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44<section class="bg-hf-blue relative flex min-h-[450px] items-center justify-start overflow-hidden md:min-h-[650px] lg:items-end"><img src="/_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_8xnXn.webp" srcset="/_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_Z1iNxul.webp 640w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_1GCwXT.webp 750w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_2rGb7K.webp 828w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_N7v81.webp 1080w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_Z1as0DC.webp 1280w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_29qD7l.webp 1668w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_ZyYeec.webp 2048w, /_astro/HeroBanner.BmQ9DNQ5_Z3Tv2.webp 2560w" alt loading="eager" decoding="sync" fetchpriority="high" sizes="100vw" data-astro-image="full-width" data-astro-image-fit="cover" data-astro-image-pos="center" width="6000" height="2469" class="absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover object-top"><span class="bg-hf-blue/50 absolute inset-0 z-10"></span><div class="z-20 container flex flex-col gap-6 py-24 text-white md:py-32"><p class="mb-0 w-3/5 text-left font-serif text-[2rem] leading-tight font-medium [text-wrap:balance] text-white sm:text-4xl sm:leading-snug md:w-1/2 md:text-5xl md:leading-snug lg:text-6xl lg:leading-snug">Pay an unforgettable tribute to your loved one's service</p></div></section><section class="container py-24 text-center md:py-32"><h1>Military vehicle hire for funerals</h1><p>Across Kent and the South East, Hero's Farewell provides an unforgettable way to honour your loved one's military service at their funeral.</p><div class="flex justify-center gap-4"><a class="btn" href="/services/">Services</a><a class="btn btn--blue" href="/contact/">Book Now</a></div></section><section class="bg-hf-blue text-hf-off-white text-center"><div class="container py-24 md:py-32"><h2 class="text-hf-off-white">Our Vehicles</h2><div class="my-10 grid gap-8 sm:my-20 sm:grid-cols-4 sm:gap-12 lg:grid-cols-3"><div class="sm:max-lg:col-span-2"><img src="/_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_Z1n2cl4.webp" srcset="/_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_Z17ogk.webp 640w, /_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_Z1n2cl4.webp 700w, /_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_LBQLd.webp 750w, /_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_Z1U8WgA.webp 828w, /_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_Z1PjsNK.webp 1080w, /_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_y68OF.webp 1280w, /_astro/Truck.Sm2OG7_I_Z1xlQ29.webp 1400w" alt="Land Rover 101FC" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 336px, (min-width: 1024px) 288px, (min-width: 640px) calc((100vw - 96px) / 2), calc(100vw - 48px)" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-image="constrained" data-astro-image-fit="cover" data-astro-image-pos="center" width="700" height="467" class="mb-2 rounded"><div class="text-hf-off-white mb-0 font-semibold">Land Rover 101FC</div></div><div class="sm:max-lg:col-span-2"><img src="/_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_4ocPs.webp" srcset="/_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_Z1I4ST8.webp 640w, /_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_4ocPs.webp 700w, /_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_Zxe2Bw.webp 750w, /_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_Z1Wv8Nq.webp 828w, /_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_ZML17h.webp 1080w, /_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_Z1tuABq.webp 1280w, /_astro/Trailer.BkYz9N1U_Wzj4w.webp 1400w" alt="Rapier Missile Resupply Trailer" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 336px, (min-width: 1024px) 288px, (min-width: 640px) calc((100vw - 96px) / 2), calc(100vw - 48px)" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-image="constrained" data-astro-image-fit="cover" data-astro-image-pos="center" width="700" height="467" class="mb-2 rounded"><div class="text-hf-off-white mb-0 font-semibold">Rapier Missile Resupply Trailer</div></div><div class="sm:max-lg:col-span-2 sm:max-lg:col-start-2"><img src="/_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_Z1Vw8H6.webp" srcset="/_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_ZzBkCm.webp 640w, /_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_Z1Vw8H6.webp 700w, /_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_d7Upb.webp 750w, /_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_Z2tCSCC.webp 828w, /_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_XfWfX.webp 1080w, /_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_Z1HvyTx.webp 1280w, /_astro/Champ.DGfm1-4k_1gdz2z.webp 1400w" alt="Austin Champ" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 336px, (min-width: 1024px) 288px, (min-width: 640px) calc((100vw - 96px) / 2), calc(100vw - 48px)" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-astro-image="constrained" data-astro-image-fit="cover" data-astro-image-pos="center" width="700" height="467" class="mb-2 rounded"><div class="text-hf-off-white mb-0 font-semibold">Austin Champ</div></div></div><a class="btn" href="/vehicles/">Find out more</a></div></section><section class="bg-hf-off-white"><div class="container py-24 text-center md:py-32"><h2>A closer look at our service</h2><p class="mx-auto max-w-3xl">

44This short film, kindly shared by one of the families we have supported, offers a glimpse of our vehicles and the care we bring to the day.</p><!-- Natural width preserves the film's aspect ratio when its height is capped. --><video class="mx-auto mt-10 block h-auto max-h-[50vh] max-w-full overflow-hidden rounded-sm bg-black shadow-xl md:mt-14" controls playsinline preload="metadata" aria-label="A film showing Hero's Farewell vehicles and services at a funeral"><source src="/_astro/hf-video.UltDqtFn.mp4" type="video/mp4">Your browser does not support embedded videos.</video></div></section><section class="container py-24 text-center md:py-32"><h2>Booking</h2><p>At Hero's Farewell, we aim to take the weight of organizing everything off your shoulders as much as we can. For that reason, once you book us, we will liaise with the funeral directors and make sure everything will run smoothly on the day.</p><p>Here's what our process looks like:</p><div class="my-10 grid items-start gap-10 text-left md:my-20 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-16 lg:gap-20"><div class="grid grid-cols-[2rem_1fr] items-center gap-x-4 gap-y-2 md:grid-cols-[2.5rem_1fr] md:items-baseline"><div><div class="flex aspect-square items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-hf-blue font-serif font-semibold text-white">1</div></div><div><h3 class="mb-0 font-serif text-xl font-semibold md:text-2xl">Get in touch</h3></div><div class="col-start-2"><p class="mb-0 text-base">Get in touch to let us know what you require for the funeral and the date and times you'll need us. We'll discuss your plans with you and make sure you're getting exactly what you want.</p></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-[2rem_1fr] items-center gap-x-4 gap-y-2 md:grid-cols-[2.5rem_1fr] md:items-baseline"><div><div class="flex aspect-square items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-hf-blue font-serif font-semibold text-white">2</div></div><div><h3 class="mb-0 font-serif text-xl font-semibold md:text-2xl">We&#39;ll contact the funeral director</h3></div><div class="col-start-2"><p class="mb-0 text-base">Arranging things between us and the funeral directors isn't something you should have to worry about. Once we've got your details we'll take care of this.</p></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-[2rem_1fr] items-center gap-x-4 gap-y-2 md:grid-cols-[2.5rem_1fr] md:items-baseline"><div><div class="flex aspect-square items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-hf-blue font-serif font-semibold text-white">3</div></div><div><h3 class="mb-0 font-serif text-xl font-semibold md:text-2xl">We&#39;ll contact you</h3></div><div class="col-start-2"><p class="mb-0 text-base">We'll get in touch once we've arranged everything with the funeral directors to confirm that everything you need will be ready for you on the day.</p></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-[2rem_1fr] items-center gap-x-4 gap-y-2 md:grid-cols-[2.5rem_1fr] md:items-baseline"><div><div class="flex aspect-square items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-hf-blue font-serif font-semibold text-white">4</div></div><div><h3 class="mb-0 font-serif text-xl font-semibold md:text-2xl">The day of the funeral</h3></div><div class="col-start-2"><p class="mb-0 text-base">On the day, we'll meet you where we've arranged, and work with the funeral directors to fit in with your plans.</p></div></div></div><a class="btn btn--blue" href="/contact/">Book Now</a></section><hr class="border-hf-blue border-t"><section class="container py-24 text-center md:py-32"><h2>We're <span class="text-hf-red">more</span> than just a business</h2><p>Hero's Farewell is more than just a business &mdash; it's a symbol of gratitude and respect for the sacrifices that our veterans have made.</p><a class="btn btn--blue" href="/about/">Read our story</a></section><footer class="bg-hf-blue mt-auto pt-24 pb-8 text-sm text-white/65 lg:text-base"><div class="container"><div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-8"><div><img src="/_astro/HF%20Logo%20White.C1zP9xBH_eCcP8.webp" srcset="/_astro/HF%20Logo%20White.C1zP9xBH_eCcP8.webp 175w, /_astro/HF%20Logo%20White.C1zP9xBH_uNrpP.webp 350w" alt="Hero's Farewell logo" loading="lazy" decoding="async" sizes="175px" data-astro-image="fixed" data-astro-image-fit="cover" data-astro-image-pos="center" width="175" height="57"><nav><ul class="mt-6 flex flex-col flex-wrap gap-2 md:flex-row md:gap-5"><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white text-hf-off-white" href="/" aria-current="page">Home</a></li><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white" href="/about/" aria-current="false">About</a></li><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white" href="/services/" aria-current="false">Services</a></li><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white" href="/vehicles/" aria-current="false">Vehicles</a></li><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white" href="/bugler/" aria-current="false">Bugler</a></li><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white" href="/contact/" aria-current="false">Contact</a></li><li><a class="hover:text-hf-off-white" href="/privacy/" aria-current="false">Privacy</a></li></ul></nav></div><div><h4 class="text-hf-off-white mb-4 font-bold">Contact</h4><p>For booking, please use the form on the <a href="/contact/" class="text-hf-off-white">contact page</a>. Any other enquiries can be made via the contact methods below.</p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" class="text-hf-off-white">[email protected]</a><br><a href="tel:+447800675372" class="text-hf-off-white">07800 675372</a><br></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/herofarewell" target="_blank"><img src="/_astro/facebook_logo.BAZh3NAR.svg" width="20" alt="Hero's Farewell FaceBook" class="inline-block"></a></p></div></div><div class="mt-12 border-t border-slate-700 pt-8 text-center"><p>&copy; 2023 Hero's Farewell. All rights reserved.<br>Website by <a href="https://www.nickharris.design" target="_blank" class="text-hf-off-white"> Nick Harris </a></p></div></div></footer></body></html>

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