Arrange a funeral with confidence, without the stress or uncertainty.
At a difficult time, we were looked after with kindness and discretion; an excellent service all round.
— Jean R., Borough Green
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 780600
Call us directly on 01732 780600. Our emergency response team is available 24/7. Click to call us now
If someone has died, fill in our simple form and we’ll call you back within an hour
If you have a non-urgent question about a funeral, send us a message and we will reply within 24 hours
At Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials, we have supported families in Borough Green and the surrounding areas for decades.
We are a family-run funeral director. That means you speak to real people who live locally and understand local customs, churches, crematoria, and traditions.
From your first call, you will have one experienced funeral director guiding you calmly through every decision, at your pace.
Nothing here is rushed, and nothing is dressed up in jargon. We talk you through each decision in plain English, so you always know what's happening next and why.
We know this corner of Kent well, from Wrotham Extension Cemetery up the road to the Church of the Good Shepherd in the village, and that local knowledge means fewer surprises on the day.
Our door doesn't close once the service ends. If a question comes to mind weeks or months later, we're still here to help.
Welham Jones gave mum a beautiful and respectful service tailored precisely to our desires. Many thanks to Janet, Viv and the team for being so professional and also friendly.
Jamie Chauson
With absolutely not knowing of what to do or who to turn too after the sudden & unexpected passing of my brother , I’m glad i found wellham & jones .
They gave me their upmost respect , the empathy & understanding came naturally.
I wasn’t just customer with a funeral to arrange, in my time of need the level of care & commitment they showed me was outstanding.
I was given guidance along with the help and support I needed. Never pressured or pushed, allowing me to take my time with all the overwhelming decisions I had to make.
They show real compassion & care.
The service was beautiful, keeping us informed every step of the way. The level of respect was exceptional.
Sharon I just can’t thank enough! A lady with a beautiful soul that went above & beyond. She has a clear understanding of just what people need during a very testing time. Her level of empathy, dignity & respect came naturally.
Without Sharon being by my side I just couldn’t have got through it all.
Thank you Welham Jones for an exceptional service you provided to us all … I am forever grateful!
Kellie Hobbs
Sharon and the team at Borough Green provided an exceptional service for my Dad’s funeral arrangements recently.
They were so sensitive, organised, and communicated clearly every step of the way.
We felt looked after, and that our Dad was in good hands; before, during and after the service.
Thank you for all you have done to bring it all together make his send-off so special and memorable.
Clare Herriot
A huge thank you to Sharon, Simon and the whole team. Everyone was thoughtful, helpful, kind and supportive, guiding us through ideas and options at these difficult times. They could not have done more for us prior and the day. We are very grateful and thank you again…V
Valerie Richardson
Many thanks to Sharon who helped us in organising my sister’s celebration of life. She was so personable and able to offer up solutions to a number of details we wanted to included to make the day special and to reflect our sister. She kept us updated throughout and I appreciate how accommodating she was to all those who were involved in creating the send off.
On the day, the funeral director did well to manage a large number of people whilst working within a set timeframe. She was assertive and upbeat and ensured all requests were fulfilled.
Thanks again to everyone at Welham Jones and all the best.
Sam Baines
Sharon at Borough Green was a wonderful help when we had to sort my father’s funeral arrangements. The process can seem a bit overwhelming, but she took us through it with care and patience and was able to accommodate all my mother’s wishes for the service and for his ashes. We felt very reassured to have her organising it all for us.
Barbara Payne
Excellent service, kind people.
Simon Mars
Picture the person you love most in the world taking their final journey and having someone to hold your hand to guide you all the way in helping them do this. This is what Murielle at Borough Green did for us for our lovely mum Irene.
Right from the first phonecall we were treated with sympathy, respect and care. So professional, friendly and happy to go the extra mile. I am so happy we chose Welham Jones family undertakers.
The funeral service was joyful and sincere, we wore bright colours as it was a celebration of our mum’s life. We were not rushed and there was someone there at all times to guide and help us.
We felt safe and secure that we were being looked after all the way through the entire process.
Thank you so much from all the family
Melanie Divall
Pick up the phone or call in, and talk us through who you’ve lost and what matters to you.
From there, the paperwork, the bookings, and the co-ordination are ours to manage, with regular updates along the way.
That leaves you free to grieve, gather with family, and know the practical side is being looked after.
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 780600.
Call us directly on 01732 780600. Our emergency response team is available 24/7.
If someone has died, fill in our simple form and we’ll call you back within an hour.
If you have a non-urgent question about a funeral, send us a message and we will reply within 24 hours.
Borough Green sits at the heart of a tight cluster of villages between Sevenoaks and Maidstone, and we’ve been a familiar, trusted name here for years.
With over 25 years serving West Kent, we’ve come to know this community well, its churches, its crematoria, and the families who call it home.
This is Welham Jones, an independent, family-owned business that’s helped a great many West Kent and South East London families say a fitting goodbye to people they loved.
Our funeral home sits on Western Road, just off the A25 in the centre of the village, easy to find, with parking close by. Call us on 01732 780600 any time, day or night.
Step inside our funeral home in Borough Green and you’ll find a quiet, unhurried space, a comfortable family room and a chapel of rest, with everything needed to plan a service that feels right.
Once you’re through the door, the rest is on us: the forms, the calls to the church or crematorium, the flowers. Your only job is to be with your family.
From our funeral home in Borough Green, we support families throughout Wrotham, Longfield, Shipbourne, Stansted, Meopham, Fawkham Green, St Mary’s Platt and Ightham. We know the local churches, the local crematoria, and the venues families turn to for a non-religious celebration of life.
Whether the service is at the Church of the Good Shepherd in the village, St George’s Church in Wrotham, or a celebration of life at Wrotham Village Hall, our local knowledge helps the day run the way you’ve pictured it.
Day or night, we’ll bring your loved one into our care, and arrange a viewing at our chapel of rest or at home, whichever feels more comfortable. The paperwork, death certificates, permits, medical certificates, goes through us and the local registrars, so you’re not left untangling it alone at the worst possible time.
Choosing a coffin often catches families off guard, there’s more choice than people expect, from a traditional wooden coffin to an eco-friendly willow casket or something more elaborate in hardwood.
Cost shouldn’t be a mystery here, so we’re upfront about pricing from the first conversation. A veneered coffin carries someone just as respectfully as solid oak; the right choice is whatever feels true to your loved one, not the price tag.
If you’d like something personal, an engraved nameplate, particular handles, a custom touch, that’s all possible, and we also work with suppliers on culturally or religiously appropriate options, whether that’s a plain wood coffin or a traditional shroud.
There’s no need to decide on a memorial straight after the funeral. Most families want time before they choose how to mark a grave permanently, and that’s entirely normal.
We introduce families to stonemasons we trust completely, people who treat a memorial with the same care we put into the funeral itself, with no pressure to settle on something before you’re ready.
Whether you’d like a traditional granite headstone or something more contemporary, we’ll walk you through wording, lettering, and how long it’ll take to have ready.
We also take care of adding inscriptions to an existing family grave at Wrotham Extension Cemetery, along with renovation and cleaning work.
More families across Kent are choosing cremation these days, and from Borough Green we work closely with both Vinters Park Crematorium in Maidstone and Medway Crematorium at Blue Bell Hill.
Behind the scenes, we sort the medical certificates and permits that a cremation needs. From the day someone dies to the cremation itself, it’s usually a wait of around a week to ten days.
Many families like to choose somewhere meaningful for scattering ashes afterwards. Trosley Country Park, a short drive away on the North Downs, is one spot local families sometimes mention, though where you choose is entirely up to you.
Flowers say something words sometimes can’t, and that’s been true at funerals for about as long as anyone can remember.
We work alongside florists across Borough Green and the surrounding villages, putting together everything from a single, simple tribute to something larger that says more about the person you’ve lost.
Quite a few families now ask guests to donate to charity rather than send flowers, while still wanting something from close family on the coffin itself. We’re used to helping strike that balance.
Our Borough Green limousine service seats up to eight people comfortably, and for a smaller party, we can offer a more intimate black car instead.
Our drivers have driven these roads for years, so whether the destination is Vinters Park Crematorium or the Church of the Good Shepherd, you’ll get there calmly and on time.
We’re on call 24 hours a day across West Kent and South East London, ring 01732 780600 whenever you need dependable, dignified transport.
Need a coffin supplier in Borough Green? We carry a broad range to suit different tastes and budgets, from willow and other eco-friendly options through to traditional wood, with room for a personalised design if that matters to your family.
Beyond solid wood and veneered coffins, we also keep cardboard, bamboo and seagrass options in stock. We’ve been serving West Kent and South East London families for over 25 years, and our advice comes without any pressure to spend more than feels right.
Sharon and the team at Borough Green provided an exceptional service for my Dad’s funeral arrangements recently.
They were so sensitive, organised, and communicated clearly every step of the way.
We felt looked after, and that our Dad was in good hands; before, during and after the service.
Thank you for all you have done to bring it all together make his send-off so special and memorable.
Clare Herriot
With absolutely not knowing of what to do or who to turn too after the sudden & unexpected passing of my brother , I’m glad i found wellham & jones .
They gave me their upmost respect , the empathy & understanding came naturally.
I wasn’t just customer with a funeral to arrange, in my time of need the level of care & commitment they showed me was outstanding.
I was given guidance along with the help and support I needed. Never pressured or pushed, allowing me to take my time with all the overwhelming decisions I had to make.
They show real compassion & care.
The service was beautiful, keeping us informed every step of the way. The level of respect was exceptional.
Sharon I just can’t thank enough! A lady with a beautiful soul that went above & beyond. She has a clear understanding of just what people need during a very testing time. Her level of empathy, dignity & respect came naturally.
Without Sharon being by my side I just couldn’t have got through it all.
Thank you Welham Jones for an exceptional service you provided to us all … I am forever grateful!
Kellie Hobbs
Many thanks to Sharon who helped us in organising my sister’s celebration of life. She was so personable and able to offer up solutions to a number of details we wanted to included to make the day special and to reflect our sister. She kept us updated throughout and I appreciate how accommodating she was to all those who were involved in creating the send off.
On the day, the funeral director did well to manage a large number of people whilst working within a set timeframe. She was assertive and upbeat and ensured all requests were fulfilled.
Thanks again to everyone at Welham Jones and all the best.
Sam Baines
Picture the person you love most in the world taking their final journey and having someone to hold your hand to guide you all the way in helping them do this. This is what Murielle at Borough Green did for us for our lovely mum Irene.
Right from the first phonecall we were treated with sympathy, respect and care. So professional, friendly and happy to go the extra mile. I am so happy we chose Welham Jones family undertakers.
The funeral service was joyful and sincere, we wore bright colours as it was a celebration of our mum’s life. We were not rushed and there was someone there at all times to guide and help us.
We felt safe and secure that we were being looked after all the way through the entire process.
Thank you so much from all the family
Melanie Divall
A huge thank you to Sharon, Simon and the whole team. Everyone was thoughtful, helpful, kind and supportive, guiding us through ideas and options at these difficult times. They could not have done more for us prior and the day. We are very grateful and thank you again…V
Valerie Richardson
Sharon at Borough Green was a wonderful help when we had to sort my father’s funeral arrangements. The process can seem a bit overwhelming, but she took us through it with care and patience and was able to accommodate all my mother’s wishes for the service and for his ashes. We felt very reassured to have her organising it all for us.
Barbara Payne
Excellent service, kind people.
Simon Mars
Welham Jones gave mum a beautiful and respectful service tailored precisely to our desires. Many thanks to Janet, Viv and the team for being so professional and also friendly.
Jamie Chauson
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 780600.
Call us directly on 01732 780600. Our emergency response team is available 24/7.
If someone has died, fill in our simple form and we’ll call you back within an hour.
If you have a non-urgent question about a funeral, send us a message and we will reply within 24 hours.
A few of the bigger funeral groups have set up across Kent in recent years, often leading with a low headline price. But choosing a funeral director isn’t really a like-for-like price comparison, it comes down to trust, local knowledge, and care that feels genuine.
Call us in the middle of the night and a real person who can be with you inside the hour picks up, someone who knows the Church of the Good Shepherd’s particular way of doing things, or which way Wrotham Village Hall likes its room set up for a wake.
Our pricing is laid out clearly, with a written estimate before anything’s agreed and nothing sprung on you later. None of that has any bearing on how much care or respect goes into the day itself.
What matters most is that we live here too. At the hardest moment of your life, having someone local on your side counts for more than you’d think.
We’re available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us on 01732 780600 any time. During office hours, you’ll speak to one of our funeral arrangers immediately.
Our funeral home is at 43 Western Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8AL, with parking and full accessibility.
We serve all areas around Borough Green, including Wrotham, Longfield, Shipbourne, Stansted, Meopham, Fawkham Green, St Mary’s Platt and Ightham.
When someone you love dies, you shouldn’t have to worry about the arrangements. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on saying goodbye with love.
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 780600.
Call us directly on 01732 780600. Our emergency response team is available 24/7.
If someone has died, fill in our simple form and we’ll call you back within an hour.
If you have a non-urgent question about a funeral, send us a message and we will reply within 24 hours.
From Direct or Essential to Classic or Premium, our funeral packages have been crafted from our decades of experience.
Advance planning to ensure your wishes are honoured, and to spare your loved ones additional emotional and financial stress.
Round-the-clock assistance, 365 days of the year – expert help when you need it most.
Tailored funerals to remember your loved one: classic or contemporary, colourful or traditional.
Floral tributes to reflect and celebrate your loved one – from traditional arrangements to bespoke creations.
We believe families deserve clear information about costs. Our funeral packages are explained simply, with no hidden fees.
| Package | Bespoke | Purely Cremation |
| Transportation of the deceased (Removals within an approx. radius of 10 miles of our office) | ||
| Professional Services (advice, legal documents, making arrangements) | ||
| Distribution of fees to third parties Third party fees | ||
| Obituary notices (publication extra) | ||
| Preparation and care of deceased | ||
| Dressing the deceased | ||
| Use of a chapel of rest and/or viewing by appointment | ||
| Embalming | ||
| Choice of funeral date/time | ||
| Funeral Director | ||
| Pallbearers and attendants | ||
| A motor hearse | ||
| Receiving floral tributes (£290 for each floral hearse) | ||
| Handling of donations | ||
| Suitable transport e.g. Private Ambulance | ||
| Additional time with a second place of service or committal | ||
| A complimentary limousine (up to 3hrs use; time over £50ph) | ||
| A second limousine | optional extra (at cost) | |
| Coffin included | No | Yes |
| Third Party Fees (disbursements) | ||
| Price (from) | £POA (Coffin & Third party charges extra) Find out more about the Bespoke package | £1,872.50 Find out more about the Purely Cremation package |
| Package | CMA A | CMA U |
| Transportation of the deceased (Removals within an approx. radius of 10 miles of our office) | ||
| Professional Services (advice, legal documents, making arrangements) | ||
| Distribution of fees to third parties Third party fees | ||
| Obituary notices (publication extra) | ||
| Preparation and care of deceased | ||
| Dressing the deceased | optional extra (at cost) | |
| Use of a chapel of rest and/or viewing by appointment | optional extra (at cost) | |
| Embalming | optional extra (at cost) | |
| Choice of funeral date/time | ||
| Funeral Director | ||
| Pallbearers and attendants | ||
| A motor hearse | ||
| Receiving floral tributes (£290 for each floral hearse) | ||
| Handling of donations | ||
| Suitable transport e.g. Private Ambulance | ||
| Additional time with a second place of service or committal | ||
| A complimentary limousine (up to 3hrs use; time over £50ph) | ||
| A second limousine | ||
| Coffin included | Yes | Yes |
| Third Party Fees (disbursements) | ||
| Price (from) | £3,018.75 Plus coffin & fees Find out more about the CMA A package | £1,508.50 Plus coffin & fees Find out more about the CMA U package |
Every family’s needs are different. We’ll always explain options clearly before anything is agreed.
It starts with a phone call. Ring us on 01732 780600, any hour of the day, and we’ll walk you through what happens next, one step at a time.
Costs depend on the choices you make. An attended funeral covering our fees alone starts at £3,235.00, and we’ll set out every cost plainly before you commit to anything. See our funeral packages and prices
Yes, this comes up more often than you’d think. We’ll help shape a service that feels fitting, drawing on what we’ve learned over the years to suggest things you might not have thought of.
Yes. Whatever the belief, culture, or personal wish, we can arrange it, a traditional church service or a non-religious celebration of life, and everything in between.
Yes, one person sees you through from the first phone call to the day itself, and beyond.
Family-run Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials are local funeral directors in Borough Green, Kent. From our funeral home on Western Road, just off the A25 in the centre of the village, we offer quality funeral services in the following areas:
Discover more about our Borough Green neighbourhood → Borough Green community hub
Address:
43 Western Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8AL
Telephone: 01732 780600
Email: boroughgreen@welhamjones.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday: 9am to 5pm
Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: By appointment only
Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.
For community deaths outside those hours, we also provide a 24/7 response, 365 days of the year.
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 780600.
Call us directly on 01732 780600. Our emergency response team is available 24/7.
If someone has died, fill in our simple form and we’ll call you back within an hour.
If you have a non-urgent question about a funeral, send us a message and we will reply within 24 hours.
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Managing Director
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Director, Business Development Manager
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Operations Manager
The location is easy. Deciding the flower arrangements, slightly trickier. But, when planning a funeral, we hear many family members say that writing the eulogy is the hardest part. Where do I start? What are people expecting me to say? How can I possibly epitomise an entire life in just one speech? With over thirty years of experience helping families across West Kent and South East London arrange funerals, we know how daunting this task can be. That’s why we’ve put together a practical guide, with tips to help you write and deliver a eulogy that truly honours your loved one.
How would you like your life to be commemorated? A recent survey suggests that, while some traditional funeral elements remain evergreen choices, some contemporary ideas are gaining definite ground among those thinking about their own funerals.
When you lose a loved one, you suddenly have only weeks to prepare their funeral – at a time when you are dealing with your own grief, and probably that of people close to you and the deceased. These key questions will help you choose a funeral director who will work with you to shape the farewell you would wish your loved one to have.
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