Valentines Family Funeral Directors

05/08/2026

Some families you serve once. Others, you have the privilege of walking alongside for years, through more heartache than any family should ever have to endure.

A few years ago, I had the honour of conducting the funeral of a young man named Taylor, taken far too soon. Earlier this year, I was entrusted with caring for his dear mum, Fay, and helping her family say their final goodbye.

I’ll never forget a quiet moment in the chapel, just the three of us — Taylor, Fay, and me. After being so incredibly strong for everyone around her, she finally allowed herself to break. She wept in my arms, her love for her son and the depth of her grief beyond words. It is a moment that has remained with me ever since.

One of the greatest privileges of being a funeral director is the trust families place in you. To be asked back, to care for the same family through multiple losses, is an honour I never take for granted.

Fay, your love for Taylor was unwavering and unconditional. I hope there is comfort in knowing you are together once more.

To your family, thank you for allowing me to walk this journey with you. It has been a privilege to care for those you love.

Rest peacefully, Fay.

Reunited with your beloved son, Taylor.

Gone too soon. ❤️

Music by the very talented Keisher ⭐

30/07/2026

A Message from Valentines Family Funeral Directors & G.M. Valentine Family Funeral Directors

We have been deeply saddened, as so many across our profession have, by the recent events reported in Hull. Our thoughts are with every family affected — the trust placed in a funeral director at the most vulnerable moment of someone’s life is sacred, and any breach of that trust is a betrayal not only of those families, but of everyone who works with integrity in this profession.

Funeral directing is not a regulated profession in the way many people assume. That makes it more important than ever that families know what to look for.

When choosing a funeral director, please ensure they are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and/or SAIF (the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors). Membership means adherence to a strict code of practice, regular inspection, and real accountability.

We are proud to have just passed both our NAFD and SAIF inspections, and we welcome full scrutiny into our profession. Care of the deceased and their families is not just our job — it is our calling.

If you ever have questions about how a funeral director should be caring for your loved one, please don’t hesitate to ask us. We’re here.

Gary Valentine Fuller Dip FAA, Dip FD
Managing Director

The London Association of Funeral Directors
Immediate Past President

18/07/2026

Orpington 1st BID has announced the appointment of Gary Valentine Fuller as its new Chair

08/07/2026

🎨 The response has been incredible… and there’s still time to be part of it!

Since launching our G.M. Valentine Family Funeral Directors Local Artists Showcase, we’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm from across our community.

We’ve already received interest from:
🖌️ Professional artists
🎨 Talented local painters
📸 Amateur photographers
🏫 Students from schools across the area
✨ And many wonderfully creative members of our community.

Whether you’re an established artist or simply love creating in your spare time, we’d love to see your work.

🖼️ You may submit up to THREE pieces of artwork for consideration. Simply email photographs of your work to:

📧 [email protected]

🏆 Our judging panel of professional artists will select 10 successful entries to be exhibited during the first week of October 2026 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

📅 Submission deadline: Saturday 12th September 2026

This exhibition is about celebrating creativity, championing local talent, and bringing our community together through art.

So whether you paint, draw, photograph, sculpt, or create something completely unique…

Get involved. Share your talent. Inspire others.

We can’t wait to see what our community creates. 🎨❤️

07/07/2026

We’re proud to welcome Gary Valentine Fuller as the new Chairman of Orpington 1st BID. Gary’s leadership, community service and dedication to local businesses make him an outstanding appointment.
See full story https://orpington1st.co.uk/news

Bromley Council Walnuts Leisure Centre by Mytime Active The Walnuts Shopping Centre Orpington Valentines Family Funeral Directors

21/06/2026

12/06/2026

“This is my second experience with Valentines Family Funeral Directors after the death of both of my parents. I cannot say enough about this wonderful family business. Under no uncertain terms GaryValentine-Fuller, Kirsty, Charlotte and his entire team provide an EXEMPLARY service that is second to none. They LISTEN carefully to your circumstance and your wishes for your loved one. They ACCOMMODATE your needs as best they can at all times throughout the funeral planning process. They COMMUNICATE with understanding, sympathy and compassion. They GET THINGS DONE efficiently, with clarity and with the greatest of respect towards you and your family. They have some great RECOMMENDATIONS for your Florist and Order of Service printers. None of them will let you down.
Most of all they go a long way to REMOVE THE STRESS from you as far as they possibly can so that you can feel assured and safe in their care that they are carefully and wholeheartedly looking after your loved one and at the same time they look after you.
They ARE THERE FOR YOU, not only as a business providing a service but they genuinely CARE about you and the person who has sadly passed.
In the sad event that you need a funeral director, please do not hesitate to call on Valentines Family Funeral Directors, they absolutely won't let you down at one of the most difficult times of your life.
THANK YOU SO MUCH Gary and team for taking the best of care of my mum, dad - and us”

Jacquie Bullen and Family ❤️

01/06/2026

They are the ones who show up.

When the collection tin is heavy and the weather isn’t. When the grief in the room is unbearable and someone has to bear it anyway. When a cause needs a face and a pair of hands and nothing in return.

Volunteers carry the things the rest of us can’t always carry alone.

In funeral service, we see what life distils down to at the very end — and it is never the titles or the accolades. It is always the people who gave their time freely, lovingly, without condition.

This Volunteers’ Week, we honour every single one of you. The Poppy Appeal collectors. The grief supporters. The community guardians. The quiet ones who never asked to be thanked — which is exactly why we must. 🌹