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From the moment we entered the Sevenoaks office we felt welcomed and very well looked after. The staff have been kind, thoughtful and highly professional throughout this sad occasion . On the day of our son’s funeral Rebecca Welham and her very smart staff guided through the hardest day of our lives. Thank you all and God bless you. Tom & Louise
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If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 742400
Call us directly on 01732 742400. 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.
Walk down London Road towards the town centre and you’ll pass the Welham Jones funeral home most Sevenoaks families only ever visit once or twice in their lives. That’s by design. Elaine Noble leads a small branch team who’ve built their reputation quietly, one family at a time, since well before the London Road office had its current sign above the door.
There’s no call centre here, and no rota of strangers. Elaine, Vivienne and Laura work as a proper team, which means whoever answers your call already knows the family they’re speaking to by the second conversation. That matters when you’re arranging something you’ve never had to arrange before.
Some funeral directors talk fast and hope you'll nod along. We don't. Every option, from coffin choice to cremation timing, gets explained in plain English until you're genuinely ready to decide, not just ready to move on.
Knowing that Greatness Park Cemetery offers Sevenoaks Town Council residents a reduced rate, or that St Nicholas Church has been the town's parish church for over nine hundred years, isn't trivia. It's the sort of detail that saves a grieving family an awkward phone call at the worst possible time.
Questions don't stop when the cars pull away. Ring the Sevenoaks branch six weeks after the funeral about a headstone inscription or a certificate you can't find, and you'll still get a straight, patient answer.
Thank you to Elaine, Debbie and the Welham Jones team. We were made to feel very welcome from our first meeting. Organisation was excellent throughout, with regular communications to progress the various decisions. The day went extremely smoothly and we were free to focus on celebrating Mam’s life with the lovely celebrant recommended by Elaine, Maria Arnold -Lee.
Michael Leyden
From start to finish they were brilliant. Debbie checked in on me all the time not just to discuss arrangements but to make sure I was ok. They gave Jonty a lovely send off. So professional.
Mary Butt
From the moment we entered the Sevenoaks office we felt welcomed and very well looked after. The staff have been kind, thoughtful and highly professional throughout this sad occasion . On the day of our son’s funeral Rebecca Welham and her very smart staff guided through the hardest day of our lives. Thank you all and God bless you. Tom & Louise
Tom Selwood
My family and I were given very caring, sympathetic and efficient attention both before and very much so on the day of the funeral. Thank you.
Felicity Boyden
Very respectful and provided a seamless service. Also very understanding and personable through the whole process. Thank you
Llana Colnet
Excellent service – attentive, caring and communicative throughout. Highly recommended.
M Valler
From start to finish Welham Jones provided a fantastic and caring service. Viv, Elaine, and Janet took great care to ensure that every last detail was covered and that the day went faultlessly. I could not have asked for anything more. thank you so much.
Stu L
Call the Sevenoaks branch any hour of the day or night. We’ll listen, answer your first questions, and arrange to meet whenever suits you.
Your funeral arranger takes care of the paperwork, the venue, the transport and the details, checking in with you at each decision point.
On the day, and in the weeks after, we’re still a phone call away for anything you need, from flowers to a final invoice query.
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 742400
Call us directly on 01732 742400. 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.
Losing someone isn’t a logistics problem, though it can feel like one in the first few days. Families come to Welham Jones in Sevenoaks needing far more than a hearse and a date, they need someone who’ll sit with the practical decisions so grief doesn’t have to compete with paperwork.
Welham Jones has built its name across West Kent over more than thirty years, and the Sevenoaks branch carries that same weight of experience into every family’s front room, kitchen table, or funeral home meeting room.
From a single phone call to the last invoice, families across Sevenoaks, Otford and the surrounding villages have found a steady hand throughout.
Our funeral home sits on London Road, one of the main routes into Sevenoaks town centre, making it an easy stop whether you’re travelling from Riverhead or coming down from Dunton Green.
Inside, there’s a private family room and a chapel of rest, both set up so you can take your time. No one is rushed through a decision here, even on a busy afternoon.
Whatever needs handling, from collecting a loved one into our care to arranging viewing times, the Sevenoaks team takes it off your plate.
The Sevenoaks branch supports families well beyond the town itself, reaching Otford, Kemsing, Shoreham, Halstead, Dunton Green and Knockholt, along with Westerham, Sundridge and Chipstead further out.
Some families want a traditional service at St Nicholas Church, the town’s ancient parish church with a history stretching back over nine centuries. Others prefer something less formal, a celebration of life at a venue like The Stag Community Arts Centre, with no religious content at all.
Whichever route a family takes, the legal and practical paperwork, death registration, coroner liaison where needed, cemetery or crematorium bookings, is handled quietly in the background.
Coffins range from simple veneered options through to solid oak, and the price difference is explained upfront, not discovered later on an invoice.
Personalisation matters to a lot of families, a favourite colour, a football club crest, a woven willow option for a natural burial. Sevenoaks families are never pushed towards the most expensive choice; they’re shown what’s available and left to decide.
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 742400
Call us directly on 01732 742400. 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 memorial usually matters more once the funeral itself is behind a family, it’s the thing that remains at the graveside for decades, so there’s rarely any benefit in rushing the decision.
Headstones, plaques and garden memorials are all available through trusted local stonemasons, with options ranging from traditional lettering to more personal, contemporary designs.
Cemetery rules do add a waiting period before a new headstone can be installed, usually while the ground settles, and we explain this clearly so there are no surprises.
At Greatness Park Cemetery, families can also arrange renovation or re-lettering work on an existing family plot, and the cemetery’s own small chapel is available for short memorial services.
Cremation has become the choice most Sevenoaks families make, and the branch works closely with Bluebell Cemetery and Crematorium in nearby Halstead, a modern, non-denominational chapel built in 2019, as well as Tunbridge Wells Crematorium on Benhall Mill Road.
The process itself typically takes place within one to two weeks of the funeral being arranged, depending on the coroner and the family’s own preferences for timing.
Afterwards, families have choices about the ashes. Some keep them at home, some inter them at Greatness Park Cemetery, and others choose a crematorium’s own garden of remembrance, we simply lay out the options and let the family decide what feels right.
Flowers are often one of the last tangible ways a family gets to say something personal, and we work with florists in and around Sevenoaks who understand funeral timings and the sensitivities involved.
Traditional wreaths remain popular, but plenty of families now ask for something that reflects a hobby or a favourite colour instead.
It’s increasingly common for a family to request donations to a chosen charity alongside, or instead of, flowers, and we’re happy to help word that request for the order of service.
A limousine or a traditional hearse can travel from the funeral home on London Road to St Nicholas Church, Bluebell Cemetery and Crematorium, or further afield, depending on where the service is held.
Vehicles are available around the clock, across West Kent and South East London, so timing rarely becomes a limiting factor.
Call 01732 742400 to discuss transport for your service.
Materials range from simple chipboard veneer to solid wood, wicker and cardboard, each with its own price point set out clearly before you commit.
Over thirty years serving West Kent families has taught the Welham Jones team which materials suit which circumstances, and that advice is given honestly, without any pressure to trade up.
Very respectful and provided a seamless service. Also very understanding and personable through the whole process. Thank you
Llana Colnet
From the moment we entered the Sevenoaks office we felt welcomed and very well looked after. The staff have been kind, thoughtful and highly professional throughout this sad occasion . On the day of our son’s funeral Rebecca Welham and her very smart staff guided through the hardest day of our lives. Thank you all and God bless you. Tom & Louise
Tom Selwood
My family and I were given very caring, sympathetic and efficient attention both before and very much so on the day of the funeral. Thank you.
Felicity Boyden
From start to finish they were brilliant. Debbie checked in on me all the time not just to discuss arrangements but to make sure I was ok. They gave Jonty a lovely send off. So professional.
Mary Butt
Excellent service – attentive, caring and communicative throughout. Highly recommended.
M Valler
From start to finish Welham Jones provided a fantastic and caring service. Viv, Elaine, and Janet took great care to ensure that every last detail was covered and that the day went faultlessly. I could not have asked for anything more. thank you so much.
Stu L
Thank you to Elaine, Debbie and the Welham Jones team. We were made to feel very welcome from our first meeting. Organisation was excellent throughout, with regular communications to progress the various decisions. The day went extremely smoothly and we were free to focus on celebrating Mam’s life with the lovely celebrant recommended by Elaine, Maria Arnold -Lee.
Michael Leyden
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 742400
Call us directly on 01732 742400. 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.
National providers have started marketing more aggressively across Kent in recent years, often promising the lowest headline price. What that price rarely includes is someone who already knows that Sevenoaks itself has no open churchyards left, or that Otford still has its own parish cemetery for local parishioners.
That kind of knowledge only comes from being genuinely local. It’s knowing which suppliers turn arrangements around quickly when a family is under time pressure, and which cemetery clerks to call directly rather than working through a generic booking line.
Every cost is set out in writing before anything is agreed, matched against the current CMA-standardised price list, so nothing arrives as a surprise on the final invoice.
Welham Jones isn’t a franchise operating in Sevenoaks, it’s a business with a genuine branch on London Road, staffed by people who live in and around the town they serve.
Our Sevenoaks team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 01732 742400, whether the death has just happened or you’re simply gathering information.
You’ll find us at 156 London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1DJ, a short walk from the town centre and easy to reach from the A25 or A21.
We support families throughout Sevenoaks and the wider district, including Otford, Kemsing, Shoreham, Dunton Green, Halstead and Knockholt.
However you’d like to reach us, by phone, email or in person, someone from the branch will be ready to help.
If someone has died, call us directly on 01732 742400
Call us directly on 01732 742400. 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 funeral pricing should be simple to understand, so every package below is set out clearly with nothing hidden.
| 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.
Call our Sevenoaks branch on 01732 742400 any time, day or night, and one of our funeral arrangers will talk you through the first steps.
Costs depend on the type of service you choose. We’ll always provide a clear, written quote in plain English before you agree to anything.
Yes. Many families arrive without firm answers, and that’s completely normal, we’ll ask gentle questions and help you build a fitting service together.
Absolutely. We arrange traditional religious services, multi-faith ceremonies, and entirely non-religious celebrations of life.
Yes. One dedicated funeral arranger from our Sevenoaks branch will support you from the first call through to the day itself.
Not within the town, though open churchyards can be found in nearby Brasted, Westerham, Sundridge and Seal, and Otford has its own parishioner cemetery, we’ll talk you through the closest suitable option.
From our London Road funeral home, our Sevenoaks team reaches out across the whole of the district, not just the town centre itself.
Address:
156 London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1DJ
Telephone: 01732 742400
Email: sevenoaks@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 742400
Call us directly on 01732 742400. 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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Elaine Noble, Branch Manager, Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials, Sevenoaks funeral home
Branch Manager
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Viv Hogben, funeral arranger and mobile funeral arranger for Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials at Sevenoaks funeral home.
Funeral Arranger & Mobile Funeral Arranger
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Managing Director
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Director, Business Development Manager
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Pam Pines, Welham Jones's operations manager
Operations Manager
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