Wow, 30 years old…time certainly flies…
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.
As a local, independent, family-run funeral director, we know the importance of putting an empathetic, compassionate face to a name, and being able to build a rapport with your funeral director. This is why it is our pleasure to introduce Tonbridge locals to Rosanna Hayward, our passionate and committed funeral arranger, overseeing our Tonbridge operations.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to rage on, there is sadly no better news when it comes to funeral costs. SunLife recently released their Cost of Dying Report 2025 and found that it is currently more expensive than ever to die. But what do these statistics really mean? Where is your – or your loved ones’ – money going? And what financing options are available to ease stress in an already emotional time?
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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