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Generations of Trust, Unwavering Care

Est. 1852.

J. Perigoe & Son and A.W Court are independent, family-owned funeral directors in Kent and East Sussex, with a legacy dating back to 1852, providing local, professional, compassionate care.

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What to do when somebody dies

Generations of Trust, Unwavering Care

Est. 1852.

J. Perigoe & Son and A.W Court are independent, family-owned funeral directors in Kent and East Sussex, with a legacy dating back to 1852, providing local, professional, compassionate care.

Arrange a Funeral
What to do when somebody dies

What to do after a death

What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away
When you lose someone close, navigating the immediate practical details can feel overwhelming. We are here to bring clarity to the process, offering gentle, compassionate guidance through every stage.

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Creating a Farewell That Feels True to Them
Our role at J. Perigoe & Son and A.W. Court is to lighten the weight. We provide clear choices and collaborative guidance, ensuring the final tribute beautifully honours the path your loved one walked.

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Finding Support Close to Home
Comfort and guidance should always be within reach. With welcoming, dedicated funeral homes established throughout Kent and East Sussex, our family team is here whenever you need us.

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Funeral Plans

Planning ahead gives you the peace of mind that your wishes will be respected, while taking away any financial worry for those you leave behind

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What to do after a death

What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away
When you lose someone close, navigating the immediate practical details can feel overwhelming. We are here to bring clarity to the process, offering gentle, compassionate guidance through every stage.

Learn More >

Creating a Farewell That Feels True to Them
Our role at J. Perigoe & Son and A.W. Court is to lighten the weight. We provide clear choices and collaborative guidance, ensuring the final tribute beautifully honours the path your loved one walked.

Explore Options >

Finding Support Close to Home
Comfort and guidance should always be within reach. With welcoming, dedicated funeral homes established throughout Kent and East Sussex, our family team is here whenever you need us.

Office Finder >

Planning ahead gives you the peace of mind that your wishes will be respected, while taking away any financial worry for those you leave behind

Learn More >

Serving Kent and East Sussex Since 1852

For generations, families have turned to J. Perigoe & Son and A.W. Court for honest advice and deeply reassuring care. Operating from our dedicated, independent offices in Cranbrook, Northiam, and Grafty Green, our team ensures your loved one stays close to home, delivering highly personalised and respectful services designed completely around your wishes.

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How our family team,
can help your family

Probate

Providing information, guidance, and care

Our Probate support partners provide expert legal and administrative guidance to those managing a loved one’s affairs or settling an estate.

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Coffins & Caskets

A considered selection for every preference


Choose from traditional wood, eco-conscious options, and contemporary styles — all presented with care and respect.

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Vehicles

Hearses, limousines 
& alternative options

Our premium fleet ensures every journey is carried out with dignity and professionalism.

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Horse-Drawn Carriages

Symbolic, traditional, 
and timeless

A ceremonial choice for those who value tradition, presence, and personal expression.

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Service Sheets

A meaningful keepsake
for attendees


Designed to guide the ceremony and honour your loved one with words, photos or memories.

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Extended Services

Personalising every part of the day.

Thoughtful touches to personalise each service and reflect the life being celebrated.

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Direct Cremations

A private and simple unattended funeral

Conducted locally with respect, transparency and the highest of standards.

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Keepsakes & Urns

Jewellery, scatter tubes & memory items

We have carefully selected partners who provide thoughtful, elegant jewellery, unique keepsakes and a wide variety of urns.

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Memorials

Headstones, plaques & garden tributes

From traditional headstones to plaques, benches, or garden memorials, we can assist with a range of options crafted with care and guided by your wishes.

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Repatriation

Expert support when death occurs away from home.

We manage legal, logistical, 
and cultural details with 
sensitivity and care.

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Bereavement Support

Care That Continues

We are dedicated to providing compassionate, ongoing post-funeral support whenever you need it most.

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Words from the
Families We’ve Helped

I just wanted to say a big thankyou to Mark and his team for his professional and sympathetic attitude
to dealing with my mums funeral . He was kind and caring and nothing was too much trouble , by the end of the day he felt like one of the family. That said , the funeral was beautiful, we were fortunate enough to have a horse and carriage and everything was on time and went like clockwork. He made us feel like we had all the time in the world to say our goodbyes to my beautiful mum. Even after the funeral he checked on all the family to make sure we were all okay. I can’t recommend them enough . Thankyou once again.
Highly recommend. Mark and all the staff at Perigoes Northiam
have been fantastic for the funeral of my son. Very professional, honest and caring. I am so glad that we chose them.
I couldn’t recommend J Perigoe & Son enough.
From start to finish, they made the whole experience as easy as it could be. They were so helpful and supportive, going above and beyond to ensure everything went ahead as planned. They were always checking in and making sure things went as smoothly as possible, which really helped our family through a very difficult time. Mark was amazing — he’s incredibly good at his job, very polite, and just an overall wonderful person. We’re so grateful for everything he and the team did for us.
A.W. Court were excellent in their help, kindness & professional way
they gave this for our family funeral. Nothing was too much trouble, they made a difficult day much easier.
We can't thank the team at J Perigoe and son enough for their care over mum's funeral,
particularly Mark who arranged everything as she wanted. Mark was very supportive to me throughout the whole process, his kindness, professionalism and caring nature (along with his own touch of humour) made a very difficult time for me a little easier to cope with. Thank you so much for all you did for me and my family, it was much appreciated.
Mark and his team, including the celebrant and florist, truly listened to everything we wanted for our Dad.
They took our wishes and turned each one into a perfect idea which honoured our Dad better than we could have imagined. The extras we hadn’t even thought about turned the toughest day of our lives into one we knew Dad would have been so proud of. Thank you so very much, Mark. You are a true asset to J Perigoe & Son.
Mark and his staff were truly outstanding when my Nan passed away.
From the very beginning, they showed such compassion, professionalism, and genuine care for our family. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they made a very difficult time feel that little bit easier. Given some unexpected family matters that arose around the time of Nan’s passing, Mark handled last-minute alterations flawlessly and with complete understanding. His calm approach and attention to detail ensured everything went smoothly and exactly as we wished. Every part of the service was handled with dignity and respect, and it was clear that Mark and his team genuinely care about the families they support. We’re so grateful for their kindness and for helping us give Nan such a beautiful and meaningful service.
Mark and his team are a true credit to the company.
I can’t thank them enough for their professionalism, knowledge and empathy during the hardest time of my life. With funerals you don’t get a second chance to make it right, and these funeral directors don’t need to, they got it right first time! They got it just perfect - thank you. You really are in safe hands when you are being looked after by them.
Mark and his team were truly outstanding organising our Dads funeral in December.
Every part of the service was handled with dignity, respect and professionalism. You can clearly see how much care and thought go Into supporting families and loved ones. Nothing was too much trouble and Mark was there for us every step of the way. We took his advice on almost everything and the funeral was absolutely perfect from beginning to end with so many personal touches. Thank you all for making our Dads send off the best it could’ve possibly been. It’s something we will remember always. Our friends and family have all mentioned how lovely Mark was and also how beautiful the service was. We wouldn’t hesitate on recommending Mark and his team to anybody in the future.

Compassionate Support, Every Step of the Way

Immediate Steps After a Loss

Planning a Fitting Farewell

Grief Support Resources

Understanding Funeral Costs & Funding Options

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Personalised Funeral Plans

As an independent, family-run funeral director, we listen closely to your preferences to build a plan that truly reflects your unique life and personal choices. Planning ahead ensures your wishes are precisely followed while keeping all future financial arrangements completely straightforward for your family.

Funeral Plans

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A Tribute to a Dagenham Legend:
West & Coe Honours Steve Thompson 
At West & Coe Funeral Directors, we would like to take a moment to honour a true Dagenham legend. Following the news that Steve Thompson will be stepping down as Managing Director of Dagenham & Redbridge FC, we want to share our immense gratitude for his decades of service.
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