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downsmail.co.uk A personal service at a time of loss


Michael Lawrence, and his son Robert along with Kim and Angela, are the team behind a family-owned funeral service that has been helping families across the Maidstone area for 40 years.


With offices in Bearsted and Barming, Family Funeral Service is a third generation business, experienced in caring for your needs with commitment and understanding.


At such a stressful time, they know it’s important to sit and talk to you about every detail and to assist you in making the often


Ashford Road, Bearsted, PW


4 Cavendish W y, Maidstone ME15 8


a 01622 260200


Lungworm (or Angiostrongylus Vasorum) is a parasitic worm that affects dogs and foxes. It can cause serious health problems in dogs, and can be fatal. Lungworm is becoming increasingly common in South East England. Over 1000 cases have been reported within 50 miles of Maidstone and it is estimated that 50% of foxes in South East England are infected. The worms live in blood vessels within the lungs and can cause coughing, severe lung and heart disease and can also affect blood clotting, leading to internal and external bleeding. In the early stages of infection, dogs may show virtually no symptoms. All ages and breeds of dogs can be affected.


Lungworm is picked up by ingesting slugs and snails. Some of these slugs can be very small so you may not see your dog eating them; they may be picked up by eating grass, drinking from puddles, or


Maidstone 01622 752 154 Allington 01622 663 166 Langley Park 01622 808 084


16 Maidstone East May 2019


difficult decisions about how best to remember a loved one and to meet their personal wishes. With so many years’ experience, Family


Funeral Service has learned how to respond to the specific and different needs of every individual facing one of the toughest times in their life. This personalised approach includes the option of home visits and access to a friendly voice at the end of the phone around the clock, as well as personal support to clients through the bereavement process.


Michael Lawrence said: "The loss of a loved


one is never easy to cope with, and the added stress of making arrangements for the service can often bring further emotional upset. With our experience of making funeral arrangements we have learned how to help families have and be part of a unique and meaningful service that


Find us at: Marlborough Parade, 6 Beverley Road, Barming Maidstone ME16 9JN


01622 260210 Are You Lungworm Aware?


even from playing with toys that have been left outside. Dogs may even pick up lungworm from the slime of infected slugs and snails.


Whilst it is possible to diagnose and treat lungworm, there have unfortunately been numerous cases of dogs dying from this disease.


Clearly, it is preferable to prevent lungworm rather than risk your dog contracting the disease. This can be easily achieved by using a specific prescription monthly spot-on which is only available from your vet; other products that are available “over the counter” have not been shown to provide effective protection against lungworm.


If you have any concerns, please give your local branch a call to book an appointment.


www. pennardvets.com


celebrates life. "Our approach is simple. We sit with you in our


office or your home, taking you slowly and methodically through the various decisions that you will face and the options available to you. Sometimes, it’s just good to sit and talk, and to learn about the services and venues available from someone with experience and compassion before making a decision.”


Funeral Planner Of The Year 2018 South East London Region Winner


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