Sometimes a family wants a moment that belongs only to them, before a wider visitation, before the funeral itself, or simply because that’s what feels right. At our Borough Green funeral home, we can arrange a private viewing kept to close family only, with no one else booked into the building at the same time.
“Thank you so much to Viv, who totally understood what sort of funeral we wanted, to Marc the Celebrant who encapsulated the essence of my partner, and conducted the farewell ceremony superbly, so that everyone felt it met their spiritual needs and to Janet who has compassionate and great organising skills. At such a difficult time I could not have asked for anything more.”
– Moyra Pickering
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Immediate family often want time together without the pressure of a bigger gathering, especially soon after a death. Others prefer it because younger children are attending and a quieter, less crowded room feels gentler for them. Some families simply want to control who’s present, and that’s reason enough on its own.
There’s no wrong reason to ask for this. A private family viewing can sit alongside a larger visitation for wider family and friends, or stand on its own, whatever suits how your family wants to say goodbye.
Call 01732 780600 and let us know you’d like a private family viewing. We’ll block out a time at 43 Western Road when nobody else is booked into the chapel of rest, so it’s just your family in the building. Our team stays nearby but out of the room unless you’d rather we stayed with you.
If children or younger family members are joining, we can talk through what to expect beforehand, so nothing catches them by surprise. If you’d also like a bigger visitation for wider family or friends, that’s easy to arrange separately, either before or after the private viewing.
A private family viewing during our normal opening hours is included when you arrange a funeral with us. As with any visit outside those hours, an evening, weekend or bank holiday viewing can sometimes carry a small additional charge, which we’ll confirm with you before anything is booked. You’ll always have a written estimate, with no hidden fees.
We’re family-run and independent, and one funeral arranger sees your family through from the first call onward, so there’s no need to explain your wishes twice.
Based right on Western Road in the centre of Borough Green, we can usually offer a private slot at short notice. Outside office hours, our 24/7 response team is still available if a private viewing needs arranging quickly.
Yes, if the family would like that. We can talk you through what to expect beforehand, and stay close by throughout if that would help.
Yes. Let us know in advance and we’ll arrange a time when no one else is booked in, so it’s just your family in the building.
Only if you’d like us to. Most families prefer to be left alone together, with our team close by but out of the room, though we’re glad to stay if that feels better.
Yes. A private family viewing and a larger visitation aren’t an either-or choice, we can arrange both, at separate times that suit your family.
If you’d like to arrange this, or just want to talk it through, call our Borough Green team on 01732 780600, any hour of the day. We’re here whenever you’re ready.
For the full range of funeral services at our Borough Green funeral home, visit our Borough Green funeral home page, or head back to our main Borough Green funeral directors page for team and branch details.
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.
