William Whitmey Independent Funeral Directors Ltd

19/12/2025

Small ways to help someone navigate grief.

Readers share the small, practical acts of kindness that made a difference.

18/12/2025

Cremation is certainly more popular these days and you may have a cremation at any Crematorium you wish. We do of course carry out burials. This may be in a Churchyard, Parish Cemetery or Local Authority Burial Ground.

Click on the link below to find out more about a cremation or burial, or call us with any questions you may have on 01795 22 70 20.

Cremation or Burial Cremation Cremation is certainly more popular these days and you may have a cremation at any Crematorium you wish. The nearest Crematorium to our offices is the Garden of England Crematorium at Bobbing. However we serve all crematoria throughout the UK.   Burial We do of course ...

16/12/2025

8 comforting messages every cat owner would love to receive from beyond the rainbow bridge.

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14/12/2025

Today is Worldwide Candle Lighting Day. As the name of the day indicates, everyone lights their candles at 7.00pm in their local time zone, to honour the memory of all children gone too soon. This results in a beautiful wave of light, traveling around the globe from time zone to time zone.

12/12/2025

At William Whitmey Independent Funeral Directors we believe that a personal, tailored and dignified service is important and we provide this with a dedicated team, who know, understand and appreciate the local community in which they serve.

We are always here to provide advice and information on a discreet and personal basis, catering for your individual needs. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outside of our regular working hours your call will always be answered personally.

Take a look at our website by clicking the link below, for more information or call us on 01795 22 70 20.

Award winning independent family run Funeral Directors William Whitmey are located in Sittingbourne and Teynham. We believe that a personal, tailored and dignified service is important and we provide this with a dedicated team, who know, understand and appreciate the local community in which they se...

11/12/2025

Here are our shop opening hours over the Christmas period. Although our shop is closed on some days over Christmas, our services are always available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us on 01795 22 70 20.

09/12/2025

12 tips to navigate the holidays after losing a loved one.

Celebrating while grieving feels like a betrayal. I lost my dad in October 2018, and I just didn't want Christmas to come. How would we smile, give gifts, and

08/12/2025

"It all begins and ends in your mind. What you give power to, has power over you, if you allow it."

06/12/2025

How to comfort a dog that feels loss.

Jen Fitschen, EditorUnderstanding a Dog’s Grief: More Than Just Sad Eyes When we think about grief, it’s easy to imagine a person mourning the loss of a loved one. But ... Read more

05/12/2025

At William Whitmey Independent Funeral Directors we believe that a personal, tailored and dignified service is important and we provide this with a dedicated team, who know, understand and appreciate the local community in which they serve.

We are always here to provide advice and information on a discreet and personal basis, catering for your individual needs. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outside of our regular working hours your call will always be answered personally.

Take a look at our website by clicking the link below, for more information or call us on 01795 22 70 20.

We are always here to provide advice and information on a discreet and personal basis, catering for your individual needs. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outside of our regular working hours your call will always be answered personally. Both our premises have a reception a...

04/12/2025

How to deal with grief during the holiday season.

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The holidays usually bring feelings of joy and celebration. But for someone who’s in the process of grieving, they can feel heavy and empty. I was once told that …

01/12/2025

Hello December! 🎄🎅