A H Apps Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Chatham and Gillingham, caring for families across the Medway towns for over 180 years, since 1846.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across Medway
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Both our parents where handled with the up most care. The staff where understanding and very professional showing a lot of compassion for our loss.
Martyn Whale, 26 April 2026
Rated 5/5
It was as expected a very difficult time for us, A H Apps handled our arrangements professionally and with compassion.
Mike Adams, 19 April 2026
Rated 5/5
Compassionate and dignified send-off for Mum. With their help and guidance, AH Apps made the whole process less stressful. Highly recommended.
John Carter, 24 March 2026
A H Apps
For over 180 years, A H Apps has been part of the Medway towns. Established in 1846, we are one of the oldest funeral directors serving families in the area, providing care and support through generations of local life.
You can find us across Medway, with funeral homes in Chatham and Gillingham. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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