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J H Kenyon Funeral Directors Marloes

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49 Marloes Road, LONDON, Greater London, W8 6LA

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J H Kenyon Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
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Providing you, your family and your loved one with high-quality care and compassion. J. H. Kenyon Funeral Directors in North London are proud to serve families in our community from our funerals homes in North London. Since we were founded in 1780, our funeral homes and directors have been renowned for unparalleled standards. This goes for the funeral services we arrange and conduct, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our uncompromising quality of care. The history of J. H. Kenyon Funeral Directors Since we were founded in 1780, our funeral homes and directors have been renowned for unparalleled standards. This goes for the funeral services we arrange and conduct, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our uncompromising quality of care. James Kenyon James Harold Kenyon was born in battle near Hastings on 17th December 1841. His mother, Mary Kenyon, formerly Mary Weston, was the daughter of the owner of a big coffin furniture manufacturer in Birmingham. In 1870, Kenyon had a business partner called Attree, and together they owned a company in Brighton that was referred to as a 'proprietor of funeral horses, cars, hearses, and mourning carriages'. Kenyon opened his first office in London during 1880, at 107 Edgware Road. Described as 'Carriage Masters', James was keen to establish himself as a funeral director. Over the following years, his business began to expand, acquiring many new offices, coffin workshops, stables, chapels and vehicles. This began to propel the business towards becoming one of the most prestigious and respected funeral directors in London. Harold Kenyon When James Kenyon passed away in 1891, his son Harold was only sixteen years old. Three years later, he was appointed secretary of the business. Like his father, Harold was keen to stay involved with the local government, as well as continue providing good-natured generosity when it came to helping those less fortunate. Harold was an admired member of the London community and a pioneer of the funeral profession; he was president of the British Undertaker's Association (now the National Association of Funeral Directors), and he stood as Chairman of the Paddington bench of magistrates, the Metropolitan Borough's Stand Joint Committee, and the Central Council for District Nursing in London. He was also on the board for St. Mary's Hospital and the Princess Louise Hospital for Children, the founder and president of multiple rotary clubs, and the president of the Paddington and Bayswater Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years. In 1930, he was awarded an MBE, before being Knighted six years later. Pioneers of the funeral profession J. H. Kenyon was one of the first funeral directors to use motor vehicles and hearses, during what is thought to be the year of 1911. Some two years later, it was recorded that Kenyon conducted the first ever funeral service using only motor vehicles. This was a huge step in the history of the funeral profession, with other funeral directors soon to follow suit. The vehicles at J H Kenyon were always stylish, state-of-the-art limousines and hearses. By 1939, a Rolls Royce fleet made up most of the cars, with an additional Minerva, Hudson, Vauxhall and four Fords. J .H .Kenyon's business continued to flourish throughout the second half of the twentieth century, with significant growth in the 1960s. This led to the founding of Kenyon Air Transportation, a component of the company that would carry out repatriations of coffins and ashes to and from the UK. This is no longer a separate organisation; however, it is a service that is still available to all of J H Kenyon's clients. Notable funeral services J. H. Kenyon has always been distinguished in history books for conducting funerals for people of all classes. A quote from Dr Brian Parson's book 'J. H. Kenyon: A Short History' states "Politicians, churchmen, academics, physicians, the military and navy, foreign dignitaries, the nobility and royalty can be found alongside those of a lesser social status. Background apart, all funerals are treated with equal dignity and respect". The most famous funeral, not just for J. H. Kenyon but also for the history of Britain, was for Sir Winston Churchill on 30th January 1965, with over 1,000,000 attendees and a television audience of over 350,000,000. J H Kenyon has had a long history of serving the Churchill family, and they were entrusted with the funeral services for several members of the Royal Family, including HM King George VI in 1952 and Queen Mary in 1953. Charity work In the 1990s, J. H. Kenyon became renowned for the help and support given to families who had lost someone close to HIV and AIDS. Today, their relationships with local charities remain strong, such as with Homeless Action in Barnet. It is clear that James Kenyon was a kind-hearted and charitable man, who always played his part in a community that he loved dearly. Records show a letter he wrote asking wealthy donors to contribute donations for a Christmas Dinner for poor people in the area. This was the kind of event that would have taken place for many consecutive years, leading to similar initiatives taking place over Christmas to this day. What we offer - Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death - Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs - Local expertise and knowledge - Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services of all faiths and cultures - Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest - Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options - Memorials and tributes - Prepaid funeral plans

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from £2,970.00

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Attended funeral (funeral director charges only)

This is the fee for our funeral director services, support, and co-ordination:

The above total for professional services broken down as
Taking care of all necessary legal & administrative arrangements £1,140.00
Collection of the deceased from the place of death (up to 15 miles) into the funeral director's care £290.00
Care of the deceased whilst with the director £802.00
Providing a suitable coffin (basic) £250.00
Viewing of the deceased for friends and family £5.00
Taking the deceased to the agreed cemetery/crematorium in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle £483.00
Other funeral product and services
Unattended Funeral costs

Cremation (funeral director's fees only) £995.00
For an Attended or Un attended burial, the burial fee £2,970.00
In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for residents is £1,500.00
For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.
In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for residents is £765.00

Please discuss any specific religious, belief-based and/or cultural requirements that you have with the funeral director through the message service

Prices correct as from 04/01/2023
and may be subject to change. E & O.E.


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Services

  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Local expertise and knowledge Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Prepaid funeral plans
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures

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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday closed Sunday closed

Address

49 Marloes Road, LONDON, Greater London, W8 6LA