Swanley Funeral Home Coronavirus Precautions & Social Distancing in Place
As local funeral directors Swanley, Kent, that serve the local Swanley community, we have put in place coronavirus and social distancing precautions. We have added:
and in our arrangement room, placed a Covid clear, Perspex “sneeze” screen.
Please make an appointment. To maintain social distancing, we limit access to 2 people per household. Only 1 household at a time. Don’t be offended if asked to confirm that you have had no contact with anyone testing positive for coronavirus, or whether you have any symptoms,
 Accept the sanitation offered when arriving, and sit the other side of the acrylic ‘sneeze’ screen from our staff.
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by Simon Welham
As a funeral director serving communities across West Kent and South East London, I’ve witnessed firsthand how music can profoundly shape a farewell. Whether you’re arranging a funeral in Sevenoaks, considering a pre-paid funeral plan in Tonbridge, or simply exploring options in Chislehurst and Bromley, understanding the role of music can be invaluable.
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