After a Death in Medway | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Medway

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Medway area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Medway

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Thomas Fowle Funeral Directors logo

1. Thomas Fowle Funeral Directors

0.9 miles away

4.4
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Wonderful caring service, not any aspect left to chance. Great communication throughout.” — Laurie J.

“Most caring and George and Charlie handled everything so well in a professional manner. I couldn't have asked for anything more.” — Ann B.

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2. A H Apps Funeral Services

1.1 miles away

4.7
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Both our parents were handled with the utmost care. The staff were understanding and very professional showing a lot of compassion for our loss.” — Martyn W.

“With their help and guidance, AH Apps made the whole process less stressful. Highly recommended.” — John C.

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3. A H Apps Funeral Services

1.7 miles away

5
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We cannot thank you enough for your professionalism, decorum and dignity shown to our mum from first contact with Sharon to Graham and his team on the day, making a difficult time easier to cope with.” — Martin C.

“Graham looked after us on the day, he was so lovely I gave him a massive hug. It is such a strange and vulnerable time when dealing with the death of a loved one but they helped to make the process run very smoothly with a lot of care and consideration.” — Vickie H.

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4. John Weir

1.8 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Les was beyond helpful, professional and attentive from start to finish. It was such a difficult time for our family but it was made so much easier thanks to Les and the team.” — Samantha G.

“John Weir provided a truly remarkable service for both my mum (8 years ago) and sadly dad a few weeks ago. Every aspect from start to finish was fantastic and planned like a military operation. If I could give 6 Stars I would.” — Julian H.

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5. Co-op Funeralcare

1.8 miles away

4.3
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She was attentive and understood exactly the kind of service we wanted. Everything went as we asked on the day of the service, there was nothing that was too much trouble. You're amazing.” — james f.

“You made saying Goodbye to Dad such a lovely experience. I feel so at peace and content with all you did for Dad and for us. Nothing was too much for you to arrange, everything went like clockwork.” — Karen B.

John Weir logo

6. John Weir

2.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“John Weir arranged both my parents funerals. They were excellent, supportive and understanding of our needs and requests. I would very highly recommend them to anyone.” — Raymond C.

“We as a family were treated with compassion and empathy by Deana. We were given lovely ideas to make our mums funeral so special.” — Susan T.

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7. Medway Funeral Directors

2.2 miles away

5
(90 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2400 Cremation from £1318
Colin Randall Kim Barton Lee Hawden Michael Lawrence

Meet Colin, Kim, Lee +1

“Colin explained, guided and supported me through it from start to finish. My questions were answered in a calm and friendly manner and any change or alteration I wanted for my mum's burial were nicely accommodated. The service provided was 1st class.” — Gabriel O.

“As soon as we met Ferne we felt at ease and comfortable that they would help us give our mother a befitting funeral. Colin and Ferne alleviated a lot of the stress that comes with planning a funeral through their sheer kindness, communication, and attentiveness to our requests during such a difficult time.” — Lizzie

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8. Co-op Funeralcare

2.2 miles away

4.6
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everyone at the Co-op was very kind, friendly and helpful. Everything went so smoothly, they dealt with everything very professionally.” — Jon P.

“Just wanted to thank Sarah for all her help and kindness in arranging my husband's funeral. Also Matthew Thorne the funeral director who carried out my husband's funeral so professionally and understandingly. Cannot thank you all enough.” — Sylvia J.

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9. T Allen Funeral Service

2.2 miles away

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Terry Allen Terry Allen Terry Allen

Meet Lynn, Lynn, Lynn +3

“I know my dad was in good hands. I could not have asked for a better, more professional approach.” — Shaun D.

“We were talking today of how wonderful T Allen were in supporting us during the worst times of our lives. Every detail was perfect for Dad.” — Danielle G.

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10. W Naylar and Son

2.3 miles away

4.8
(32 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fiona, Bob and the team were professional, compassionate and very caring at an extremely difficult time after losing my beloved daughter Emma to cancer.” — Julie B.

“Despite being unable to use Naylors, they showed great compassion, care and provided us with more information in the short time we liaised with them than the undertaker we ended up using. We regret there was literally no comparison and we felt very let down by them.” — Helen L.

11. W Naylar and Son

2.5 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would like to say thankyou for all the help and guidance we received with the funeral for my mother.” — Lisa B.

“Very professional and caring. Guidance was there if needed.” — David A.

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12. T Allen Funeral Service

2.7 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Terry Allen

Meet Lynn, Lynn, Terry +1

“Their customer service was second to none. Nothing was too much. My dear Late Mother had the best send off I could have asked for.” — T m.

“They manage to balance running a business with being compassionate rather well.” — Ross L.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    Without a shadow of doubt the ladies at Haines, Polegate, Rhia, Jodie and Vanessa are so professional. That is just the tip because they all in their own way add so much more to …

    Sally Attfield via Google
    5

    The services offered by Wealden Funeral Services were so much more than I expected. Like so many people, I am no stranger to loss, but rarely have I encountered a funeral company …

    Amy St. Onge via Google
    5

    The kindness and compassion of the staff was wonderful whilst both on initial meeting and throughout. The death of someone you have loved for so long is overwhelming but Verna an…

    Sarah via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

    A Google User via Google
    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google