, from simple funerals, traditional burial and cremation services, green funerals including woodland burials and other environmentally conscious options. Their vehicle offerings include a selection of hearses and limousines, including horse-drawn hearses, motorcycle hearses and other, more personalised and bespoke transportation.

For anyone thinking ahead to the future, Abbey Funeral Services provides pre-paid Funeral Plans through Golden Charter, which are designed to cover the Funeral Director's costs and help contribute towards any third-party costs, such as crematorium fees and an officiant to lead the service.

Given our Mental Health is so important, aftercare is also made available, with Jo forming a community bereavement support program called ‘Friends Together’, which aims to assist families following a funeral. In addition to Funeral Directing and running the support group, Jo also runs Kent & Sussex Memorials, a monumental masonry company catering to the memorial needs of their families.

The family and their highly trained staff at Abbey Funeral Services are proud of their deep connection to the local community and offer services to high professional standards, in keeping with a strict industry Code of Practice.

Call Abbey Funeral Services today to begin making arrangements, discuss setting up a plan or for further enquiries, or click 'Visit Website' to view their official website and to explore in more detail.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julie Hall 15th Jun 2026

    Abbey made everything so simple. All the staff very compassionate. Thank you all. 

  • 5 Julie Woodcock 9th Jun 2026

    My options were clearly presented to me without any pressure to make a particular choice. I was consulted at all stages of the procedure with my choices respected and accepted without question. At all times the staff were caring and polite. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

  • 5 Olwen Jones 9th Jun 2026

    Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Abbey. This was particularly appreciated as arrangements were made remotely from another part of the country. This is the third time that Abbey has been responsible for a family funeral for us and I would not hesitate to recommend them again.

  • 5 Kirstin Hinder 9th Jun 2026

    Sarah & the team at Abbey Funerals were a great support to both myself and the extended family. Their professionalism, kindness and expertise was immensely appreciated. Communication was efficient and every wish from the family was covered (nothing was too big or small in request). We would like to thank the whole team at Abbey Funerals and would highly recommend them for their services.

  • 5 Ray Doughty 9th Jun 2026

    Abbey took care of all the arrangements with professionalism and respect.

  • 5 Sally Hurdle 9th Jun 2026

    Wouldn't have wanted anyone else. They are amazing.

  • 5 Kate Russell 8th Jun 2026

    Abbey Funerals were very respectful of our wishes and very helpful in every way to make the process of arranging my Husbands funeral without any stress. On the day of the funeral everything went as we arranged, even when a friend wanted to be a pall bearer at the last minute. 

  • 5 Debbie Bright 8th Jun 2026

    First class service so very caring and attentive from the very first visit to them.
    Would definitely recommend them a very caring family business.

  • 5 Ashleigh Taylor 8th Jun 2026

    Abbey provided a sensitive, kind and caring service and I would happily recommend them. Thank you for all of your support when it was needed the most.

  • 5 Tony Bowerman 8th Jun 2026

    I have only the highest praise for Abbey Funeral Services, Tunbridge Wells services customer service, attention to detail , friendly staff and general positive approach. They were excellent and I cannot fault them.. Recommended without hesitation.

  • 5 George Heskett 8th Jun 2026

    Very professional service everything well coordinated 

  • 5 Barry Scriven 8th Jun 2026

    Abbey have been so kind and supportive all the way through my Father’s passing. 

    They have kept in contact at all stages of the funeral process. 

  • 5 Sylvia Barbor 8th May 2026

    All the staff are kind and efficient, giving guidance where needed.

  • 5 Jennier Warnock 3rd May 2026

    From start to finish the Abbey Funeral Services team were professional, empathetic, organised and supportive.  You could not ask for anything more from a funeral services team.  Every single part of the process was handled with dignity and care.

  • 5 Scott Carolyn 2nd May 2026

    Lovely staff and kind personal service . 

  • 5 Stephen Moxon 1st May 2026

    We were very pleased by the kindness and sympathy shown by the Abbey staff during the funeral service. Everything was done with the utmost thought and professionalism.

  • 5 David Clarke 1st May 2026

    kind and compassionate gave my wife exactly the send off she asked for thank you

  • 5 Jonathon Harwood 13th Apr 2026

    Abbey Funeral Services were very professional and caring in organising the funeral for my late wife Mary. In all my visits to their offices they were very caring and comforting during a very difficult time for me. I would recommend them.

  • 5 Sue Hodge 31st Mar 2026

    Just as lovely as you would hope for a loved one, special thanks to Sharon and Dave and thanks generally to the very caring and efficient Parker family.

  • 5 Brian Rousell 31st Mar 2026

    All round fantastic 

  • 5 Eileen Allison 30th Mar 2026

    I am very grateful for a kind and respectful service from the first meeting, the funeral itself and all the administration involved. Abbey made a very distressing time just that bit easier to bear and I couldn’t ask for more.

  • 5 Sue Page 13th Mar 2026

    The team at Abbey were very supportive and professional. Nothing was too much trouble, and everything was planned and handled exactly as we wished. We are very grateful for the care and kindness we received during such a difficult time. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Sue Pavlou 6th Mar 2026

    Our family were supported throughout the planning and service - nothing was to much trouble and all dealt with a very personal level of understanding 
    Thank you Sharon and all 

  • 5 Patricia Atkins 4th Mar 2026

    My son was recommended to use Abbey Funeral Directors and I am so pleased with recommendation as it was so easy talking to Sarah to make funeral arrangements and everything ran smoothly to time.
    It was a pleasure to deal with any of the staff.

  • 5 Jill Brown 4th Mar 2026

    Very helpful and considerate

Address
173 High Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BX

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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

Julie Hall 15th Jun 2026

Abbey made everything so simple. All the staff very compassionate. Thank you all. 

Julie Woodcock 9th Jun 2026

My options were clearly presented to me without any pressure to make a particular choice. I was consulted at all stages of the procedure with my choices respected and accepted without question. At all times the staff were caring and polite. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

Olwen Jones 9th Jun 2026

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Abbey. This was particularly appreciated as arrangements were made remotely from another part of the country. This is the third time that Abbey has been responsible for a family funeral for us and I would not hesitate to recommend them again.

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