About Us

Christopher has worked for Funeral Partners since 2022, having previously worked as a General Manager for a Ford Motor Company.

He enjoys most about his role: “meeting, helping and supporting our families”.

He is a local football referee and a Tottenham Hotspurs season ticket holder. He also enjoys cycling, MTB & road bike cycling.

Laura joined T W Boorman in spring of 2023, having previously worked with Kent Libraries, Registration and Archives for ten years. In her free time, she describes herself as “a Bookaholic (or Bibliophile, to use the posh word!)” and will go through at least one book per week. About her work, she says “it’s so rewarding to know that, with the team here, I can help families at their toughest times.”

Julie has worked at Doves Funeral Directors since 2011. She is local to Sittingbourne, where she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Cheryl joined Doves Funeral Directors in 2016 having previously worked in insurance, where she dealt with Theft Claims. Working in that position led her to working with people at a very vulnerable time, which was very challenging.
She says “I enjoy all aspects of my job, as I enjoy meeting new people and building great relationships with our families, giving them all the support and guidance, they need at a very difficult time. I find that the job is very rewarding as I feel it’s a privilege when I get to help families remember their loved ones in their own special way”.
Cheryl completed Race for Life 10k Run in July 2018 in Maidstone Mote Park with a time of 1 Hour and 30 Minutes on one of the hottest days of the year!

Kayleigh joined Funeral Partners in June 2022, having previously worked for Kent County Council for 15 years.
She said: “It is a privilege to be able to support families at this difficult time. I try and make the process as smooth as possible and help my families to give their loved ones the send-off they deserve.”

Kayleigh has climbed Ben Nevis and Snowdon. She enjoys long walks with her Husband and two dogs.
She danced for 21 years doing Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Disco, Modern and Zumba.

Jennie previously worked in the motor trade for 20 years before working in HR for a care company.

She enjoys meeting families and being able to support and guide them through the funeral arrangements.

“I live locally and am proud to support the community and build relationships with families at their time of need”

My name is Karen Colman. 

I have been a funeral arranger with Funeral Partners since 2022. I spent the first 20 months as a mobile funeral arranger, covering 8 branches in the Southeast London area. 

I covered Doves for 5 months in 2023, before becoming the permanent arranger in August 2024. 

Before I became a funeral arranger I worked in care for many years, working originally with the elderly and physically disabled, before moving to a residential children’s home caring for young people with mental, emotional and physical disabilities. 

In 2022 I decided it was time for a career change. 

I wanted to make a difference in a different way to which I had always done in my care roles. 

I realised that funeral arrangements should be about what the families want, and I decided to try and make a difference, help others feel listened to and offer bereaved families the service I believe we all deserve. 

I always listen to my clients wants and needs, I advise when required and generally try to make the whole process as easy as possible for my families. 

I find this role to be the most rewarding of all jobs I have done. 

The best parts of being a funeral arranger is that I get to show kindness, especially when people are at their most vulnerable.  

It is an honour to look after the families and their loved ones, and I strive to make sure that their loved ones have the best service from me and my team.