A H Apps Funeral Directors - Chatham

20/01/2026

"what is stronger
than the human heart
which shatters over and over
and still lives

- rupi kaur"

18/01/2026

Being asked to be a pallbearer at a loved one’s funeral can be considered a great honour, so it’s important to understand what is involved and the responsibilities that come with the role.

If you are arranging a funeral, you may wish to choose family members or close friends to be pallbearers, though you may prefer to ask your funeral director to provide their own, if they are able to do so.

Being asked to be a pallbearer can be considered a great honour. It's important to learn about pallbearer duties and etiquette, as well as how to choose pallbearers.

16/01/2026

If you’ve lost someone close to you, or are attending the funeral of someone you know, you may be thinking about sending a sympathy card or flowers. Writing an appropriate and heartfelt funeral card message is important and will help you to show your support.

Even if you didn’t know the person well, you may want to express your condolences. This guide provides examples of funeral flower and sympathy card messages, helping you carefully choose words which help to remember a loved one that has passed away and provide comfort to those who are grieving.

If you've lost someone close to you, or are attending the funeral of someone you know, you may be thinking about sending a sympathy card or flowers.

14/01/2026

The loss of a loved one can be among one of the most overwhelming and painful experiences you are likely to encounter. It comes uninvited and it takes you through a range of emotions which often contradict one another and make no sense.

The physical pain of it can have a negative effect on your health and is likely to affect your thinking, alter your behaviour, and disturb your sleeping, eating and thinking.

This article will provide advice and guidance on coping with grief. It will help you understand the grieving process, its symptoms, and how to take care of yourself whilst grieving.

Our guide to coping with grief and loss is designed to help you understand the grieving process, its symptoms and how to take care of yourself whilst grieving.

11/01/2026

For those who follow the Christian faith, Bible readings for funerals can be an important part of the service. While funeral prayers and scriptures have always been part of a traditional Christian funeral, many services held in non-religious funeral venues also use funeral Bible verses or funeral prayers as part of the service. Bible readings for funerals can give structure and meaning to a service, helping to support the family and friends of the deceased with their grief.

For those who follow the Christian faith, Bible passages for funeral readings can be an important part of the services.

09/01/2026

"Our Deepest Sympathy

To send our deepest sympathy
Jut doesn't seem like enough.
We know how your grief must burden you,
How this time must be so rough.

But try to believe in your heart of hearts,
That your pain wont last forever,
That sadness will lighten a little each day,
and you'll eventually feel much better.

When that day comes, you memories
Will focus on the good, not the bad.
Instead of feeling burdened by tears,
You'll cherish the happy times you had."

07/01/2026

When a loved one passes away, deciding when to have a funeral can be quite difficult for some families. Giving yourself plenty of time to make a final decision will enable you to create a more personal send off and celebrate the deceased’s life in a meaningful and unique way.

Deciding when to have a funeral can be quite difficult for some families. Discover how long after death a funeral typically takes place.

31/12/2025

As we welcome a brand new year, we’re reminded that January doesn’t erase what came before, it gently carries it forward✨

The new year offers a fresh start, new hope, and moments yet to be written. But for many, it also arrives with memories of loved ones who are deeply missed. As the calendar turns, their love, laughter, and presence remain forever part of our story.

If you’re entering this year with both hope and heartache, please know that you are not alone. It’s okay to celebrate new beginnings while still holding space for remembrance. Love never ends, it simply changes form.

May this year bring you peace, comfort, healing, and gentle reminders of those who will always live on in your heart. Wishing you and your families a meaningful and peaceful New Year🤍

29/12/2025

"The creation of new traditions and rituals provides you the opportunity to find meaningful and lasting ways to remember loved ones. Further, it allows those who have died to play a continuous role in holiday celebrations going forward."

The creation of new holiday traditions and rituals provides you the opportunity to find meaningful and lasting ways to remember loved ones.

25/12/2025

As Christmas arrives, we are mindful that this season can carry a deeper ache for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. When someone you love is missing, the holidays can feel very different.

Please remember that whatever you’re feeling, sadness, love or even moments of joy, it is completely okay. Grief has no timeline!

From all of us at A H Apps, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with moments of peace, comfort, and remembrance. If your heart feels heavy, know that you are not alone, we are here for you, whenever you need support or a listening ear🤍

24/12/2025

Seasonal Opening Hours🤍

Our branch may be closed but we are here for you 24/7

If you need to speak to a member of staff or make an appointment, please call us at any time on 0800 456 1047📞