Lee Funeral Home was founded in 1987 by John Lee, a British Kenyan who was encouraged to start the business by then-Attorney General Charles Njonjo. Located in Nairobi, the funeral home offers burial, cremation, repatriation, and exhumation services.
It offers personalized burial services, ensuring that each ceremony provides a meaningful and dignified farewell.
The funeral home has been popular for hosting Kenya’s powerful and elite class for many years.
Additionally, the resting place has hosted some of the most powerful and prominent people in their final moments, including the former presidents of Kenya, Daniel Arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki.
Other prominent Kenyans whose bodies were preserved at Kasarani include the late Senator Mutula Kilonzo, former Cabinet Secretary of Education Magoha, former Interior Minister George Saitoti, and Joseph Nkaissery.
Tailored Services at Lee Funeral Home
Lee Funeral Home incorporates religious practices, cultural rites, and personal preferences into each service.
Families are encouraged to consult with the funeral home to ensure their wishes are fully respected.
- Collection and Preparation of Loved Ones
Upon the passing of a loved one, Lee Funeral Home facilitates timely collection and transfer services.
The team is dispatched promptly to locations such as private residences, hospitals, hospices, airports, seaports, or the scene of an incident.
The funeral home maintains high hygienic standards, ensuring each deceased individual is washed, dressed, groomed, and prepared for a dignified presentation.
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Pathology and Postmortem Services
The funeral home works with consultant pathologists and laboratories to conduct forensic and clinical investigations, including postmortems, while providing guidance, sensitization, and psychosocial support to families.
- Private Chapel of Rest
The home features a dedicated private chapel, providing a comforting space for families to perform final rites with respect and privacy.
- Embalming and Preservation
To preserve the body and allow for dignified presentation, Lee Funeral Home provides embalming services.
This process slows decomposition, allowing for sanitary and presentable preparation. Embalming is also required for repatriation, ensuring compliance with airline and public health regulations.
- Legal and Logistical Support
As a registered private funeral home, Lee Funeral Home ensures that all documentation and legal requirements for burial, cremation, exhumation, or repatriation are meticulously handled.
The team liaises with foreign offices, airlines, and public health authorities to ensure a seamless process for families.
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Products Offered At Lee Funeral Home
The funeral home offers the following products:
Hearse
Families in mourning access a range of professional funeral hearse services designed to ensure dignity, comfort, and efficiency during funeral proceedings.
The fleet includes a variety of high-end hearses and vehicles to accommodate different funeral needs, including Mercedes Vito, Jaguar, 12-Seater VW Crafter, Mercedes Limo, and Volkswagen Multi Van.
All vehicles are equipped with essential features such as a lowering gear with grass mats, a backup P.A. system, and a gazebo with an executive church trolley, allowing for smooth and respectful handling of funeral ceremonies, whether at the church or graveside.
Casket And Coffins
Lee Funeral Home provides families with a range of options designed to honour loved ones with dignity and respect.
The collection includes classic wooden designs as well as modern metal finishes, all crafted with exceptional quality.
For those seeking a personal touch, Lee Funeral Home offers customization options such as colors, engravings, and other personalized features, allowing families to create a tribute that reflects the individuality of their loved one.
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The funeral home also caters to environmentally conscious families, offering eco-friendly caskets made from renewable materials, providing a meaningful and sustainable choice.
Throughout the selection process, compassionate staff are on hand to provide guidance and support, ensuring families feel cared for and respected every step of the way.
Charges at Lee Funeral
Lee’s funeral charges include body collection of approximately Ksh5,000, with a daily storage fee of Ksh3,000.
Further, body washing and dressing cost about 5,00,0, with coffins ranging from 35,000 to 130,000.
Besides, if you need Jaguar hearse services, you will need to pay at least Ksh130,000.
Other services have different charges depending on the demand.
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