Welham Jones Funerals Directors opened on 2nd September 1992. Our flagship branch is the notoriously iconic local “French’s Dairy” building at the bottom of St Botolph’s Road.Over these years we have seen many changes, we have expanded, growing from one funeral home to now seven, covering a wide area in NW Kent and SE London.
Some 30 years later, we remain an independent and family-owned company, something I for one am immensely proud of and long hope to be a part of. Today Welham Jones is run by father and daughter team, Simon & Rebecca Welham.
What will happen in the next 30 years I wonder…I guess there is only one way to find out, follow our journey and we will guide you through it all…
Above: First Fleet of cars
Above: Our chauffeur/bearer team
Above: Pandemic 2020, changes to working but still going strong
2022: Father and Daughter team.
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29 Apr 2026
What questions should I ask a funeral director?
by Rebecca Welham
Before planning a funeral, one of the biggest questions on most people’s minds is ‘How do I find a good funeral director?’ However, once you are in the room with them, there are a few questions you can ask to make sure you are being given a fair service.
How long can I delay before holding a funeral in the UK?
by Simon Welham
Countries and cultures all have different timelines when it comes to burying their dead, however, in some cases, a funeral may need to be delayed beyond what is normally recognised. Here’s how that is managed in the UK, especially if you are looking for support with funeral planning in West Kent and Southeast London.
‘I’m sorry for your loss’. It’s been said so many times that many who have lost a loved one report that it’s not actually as helpful as many well-meaning attendants might think. We’ve helped thousands of families from across West Kent and South East London through some of their darkest moments. Here are the things they want to hear.