I am proud to have been in the funeral profession since 1992.  I am also proud and honored to have helped so many people with funeral arrangements, who in return have always been appreciative for my assistance.

For those who do not know me I have included this page as testament of my years of local funeral service, from the people who really matter - the people I have helped:



"I would like to thank you and your staff for the help provided that made a sad day pass with great dignity"
(T. Hammerton, Folkestone 1995)


"Your kind attention to all the arrangements and sympathy, not forgetting the patience and understanding given to me by yourself have been very much
appreciated and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart."
(J. Carden, Folkestone 1996)


"Thank you and your colleagues for the great service you gave us... it was tremendously helpful to me on the day to have such speedy attention and
your calm and supportive help."
(P. Buss, Rochester 1997)


"I cannot thank you enough for making what was a very emotional event one I can look back on with good memories and a sense of peace and fulfilment."
(F. Bevan, Gateshead 1998)


"My thanks for the way you arranged and conducted the funeral of my husband, you made things a lot easier for me at such a stressful time."
(A. Daily, Folkestone 1999)


"Paul should be congratulated for his manner, he is wholly professional and considerate to everyone's needs.  He made everything so easy for us. A true professional."
(W. Funnell, Folkestone 2000)


"Thank you for all your help and for your extremely professional services."
(D. Kempster, Folkestone 2001)


"I just wanted to say thank you again for the wonderful service that you gave to all of my family.  You have been so kind at this very sad time."
(J. Brown, Walmer 2002)


"I would like to express my thanks and that of my sisters for the way in which you organized and delivered the funeral... I was very impressed.  it made the worry and the emotional overload from which we had all been suffering over the last weeks easy to deal with from the moment of our first interview."
(G. Davies, Dover 2003)


"Your guidance and advice were of great value at a distressing time for all of us.  We were grateful to you for taking away the responsibility for the funeral arrangements and to the drivers and bearers under your direction on the day of the funeral."
(T. Attwood, Deal 2004)


"Thank you and your staff for the faultless service you provided to me and my family from our first meeting to the funeral itself.  By taking care of everything you took the extra strain away from us at this hard time and we felt the service given was very professional and more importantly personal and compassionate."
(J. Hudson, Deal 2005)


"I would not have the slightest hesitation in recommending you to others as you provide an extraordinarily efficient service, with every attention given to detail and executed with a calm concern which I found most reassuring."
(J.  Buchan, Sandwich 2006)


"At a time when emotions are difficult to control, your personal help, advice and reassurance was most welcomed and comforting.  The sympathetic and professional manner in which you steered us through the requirements to ensure a smooth and problem free funeral...we are so very grateful to you."
(R. Keeler, Dover 2007)


"We would just like to thank you and your staff for all the arrangements made for our relative...He would have been very proud and grateful for the kindness you have shown.  The whole service was excellent and conducted with dignity"
(H. & N. Wright, Dover 2008)


"Your service was first class and so helpful at this very difficult time.  Your true family orientated local service was so ideal for us...  I will have no hesitation recommending you to any one."
(J. Vince, Elham 2008)


"You provided a faultless service, with every detail taken care of in a caring, respectful way.  The service and other arrangements were exactly as Mum wanted and it was very reassuring to have your professional guidance during this very difficult time."
(T. Holt, Dover 2008)


"Search no more if you are looking for a totally professional and caring Funeral Director.  My whole experience with Paul and his team has been second to none.  Thank you so much Paul - you took care of us ALL in an exceptional way, for which I will be forever grateful."
(S. Britcher, Whitfield 2008)


"I was most impressed with the way you handled all aspects of the funeral arrangements, for this can be a very distressing time but you dealt with it in a kind and understanding manner with the utmost efficiency.  The funeral service was both beautiful and dignified, many people who attended made this comment.  I would also like to thank you for the stone keepsake, what a thoughtful touch."
(H. Longshaw, Stoke-on-Trent 2008)


"Better than best, you treated Keith like a guest.  Transported from Tenterden and tended at Dover.  His ashes now spread, amongst Barhams clover". 
(H. Cummins, Deal 2008)


"We found Sullivan & Son to be a caring and sensitive firm of funeral directors.  Mr Sullivan was very considerate at this difficult time and carried out our wishes in all respects.  The floral tribute was exactly as requested and all our queries and concerns were handled promptly and efficiently.  We would like to give our sincere thanks to Sullivan & Son and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others."
(J. Nightingale & J. Carr, Hythe 2009)


"It helps so much when people like yourselves take so much of the strain off the bereaved family.  From the chapel of rest to the church, from church to her final resting place was something that will live with us forever.  It was done with great dignity and professionalism yet laced with simplicity and for that we will ever be thankful to you."
(J. McNaughton, River 2009)


"I have had a very positive reaction to the funeral you helped organize.  Everyone I spoke to said how refreshing it was - not at all sombre and very appropriate for Peter.  Quite a few of our friends said they would like to go that way too."
(F. Campbell, St Margaret's-at-cliffe, 2009)

"I have, unfortunately, had the need to appreciate the services offered by Paul twice in the last few months. Firstly, at the funeral of a very dear friend. Secondly, on the sudden and unexpected death of my dear partner Alan. Obviously the whole experience of loosing a much loved partner is awful beyond description, but Paul helped make the processes bearable. Every request was met with the same calm, reassuring manner. He remembered every small detail, and was kind beyond the needs of his profession. My thanks to him."
(C. Steel, Egerton, Kent, 2009)


"I found Paul's number and when I rang him, he had such a gentle voice, he put me at ease straight away and I knew then that I could trust his judgement for arranging my mum's funeral. Paul was very professional, understanding and I felt that his services were personal to me and my family at this very sad time. Paul can't do enough for you, whatever your wishes, he will accommodate them as best he can. I would highly recommend Sullivan & Son to take care of your loved ones funeral, you will not receive a better personal service. Thank you Paul for everything".
(B. Miller, Deal, 2009)


"Paul organised and carried out a thorough and efficient funeral. He was always caring and attentive. The flowers he provided from a local florist, were lovely and the butterfly was a beautiful touch. Paul even volunteered to place some of the flowers, from my mum's cremation service, on the grave of my father and sent two photos showing them. We changed the venue for the cremation and this was no problem. I obtained 3 quotes and Paul's was easily the best value. I recommend Paul and would assure you that you will not find a better service".
(R. Hurst, Maidstone, 2009)

"There are not enough words to express my family and myself our thanks and gratitude to paul and his team for the service and above all i felt that it was like being with another brother to lean on. thank very very much."
(B. Smith. Deal, 2010)


"We were so pleased with the way Sullivan & Son handled our Mother's funeral recently. This firm came highly recommended by a local businessman and we cannot thank them enough for their kindness and consideration throughout. The whole event was handled with such professionalism from start to finish, it made a very sad occasion much more bearable. Special thanks to Paul and all the members of his team."
(J. Roome. Shepherdswell, 2010)

"I would like to thank Paul and all at Sullivan & Son for the help they gave us for my mum's funeral. It was so lovely that she was treated as a person and not a number which I am sure only happened because of the family orientated people that they are and for all the support they gave the family at a traumatic time. Once again thank you very much Paul."
(J. Dixon St Margarets-at-Cliffe, 2010)

"Paul we would like to thank you for the kind and caring way in which you helped us organise the funeral of my father, you took away all the stress and worry at a time when it was most needed. I would recommend your service without any hesitation, it was first class. A heartfelt thank you from mum and all the family."
(W. Brantinghm Whitfield, 2010)

"My family would like to say how well we were treated by Paul and his company. We would highly recommend their services which they gave to us with such kindness, thoughtfulness in such a professional and caring way, at a very sad time for us. We would like to take this opportunity to give our heartfelt thanks to Paul & his company."
(M.Chatwin River, 2010)

"We were made to feel that we were in the home of a close friend and at no time did it feel that we were dealing with a business. I have no hesitation in recommending Sullivan & Son as a kind, caring and compassionate family run business"
S. Hatfull (Ashford) 2011

"Just to say thank you for making a very hard time easier and thank you for helping us give Marcus the best send off we could. We couldn't have done it without you."
Gareth & Becky (Whitfield) 2011


"A big thank you for making a very sad and difficult time as easy as you possibly could. You were always friendly and reassuring which helps put one at ease. We loved all the little extra touches you provided (like the pebble) and we were very happy that my Mum looked very natural and peaceful."
N. Irving-Moore (London) 2011


"I would like to recommend Sullivan and Son. Paul and his brother Alex are two kind considerate and very caring people .Nothing is too much trouble. Having never dealt with any funeral arrangements before both were so helpful guiding me all the way, listening and understanding at a very emotional time, answering all my questions , taking care of all the arrangements and making sure my uncle's funeral was exactly what we wanted it to be. Julie French whom Paul recommended is a beautiful person who listens and has such a calming effect on people she meets. A beautiful service I can't Thank You all enough x"
K. Igglesden (Bethersden) 2012


"I used Sullivan & Son 12 Beaconsfield Road Dover Kent CT16 2LL on the 9th February 2012 for my Mother Mrs D Molineux

They were extremely efficient, caring an considerate. Everything went smoothly. They made the whole experience easier, at a very difficult time. I found them on the internet after searching for other Funeral Directors which, compared to many others, they were much cheaper for the same service. Their web page is very easy to understand and you can tailor your needs to what ever you wish and see what you are paying for. Thank you Paul Sullivan."
Mrs B Johnson (Lympne, Kent) 2012

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