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

Jane Morgan 20th Nov 2017

Amanda was my main contact at John Weir, very friendly and approachable. Arranging my mums funeral was heart breaking, but Amanda took us through everything, and organised everything, which took the stress away from us. She contacted us a couple of days after to ask how we all were, which was a lovely gesture.

John McCormick 15th Nov 2017

I must take this opportunity to thank Melanie for her professional, caring approach to both my Wife & I (Joe’s Brother) she is a credit to your Company. Also to the person who answered your 24/7 hotline & ensured Joe was removed with dignity from Byron Lodge Nursing Home, his words were “We will take Joe into our care” and that in itself was reassuring to all of us. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services as our treatment to date is nothing short of outstanding, caring and compassionate.

Jacqueline Prockter 8th Nov 2017

The company was very professional and looked after all our needs,the ones that they could at the time. The piper was a lovely touch except I was promised a busby and not the head dress he was wearing and this is not a reflection on funeral company. The vicar also made a mistake but I did get a apology from him. Over all I would recommend John Weir to others.

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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

Daphne   Louise Blaxland

Daphne Louise Blaxland

Dec 1932 - Sep 2023

Leonard   'lenny' Alan Miller

Leonard 'lenny' Alan Miller

Aug 2023 - Nov 1949

Vijay Harjivan   Dhanecha

Vijay Harjivan Dhanecha

Oct 1939 - Sep 2023

Jessie Kathleen   Remon

Jessie Kathleen Remon

Mar 1929 - Aug 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jane Morgan 20th Nov 2017

    Amanda was my main contact at John Weir, very friendly and approachable. Arranging my mums funeral was heart breaking, but Amanda took us through everything, and organised everything, which took the stress away from us. She contacted us a couple of days after to ask how we all were, which was a lovely gesture.

  • 5 John McCormick 15th Nov 2017

    I must take this opportunity to thank Melanie for her professional, caring approach to both my Wife & I (Joe’s Brother) she is a credit to your Company. Also to the person who answered your 24/7 hotline & ensured Joe was removed with dignity from Byron Lodge Nursing Home, his words were “We will take Joe into our care” and that in itself was reassuring to all of us.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending your services as our treatment to date is nothing short of outstanding, caring and compassionate.

  • 4 Jacqueline Prockter 8th Nov 2017

    The company was very professional and looked after all our needs,the ones that they could at the time.
    The piper was a lovely touch except I was promised a busby and not the head dress he was wearing and this is not a reflection on funeral company.
    The vicar also made a mistake but I did get a apology from him.
    Over all I would recommend John Weir to others.

  • 4 Julie Wright 29th Oct 2017

    Good efficient service , from the funeral director. The cars on the day were lovely as were the staff. 

  • 5 Di Bower 7th Oct 2017

    Absolute perfection thank you ...

  • 5 Kelvin Pickett 30th Sep 2017

    very pleased very helpfull

  • 5 Susan Jones 22nd Sep 2017

    Professional and caring service . Felt confident that it would go as planned. Attention to detail

  • 5 Sandy Caulfield 29th Aug 2017

    I would like to thank everyone at John Weir (especially Amanda and Ben) in making the day goes as smoothly as possible.

  • 5 Robert Swain 28th Aug 2017

    Very sensitive, extremely professional which gave us a wonderful funeral for our 93 year old mother.

    Would recommend John Weir to anyone who wants the best at affordable prices

    Thank you

  • 5 Fran Riley 26th Aug 2017

    Helpful, organised and extremely good at what they do. Thank you so much for making a very difficult time less traumatic . 

  • 5 John Lambell 20th Aug 2017

    The funeral was led by Shane and all the boys did a fantastic job. They were courteous and very professional. We would definitely recommend John Weir Funeral Directors to any one that sadly needs one.
    Amanda made everything so much easier for us at a time when we were very upset. She discussed everything and made suggestions and we would also like to thank you for organising the Celebrant Kathryn Symmons who was wonderful.

  • 5 Shirley Green 5th Aug 2017

    Thank you very much for the wonderful service we received from you .We were treated with respect and nothing but good service .Our son lee would have been very proud as to the way things want from start to finish. We have used you service for our father mother and now our son .Thank you again for all you did to make the day go well .

  • 5 Jeremy Wallington 3rd Aug 2017

    Excellent and attentive service.
    Thank You

  • 5 Colin Crouch 30th Jul 2017

    Everything was handled with care, understanding and professionalism. Had already used their services when my mother died and was impressed then.

    Thank you.

    Colin Crouch.

  • 5 Barry Franks 29th Jul 2017

    I found from the first meeting we were made to feel at ease and preparations were discussed and planned at our leisure.Every thing we asked for was organised professionally. And the day went off like clockwork from the start to the finish with the help of all the staff 

  • 5 Lyndsey Poole 21st Jul 2017

    Absolutely fantastic was so happy with everything and everyone 

  • 5 Jackie Stout 8th Jul 2017

    Where should I start !!!! 28 years ago I lost my mum and we used John Weir in Rainham. Without any hesitation we used them again for my husband hubby. They have been fantastic and special to Amanda and Ben in the Chatham office. A special thank you to Kevin on the day. Such a professional family run business. 

  • 5 Diane Royle 26th Jun 2017

    Very professional and caring company

  • 5 Pat Britt 24th Jun 2017

    I would like to thank Amanda and everyone from John Weir Chatham office  who did all they could to make mums funeral a very special day that will stay with me always x

  • 5 Sarah Burke 23rd Jun 2017

    My father Bob and myself and my brothers peter and Michael would like to say Thank you for the care you gave our mum and Bobs wife. After 61 years of marriage my dad has lost his life partner and best friend. Amanda made our loss so much easier. She is such an asset to your firm. The service we received was exceptional right down to Ben making sure the day went well. Excellent firm and you will never realise how your service helped and what it meant to Bob. Thank you again from all our heart.

  • 5 Lorraine Johns 26th May 2017

    Amanda , Shane and the team were dignified from the moment they took my father from the care home. Amanda was very tentitive during the funeral preparations and nothing was to much trouble , even when I called after the office had closed to find Amanda still there to answer my questions.
    On the day of the funeral Shane was very discrete, professional and again, dignified  but always there when we needed him. Even handing my mum and I a rose from the flowers as we left was a lovely touch.
    Thank you John Weir xxxx

  • 5 Nigel George 21st May 2017

    As they were with my father, they were very supportive and done what was needed a very good undertakers would recommend John weir to anyone. 

  • 5 Angela Bonell 19th May 2017

    Really pleased with the kindness shown at all times
    Nothing was to much trouble for them 
    Went out off their way to help at this sad time
    A big thank you from all the family

  • 5 Karen Wilson 17th May 2017

    The care and understanding was absolutely amazing from all the staff. Ben in particular was so helpful under the circumstances his kind words and the efficient way he dealt with our needs was amazing. At this difficult time, it was made easier by the kindness shown by all the staff at Chatham.
    Everything was organised brilliantly from start to finish. Thank you to everyone at John Weir.

  • 5 David Pearson 13th May 2017

    Faultless organisation, nothing too much trouble, very sympathetic and respectful. Cannot praise highly enough.

Address
25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

Open map

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

Jane Morgan 20th Nov 2017

Amanda was my main contact at John Weir, very friendly and approachable. Arranging my mums funeral was heart breaking, but Amanda took us through everything, and organised everything, which took the stress away from us. She contacted us a couple of days after to ask how we all were, which was a lovely gesture.

John McCormick 15th Nov 2017

I must take this opportunity to thank Melanie for her professional, caring approach to both my Wife & I (Joe’s Brother) she is a credit to your Company. Also to the person who answered your 24/7 hotline & ensured Joe was removed with dignity from Byron Lodge Nursing Home, his words were “We will take Joe into our care” and that in itself was reassuring to all of us. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services as our treatment to date is nothing short of outstanding, caring and compassionate.

Jacqueline Prockter 8th Nov 2017

The company was very professional and looked after all our needs,the ones that they could at the time. The piper was a lovely touch except I was promised a busby and not the head dress he was wearing and this is not a reflection on funeral company. The vicar also made a mistake but I did get a apology from him. Over all I would recommend John Weir to others.

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