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Borough Green - 01732 780600
Orpington & Chelsfield - 01689 452525
Chislehurst - 020 8467 2222
Sevenoaks - 01732 742400
Swanley - 01322 619100
Tunbridge Wells - 01892 300330
Tonbridge - 01732 617171
Head Office - 01732 808308

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'Celebrating the life of the person you've lost' A modern business with traditional family values serving the communities of Kent and South East London for over 25 years Our full service price list How much will it cost? What do I do next? CMA standardised price list CMA disclosure & terms

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Funeral arrangements

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Memorials & tributes

Funeral plans - The way to care after you're gone

Funeral Plans

Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do.

Learn more about our pre-paid funeral plans.

A family owned company

Welham Jones is a family owned and managed company with strong familial values. These values carry through to our customers offering all the resources of a large company whilst maintaining that small company feel in each of our offices.

Support when you need it read more...
- We provide 24/7 support and for as long as you need it. Our specially trained staff members are always on hand with any emotional and practical support you require.
Experienced team members read more...
- Our fully trained and experienced team respect and uphold the family values that underpin everything our company stands for.
- We feel it is an honour to care for your loved one and we want to do our very best to ensure they receive the service they deserve.
- We always strive to go beyond what is required of us whilst keeping a respectful distance, where necessary.
Value for money read more...
- We offer value for money at competitive prices with full transparency.
- With no hidden costs and no jargon you can expect clear communication at all times.
- We can tailor our bespoke service to meet your needs and requests.
- Our pre-paid funeral plans help to ease the worry and stress of organising a funeral
Providing a memorable funeral service for all the right reasons read more...
- We will work with you encouraging your thoughts and input in order to get to know the deceased as much as possible. We want the service to truly reflect your loved one and for the experience to be fulfilling and uplifting for everyone involved.

What do our clients say about us?

“Dear Simon, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support the last few weeks in arranging PF's funeral. The tolerant and professional manner of your staff is a credit to your organisation. Particular ...”

“Dear Jane & Paul, Just a brief note on behalf of the family to thank you and all of the team for the most respectful and fitting way that you conducted Patrick’s funeral today. The family and congregation were delighted ...”

“Dear Simon, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the care you showed our family and baby A. During what was a very dark time for our family the way you took care of him and all the arrangements you made were of great ...”

“Just a quick note to say thank you to all the staff involved in my father's funeral arrangements. Paul was great with the grandsons who were the coffin bearers at the start of the service & gave them the confidence they ...”

“Hi Georgina and Lisa, On behalf of my family I would like to thank you so very much in helping us over the last few weeks. You have been absolutely brilliant. Georgina, it was lovely the you were able to be our funeral ...”

“Dear Simon, Thank you for personally conducting Dad's funeral. He would have very proud! You made an emotional and stressful day just that little bit easier.Thank you also to all your wonderful staff. They made the whole ...”

“Dear Mr Welham, We would like to take this opportunity to write to acknowledge our great satisfaction with the professional and compassionate way in which your company dealt with the funeral of my mother, Eileen R. We received ...”

“Jane, Just to say a huge thank you for the way you, Annie, your firm and Pam handled our funeral. It was, as the vicar put it,quite acute in its sensitivity and I'm pleased to say it went off very well given that one side ...”

“Dear Simon, Re: Thanking you for your fantastic service in connection with the funeral of the late Roy R. Thank you for the compassionate and well organised manner in which you made arrangements for Roy's funeral and thereafter ...”

“My husband would have loved her!" (in reference to Rebecca Welham's attire and showmanship): "You can't under estimate the importance of the first person you meet.": "They were normal and nice - it's so easy to be put off ...”

“I write to say “Thank You” to Rebecca for her advice and support at the funeral of Len Warne which was held yesterday (Tuesday 17th May [2016]). Her kindness and understanding of my trepidation made my task/privilege of ...”

“Dear all at Welham Jones, Thank you so much for looking after my dear wife 'Pat' and a special thanks for the way [Rebecca] conducted her funeral to perfection. The perfect farewell to her on such a sad day. With my gratitude ...”

“Hi Georgina - Just to let you know that the headstone (memorial) was perfect, everyone who attended the service yesterday commented on how nice it looked and that they were surprised we had it done so quick[ly]. Thank you ...”

“My family [and I] wanted to let you know how really pleased we were with not only the service on the day but the fact that Sarah [our funeral arranger in Swanley] made the whole experience of organising and dealing with the ...”

“[I was] Extremely pleased with the way [the] funeral was dealt with. Everything was dealt with with sensitivity and professionally; Rebecca’s patience and understanding was impeccable, nothing was too much trouble. [I] Would ...”

“Dear Martin, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you and the team for the way everything was conducted and showing true understanding and respect. Regards, Shabnam McQuaid ...”

“To Martin & Everyone, noticeably Neal, at Welham Jones, Thank you so much for all that you have done for Mum. You treated her with the dignity she deserved and the sensitivity at the service was impeccable. We, as a family, ...”

“To Michelle, Thank you for your personal guidance and support you gave us during this difficult time. Our family appreciated your sympathy and kindness and the respect and compassion shown by all the staff involved.please ...”

“To Dear Michelle, Thank you so much for the very professional service you provided us with and at the same time being so caring and understanding. You have made such a sad and traumatic time so much easier and able to deal ...”

“Dear Michelle and Colleagues, We couldn’t have asked for more excellent, most caring in all aspect of our beloved Jim’s funeral. Thank you from our hearts. Wendy and family. ...”

“To Michelle, A big thank you for making a difficult time much easier for us. Thanks also to Chris and the Team. Brian and family. ...”

“Dear Michelle and all at Welham Jones, Thank you for the kind and professional service you gave for our mum’s funeral. With your help we were able to give mum the final goodbye we wished for. Special thanks to you Michelle ...”

“On behalf of the family I would like to thank you for your kind and professional service in organising Patricia Mills’ funeral. The whole process was faultless, which made everything so much less stressful, and even rather ...”

“[From the Farrington family] Thank you to all involved …….. flawless, perfect, outstanding. ...”

“A very difficult time was eased greatly by the professional, courteous & friendly staff members. Information was provided readily & follow-ups (where necessary) were timely. Would definitely recommend your service to others. ...”

“Sadly have used your services three times and Martin [in our Chislehurst office] has always been very helpful ... ...”

“Your service, compassion and overall professionalism throughout the process was exemplary and made a difficult time that bit easier. Thank you. ...”

“Paul [one of Welham Jones funeral directors] was amazing & so was the blonde lady [Sarah, our Swanley arranger] who arranged everything. This is the 3rd time we've used you and everytime has been a pleasure under the circumstances. ...”

“You have arranged the funerals of all three of my Aunts and [we] have been more than happy with all three funerals. ...”

“Excellent all round service. ...”

“Overall excellent service {Tunbridge Wells]. ...”

“When my Mum passes away in 2008 she was very insistent on using Welham Jones as she was not very impressed with [a Swanley based competitor's] hearses and limousines appearance at her sister's funeral. She had been to another ...”

“I used your services for my father's funerals as well as my Aunt's before my mother's. Your services were just as I hoped and expected, quiet, efficient and helpful. I would certainly recommend you to other people. ...”

“The service and support we received from Michelle [our arranger in Chelsfield] was excellent and much appreciated by us all. ...”

“Everything was done with care and respect. Good communication throughout. I will definitely recommend the firm. ...”

“At a difficult time, we were looked after with kindness and discretion; an excellent service all round. ...”

“The service I received was excellent throughout. My Mum would have thoroughly approved! Thank you. ...”

“From start to finish everything was very professional yet sensitive and without a hitch. Would be happy to use and recommend again. ...”

“Martin [Welham Jones' arranger] who dealt with our requirements from beginning to end is a credit to your business. Friendly, knowledgeable and sensitive, a pleasure to deal with considering the circumstances. ...”

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“Michelle , just a quick note whilst I leave the family chatting. I want to say thank you for being such a fantastic help throughout the preparations for dad's funeral, from my first call to you just making enquiries right ...”

“We are very grateful for Pam's professional and personal assistance she gave us as a family. Nothing was too much trouble. It made a very difficult time less stressful knowing that everything was taken care of. All the little ...”

“We have used your company three times over the years and have received all we could wish for under sad and difficult circumstances. As my husband died in the early hours of the morning and although he had been ill for many ...”

“Services and pricing very clear on website so no expensive surprises met later. Office staff very welcoming, appropriately sympathetic but workman like, which suited us. No overselling. Your drivers/ support staff on the ...”

“To everyone at Welham Jones [Swanley] I wish to thank you all for the professional, sympathetic and patient manner you treated our family. In fact we thought you were all wonderful and contributed to a perfect day for my ...”

“Good evening Georgina, I just wanted to say on behalf of myself and my family a really bit heartfelt thank you to yourself and your colleagues today also, for everything you have done in helping us arrange a fitting funeral ...”

“Once again, thank you for your help. To you particularly {Georgina - Borough Green] for handling everything at the office end, and to everybody else for all their help both back in December and on the 12th of January [2018]. ...”

“Dear Georgina. RE [the late] GH I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help with arranging my dad's funeral which was yesterday, 12th February [2018]. From the first time my sister and I came to see you and then ...”

“Dear Lisa [funeral arranger, Tonbridge office] Please find enclosed a cheque for the full outstanding amount for my father’s funeral….. Many thank for all your help, I was really pleased with your service, which was extremely ...”

“Rebecca, I take this opportunity to thank the whole team who conducted my [late] husband's funeral on Monday 12th February. Everything was done so well and certainly made the day so much easier for the family. It was fortunate ...”

“Dear Georgina I just wanted to send an email on behalf of the family to say a huge thank you for the kindness and support Welham Jones have provided at every step in arranging Dad's funeral. At what was a difficult time ...”

“I just wanted to express our gratitude on the way your company, Sarah and Rebecca managed our fathers funeral prior and today’s service. They were so warm, courteous and professional with us. We are very grateful for this ...”

“Hello, I just wanted to express our gratitude on the way your company, Sarah and Rebecca managed our fathers funeral prior and today’s service. They were so warm, courteous and professional with us. We are very grateful ...”

“Kind, caring, compassionate, accommodating, thorough, professional and sincere, best describes the staff at Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials. Lisa and Rosanna at the Tonbridge branch are a credit to their profession. ...”

“I wanted to write to you (Mel) to say thank you for all that you have done for my family since the death of my mother. You have been wonderfully helpful, kind and caring throughout the whole process and have made things a ...”

“I would like to express our thanks to Welham Jones and especially Sam [our Tunbridge Wells arranger] during our recent bereavement. The quality of customer service we received from Sam was of an excellent professional and ...”

“Hi Sam, Rosanna and Simon, Just a note to thank you for organising the funeral last Friday for my mum. We were very pleased at how smoothly it all went and the professional way that everything was handled. We had so many ...”

“I would like to thank you and all the Welham Jones personnel for the excellent service received is all respects of XX's funeral. It made a difficult and stressful event much easier to cope with. The funeral and burial all ...”

“Hi Sarah Thank you so much for all the help and support you’ve given me and my family over the last few weeks. At all times you’ve been so friendly and patient and made sure we were happy with the arrangements. Janet ...”

“To Lisa & Rosanna. I have told so many people what a lovely and dignified service you provided for my Mother. Given the circumstances it was so reassuring to find seamless, friendly and respectful support in arranging ...”

“Rebecca Greetings I wanted to write to thank you and your colleagues for the help that you gave me organising my dear aunt’s funeral. The service was exemplary and on the day the funeral director (edited Janet) was everything ...”

“"Welham Jones’ professionalism - but also, most importantly, their empathy - is outstanding. Jane guided me through a sad time as did Paul and his team on the day - which was so dignified and sensitive. Thank you all, M Potthurst” ...”

“I would just like to say a huge thank you on behalf of myself and my family, to all your staff for making my Dads funeral yesterday a really special day. We were so overwhelmed by the kindness and consideration shown by everyone ...”

“I couldn’t let the day end without taking a moment to write to you both to say thank you, truly from the bottom of my heart for everything you did to make today so special, so appropriate, so wonderful. I know just how ...”

“Hi Sam, Laura, Simon & all the Welham Jones Team On behalf of myself & all the family who have just attended mum’s service I wanted to express my grateful thanks for a beautifully arranged, organised, executed & very fitting ...”

“Dear Laura and Sam, we would all like to thank you for all your help and support over the last few weeks and for ensuring that yesterday’s funeral went perfectly and was richer and more fulfilling than we had expected. You ...”

“Dear Rosanna & Everyone at Welham Jones, Thank you for everything you did to help plan our mum's funeral. Not only did you provide an excellent service but you also showed so much kindness and compassion. Especially Rosanna, ...”

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