Valentine and Turner

262 High Street

Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NB

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262 High Street

Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NB

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Valentine and Turner

Multi Award Winning Family Funeral Directors

Our family caring for your family

We cater for all religions and cultures and specialise in the ‘little things’ that are often overlooked.

Funeral Directors in Orpington and Bromley

Welcome to Valentine & Turner, your compassionate and dedicated funeral directors serving Orpington, Bromley, and the wider Kent area. As a family-run, multi-award-winning service, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing personalised, respectful, and professional funeral services tailored to each family’s unique wishes and needs.

Established with a mission to offer solace and support in times of grief, we bring a wealth of experience and a tradition of excellence to assist you in commemorating the lives of your loved ones. Our services encompass a wide range of options, including traditional funerals, cremations, and repatriations, allowing us to honour diverse beliefs, cultures, and preferences.

Personalised and Bespoke Services

Understanding the importance of saying goodbye in a way that is meaningful and personal, we work closely with you to create services that reflect the individuality and uniqueness of your loved ones.

From the choice of coffins and floral arrangements to the selection of memorial venues, every detail is considered with utmost care and attention.

 

Community-Centred Approach

Our roots in the community run deep, and our approach is grounded in a genuine compassion and a desire to be of service to our neighbours in their hour of need.

We consider it an honour to be chosen to guide you through this journey, and we are here to provide support, guidance, and comfort every step of the way.

 

 

Our Family caring for Your Family

Multi Award Winning Family Funeral Directors

We cater for all religions and cultures and specialise in the ‘little things’ that are often overlooked.

Contact our Funeral Home

For more information about our services or to discuss your requirements in detail, please contact us at 01689 798448 or info@valentineandturner.com.

Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to assist you.

 

Testimonials

Lovely words from your family to ours

megan coombs
June 16, 2023

If I could give more stars I would. Gary has been extremely helpful, caring and just all round amazing. I can’t recommend him enough. My Nan would be proud. Thanks Gary

Andrew K. Brinded
June 12, 2023

At a time of need, I tried to contact two funeral homes. One didn't answer my enquiry, and the other was "booked" until July. I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have found Gary. He is the consummate professional, a brilliant communicator and someone I would highly recommend. I can't find the words to describe how blessed I, and my family, feel. He was an absolutely super star.

Goda Pel
May 17, 2023

We could not thank Gary enough for supporting us and guiding us through the most difficult time of our lives. From the moment I spoke with Gary, I felt at ease that my baby will be looked after and that I can leave her in trusted hands. We never had to deal with any arrangements like this in our lives but Gary guided us from the begining with his best advices and care. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to spend some time with our baby at their chapel - we didn't have much time together thus every minute was so precious and invaluable ♡ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Ms Rowley
April 11, 2023

From the very moment we met Gary, it seemed that his mission was to make our lives as easy as he possibly could by helping,understanding, supporting our needs from the smallest to biggest decisions. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble and we felt that our father was in safe and incredibly caring hands. I can not recommend this family company highly enough - so incredibly professional.. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕

Jodie Mcleavey
November 17, 2022

Can not recommend enough. I can honestly say I do not know how I would have got through such a difficult time without Gary & Kirsty. The care to every detail blew me away. I felt at ease knowing my dad was in their care. I could not thank them enough. Highly recommend. Jodie Medlam

Emma White
June 19, 2022

The service provided by Valentine & Turner is exceptional - extremely professional, compassionate and caring. From the moment they arrived at the house after Mum had passed away, they treated her with the utmost dignity and respect. They looked after her beautifully and ensured she had the best send-off possible. Thank you Gary and Family for looking after Mum, for looking after us and for going the extra mile to ensure all our requirements for Mum's funeral were met.

Pete Adkins
April 6, 2022

We chose Valentine & Turner on the back of their reviews but they have surpassed expectation. They helped us with the funeral for our 8yr old boy and could not have been any more helpful. They accommodated us visiting our boy before the funeral and we’re accommodating. On the day of the funeral they were so respectful and treated our boy as if he was one of their own. An amazing family run business and made these terrible time for us as a family as easy as possible. We can’t thank Wayne and everyone else involved enough.

Anthony Rockliffe
February 23, 2022

The most caring and compassionate company. We have dealt with Valentine and Turner both professionally and personally and they are consummate professionals in every way. Gary will go out of his way to ensure you are at ease at one of the most difficult times of your life.

Connie Gray
May 19, 2021

I received the best service I could have hoped for. Gary and Kirsty were so easy to talk to and they were very sympathetic and compassionate. They made me feel at ease and answered all my questions professionally. I would recommend Valentine and Turner Funeral Directors to anyone who has lost a loved one. I was married for 46 years and it really hurt when I lost my wife Christine but they made me feel at ease and helped me send my wife off in the most beautiful and memorable way I could have. Family and friends who attended the funeral said it was the most beautiful send off they have seen. Valentine and Turner Funeral Directors deserve 10 stars, but I can only give 5! Amazing service!

Debby Drake
May 15, 2021

Thank you Gary as always for the amazing day sending Pauline on her way so beautifully. I know so much goes on in the background but you all make it look so effortless and are so professional. The order of service was also so well done and the lovely readings you read for us. 6 star service.

Fiona Timms
March 25, 2021

We would just like to say a huge thank you to all at Valentine & Turner for everything that you have done to help us all through this difficult time. Your caring professionalism is a credit to you all. From the time you picked up dad in February until we finally said good yesterday, we knew he was safe and loving cared for. My sincerest thanks, you were truly amazing !

Fay Gough
March 11, 2021

I cannot speak highly enough of the service that Valentine and Turner provided to us as a family. They offer a compassionate and caring old fashioned service which is so soothing when you are faced with the painful task of arranging a funeral for your loved one. It means so much to have this sympathetic support when you are grieving. Thank you Gary.

Leah N
February 10, 2021

Exceptional service and compassion from this wonderful family firm. Their warmth, care and attention to even the smallest of details is truly amazing. I cannot recommend Valentine and Turner highly enough. Such respect and care is shown for your beloved departed, it really means so much. Thank you to Gary, Wayne and the V&T family for all you do. Your kindness and gentle care mean so much.

Paul Lovell
February 10, 2021

Valentine and Turner are caring and friendly they done us all proud when looking after our dad back in October he looedrd so peaceful thank you so much..

Vivienne james
February 10, 2021

Gary,Wayne, and all at Valentine and Turner are such amazing compassionate people. They done my nans funeral and my nephews funeral. They treated them like they were their own. They really helped ease our pain. The help love and compassion they showed to each and everyone of us was beyond words. I truly felt safe leaving our loved ones in their care. Nothing was ever too much for them what ever we ask for they made it happen we didn’t have to ask twice. I would highly recommend valentine and turner family funeral directors. Iv lost a lot of family and friends over the years but never felt the love and compassion from any other funeral directors apart from valentine and turner. Thank you Gary and Wayne for everything you done for us you went above and beyond for our loved ones and for that I will be truly great full for the rest of my life. Xx

Olivia Barguss
February 9, 2021

When my stepdad Lloyd Bigby died. Gary took control when my mum couldn't. He made everything easy for us and looked after everyone. Such a perfect service. Thank you Valentine and Turner

Michelle Harvey
February 9, 2021

These guys took the funeral of my best friend, without a doubt, every detail was taken care of with 100% compassion, sensitivity, care and an understanding that they know EXACTLY what they're doing, all whilst supporting a grieving family too. Cannot recommend them highly enough...the best.

Sian O'Connor
February 9, 2021

The service we received from Gary,Wayne and all the amazing people who work at Valentine and Turner was second to none.from the moment we called them when my darling mum passed away at home they were outstanding. Their compassion, sympathy and care for us as a family and the care and respect for my mum was just exemplary. As a family we will never forget all they done.

Tor Bishop
February 9, 2021

I cannot describe how this family go above and beyond for your family. From the moment I rang I was treated with such kindness and compassion. Gary helped me from the very first second, until we laid my mother in law to rest. I truly don't think I would of got through everything I'f it wasn't for him. They took such great care of my family member and looked after her until she left to her final resting place. You made such a difference you really did and I will forever be greatful. Thank you x

Michelle Elliott
February 9, 2021

Wonderful caring family who went above and beyond to help my family at our most difficult time. Beautiful service. Thank you for all the love, care and respect.

Laura Hobbs
February 9, 2021

Valentine & Turner for me were my light during one of my most darkest moments. My mum died unexpectedly & I had never planned a funeral & me & my family were a complete mess. I knew straight away I wanted mum to be taken care of by this wonderful family as a friend had her service with them for her mother. I contacted Gary the day after my mum passed as I was so confused & lost. From helping us from the start to giving my mum a stunning send off considering the times were in right now I cannot thank them enough. Somehow they made one of my most painful moments a little easier. I knew my mum was well taken care of & I can’t recommend them enough. They treat your love ones like one of their own. Attention to detail is everything & they are amazing. Thank you Gary. x

Mark Slaney
February 9, 2021

Outstanding service provided by these guys, Unfortunately I lost my dad to cancer and all at Valentine and Turner made the funeral arrangements so easy after meeting them the first time we knew we made the right choice, They give a very personal touch that you just wouldn't get in most funeral directors and clearly care and take pride in what they do, Would highly recommend to anyone.

Danny Thomas
February 9, 2021

Outstanding service , theres nothing these guys wont try and achieve for familys in mourning .

Dawn Thorne
February 9, 2021

You cannot get a better company than this would highly recommend. Very professional helpful and accommodating I would not go anywhere else x

julie dow
December 18, 2020

We as a family cannot thank Gary Wayne and his staff enough for making such a difficult day of our mother’s funeral go so smoothly with the utmost care respect and professionalism from when we first met Gary to the end . I would highly recommend them to all.

On the saddest day of our lives, Valentine and Turner delivered what our family can only describe as, the most beautiful, respectful and complete funeral service imaginable. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, you made our day so much more bearable.

Richard Pattison
October 23, 2020

Anyone that has suffered the loss of a loved one will realise that no matter how hard you prepare for it you are in a state of total shock and disarray. Having lost my wife recently and with her passing at home I looked toward a family run funeral directors to help me through the process. Valentine and Turner were exactly that. No task was ever too big and no detail too small for them. They excelled in their professionalism and efficiency and held my hand in every aspect of creating a perfect funeral. The empathy and sympathy was evident every step of the way and I cannot praise them enough. My sincere thanks to Gary, Laura and Kirsty for being there for us, you were absolutely amazing and everyone that attended the funeral or watched it on live stream was hugely impressed. Kind regards Richard

Linda Williams
October 20, 2020

Outstanding!! My family and I cannot express how grateful we are to Gary and team after the passing of my husband Weedy ❤️ The kindness , compassion and professionalism was second to none! The extra touches you provided touched everyone of us This made his funeral at Kemnal Park Crematorium the day he deserved Thank you to each and everyone of you! Linda and family xx

Shanti Jayasekera
June 26, 2020

As a family, we wish to give our heartfelt thanks to Gary and his team, who recently provided their respectful, compassionate and professional service in dealing with our Aunt and Uncle's funeral. We as a family would highly recommend their services.

Catherine Costin
November 6, 2019

Gary and his team recently dealt with my Dad John's funeral at The Bluebell Cemetery. From our initial meeting Gary was professional, respectful and compassionate. This continued throughout and helped us greatly during a very difficult and sad time. This family owned company is a credit to their profession and I recommend their services wholeheartedly. A massive thank you from all us.

Candice Haynes
October 8, 2019

I don’t know where to start with this review, because I don’t think it’s possible to put into words the amount of gratitude we have for Gary and The Valentine and Turner gang. We lost our beautiful mum in July and from start to finish, Gary had been supportive, understanding and respectful of all our wishes and of mums. If sending someone off could be perfect, then this was perfect for our mum. All the stops were pulled and it went off without a hitch, her day was an emotional, perfect and beautiful day just as she was. Gary ran the service and we cannot thank him enough for all he done. Our family thanks you from the very bottom of our hearts. Mum would have been so pleased at how her send off turned out. Xx

sheila cottrell
September 25, 2019

I would like to say must husband died and Valentine & turner gave him the most wonderful send off , I would say if anyone is in the position I was in where you wonder what company to go with , take my advise And chose this very caring company.

SmokeFN-
May 20, 2019

GB was here

Sarah Fisher
April 19, 2019

Thank you so much, your service went above and beyond.. pardon the pun!!! Every attention to detail and so so much more. With regards Lena, Bill, Charley and Sarah xx

Hazel Skinner
March 22, 2019

Cannot thank staff enough for their compassion, support through a difficult time. Everything was perfect. Amazing service. From the Quilter family

Joy Sam
February 25, 2019

Words can not describe the excellent service we received from Valentine and Turner. We felt they honoured our mother beautifully. Every detail handled with tenderness and quality. I cannot recommend them enough. Sadly, in the 2 years since my mum passed I've been to a few funerals and I can say without doubt that the service rendered by Valentine & Turner is heads and shoulders above others. I originally gave 4 stars because of my disappointment with the work of the photograph company (who Valentine & Turner recommended). Given they attended church, burial and reception, they took more photos of the funeral directors than of our family and guests.

Paul Hedges
January 21, 2019

I would like to express how wonderful and professional Valentine and Turner were with looking after my Dad John Rayner when he sadly passed away, they were professional and courteous at all times and nothing was too much trouble for them. Not only did they treat dad as their family but also us as well. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and you will always hold a special place in our hearts

Claire Kelly
October 2, 2018

We cannot thank the Valentine & Turner families enough for making such a difficult time so much easier. Their level of support, comfort and professionalism at every point were outstanding. We would highly recommend them to care for your loved one.

Lucy Kerr
July 29, 2018

valintine and Turner are funeral directors where the whole team always go way beyond the line off duty I have personally witnessed this many times my self and the can never thank them enough for there loving care they give our loved ones as they go on there final journey nothing is ever to much for you in the care off valintine and Turner during and after out loved ones laid to rest I have seen them in some very trying situations to please clients and each time they succeed I salute you all god bless you all Lucy cope and family xx

Ann Bunn
May 15, 2018

Unfortunately my Sister and I most recently said goodbye to our lovely, quirky Dad Peter, it was the saddest time of our lives and we can honestly say that we would not have coped half so well if it wasn't for the kindness and compassion shown to us by Gary, Laura, Michelle (resident celebrant) and the whole team at Valentine and Turner. Nothing was ever too much trouble and on more than one occasion the team accommodated our needs out of hours, namely opening the chapel and taking telephone calls late at night. Additionally they managed to meet all of our needs by blending their experience, professionalism, conscientiousness and caring attitude to provide a first class service, they really are a lovely and genuinely kind group of people. Ann and Deborah.

heather howard
May 10, 2018

My son’s celebration – funeral yesterday was organised perfectly by Valentine & Turner. Their understanding, supportive, compassion and caring kindness knew no bounds. They are so positively professional that they answered every single request. Nothing was too much trouble and they whole-heartedly met our needs – no matter how unusual. Gary, Kirsty, Emily, Laura and Wayne have become true friends and made us feel included in their loving family. Heather – Joy “Your friends is your needs answered” “The Prophet” Kahlil Gibran

Jay Walker
January 19, 2018

Cannot thank the Tuner family enough for the care and support they gave us at such a difficult time. From the moment we stepped into the beautiful funeral home we were welcomed with open arms and nothing was too much trouble. The whole family supported us every step of the way we felt blessed to have such a dedicated family take care of our brother Sean. Despite the busy Christmas and new year period they accommodated us and went up and above to ease our journey and pain they even took care of needs for vulnerable members of my family and I can honestly say I couldn't have got through it without them. My whole family will be eternally grateful to Gary Wayne Laura and all the family.The service was highly professional and with their help we gave my brother the most beautiful send off.

Michael walker
January 18, 2018

My dear brother passed recently and we came to to Valentine and Turner. They we're outstanding throughout the whole process. I'll keep it brief but these lot are second to none and for all the right reasons I hope I don't have to be in contact with them anytime soon but when the time comes I won't even consider anyone else. Thank you so much...

Bernadette McKinley
September 3, 2017

Thankyou for the perfect funeral for my father in law Roy, every thing was spot on from start to finish. 😀From the manning family.

Alan Gillett
April 1, 2017

The professionalism of the staff at Valentine & Turner Funeral Directors is second to none, I have just witnessed a full day of their exceptional service and they didn't falter at all. I would highly recommend Valentine & Turner Funeral Directors to take away some of the pressure in what can be a truly difficult time.

Shailesh Patel
February 20, 2017

I would highly recommend to my friends, colleagues and family members for they provided us with a 5 star funeral service for my mother in law which took place on saturday 18th february 2017. All the staff from the director onwards were very kind and very helpful in helping us make the necessary funeral arrangements. Thank you. Shailesh patel. ( 20th february 2017)

Sorin Visilian
May 19, 2016

Great care and efforts by both Gary and Wayne was put into organising my nieces funeral, thank you!