​Holistic Funeral Directors - Beautiful Barn Setting, Kent
Celebration of Life Funerals
Based in the idyllic village of Egerton, Ashford, Kent we are Award Winning Funeral Directors & Barn Cremation Service Venue helping families
Celebrate & Honour the Lives of their Loved One's
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Just 8 min drive from Pluckley mainline station, 11 mins drive from Headcorn mainline station &
20 min drive from Ashford International.
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Step into the beauty of this stunning
Oak Framed Barn and away from the
crematorium conveyer belt & have the entire funeral & reception all in one exquisite venue.
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Gentle Endings Cremations
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Cost
Just £4,748
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Our Funeral Director Service includes:​
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Collection & care of the person who has died.
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Use of the exquisite Oak Framed Barn in Egerton, Ashford, for up to 1 hour.
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After the funeral ceremony you will move to the adjacent Stags Barn where you have up to 2 hours to share more memories & have refreshments.
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Gentle Endings Guide/Funeral Director to guide you through the process, including all meetings & phone support.
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Organising of all legal paperwork and liaising with officials.
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Cost for direct cremation.
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Transfer of coffin to crematorium after the funeral.
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Simple black hearse & driver.
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Bamboo eco coffin.
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Celebrant.
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Funeral Director on the day.
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4 bearers to carry the coffin.
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Design of order of service.
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Fingerprint for memorial jewellery.
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Lock of hair should you wish.
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Collection of the ashes.
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Grief support before and after the funeral and cremation.
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Flowers, printing & catering not included.
No need to travel to multiple venues in Kent;
You can hold your holistic funeral and reception/wake in one place
Gentle Endings Cremations really is a more personal
way to say goodbye to those we love
How Does our Holistic Funeral Director Service Work?
Gently Guiding You
Multi-Award Winning
Holistic Funeral Directors/Undertakers
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Simple Steps
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Our funeral directors will arrange for a meeting with you either at our space in Egerton, Ashford, in your own home or online - whichever you feel most comfortable with.
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We will share with you all the available options to ensure that you know your choices.
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We will collect & bring into our care the person who has died, caring for them in our professional mortuary.
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We will organise the funeral/celebration of life including organising the cremation, ordering the coffin, designing order of services etc.
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On the day of the funeral, our directors will be there to run the celebration of life and then take the coffin to the licensed crematorium after the ceremony, leaving you to stay on to share memories with your guests.
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The coffin will already be present in the barn when you arrive.
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We will support you all the way from before someone has died to beyond the funeral, ensuring you feel confident in your grief journey & your choices.
Optional Extras
There are many ways you can make the day of the celebration of life funeral extra personal and special, please feel free to click on the pictures below and browse our various choices in coffins, flowers, catering, alternative hearses, order of services, ashes to tree, fingerprint jewellery and the option to have an attended direct cremation the day after the celebration of life ceremony with us here in Egerton, Kent.
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Celebrants
A funeral celebrant is a professional who specializes in creating and conducting personalized funeral or memorial services. Gentle Endings Cremations works with a number of different celebrants, please see below for further information.
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Here are some key aspects of a funeral celebrant’s role:
Personalisation
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Customised Ceremonies: Celebrants work closely with the family to design a service that honours the unique life and personality of the deceased. This can include specific readings, music, rituals, and tributes.
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Inclusive Services: They can incorporate elements from various cultural, spiritual, or secular traditions, making the service inclusive and respectful of diverse beliefs.
Planning and Coordination
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Consultation: They meet with the family to gather information about the person who has died life, values, and the desired tone of the service.
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Logistics: Celebrants handle the logistics of the ceremony, coordinating with venues, musicians, and other service providers as needed.
Ceremony Leadership
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Leading the Service: The celebrant officiates the funeral or memorial service, guiding attendees through the proceedings and ensuring that the event flows smoothly.
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Eulogies and Tributes: They often deliver eulogies or facilitate the delivery of tributes by family and friends, ensuring that these are meaningful and respectful.
Emotional Support
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Supportive Presence: Celebrants provide emotional support to the bereaved, helping them navigate the planning process during a difficult time.
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Creating a Healing Environment: By crafting a ceremony that truly reflects the deceased’s life, celebrants help create a healing environment for mourners.
Flexibility
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Adaptable: Whether the service is held in a funeral home, a family home, outdoors, or another meaningful location, celebrants are adaptable to different settings.
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Alternative Ceremonies: They can also conduct alternative ceremonies such as life celebrations, scattering of ashes, or anniversary memorials.
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Justine Coombs
I'm a modern compassionate Civil Celebrant otherwise known as an Independent Celebrant who will help to plan your own or your loved one's funeral service. I can guide you through all your choices and create your perfect funeral ceremony. The ceremony is written specifically for you - there is no standard approach when I write about your loved one. I will then help you through one of the most difficult days of your life.
Simon Taylor
I’ve been a funeral celebrant since 2022 and it is a role that I absolutely love. It has
been a complete honour to help grieving families create a ceremony which best
serves the memory of the person they have lost.
Each service, each ceremony, is unique, every step along the path is one that is only
taken once. It is always a privilege to work with the family shaping the service to
meet their feelings and expectations. Some of the ceremonies have been a deeply
sad, introspective and moving, some have been joyous celebrations of a life lived
well and some have been, how can one explain it, practical and to the point, not
devoid of emotion exactly, but honestly expressing the real feelings in the room.
My life experience which is broad and affords me the opportunity to bring both a sympathetic understanding and a significant know how to my role.
I have over 30 years’ experience in the charity sector offering support and care to families in need. That experience taught me in a very real sense how to listen.
Possibly the most important tool needed in my role.
I have trained as an actor and I’m confident at public speaking and always strive to create an emotional connection, with the attendees at any ceremony. I have also studied English Literature at Cambridge University and have rich writing style, that can deliver a beautiful and moving tribute based upon the information gathered from the families I work with.
I hold the National Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy (RQF) which I undertook with Civil Ceremonies who are rated as an outstanding training provider by Ofsted.
As a celebrant I am constantly learning, always growing emotionally as a person and as a professional. I am privileged to support families during what is often a very difficult time and help them find solace both in the process and the ceremony.
Arabella Wilde
A funeral gives you an opportunity to honour and celebrate a life. I will work with you to create a personalised and heartfelt ceremony that truly reflects the life and values of your loved one. We all have our own story, and we all have our own way of wanting to share that story. I will spend time with you learning all I can about your loved one in order that I can create a ceremony that reflects the spirit and personality of that person. From sharing their story to incorporating special touches, my goal is to make the ceremony a meaningful tribute.
Annie-Lou Oulton
Losing a loved one is a time of enormous personal challenge and being there to help plan and conduct this final act of respect for your loved one is a great privilege. A funeral is a time to honour, remember and celebrate their life, as well as to mourn their passing. I work with you to create a service which both reflects the beliefs and wishes of your loved one – as well as allowing you to focus on your loss and find comfort in the memories.
Martin O'Toole
Martin is an exceptional celebrant, he is someone who is able to connect to the heart of the person who has died and will work with you to create a powerful, heartfelt and meaningful honouring of the person who has died.
Sarah Stephenson
Sarah is a gentle soul who will soothingly guide you through this very difficult time in your life to create a truly personal farewell.
Need Somewhere to Stay?
Many guests have to travel a long distance to a funeral. Gentle Endings works with Frasers to be able to offer unique, luxurious bedrooms situated in three beautiful period buildings; State-of-the art stylish Stags Barn, historic ragstone oast and converted former stable block. Nine of the suites are situated on ground floor level. Gentle Endings, Egerton is the perfect location for a relaxed retreat in the heart of the Kent countryside, to help soothe and restore especially following the pain of losing someone. There are 2 self catering properties available for groups of between 4 and 20 guests.
Rooms from £120 per night, please Frasers for more information.
