Local funeral director, Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials’ Swanley funeral home will be closed over the Easter period BUT our phones lines WILL BE OPEN.
Please see below for our opening times over Easter:
Thursday 14th April : Office closes at 4pm
Good Friday, 15th April : Office closed, phone lines open
Saturday 16th April : Office closed, phone lines open
Easter Sunday, 17th April : Office closed, phone lines open
Easter Monday, 18th April : Office closed, phone lines open
If you require our services out of these hours, please phone the office number your require and we will respond accordingly.
From all the staff at Welham Jones, we wish you all a very peaceful Easter.
When planning a send-off for their loved one, many families like to stick to tradition and opt for a horse-drawn hearse at the funeral. However, in comparison to modern motorised hearses, pricing structures are often less transparent. Here are the answers to the most common questions we receive regarding the pricing structure of booking a horse-drawn cortege.
FAQ: Where can I get a horse-drawn funeral carriage in south east London and Kent?
by Simon Welham
Dating back to the early 1700’s, the tradition of a horse-drawn hearse is a symbol of a simpler time and, as they were historically a method of transportation often reserved for the rich, a demonstration of great respect to your loved one. However, many people do not know that horse-drawn hearses are still around today and available to give your loved one the send-off they deserve.
Are there any instructions for the funeral in the will?
by Rebecca Welham
In our 30 years’ experience in this industry, we’ve seen families across south London and Kent agonise over the fine details in a funeral, desperately trying to give their loved on the perfect send off. Without instruction, this can lead to delays, conflict and anguish. So, how can you tell your loved ones what you want? And where can they find this information?