Welcome to Albany Funerals – Traditional – Modern – Low-Cost Funerals.
Local funeral services located a short drive from Maidstone and surrounding villages
People are not longer tied to their nearest funeral director in the way they once were. A lot of the families we support now come to us from across Kent and further afield, having taken the time to look into how we work. Over the years, most of our growth has simply come from people recommending us after their own experience.
Our recommendation in the Good Funeral Guide and recognition in national awards reflect the standard we hold ourselves to: honest, thoughtful, and genuinely personal funerals.
We believe there is such a thing as a good funeral — a meaningful, personal way to say goodbye and reflect a life. Too often, people come away feeling it could have been better. We want more families across Kent to have that better experience.
At a time when everything can feel overwhelming, we’re here to guide you through the options, helping you make choices that feel right for you and for the person who has died.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (by appointment)
Phone: 01622 746688 available 24/7 if you need urgent support
Email: info@albany-funerals.co.uk
You’ll find us opposite Loose Primary School, around 15 minutes from Maidstone. There is plenty of free off-street parking outside.
Good Funeral Guide recommendation: Albany Funerals (Maidstone) | Good Funeral Guide Directory
Recommended in the Good Funeral Guide and led by Jo Williamson, we have grown significantly over the years as more and more families recommend how we work to others. At a time when it’s extremely hard to think clearly, our expertise is in helping you to understand all the options available to you, so that the funeral is the very best it can be. Being one of the few Maidstone funeral directors independent of the big chains means we can offer the best care, value, and ethics without compromise.
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Here’s what the Good Funeral Guide says about us:
“Jo will arrange exactly the funeral you want. Albany are unique in the area in being perfectly able to provide either a completely traditional funeral, or a totally bespoke one. If it’s a traditional funeral that you want, you can be reassured that the turnout is as smart as it gets. And if you want a very personal, individual event then Jo will be able to offer you as many suggestions as you feel comfortable with. You’ll never be overwhelmed though, she’s exceptionally good at listening to people and understanding what they need from her.”
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“The funeral home is bright, well-lit, civilised and unusually tastefully decorated, painted in soft, neutral colours – the sort of place that really puts you at your ease. It’s like walking into someone’s home. The room in which you make arrangements is furnished with sofas and armchairs, and this tells you that you have all the time you need. There’s a lovely chapel of rest, spacious and serene, lit by lots of candles.”
Albany Funerals, winners of the Funeral Director of the year category at The AGFD Good Funeral Awards.
Please take a moment to read our full review in the Good Funeral Guide
Venues
We can hold ceremonies for up to about 10 people in our beautiful and serene chapel of rest at our premises, which offers a real alternative for those who do not want to go to a church or crematorium for smaller groups. Alternatively we can arrange for your ceremony to take place at a venue of your choice, or one that we can suggest. These types of bespoke funerals usually cost around the same as a traditional funeral with a double slot at the crematorium.
Wake Venues
Hotels and Golf Clubs
Pubs local to Loose
Pubs near Vinters Park Crematorium
Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact us at any time, whether to discuss your options, to seek our advice or to simply ask any questions you might have.
We regularly serve the whole of Kent and also more widely across the UK when requested.
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Opening Times
Offices are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Our phone lines are open and we are here to help 24/7













