Lewis Solomon Funeral Service

160 reviews

A family-run funeral director in Gravesend that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1870.

Latest Verified Reviews

Audrey Tompkins 3rd Mar 2022

A funeral can be a positive event when the funeral directors are kind, compassionate and caring. Our experience with Lewis Solomon was all of these and much more; from the initial planning interview to the Service itself we were guided and helped. When we were uncertain we were given solid advice and time to reflect. Our most grateful thanks to everyone at Lewis Solomon for making what could have been a stressful experience to one of positivity and hope.

Andrea Scobie 12th Feb 2022

Thank you. Everything went very well. Dominic who lead the funeral was excellent. Thank you to everyone who was involved. Andrea.

Janet Shipley 11th Feb 2022

Really good service, everything was perfect and so caring.

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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

19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RZ

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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

Lewis Solomon Funeral Service is the oldest family funeral directors in Gravesend, Kent, originally established in 1870 and now run by the 5th and 6th generation of the family.

Lewis Solomon 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 Gravesend has its own calmly decorated chapels of rest, giving you and your closest loved ones the space to say goodbye in peace and quiet. Lewis Solomon 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 Lewis Solomon Funeral Service at any time of the day or night to begin working together to plan the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

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Mar 2024 - Mar 2024

Doris Kathleen    Main

Doris Kathleen Main

Jul 1933 - Feb 2024

Barbara   Annette  Miles

Barbara Annette Miles

Jul 1939 - Feb 2024

Hazel   Doreen Lee

Hazel Doreen Lee

Oct 1928 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Audrey Tompkins 3rd Mar 2022

    A funeral can be a positive event when the funeral directors are kind, compassionate and caring. Our experience with Lewis Solomon was all of these and much more; from the initial planning interview to the Service itself we were guided and helped. When we were uncertain we were given solid advice and time to reflect.
    Our most grateful thanks to everyone at Lewis Solomon for making what could have been a stressful experience to one of positivity and hope.

  • 5 Andrea Scobie 12th Feb 2022

    Thank you. Everything went very well. Dominic who lead the funeral was excellent. Thank you to everyone who was involved.

    Andrea.

  • 5 Janet Shipley 11th Feb 2022

    Really good service, everything was perfect and so caring.

  • 5 Julie Thompson 21st Jan 2022

    Stephen and the whole team at Lewis Solomon could not have done more to care for my mum after she died. Everything was done professionally, gently and with great care. I’m very happy that I chose Lewis Solomon for my mum’s final journey. Thank you.

  • 5 Jonathan Hewett 20th Dec 2021

    Professional and empathetic service. I would wholeheartedly recommend

  • 5 Elaine Johnson 20th Dec 2021

    From the start I received an excellent and professional service.
    The team were extremely supportive and always available to speak with for further advice.
    Through very difficult circumstances they have been very approachable and reassuring and have ensured that the service that was needed by the family was provided. Thank you.

  • 5 Tina Hodson 20th Dec 2021

    I cannot praise the Lewis Solomon team enough . Always on hand to listen and advise. A very personal and professional service from beginning to end.

  • 4 Paramjit Beebeejaun 25th Nov 2021

    This company was so helpful in our most difficult time.  Always very prompt when we had any queries.  The arranger especially was so helpful and understanding.  Extremely difficult problem that occurred she dealt with it and kept us fully informed. Thank you 

  • 5 Sheila Howe 24th Nov 2021

    My family and I would like to say a big thank you for the way your staff conducted themselves, so thoughtful,dignified and helpful. Would highly recommend your company .
    Kind Regards
    Sheila Howe

  • 5 David Theobald 22nd Nov 2021

    Excellent from start to finish thank you

  • 5 Lynne Jeffrey 22nd Nov 2021

    Excellent compassionate friendly service. The arranger was professional but totally understood the relaxed style we wanted for Mum 

  • 5 Jacqueline Wood 22nd Nov 2021

    Myself and my family were so taken back by the quality of service. I would recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Craig Jeffrey 14th Nov 2021

    All lovely people to deal with couldn't have for nicer people would recommend to everyone

  • 5 Peter Cox 7th Nov 2021

    A very personal service provided, not intrusive and always with the wishes of the family at the forefront. Staff are well turned out, presentable and respectful - so its difficult to see what more you can ask for.

    This is the second time I have used Lewis Solomon so that in itself is a high recommendation.

  • 5 Cheryl LeButt 6th Nov 2021

    A friendly, respectful service. Everything as expected. Thank you.

  • 5 Todd Miller 31st Oct 2021

    We’re just perfect 

  • 5 Tony Cuckoo 30th Oct 2021

    We cannot thank the arranger and her colleagues for making the whole process effortless at the time family needed it most.
    A big heart felt thankyou from all our family

  • 5 Paul May 29th Oct 2021

    Handled with such professionalism and compassion. Every single detail was communicated and our requests catered for. We want to thank the arranger who walked us through the entire process and gave our mum the most beautiful send off.  The high level of service we received and with such quick responses really was valued as a family 

  • 5 Patrick Moran 29th Oct 2021

    proper quality in every area from start to finish.used a couple of funeral directors lately but lewis solomom comes out the best by far.

  • 5 Aileen Gibson 28th Oct 2021

    I found the service from first enquiry reassuring and efficient. This continued throughout the organisation process and my husbands funeral.

  • 5 Linsay Vickery 25th Oct 2021

    Very supportive and understanding. All went well on the day.

  • 5 Gareth Evans 28th Sep 2021

    Lewis Solomon was also chosen by my late father based on a recommendation from a friend retired from the 'industry' - it is one of the few remaining locally owned funeral homes in the area and provides a high level of service and respect.

    My brother and I had an extremely positive experience during such a difficult time (we lost both parents within hours of each other). We were treated with respect and kindness, the end-to-end process was managed very well and everything was very well communicated. We would thoroughly recommend Lewis Solomon to anyone seeking such services.

  • 5 Karen Harris 20th Sep 2021

    From the very first telephone call the arranger could not have been more helpful. Very efficient but courteous members of the company throughout. A very difficult time made easier by such professionalism.

  • 5 Joy Goddard 20th Sep 2021

    We were very happy with the personal service we received at a difficult time. Everyone was very kind and the arranger was very helpful in planning the crematorium service. Although the Swanley traffic was a major headache we were able to reach the crematorium in time and the undertaker was very respectful to our wishes. There was no sense of being hurried and we would certainly recommend Solomon’s in the future especially as I have had the opportunity to play for other crematoriums in the past. Thank you so much. Mrs Joy Goddard

  • 5 Karen Cruse 17th Sep 2021

    Very caring and helpful 
    Nothing was too much trouble at what was a very distressing time 

Address
19 Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RZ

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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

Audrey Tompkins 3rd Mar 2022

A funeral can be a positive event when the funeral directors are kind, compassionate and caring. Our experience with Lewis Solomon was all of these and much more; from the initial planning interview to the Service itself we were guided and helped. When we were uncertain we were given solid advice and time to reflect. Our most grateful thanks to everyone at Lewis Solomon for making what could have been a stressful experience to one of positivity and hope.

Andrea Scobie 12th Feb 2022

Thank you. Everything went very well. Dominic who lead the funeral was excellent. Thank you to everyone who was involved. Andrea.

Janet Shipley 11th Feb 2022

Really good service, everything was perfect and so caring.

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