Funeral – Friday 14 February

On Friday 14 February 2020, the funeral of twins Billy and Joe Smith will take place in Sevenoaks.

There has been significant public and media interest in the funeral and there could be a large number of people paying their respects. There could be more traffic on the road and parking could be busier than usual in the lead up to and during the funeral. However, Sevenoaks town will remain open as usual.

We are working with Kent Police and KCC Highways to make sure the funeral goes ahead respectfully while minimising the local impact, including keeping the traffic flowing and ensuring safety on the roads.

We were given the following approximate timings late on Tuesday 11 February:

• We expect mourners to gather in Julians Way from 10am for the funeral procession.
• The funeral procession is likely to go via Oak Lane, Sevenoaks High Street and St Johns Hill to St John the Baptist Church where the funeral service will take place around 11.30am.
• Mourners will make their way to Sevenoaks Cemetery in Seal Road, via Bat and Ball, for 1pm to 1.30pm.

Issued by: Daniel Whitmarsh, Communication and Consultation Manager

Call: 01732 227414
e-mail: daniel.whitmarsh@sevenoaks.gov.uk