Pickard & Beale Funeral Directors

17/12/2025

Christmas Memorial Service Sunday 14th December 2025. All Saints Church, Maidstone.

The season of Christmas — a time of light and hope — while carrying memories of those we love and miss. Our Christmas Memorial Service offered a quiet space to remember, to reflect, and to find comfort together. All brought together by our wonderful team a long with Celebrant Louise Rogers and Reverend Hollie Butler. Also thank you to the choir, The Maidstone Singers and everyone at All Saints Church.

28/11/2025

🌟 Memorial Christmas Tree – Honoring Our Loved Ones 🌟

As we enter this season of love, light, and remembrance, we invite all bereaved families to join us in placing a memorial star on our Christmas tree in honor of those we hold forever in our hearts.

You are welcome to stop by, write your loved one’s name on a star, and hang it on the tree as a symbol of cherished memories and enduring love. 💛

May this tree shine brightly with the stories, lives, and legacies that continue to touch us all.
Everyone is welcome, and you may come at any time that feels right for you.

If you have any questions, please reach out.
Wishing comfort and peace to all this holiday season. ✨

11/11/2025

03/11/2025

☕ Join Us for Our Community Coffee Morning!

We’d love to invite you to our friendly Coffee Morning at Sears Barming on the first Saturday of every month.

Come along for a relaxed chat, a warm drink, and a chance to connect with others in our community. Whether you’ve experienced a loss or simply fancy some company, everyone is welcome.

📍 Venue: Seats Barming 3 Fountain lane Maidstone ME16 9AT
🕰 Time: 10AM till 12
☕ Free tea, coffee, and cake provided

We look forward to seeing you for a friendly cuppa and good conversation.

15/09/2025

Come and join us at K B Sills for our MacMillan Coffee Morning, tea, coffee and yummy cakes will be here ready 🥰 We will be holding this on Friday 26th Sept from 10.30am, Come and see us, have a chat, have a moan, have a laugh, we will be here with a listening ear! Join us and help raise funds for MacMillan, see you all there!!! ❤️

02/09/2025

06/08/2025

Thank you to the family for letting us share this adorable photo🤍

Funerals can be a very confusing time for children. It’s a lot of emotions to process and a lot of overwhelming things happening that they might not fully understand.

During a funeral we conducted last week, this cheeky boy was in the back of our limousine with his family, to keep him distracted and happy our brilliant Funeral Director Bob Somerville lent him his hat to play with and it sure did make everyone giggle!

We absolutely love the photo and are glad that a little bit of laughter could be there on a very sad day🕊️

04/08/2025

Whether you've recently experienced a loss, want to connect with others in the community, or just fancy a chat and a cuppa, you're very welcome. It's an opportunity to share stories, meet new people, and find comfort in a supportive environment.

Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided – and of course, cake

Please feel free to bring a friend.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at 01622 725035 sears.barming@dignityuk.co.uk

31/07/2025

Some things in life are uncertain, but your funeral doesn't have to be one of them. A Dignity Funeral Plan lets you make the choices now, so your loved ones don't have to later 🩵.
Pop by and see us on Wednesday 27th August between 10am and 2pm, for a cuppa and a chat where we will be happy to answer any questions you have or pick up an information pack.
Learn more www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk or call Karen at Francis Chappell & Sons 01732 450203

Francis Chappell & Sons is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No.
00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edward Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP.
Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.

29/07/2025

K B Sills would like to congratulate the England Women's Football team for their fabulous WIN last night! Well done ladies!! Fantastic work and what a great team effort! Champions!!