Medway Funeral Directors — Funeral Director in CHATHAM | 5★ 144 Reviews | NAFD
Medway Funeral Directors

Medway Funeral Directors

5
(144 reviews)
303 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, CHATHAM, KENT, ME50NU
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Pricing

Attended Burial

£2,400

Attended Cremation

£1,393

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Did the person who died own a property?

Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.

Were there savings, investments, or other assets?

Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.

Was there a will?

Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.

About

We are an independently owned and friendly funeral directors with welcoming premises.
Nothing is too much trouble and there is no such thing as a 'strange question'.
Our staff are trained to a high standard and Jo who is at the branch will arrange the funeral and will also be your funeral director on the day.

What families say

"Losing people you love is always so hard but Emma and the team did everything they could to help make things easier for us. Knowing they were safe and being looked after meant so much to us. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always there when needed."

— Dawn Powell (about Emma)

"We wanted a celebration of life rather than a sombre event, and you definitely went above and beyond to make it happen! Thank you for giving my dad the perfect send-off and all the support you gave us as a family during this difficult time."

— Martin Ali (about Emma)

"Whenever my brother and I wanted to go and see my dad it was never too much trouble — a warm welcome, a hot drink and as much time as we wanted to stay with our dad was always welcomed and encouraged. One word sums them up: AMAZING."

— Karen Abbott (about Emma)

"Emma's dedication and passion for her supportive role comes from the heart. She went above and beyond at a very difficult distressing time. I will be forever thankful to Emma as I know that she put my mind at rest from the moment I met her."

— Amanda Chalmers (about Emma)

"My wife died suddenly and unexpectedly after almost 45 years of marriage and I was devastated. Everything was arranged with compassion, understanding and complete professionalism. I cannot praise Emma and her staff too highly."

— Gordon Dickson (about Emma)

"Emma was always there and fully supportive throughout, from welcome hugs to clearly showing emotional care in her efforts to succeed. We felt that we had known Emma for years as she naturally became one with the family, emotionally and professionally. This is not a commercial role that she adopts, it is one of a personal want, desire and care to put others first above all else."

— Andy Odell (about Emma)

Emma Goble

Emma Goble

Funeral Director

"My wife died suddenly in February this year unexpectedly and after almost 45 years of marriage I was devastated. Everyt…"

Emma Goble

Emma Goble

Funeral Director

"Emma was always there and fully supportive throughout, from welcome hugs to clearly showing emotional care in her effor…"

Kim Barton

Kim Barton

Business Manager

Kim has been with the company for years and has over two decades of funeral-related experience. She is responsible for …

Lee Hawden

Lee Hawden

Operations and Facilities Manager

Lee ensures all the physical needs of the company are covered, managing vehicles, equipment, and staff logistics across…

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Michael Lawrence

Managing Director

Michael Lawrence is the Managing Director of Medway Funeral Directors with over 40 years of experience in the funeral i…

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Michael Lawrence

Managing Director

Michael Lawrence is the Managing Director of Medway Funeral Directors with over 40 years of experience in the funeral p…

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Martin Ali

a month ago

5

If i could award more stars I would. Outstanding and compassionate service from start to finish. Emma and her team made an incredibly difficult time much more bearable. Seamless communication throughout, each detail was handled with the utmost dignity and care. Emma and her team listened to exactly what we wanted and executed it perfectly. Genuine warmth and professionalism. Our loved one was treated with care and respect throughout. Service was perfect from start to finish. We wanted a celebration of life rather than a sombre event, and you definitely went above and beyond to make it happen! Thank you for giving my dad the perfect send-off and all the support you gave us as a family during this difficult time.

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Andy1972

2 months ago

5

My family were helped by Emma to arrange my Dad's funeral. I would say that she was very compassionate and professional with the way she dealt with everything. Everything was given consideration which is just what you need when it's hard to focus on the small details. You just need someone to guide you through and that's exactly what Emma did. We could not have asked for more and would definitely recommend them to anyone in the area.

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Andy Odell

3 months ago

5

Emma thoroughly deserves every credit for her visible care and passion that she puts into every aspect of serving others during the most difficult of times for families. We felt that we had known Emma for years as she naturally became one with the family, emotionally and professionally. Emma adopts full ownership into her work and nothing is too much trouble. Her organisational and communicative skills are exemplary and reflects a personal empathy. Guiding us through funeral day and ensuring that she covered all specifics, Emma was always there and fully supportive throughout, from welcome hugs to clearly showing emotional care in her efforts to succeed, all whilst managing her own team and constantly alert for any unplanned objectives leaving no stone unturned. We received numerous high appraisals from both family and friends from our day, all reflecting how proud they were of events and what a wonderful way to remember our Mum, only made possible by Emma and the team and the support of their communication with the church. We all need people like Emma in our world. This is not a commercial role that she adopts, it is one of a personal want, desire and care to put others first above all else and we are so grateful, humbled and very fortunate to have met such a wonderful person fully deserving recognition.

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Linda Kemp

3 months ago

5

Emma was lovely, she was caring and supportive throughout the whole process, everything was perfect. Emma and the team gave my husband the most beautiful send off. I can't thank Emma and the team enough. I highly recommend them.

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Lacmer Kaur

7 months ago

5

We cannot thank Emma and her team at Medway Funeral Directors enough for the outstanding care, kindness, and compassion she showed while organising my mother’s funeral. From the very first meeting, she was incredibly supportive, patient, and understanding during such a difficult time. Everything was handled with dignity, respect, and great attention to detail. She is obviously very experienced in organising Sikh funerals and dealing with the Medway Towns Gurudwara. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her genuine care brought us comfort when we needed it most. We are deeply grateful for everything she did and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a funeral director who truly cares.

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