The death of a loved one can be traumatic and frightening. We will always be available to you during this time to offer advice and support.

Thomas Gray Funeral Services offers a personal touch from a truly independent, family owned and run business in Ashford, Kent.

Thomas Gray Funeral Plans

Many people wish to provide for their funeral expenses and a funeral prepayment plan is a caring, sensible and cost-effective way to do so. You can choose your own funeral arrangements, for your own peace of mind. You will save your family from having to make difficult decisions, trying to guess what you would have wanted, at such a distressing time. All options are clearly specified with fixed prices - or you can choose a personalised plan with every detail exactly as you want it. Avoid rising funeral costs with an inflation-proof guarantee of the Funeral Director's charges. Financial security - the funeral payment is held in Funeral Planning Trust until it is needed. The service will be provided by Thomas Gray Funeral Services Ltd. There is no age limit and there are no awkward health questions You can make a once-only payment or pay by monthly instalments, whichever suits you. All enquiries and arrangements are treated in confidence.

The Standard Plan

• Removing the body to the Funeral Director's premises, at any time of the day or night, from anywhere in the local area.
• Giving guidance to relatives or executors on the registration of the death and other matters relevant to the funeral.
• Taking care of the body until the funeral.
• Providing facilities for viewing by the family at the Chapel of Rest by appointment, including preparation and dressing in a suitable gown or clothes if provided by the family.
• The supply of a quality wood veneered coffin simulated brass handles, engraved nameplate and interior lining.
• Making all the arrangements for the funeral and providing the Funeral Director, drivers and bearers for the funeral service.
• Supply of a hearse and 1 limousine - the cortege can leave from a local address; proceed to a local place of worship if required, then onto the local crematorium or place of burial.
• Receiving flowers for the funeral, or charitable donations in lieu of flowers, and providing a list of donors to relatives or executors.
• A contribution towards other expenses or "disbursements". Please refer to brochure regarding these payments or contact your Funeral Director.

The Traditional Plan

This provides an enhanced service, with the following variations to the Standard Plan:

• The supply of a high quality coffin finished in wood veneer
• Supplying two limousines instead of one.

The Simple Plan

Similar to the Standard Plan but with the following variations:

• Includes local removal during office hours only.
• Facilities and preparation for viewing are not included.
• A plain basic veneered coffin is supplied.
• No limousine is included.
• No procession is included - usually the hearse will meet the family at the local crematorium or place of burial.
• This plan does not include attending a service in a church as well as the crematorium.
• Listing of flowers or charitable donations is not included.

Prices available upon request.