James Harper Independent funeral directors have established themselves over the past twenty years, we are a dedicated team of funeral directors, arrangers and funeral operatives, each member of staff are here to serve the families of our community and surrounding areas, helping families to celebrate the life of a loved one by gently guiding them through every aspect of the funeral arrangements.
We pride ourselves in being able to create unique funerals filled with love, helping our families to make choices that reflect the wishes of a loved one and assisting families in making that day as special as the life it marks.
We pride ourselves in being able to create unique funerals filled with love, helping our families to make choices that reflect the wishes of a loved one and assisting families in making that day as special as the life it marks.
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John Fordham started James Harper Independent Funeral Directors in 2002 because he was worried about what he saw as a rising trend in the funeral industry - large multinational companies buying up many smaller independents, changing the landscape of the funeral industry forever, from a system that had survived for generations.
Arranging a funeral can seem to be a complex business. At James Harper clarity and transparency of all of our funeral arrangements is a priority - we want you to be a clear what you can expect from us, and exactly what you are paying for. This includes where we make any payments to a third party on your behalf, for example a minister or a crematorium.
James Harper are proudly able to offer our families the very best in traditional funeral vehicles.
Each life is totally unique and on the day of the funeral it is possible to incorporate that uniqueness in the vehicles used, whether it be providing a motorcycle hearse, beautiful horse drawn carriage or a vintage double decker bus the choices are endless and our funeral arrangers can offer advice and help in picking the perfect vehicle for that final journey.
Each life is totally unique and on the day of the funeral it is possible to incorporate that uniqueness in the vehicles used, whether it be providing a motorcycle hearse, beautiful horse drawn carriage or a vintage double decker bus the choices are endless and our funeral arrangers can offer advice and help in picking the perfect vehicle for that final journey.
Disbursements are payments that we make to third parties on your behalf to make your funeral arrangement, because of this these costs can vary. The largest third party cost is usually the crematorium which varies considerably between locations. These third party costs will make up part of the final cost of your funeral arrangement; we do not make any addition to the original third party fee charged.
Here at James Harper we pride ourselves in being able to create unique funerals filled with love, helping our families to make choices that reflect the wishes of a loved one and assisting families in making that day as special as the life it marks. Our promise is to be there with you every step of the way.
Reviews (9)
Kate Edwards
Jun 14, 2020
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I would highly recommend James Harper. Having lost my sister to Covid19 and having strict government guidelines to be adhered to, they were still able to treat her with the care and respect she deserved. All staff that I had contact with via phone and on the day were kind, courteous and respectful. I cannot praise them highly enough and would like to thank them all.
Victoria Uk
Dec 26, 2019
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Debbie and Lucy have been compassionate, caring, communicative and incredibly efficient as funeral directors when my husband passed away. Their reasonable price did not compromise one bit the quality of the service provided. On the contrary I wonder what more could have been done! They have been perfect. Thank you.
Chris Wells
Oct 20, 2019
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Colleen Norton
Oct 14, 2019
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We used James Harper for my Nans funeral in October. I must say that they were excellent. A very difficult time for our family but nothing was too much trouble. They were polite and sympathetic and accommodating as we added our own personal touches. Staff were professional and friendly and everyone who attended said it was a lovely send of. A big thank you to James Harper and would highly recommend. Many thanks again.
Akin
Sep 10, 2019
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James Harper were extremely helpful throughout the process of burying my mother. I would particularly like to thank Debbie and Danielle for their support, flexibility, kindness and going beyond their call to make such a difficult time for myself and my family more manageable. Would definitively recommend. Kenny
Connie Sammonds
Aug 09, 2019
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My grandad recently passed away and this was the first time I have had to arrange a funeral. We met with Debbie at the Bromley office and her compassionate and caring manner immediately put us at ease that we were in safe hands. We had a few phone calls to confirm additional details all of which were considered and courteous.
I can't speak highly enough of the service that was provided, but also the people that provided it. Danielle was with us on the day and she was fantastic, she ensured everything went smoothly and provided help and assistance to my family whenever we needed it.
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I can't speak highly enough of the service that was provided, but also the people that provided it. Danielle was with us on the day and she was fantastic, she ensured everything went smoothly and provided help and assistance to my family whenever we needed it.
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Nina Davies
Jul 29, 2019
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I used James Harper for the funeral of a loved one and they were absolutely fantastic throughout. From the moment we made contact with them, all the way through to now just 5 days after the service they have been consistently compassionate, patient and helpful. I can't recommend them highly enough. Wonderful small business and wonderful people!
M. E. Jackson
Jun 11, 2019
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A sudden loss took us by surprise and with no experience of what needed to be done next we turned to James Harper because of the warmth and genuine empathy the team showed us from initial contact. Debbie and Danny are exceptional arrangers ... Like having your favourite Auntie and Cousin taking care of us. And they ensured we got just what we wanted and more over nothing that we didn't need either. Nothing was too much trouble and there was never any doubt that we were in kind and caring hands. Love, peace and blessings and a big thank you to all the James Harper team.
Claire Westcott
Jun 09, 2019
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I would absolutely recommend James Harper for their outstanding service, support and aftercare services - nothing was too much trouble. The loss of my grandmother was hard enough but with the support of Debbie and Danielle nothing was too much they were there for my family no matter what we needed. Thanks again for everything. I would also like to thank the rest of the team at James Harper Funeral Directors.
