About Us

  • The outside of Sterry Funeral Service's Folkestone branch.
  • The outside of Sterry Funeral Service's Hythe branch.

    About Sterry Funeral Service

    Sterry Funeral Service was established in Folkstone in 2003 and Sterry’s of Hythe followed in 2012. With over 30 years’ experience, Funeral Director Clive Sterry is supported by Nicky Stanton and the team at Sterry’s have become renowned for their compassionate, professional service. 

    The teams at our Folkestone and Hythe funeral homes will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one. 

    Here at Sterry Funeral Service we also offer an affordable prepaid funeral plan, Choice, so that you can arrange and pay for a funeral in advance. This will protect your family from rising costs and remove uncertainty about your wishes.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Choice plan, please come and see us in any of our funeral homes, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.

    Latest Reviews

    Google

    Everything we asked for was no trouble for the team. Communication was very good and we were kept upto date with everything. Nicky was very kind and accommodated our wishes. The whole funeral went off without a hitch. All the plans went perfectly. I would…

    Gail Keiller

    Google

    I am so grateful for the help and guidance that Nicky and her team provided for us. So kind and thoughtful, we could not have asked for more. I would not hesitate to recommend this company! They made something very difficult so so much easier.…

    Louisa Russell

    Google

    Heidi and jennet at the Hythe branch, was amazing. They helped me and my family through this difficult time. We had some family issues and they made the process much easier. They were approachable to ask questions and was proffessional at all times. They kept…

    Clare Hempston

    Google

    It was a sunny afternoon in Hythe, when I stepped through the door of Sterry Funeral Services. My mood......Glum. Having been told my Dad only had about a week to live, I was in auto mode. Just trying to get things in place, as you…

    Will Duke

    Google

    Sterry’s of Hythe ( Jeanette, Heidi and Ashley) deserved all 5 Stars I don’t think our funeral arrangements were the easiest to deal with. But Jeanette and Heidi went above and beyond to allay all our fears and worries. Would highly recommend…

    Sue Buckle

    Google

    Jen and Heidi have both been amazing and so supportive from the very start when I first went there to arrange my dad’s funeral, very easy to talk to and discuss everything. I can’t thank them enough I highly suggest to come to these in…

    Kimberley Hyson

    Google

    During one of the most difficult times in my life - the unexpected loss of my mother, Linda El-kholy - Sterry Funeral Service provided exceptional care and support. The entire team (Jeanette, Heidi, and Ashley) guided us through the entire process with remarkable compassion and…

    mastito titomasta (Hiro)

    Google

    In difficult times like those when you lose loved ones it's not easy at all, Very compassionate,kind and understanding at Sterry Funeral Service. Jen and Heidi were brilliant explaining everything and very accommodating if new thoughts were to take place in the funeral, I am…

    Essam Elkholy

    Google

    Sterry were absolutely amazing. I cannot fault them. Nicky in particular was who helped care for my father and also me during this extremely tough and emotional time. Nicky made everything seamless. Very respectful towards us all and extremely caring even after the funeral she…

    Lauren Martin

    Google

    Nikki was so compassionate, caring, helpful and professional at all times and took us through the numerous services available for our daughter’s funeral arrangements and couldn’t do enough for my wife and I to make it as perfect as possible. She was also able to…

    Alan Fitzgerald-Clark

    Meet the Team

    Nicky Stanton

    Funeral Arranger

    Nicky joined Sterry Funeral Service in 2020 as a Funeral Arranger. She previously worked as a Funeral Arranger for another company for 9 years and before that working in memorials.

    She says “I enjoy helping families at a very difficult time in their lives. When I get good feedback from my families, I know I am doing a good job.”

    2 years ago Nicky lost 5 and a half stone, which has given her a lot more confidence and a whole new wardrobe!

    In her spare time she likes walking, reading and swimming. Nicky and her Husband have a classic car, a Hillman Super Minx 1964, which they enjoy taking to shows.

    Clive Sterry

    Funeral Director

    Clive Sterry has over 30 years experience as a funeral director, in which time he has earned an enviable reputation for providing a compassionate yet professional service. Emotional support, expert and practical advice can all be taken as granted from Clive and his dedicated staff.

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.

    We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 0130 327 2525 visit branch or arrange a home visit