Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, West Malling

17 reviews

An independent Funeral Directors serving the local community of West Malling, surrounding areas and the wider communities of Kent

Latest Verified Reviews

Peter Brockwell 4th Apr 2026

Excellent service from all of the staff. Lisa was lovely and so understanding and professional and guided us through what was a very difficult time. The pall bearers were efficient and respectful and Mary Stupple the celebrant was caring, efficient and warm. Thankyou to everyone involved, we are so very grateful.

Janetta Critcher 10th Mar 2026

We were treated with such kindness professionalism. Thank you.

Glen Humble 24th Feb 2026

The funeral was very well arranged. Everyone at Stephen Gay was very sympathetic and made sure all our requests were met. Nothing was too much trouble. Would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen Gay.

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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

39-41 High Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6QH

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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 Obituaries

Tony   Elliott

Tony Elliott

Apr 2026 - Oct 1948

Susan   Mockford

Susan Mockford

Jun 1944 - Apr 2026

Matthew   Johnson

Matthew Johnson

Apr 1977 - Mar 2026

Brian   Stuart

Brian Stuart

Dec 1944 - Mar 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Peter Brockwell 4th Apr 2026

    Excellent service from all of the staff. Lisa was lovely and so understanding and professional and guided us through what was a very difficult time. The pall bearers were efficient and respectful and Mary Stupple the celebrant was caring, efficient and warm.
    Thankyou to everyone involved, we are so very grateful.

  • 5 Janetta Critcher 10th Mar 2026

    We were treated with such kindness professionalism. Thank you.

  • 5 Glen Humble 24th Feb 2026

    The funeral was very well arranged. Everyone at Stephen Gay was very sympathetic and made sure all our requests were met. Nothing was too much trouble. Would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen Gay.

  • 5 Sharon Winter 22nd Feb 2026

    I cannot thank Stephen P Gay Funeral Services enough for the outstanding care and support they provided during such a difficult time.




    From the very beginning, Lisa handled all the arrangements with such compassion, kindness, and clear communication. She made what could have been an overwhelming process feel smooth and manageable, always keeping us informed and reassured.




    On the day itself, Dan, David, Dominic, and Paul were the utmost professionals. Their attention to detail was exceptional, and they ensured everything ran perfectly. They made all our family and friends feel supported and cared for, and most importantly, they helped us give my late mother, Jackie Winter, an amazing send-off that truly celebrated her life.




    I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for professionalism, empathy, and genuine care

  • 5 Tony Minns 20th Jan 2026

    Excellent service, they made the whole process easier to get through. Professional and caring.

  • 5 Sue Roughley 18th Jan 2026

    We were in absolute shock when our young son died. The care, support and compassion shown was incredible. 
    I have no hesitation in recommending this funeral service. 

  • 5 Laraine Jalili - Hodges 15th Dec 2025

    At such an incredibly sad and difficult time of mine and my families life, the loss of my Mother and the process of a funeral, was made as smooth as possible by Lisa at this amazing company. Never having to deal with this process before Lisa at the West Malling funeral directors guided us through every element of what needed to happen and when.
    She held our hand through each and every step with such care and empathy. In addition she gave us details of all the local companies who could also help us. It was like a one stop for all that we needed.
    We requested a particular hymn and as it was relatively new she, along with our lovely Vicar, went above and beyond to get exactly what we wanted.
    I would highly recommend Stephen P Gay to take care of your funeral arrangements.
    It is clear that they have a very long history of caring for families and their loved in a very professional personalised manner.
    Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Barbara Simmons 14th Dec 2025

    So helpful all the way through. Nothing was too much trouble, and put my mind at ease. Everything was perfect on the day of the funeral, and I cannot thank them enough. Thoroughly recommend Stephen P Gay and Keith Viner

  • 5 Joanne Broad 25th Nov 2025

    We were recommended Stephen p Gay Funeral Directors, and we couldnt of picked anyone better. Lisa was gentle, calming, caring and put us at ease in our time of sorrow and grief. The process of going through it all wasn't stressful and was quite straight forward. We were also recommended the most lovliest celebrant, one that our family will never forget. The service was absolutely lovely, and my dad had the best send off and we felt honoured to have Stephen lead the way. Thankyou all so much. Jo & Sid

  • 5 Gary Crawford 11th Nov 2025

    I can’t speak highly enough regarding the service we received. Lisa was compassionate and empathetic from our very first meeting and also assisted us greatly. Lisa also advised us and gave us recommendations. On the day of the service Stephen and his team ensured that everything went smoothly and guided us throughout. 

  • 5 Holly Ttaris 13th Sep 2025

    We recently used Stephen P Gay Funeral Directors and cannot thank them enough for their kindness, compassion, and professionalism. From the very first phone call, the team guided us with genuine care and respect, making a very difficult time feel a little lighter. Everything was handled beautifully and thoughtfully, and we felt fully supported throughout. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and professional service.

  • 5 Ruth Lanstone 3rd Sep 2025

    We are so very grateful for the wonderfully compassionate service that Lisa and Keith at Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, West Malling, gave to us as we prepared for our mum's funeral. We received regular emails and telephone calls to update us every step of the way, as well as in person meetings to help us with all that needed to be arranged. Their professionalism and extensive knowledge of what was needed made everything easier to cope with at a difficult time. Lisa was very prompt in answering any queries that we had, either over the phone, by email or when we popped into the office. We cannot thank them enough for their kindness and patience as they helped us to sort out every practical logistic. We felt looked after and cared for at every stage, as they did everything they could to alleviate our worries.

  • 5 Sophie Haines 4th Jul 2025

    We appointed Stephen P Gay Funeral Service in West Malling to arrange my father's funeral. We are very grateful to Lisa, Keith and the team for ensuring everything ran smoothly and was as easy as possible for us - both on the day and during the organising process. Their service was efficient and practical while also warm and supportive, and everything went as well as we could have hoped.

  • 5 Jan Thirkettle 1st Jul 2025

    A supportive and excellent service from beginning to end. Thank you to you all for such a respectful and dignified service. 

  • 5 Samantha Conway 29th Jun 2025

    Lisa at the West Malling branch and everyone we met from the immediate start to the final day of the funeral were so kind, polite, friendly and professional. Nothing at all to fault, they were all wonderful and did my father proud. Thank you from all my family. 

  • 5 Jenny Newton 17th Jun 2025

    Very compassionate and empathetic Funeral Directors.  They couldn’t have been more helpful and Lisa went out of her way to make sure that we understood and had everything we needed at a very difficult time in our lives.  Fully Recommend them. 

  • 5 Kathy Nevill 26th Apr 2025

    I would highly recommend Stephen P Gay Funeral Directors. Lisa, Sue and Keith were amazing from start to finish and the whole day ran smoothly. Thank you for helping the family through a long and emotional day. 

Address
39-41 High Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6QH

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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

Peter Brockwell 4th Apr 2026

Excellent service from all of the staff. Lisa was lovely and so understanding and professional and guided us through what was a very difficult time. The pall bearers were efficient and respectful and Mary Stupple the celebrant was caring, efficient and warm. Thankyou to everyone involved, we are so very grateful.

Janetta Critcher 10th Mar 2026

We were treated with such kindness professionalism. Thank you.

Glen Humble 24th Feb 2026

The funeral was very well arranged. Everyone at Stephen Gay was very sympathetic and made sure all our requests were met. Nothing was too much trouble. Would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen Gay.

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