John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

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John Weir is an independent funeral directors offering high quality services covering all of Chatham.

Latest Verified Reviews

John Swan 3rd Dec 2024

A number of the team supported us at different times - Sharon, Ben, Les and Shane were all compassionate, clear, helpful and polite, with a lovely manner. Everything I had to do at each point was made clear, and they made sure that everything was in place when needed, yet they never rushed me as deadlines approached. Highly recommended.

Sharon Roger 23rd Nov 2024

Could not fault anything at Chatham branch.. From start to finish everything and everyone was perfect. Thank you

Helen Lambkin 10th Nov 2024

On behalf of Peters family, we would like to thank John Weir Funeral Directors for their support and help in guiding us through the difficult time in arranging the funeral. The funeral was seamless and well received. Specific gratitude for Les at the Chatham branch who was always on hand to help. Thank you so much.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01634 540488

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Chatham is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community.

With locations throughout the Medway towns, they have full professional and experienced staff, enabling them to provide first class facilities and a comprehensive range of services. Whether the funeral is simple or elaborate, John Weir’s expertise will ensure that the funeral arrangements are carried out with the highest of standards.

Funeral director Ben Baker, the Chatham branch manager, will be at the office to assist you Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Outside of these hours,the telephone line is open to receive calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

John Weir Funeral Directors is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). On top of this, it is also the first funeral director in Kent to join the international, invitation only organisation, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Call John Weir Funeral Directors in Chatham now to find out more about the services that they can offer, or to begin planning the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Patricia Anne   Meade

Patricia Anne Meade

Jan 1935 - Nov 2024

Kenneth John   Valentine

Kenneth John Valentine

Jun 1940 - Nov 2024

David   Jarrett

David Jarrett

Jun 1955 - Nov 2024

Arthur Thomas   Wills

Arthur Thomas Wills

Sep 1947 - Nov 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Swan 3rd Dec 2024

    A number of the team supported us at different times - Sharon, Ben, Les and Shane were all compassionate, clear, helpful and polite, with a lovely manner. Everything I had to do at each point was made clear, and they made sure that everything was in place when needed, yet they never rushed me as deadlines approached. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Sharon Roger 23rd Nov 2024

    Could not fault anything at Chatham branch.. From start to finish everything and everyone was perfect.
    Thank you

  • 5 Helen Lambkin 10th Nov 2024

    On behalf of Peters family, we would like to thank John Weir Funeral Directors for their support and help in guiding us through the difficult time in arranging the funeral. The funeral was seamless and well received. Specific gratitude for Les at the Chatham branch who was always on hand to help. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Michelle Fratianne 4th Nov 2024

    What a wonderful service offered. Kindness and professionalism which could not be improved upon. Ben and his team were the caring influence we needed at that time. 

  • 5 Elizabeth King 28th Oct 2024

    Les is just incredible, unfortunately our families have had to use these services too many times in past few years, but Les and his team are just amazing and always go back to him

  • 5 Wendy O'Sullivan 18th Oct 2024

    Explained everything very well, we felt arrangements were in good hands. The funeral itself went well, as planned.

  • 5 Sophie Payne 9th Oct 2024

    Ben did a fantastic job in organising my brother's funeral. We have had to deal with a number of bereavements lately and each time I have chosen Ben at John Weir to assist in organising and each time he does a wonderful job, taking all the stress away from me and my family. He takes on instructions and conducts everything with compassion and empathy, leaving us with no doubt that everything will run smoothly. Thank you for everything Ben, and thank you to John Weir as a whole for always being easy to communicate with, making a very difficult process simple and straightforward. Warmest wishes, Sophie Payne. 

  • 5 Pippa Stewart 23rd Sep 2024

    Perfect service from beginning to end. We felt in very safe hands, the team at John Weir are very professional and kind. They attended to all our needs. I cannot fault them, particularly Ben who was our point of contact- who thought of everything and then made sure it happened.  

  • 5 Paul Tittensor 19th Sep 2024

    The service went very well. Very good communication.

  • 5 Debbie Kemp 17th Sep 2024

    They made a very sad time easier by giving a friendly and professional service.

  • 5 Anita Webster 8th Sep 2024

    Such sensitive guiding support throughout the whole process. Les couldn’t have been more helpful, regularly checking in to see how I was. 
    Most touching was their offer to wear blue ties as I mentioned that my husband had requested no black for the funeral. 
    So professional and friendly - a lovely combination. I would wholeheartedly recommend John Weir to guide you through this difficult time. 

  • 5 Nigel Leamon 7th Sep 2024

    Ben from John Weir was very professional ,compassionate and accommodating throughout the whole process. 
    Communicating was very easy. 
    Peter Tongue the celebrant was very good too. 
    Superb service. 

  • 5 Ashley Steele 27th Aug 2024

    Thank you to Ben and all at JW for your service.

  • 5 Jill Tovey 16th Aug 2024

    I wish to thank everyone for there kindness and understanding, at a difficult time. Brilliant service from start to finish

  • 5 Susan Robinson 23rd Jul 2024

    Thank you to the team for helping the day go well. My mum would have been pleased.

  • 5 Linda Robson 1st Jul 2024

    I would highly recommend the services of Jon Weir Chatham. My late fathers funeral arrangements were handled with great care, respect and professionalism.

  • 5 Mark Perry 23rd Jun 2024

    John Weir were brilliant. We were treated with the upmost compassion and everything was done to reduce the stress and effort of organising the funeral. Ben was especially helpful, giving assistance when needed and pointing us in the right direction if required. On the day John Weir did a perfect job, everything went according to their plan. Thank you for making the day run as smoothly as possible.

  • 5 Alan Dowse 17th Jun 2024

    Would highly recommend using John Weir.
    Very professional, got great advice for what my requirements were. Ben was very easy to deal with and on the day of the funeral everything went smoothly.
    This is the third time my family has used John Weir and we will in the future.

  • 4 Andrew Rushbrook 15th Jun 2024

    very good

  • 5 Darren Smitherman 25th May 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish thank you to all especially Ben thank you again for a great service 

  • 5 Toni Church 24th May 2024

    The team at John Weir in Chatham were amazing.
    Ben looked after my late husband and our family very well and nothing was too much trouble.
    We were treated with compassion and understanding.
    Ben made the whole experience manageable.
    Been made us feel part of the process and ensured that our wishes were followed.

  • 5 Maureen Thomas 20th May 2024

    My husband’s funeral went really smoothly.   I would like to say a big thank you to Ben for his guidance and for making everything perfect on the day. 

  • 5 David Francis Swift 28th Apr 2024

    I have never had to plan a funeral nor have I been involved in the planning of one. I had absolutely no clue what I was doing and so John Weir was recommended to me by a family member. They were incredibly kind and I don’t know how easy it is to plan the logistics of a funeral but they made it incredibly easy for me. They have taken care of my Grandad very well and were always happy to answer any extra questions I had. They were also very accommodating to me and considerate of the fact that I live 3-4 hours away. I don’t really have the words to put across how grateful I am. Thank you so much to Ben and the team - Nikita. 

  • 5 Peter Hartstone 28th Apr 2024

    An excellent service

  • 5 Alison Pain 20th Apr 2024

    Very professional, it all went without a hitch. We really appreciated Ben's support and guidance.

Address
25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

John Swan 3rd Dec 2024

A number of the team supported us at different times - Sharon, Ben, Les and Shane were all compassionate, clear, helpful and polite, with a lovely manner. Everything I had to do at each point was made clear, and they made sure that everything was in place when needed, yet they never rushed me as deadlines approached. Highly recommended.

Sharon Roger 23rd Nov 2024

Could not fault anything at Chatham branch.. From start to finish everything and everyone was perfect. Thank you

Helen Lambkin 10th Nov 2024

On behalf of Peters family, we would like to thank John Weir Funeral Directors for their support and help in guiding us through the difficult time in arranging the funeral. The funeral was seamless and well received. Specific gratitude for Les at the Chatham branch who was always on hand to help. Thank you so much.

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