Rated 4.5/5

Thomas Fowle & Sons Funeral Directors

68 Balmoral Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7Β 4QE
01634 851133
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Thomas Fowle & Sons Funeral Directors in Gillingham

About our Gillingham branch

We've been caring for the people of Kent since 1803. At Thomas Fowle Funeral Directors in Gillingham, we know that every detail matters.

From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Gillingham and an unattended funeral in Gillingham. There are more of our funeral directors in Kent nearby.

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

Visiting us

Please call us before your visit if you require further help with directions.

  • 68 Balmoral Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7Β 4QE
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: Β£4,014

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
Β£2,995
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
Β£1,019
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
Β£4,014

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: Β£1,545

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
Β£1,545
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
Β£1,545

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

The final price depends on what you choose

Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view ourΒ Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

Service stationary

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.

Our facilities

At our branch we can offer the following facilities

  • Included:

    Wash and dress

    Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.

  • Included:

    Multi-faith chapel of rest

    Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.

  • Included:

    A choice of transport

    We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

  • Included:

    A truly local service

    As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.

Reviews for Thomas Fowle & Sons Funeral Directors

Rated 4.73 / 5 based on 30 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Friendly staff, easy to talk to and very helpful with all the planning needed. Lovely order of service provided. Cannot fault them.

Donna Poole, 19 August 2026

Rated 5/5

George was absolutely wonderful and put me at ease while arranging my mums funeral and his design for the order of service was amazing.

Alison was great throughout the whole day and she was so lovely.

The aftercare is wonderful and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you both so much.

Maggie Whyman, 12 August 2026

Rated 5/5

We chose this funeral directors for our mum as our dad was there aswell and they are lovely here both our parents were truly looked after. George who we saw for mum was so caring helpful and listened to everything we needed and made it happen. Thankyou so much

Nikki Tyler, 14 July 2026

Keeping everybody informed

When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

FAQs

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