My name is Michael Lawrence and together with funeral directors Emma and Colin we operate Medway Funeral Directors. Together we have decades of experience and we like to think we provide excellent levels of service. I am very proud to be a second generation Funeral Director and have been serving the families of Maidstone and the local villages for over 40 years.
Having written that I now feel really old! However, with all the knowledge and experience of a second generation, family owned business we know how to concentrate on caring for your needs with commitment and understanding. We have a funeral home in Strood and Walderslade for your convenience. You will find my colleague Colin Randall as the funeral director at the Strood office.
Having written that I now feel really old! However, with all the knowledge and experience of a second generation, family owned business we know how to concentrate on caring for your needs with commitment and understanding. We have a funeral home in Strood and Walderslade for your convenience. You will find my colleague Colin Randall as the funeral director at the Strood office.
Services
Nothing worse that going into anywhere, least of all a funeral directors, and being met by a miserable face. When you visit we will probably force feed you tea or coffee for the duration. You can have brandy in it too, or just the brandy if you like! It does sometimes come in handy when you visit the chapel of rest.
Direct cremation in Kent has become more popular. It has always been available even though many funeral providers will tell you its an entirely new idea. Like very young children they think they know it all! We will then take the deceased in their coffin, to the appropriate crematorium for cremation at an unspecified day and time.
Medway Funeral Directors is proudly a partner company with The Family Funeral Service in Maidstone. We just chose to retain our own name over here, but we have been fully involved in the work required to get this awarded to the group. We share a philosophy of providing the finest facilities and services supported by the best funeral directors and driver bearers in the business.
For a further year we have agreed to be the event sponsor for the Weald of Kent Rotary Club. The usual 3,6 or 9 mile walks. I will be there, somewhere. Remember this is all proceeds to Cancer Research UK as this company sponsors the entire event. Due to the awful Pandemic the Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent have decided to cancel the walk for everyones safety.
We have recently been joined by the very lovely and helpful Karan. She is another like Emma, very keen to help with any requirement you may have. Following a long period of training and observing, (because you lean a lot from just watching sometimes) Karan is now the Funeral Director at the Bearsted office.
Reviews (10)
Kevin Smith
Sep 15, 2021
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Emma and her team were wonderful. We cremated my mum yesterday. They made what could've been a horrible day into a lovely one.
From day one when we booked to the day of the cremation we felt like they really cared.
Every single person on the team were friendly, caring and made all of us comfortable with what was happening.
The humanist service was so beautiful, we all felt the sadness of a funeral but the way they held the service it was so personal to us and our family that we came out smiling. It was beautiful. Thank you so much. If i could give more than 5* i would.
From day one when we booked to the day of the cremation we felt like they really cared.
Every single person on the team were friendly, caring and made all of us comfortable with what was happening.
The humanist service was so beautiful, we all felt the sadness of a funeral but the way they held the service it was so personal to us and our family that we came out smiling. It was beautiful. Thank you so much. If i could give more than 5* i would.
Amy Jennings
Sep 15, 2021
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What can I say Emma and her team were amazing from start to finish, I can't speak highly enough about the service we was given.
Emma made us feel so welcome and comfortable during such a devastating and unexpected time in me my dad and my brothers lives and we really can't thank her enough. We will forever be thankful for the care she gave to my mum paula during her last journey in life
Emma made us feel so welcome and comfortable during such a devastating and unexpected time in me my dad and my brothers lives and we really can't thank her enough. We will forever be thankful for the care she gave to my mum paula during her last journey in life
Sarah Reader
Jul 01, 2021
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Paula Keeler
Jun 25, 2021
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What can I say, absolutely wonderful, could not have picked a better Funeral Directors, Emma has been awesome, she helped with everything from start to finish, kept us informed every step of the way, gave us options we didn't know were available. Emma even dealt with an awkward family member with tact and decorum, she was there from the moment we stepped into the office to being with us on the day and leading our Dad on his final journey.
Emma cared for our Dad as if he was her own and we really can't thank you enough for everything you did for him and for us.
A truly amazing team at walderslade
Emma cared for our Dad as if he was her own and we really can't thank you enough for everything you did for him and for us.
A truly amazing team at walderslade
Another Person
Jun 07, 2021
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I echo what others have said about the care and dedication of the staff Medway Funeral Directors.
We chose Medway Funeral Directors because after phoning around, Tara was by far the most sincere.
My partner and I want to thank Emma and Tara for everything they did to make the process of losing a loved one as bearable as possible and listening to our needs and offering ideas and lots of support, even after the ceremony, Emma and Tara phoned to ask how we were.
You can see with the amount of cards how adored you are.
We are so glad to have chosen you, thank you.
We chose Medway Funeral Directors because after phoning around, Tara was by far the most sincere.
My partner and I want to thank Emma and Tara for everything they did to make the process of losing a loved one as bearable as possible and listening to our needs and offering ideas and lots of support, even after the ceremony, Emma and Tara phoned to ask how we were.
You can see with the amount of cards how adored you are.
We are so glad to have chosen you, thank you.
Richard Broad
Mar 25, 2021
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No need to go anywhere else... Nothing is too much trouble.. Everything is always in hand at such a painful time you need a service you can rely on and trust .. Colin was in complete control and kept us fully updated right the way through and the service went really well
Thank you to the strood team and particularly Colin for such a professional service and dedication at a time when we needed it most
Thank you to the strood team and particularly Colin for such a professional service and dedication at a time when we needed it most
MagicalMoon Uk
Feb 05, 2021
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So much care and compassion was given by Emma to our family during such a difficult time. It made the whole process much easier to deal with and felt like we were in good hands the whole time. Nothing was too much trouble and felt much happy knowing my mum was being looked after. Thank you Emma, you and your team are a real credit to Medway Funeral Directors.
Ann Sharp
Nov 10, 2020
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Our family used this funeral directors 8 years ago after our dad passed and more recently when our mother passed.
From day one the service we received on both funerals was second to none. The support Emma and Tara gave us was amazing.
The attention to detail was exceptional. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Thankyou so much Emma and Tara for giving our mum the send off she deserved.
Many thanks Ann
From day one the service we received on both funerals was second to none. The support Emma and Tara gave us was amazing.
The attention to detail was exceptional. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Thankyou so much Emma and Tara for giving our mum the send off she deserved.
Many thanks Ann
Kathryn S.
Oct 17, 2020
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Emma is a deeply caring, compassionate and intuitive funeral director. She provides amazing care for the families she supports and ensures that their loved ones are treated with dignity, respect and gentleness whilst they are in her care. She has wonderful attention to detail, both during funeral preparations and on the day itself. She will ALWAYS go the extra mile and is one of the most professional and empathetic funeral directors I have had the privilege of working with. She is also supported by a phenomenal team and the entire company's ethos ensures that families end up with the perfect, personal
Louise Rieger
Sep 24, 2020
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In a time of grief, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, but Emma guided us through the arrangements with compassion and patience. I was always listened to, never rushed and any requirements we had were accommodated. Emma and the team are able to give a very personal, caring service while maintaining complete professionalism. This makes you feel that your loved one is in good hands. I cannot fault the service given and would absolutely recommend them.
