John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

319 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Catherine Ellis 27th Jul 2018

We could not have wished for more. John Weir were incredibly professional and empathetic from the initial and subsequent meeting with Ben at the Chatham office, through to Amanda confirming all our requirements the day before the funeral , and the kindness and attention to detail shown by Shane and his team on the day. Ben, you were a tremendous support, and we are so grateful to you for how you helped us navigate the detail. Thanks must also go to our celebrant Peter Tongue for all his advice and support with the eulogy. In the nicest possible way, I would hope not to personally have to use the services of John Weir again but if the situation arose, I would have no hesitation.

John Billing 24th Jul 2018

Thank you for your excellent service. 

Angela Wilcox 22nd Jul 2018

All arrangements were carried out according to my wishes and the staff, as always, were friendly and professional.

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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

Susan Louise   Sell

Susan Louise Sell

Oct 1961 - Oct 2023

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Marion Ingram

Apr 1946 - Oct 2023

Pat   Sherlock

Pat Sherlock

Apr 1941 - Oct 2023

Gerald Alan   Hyde

Gerald Alan Hyde

Dec 1959 - Sep 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Catherine Ellis 27th Jul 2018



    We could not have wished for more. John Weir were incredibly professional and empathetic from the initial and subsequent meeting with Ben at the Chatham office, through to Amanda confirming all our requirements the day before the funeral , and the kindness and attention to detail shown by Shane and his team on the day. Ben, you were a tremendous support, and we are so grateful to you for how you helped us navigate the detail. Thanks must also go to our celebrant Peter Tongue for all his advice and support with the eulogy. In the nicest possible way, I would hope not to personally have to use the services of John Weir again but if the situation arose, I would have no hesitation.

  • 5 John Billing 24th Jul 2018

    Thank you for your excellent service. 

  • 5 Angela Wilcox 22nd Jul 2018

    All arrangements were carried out according to my wishes and the staff, as always, were friendly and professional.

  • 5 Sidesh Kumar Arora 21st Jul 2018

    Amazing service couldn’t do enough to make sure dads funeral was what I wanted 
    Worked with me every step of the way 
    Were available to talk to 24h a day 
    Very understandable when emotions came out 
    I cannot thank you enough for taking care of Dad and my family during this difficult time 

  • 5 Jill Kay 3rd Jul 2018

    The service we have received has been outstanding.  Everyone tried so hard to ensure our day went smoothly, made sure that they consulted us every step of the way

    Every part was excellent 

  • 4 Martin Tyler 2nd Jul 2018

    Rob at John Weir looked after us well, explained the options available to us and kept us informed. The team on the day made sure things ran smoothly and were very polite and respectful. They made sure we knew what was going on and where to go when, but you also hardly knew they were there.

    Only reason for 4 and not 5 stars is they called to ask us to settle our bill but had not provided a final invoice. The estimated bill which they asked us to pay was £100 more than the final which they did produce quickly after the initial call.

    All in all, thank you John Wier.

  • 5 Verena Millgate 2nd Jul 2018

    Everyone we dealt with was extremely sympathetic and helpful and did all they could to make the day go smoothly,
    with the minimum of stress to the family. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Michael Tidy 16th Jun 2018

    Professional and caring throughout

  • 5 Tracy Cornish-Lawrence 12th Jun 2018

    Amanda was so friendly and helpful and arranged for everything as my husband would have wanted. Everything ran smoothly on the day and I felt well cared for throughout this difficult time.

  • 5 Hannah Smith 24th May 2018

    Thank you so much to Ben Baker and colleagues for helping us to celebrate Mick's life with a service a Medway Crematorium. Ben helped make a sad day more bearable with his kind and professional manner. From start to finish Ben has made us a family feel informed and comforted. We couldn't have asked for better support during the process of organising Mick's funeral.

  • 5 Gordon Allen 8th May 2018

    Can’t thank you all enough not only did you take care of my mother in law you showed compassion and kindness to myself and her daughter (my wife) thank you once again 

  • 5 Gina Barbour 22nd Apr 2018

    I being the mum of my dear daughter Jo,who was in your care from the wisdom hospice 
    Would like to say that I am very pleased with everything you did for us as a family.
    You explained everything to us and I felt Jo was safe and given respect until her funeral day.
    Where the funeral was run again with respect for us as a family. The horses and carriage were stunning. The pink feathers stood out beautifully. We were treated so well and were introduced to Bullit and Floyed the two beautiful horses,the children of Jo and Richard loved talking with the horses and stroking them,this helped ease the day for them.i like to say thank you for being there to take the burden of all the things that make it harder to cope with. You were all friendly and so respectful.. Mrs Gina Barbour .. God Bless you all ..

  • 5 Madeleine Grout 11th Apr 2018

    Dear John Weir, 
    I had to organise my mothers funeral on my own. I found your staff very supportive and helpful. Thank you for making a very difficult time as easy as possible. I highly reccimend your company and service. 

  • 5 John Herbert 10th Apr 2018

    The day went very well, and would like to thank John Weir for there excellent service  
    They made the whole process so much easy to cope with. John Wier’s staff are a credit to him. With thanks from the Herbert family 

  • 5 Linda Vadis 11th Mar 2018

    Would like to thank all the staff at John weir very professional at all times 
    Helping us through this difficult time. 
    Special ThankYou to Amanda and Shane 
    For giving my dad the send off he asked for . 
                             
                                

  • 5 Marylyn Shane 24th Feb 2018

    We as a family would like to thank each and everyone at John Weir Chatham for the comfort warmth and support you have given us at such a sad time in our lives.We would also like to thank you for the care and love you showed to one of the most treasured precious daughter any one could have wished to now our beautiful Laura Ann Shane. As a family each and everyone of us thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

  • 5 Karen Turner 22nd Feb 2018

    Couldn't fault anything. They were absolutely superb in every aspect.

  • 5 Lynda Dowding 17th Feb 2018

    I could not have asked for more - Amanda was kind and considerate, the support I received was just right. Ben was lovely and everything went so smoothly. For a very sad occasion the day was excellent. Thank you

  • 5 Brian Owen 12th Feb 2018

    Very professional, attention to detail and nice to deal with. Right balance of sympathy without being condescending.

  • 5 Carol Feasey 10th Feb 2018

    On behalf of Nicky,s family we would like to than you all for the support you gave us in this sad time. Amanda was such a considerate kind person to Michelle and myself, I know it is her job but it enabled us to say our good by with out feeling awkward in our grief. Please express our thanks to every one involved.
    Regards
    Carol, Robin, Nathan, Martin sand and all Nicky,s family.

  • 5 Luke Mayers 4th Feb 2018

    Was very happy how it went 

  • 5 Vic Banfield 18th Jan 2018

    Amanda at the Chatham branch was a great support through such a difficult time, from the initial call to the day of the funeral she was consistently friendly, polite and helpful.

    Whenever we asked for something it was done promptly and with no fuss.

    Amanda is a real credit to your company.

  • 5 Steve Bones 19th Dec 2017

    An excellent service, from the initial meeting through to the funeral itself. Thank you.

  • 5 Craig Evans 15th Dec 2017

    Excellent service. 

  • 5 Alan Le Grys 25th Nov 2017

    The staff at John Weir could not have been more helpful or considerate. Excellent service: thank you.

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

Catherine Ellis 27th Jul 2018

We could not have wished for more. John Weir were incredibly professional and empathetic from the initial and subsequent meeting with Ben at the Chatham office, through to Amanda confirming all our requirements the day before the funeral , and the kindness and attention to detail shown by Shane and his team on the day. Ben, you were a tremendous support, and we are so grateful to you for how you helped us navigate the detail. Thanks must also go to our celebrant Peter Tongue for all his advice and support with the eulogy. In the nicest possible way, I would hope not to personally have to use the services of John Weir again but if the situation arose, I would have no hesitation.

John Billing 24th Jul 2018

Thank you for your excellent service. 

Angela Wilcox 22nd Jul 2018

All arrangements were carried out according to my wishes and the staff, as always, were friendly and professional.

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