Stephen P Gay Funeral Service, Dartford

29 reviews

Fifth generation family funeral director in Dartford, offering a 24 hour service, repatriations and memorials for the local community.

Latest Verified Reviews

Lynn Brenlund 13th Feb 2024

The staff at  Stephen Gay was most helpful every step of the way guiding us through, they suggested  Sue Viner to be our celebrant , Sue took time to come and talk to my family and made sure that every step of the order of service was correct. Sue conducted our service with such empathy family and friends thought she must of known my husband Reg well. I would highly recommend any family Stephen P Gay Funeral Service to look after their loved ones as they do it with such care. Thank you Lynn Brenlund

Lisa Farren 22nd Dec 2023

Lovely people very caring xx

Robert Booth 9th Dec 2023

Brilliant funeral directors. Thank you

Reviews

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

65 Darenth Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1LU

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service is a funeral director in Dartford, owned and run by Stephen and his sons, David and Dominic, the 5th and 6th generation funeral directors respectively. With a strong family background of five generations, they have acquired the knowledge and experience to provide the local community with a 24 hour service, repatriations and memorials.

Stephen P Gay Funeral Service is a truly family-run business who can provide any kind of funeral, from traditional services to any kind of bespoke funeral. They can include any special requirements that you may have, with a range of traditional coffins, modern American caskets, wicker and bamboo coffins, eco-friendly cardboards and even one-off coloured coffins printed with your own photo or design. They can provide a range of vehicles, owning a modern fleet of Mercedes hearses and limousines, and also facilitating any kind of funeral transport. motorcycle hearses, white, pink or silver hearses, VWs, Land Rovers or traditional black or white horse drawn carriages or even Shire horses are available.

The funeral home in Dartford has its own calmly decorated chapels of rest, giving you and your closest loved ones the space to say goodbye in peace and quiet. Stephen P Gay are specialists in repatriation if your loved one died abroad, and can make any necessary arrangements in this regard. They also offer home visits if you would prefer to make the funeral arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

Call Stephen P Gay Funeral Service in Dartford at any time of the day or night to begin working together to plan the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Reginald   Hugh Brenlund

Reginald Hugh Brenlund

Dec 1945 - Jan 2024

Mary   Rose

Mary Rose

Dec 1937 - Dec 2023

Frederick James    Booth

Frederick James Booth

Dec 1945 - Nov 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lynn Brenlund 13th Feb 2024

    The staff at  Stephen Gay was most helpful every step of the way guiding us through, they suggested  Sue Viner to be our celebrant , Sue took time to come and talk to my family and made sure that every step of the order of service was correct. Sue conducted our service with such empathy family and friends thought she must of known my husband Reg well. I would highly recommend any family Stephen P Gay Funeral Service to look after their loved ones as they do it with such care.

    Thank you
    Lynn Brenlund

  • 5 Lisa Farren 22nd Dec 2023

    Lovely people very caring xx

  • 5 Robert Booth 9th Dec 2023

    Brilliant funeral directors. Thank you

  • 5 Daniel Occhini 21st Aug 2023

    Stephen P Gay Funeral Services where very professional and empathetic in all aspects of the services they provided and organised on our family's behalf.

  • 5 Jason Clark 4th Dec 2022

    I can honestly say this was an easy process in a complete nightmare of loosing my loving wife Mother and best friend, I would like to think that Diane had got what Karen would have wanted correctly and hopefully she has also help us moving forward.

  • 5 Christine Ernst 22nd Nov 2022

    We cannot thank Stephen,Nina, Diane & Gentlemen Pallbearers & drivers enough for their kind , caring & compassionate organisation of our late Mums funeral From the initial enquiry, throughout the planning & execution they provided a First Class , Professional service What made it so special was their very personal touch, nothing was too much trouble & any queries / concerns were dealt with efficiently & effectively They delivered the perfect Funeral for which we are truly grateful Best Regards Chris , Marie , Phil & Suzanne  

  • 5 Rosemary Wildish 18th Jan 2022

    I would reccomend this funeral director for the way they explained everything I needed to know about a funeral.I was advised about the prices at every step of the way,they kept in touch on a regular basis to tell me what was happening and to make sure I was okay.On the day David was extremely sensitive and guided me through the whole process which allowed me to relax that everything would be fine.

  • 5 Kerry Hobbs 8th Dec 2021

    Outstanding, and such personal touches, can’t thank them enough, such kind and caring people, at this very sad time   

  • 5 Steven Johnstone 6th Aug 2021

    Everything went so well on the day. It was very personal and professional.

    The Service was better than I could have hoped for. Mum would have approved.

    Jill and Stephen thank you so much.

  • 5 Sarah Pooley 4th Jul 2021

    Lovely company, so helpful and kind and thoughtful 
    We would highly recommend 
    Sarah Pooley 

  • 5 Glenn Fullagar 18th May 2021

    Right from the start, when Mum was collected from home, the care and compassion was immediate. A big thank you to Debby and Pauline who were there for me and my family, you really helped us through a rough time. Many many thanks 🙏 Glenn. 

  • 5 Sonia Smedley 11th Apr 2021

    Highly recommended, excellent service from start to finish with my dads funeral, also very helpful, Debby was also at hand when needed, especially with the times we are in currently and the guys were great on the day, thank you so much 
    Sonia 

  • 5 Jane Parrish 5th Nov 2020

    We couldn't recommend Stephen P Gay funeral directors enough Debbie has been amazing and very helpful from the very first phone call, nothing was ever to much trouble for her ,
    David the gentleman who led the funeral on the day was amazing too, so polite explained exactly what would be happening from the moment we left home till the end of service 
    They give a first class service and the staff are also first class thank you so much for all you done will highly recommend 

  • 5 PURNELL TOBY 1st Nov 2020

    Both the staff at the Dartford office and the mourners from the funeral directors accompanying my Mum helped my brother and I enormously, both in the preparations for and on the day of the service.
    As a result, the service at Eltham Crematorium was a fitting send off. Thank you to all at Stephen Gay Funeral Directors for your help.
    Steve and Toby (sons).

  • 5 KEVIN ROSE 27th Sep 2020

    Very professional service throughout this difficult time

  • 5 Carol Forbes 16th Aug 2020

    From our first encounter after Ian’s passing - our ongoing experience  of all involved were exemplary .
    reassurance was provided all the way giving us immense comfort ; thank you for being so kind, helpful ,friendly,respectful and professional in all that you do.
    Dominic went above and beyond ; such an amazing ,caring young man, informative and thoughtful, he truly made our experience positive and memorable - his calm and comforting manner, so reassuring!
    Many thanks to Debbie and Nina their patience and help so genuine, all our requirements catered for!
    Many thanks once again 
    Carol Forbes and Family.

  • 5 Susan Verillo 14th Aug 2020

    I first heard of Stephen Gay in 1986, when my father passed away, I was young with a son of nearly 3 and a new born daughter of 6 weeks.
    The first loss I had ever experienced of my family.
    He was so approachable and we were both young! He made sure everything went to plan.
    Now in August 2020 I called on him again and he conducted the funeral of my husband (Martin) Patrick Verillo on Monday 10th August. My husband passed too soon after a long courageous battle and again, Stephen P Gay funeral Directors were, caring, professional and understanding in every way.
    I thank you all for you professional yet heartfelt support .
    Sue Verillo (formly Buckle 34years ago)
    Thank you.

  • 5 Helen Langley 11th Jun 2020

    I cannot praise Stephen P Gay highly enough for the professional way they handled the funeral arrangements for my late mother who died on May 21.   Arranging a funeral is never easy at the best of times but their sensitivity and attention to detail made the whole process straightforward and worry free.  I can recommend their services unequivocally.

  • 5 Caroline Potter 11th May 2020

    This was the third time of using their services and in all cases nothing was to much trouble. A professional service at each occasion . Debbie and Nina at the Dartford office were both fantastic . David treated us with care on the day as well. Highly recommend this funeral directors and have done so to family .

  • 5 joanne hurcombe 24th Apr 2020

    Thank you for your support in these exceptional difficult times. 

  • 4 Jane Standish 12th Apr 2020

    I was please with the way the funeral went in this time with all the restrictions.
    Most of the arrangements were done over the phone .
    But all went well and a good send off for my dad.

  • 5 Christopher Heron 21st Feb 2020

    I had used this funeral service previously they are so helpful and caring it was a pleasure to have a lot of the problems taken from your shoulders.

  • 5 Steve Foord 7th Jul 2019

    Top draw !
    Highly recommended.
    Five stars in all aspects of the service that they provided for our family.

  • 5 Penelope Mendelsohn 2nd Jul 2019

    I cannot speak highly enough of the kindness, efficiency and attention that I received. Wonderful support at the most difficult of times.

  • 5 Susan Barrett 26th Jan 2019

    Really personal and professional service. Incredibly helpful, couldn't ask for a better send off.

Address
65 Darenth Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1LU

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Lynn Brenlund 13th Feb 2024

The staff at  Stephen Gay was most helpful every step of the way guiding us through, they suggested  Sue Viner to be our celebrant , Sue took time to come and talk to my family and made sure that every step of the order of service was correct. Sue conducted our service with such empathy family and friends thought she must of known my husband Reg well. I would highly recommend any family Stephen P Gay Funeral Service to look after their loved ones as they do it with such care. Thank you Lynn Brenlund

Lisa Farren 22nd Dec 2023

Lovely people very caring xx

Robert Booth 9th Dec 2023

Brilliant funeral directors. Thank you

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