John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

317 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Rosalind Secker 26th Apr 2017

i came to John Weir without hesitation to organise my fathers funeral as I had such a good experience when dealing with Amanda after my mum had died only 5 months previously.  She showed the same compassion and understanding and nothing was too much trouble,  once again it took some of the pain and worry away from what is a terribly sad time.  Amanda is a lovely girl and in my opinion the perfect person to have in this role.  Many thanks once again to all the team.

Alex Wellings 19th Apr 2017

We wish to say thankyou to Ben, who, at a sad and troubling time, made the whole funeral process easy. We could not fault John Wier (Chatham), and god forbid you need to use a funeral director - see Ben @ John Weir (Chatham)

Graham Butcher 18th Apr 2017

Can't thank you enough!! Superb professional service throughout the whole process. The guidance and help given was exceptional and helped reduce the stress levels for all concerned. The funeral went without a hitch, and the employees were exemplary in carrying out their duties. From the very first meeting with Ben, the whole thing was driven by him with the family and friends top of the proceedings. This company is highly recommended, with everybody I spoke to singing their praises! Thank you to all at John Weir, I will certainly entrust my passing to you when the time comes.

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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

Bridget Teresa    Simpson

Bridget Teresa Simpson

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Peter John   Hood

Peter John Hood

Dec 1945 - Aug 2023

Colin   Stuart Campbell

Colin Stuart Campbell

Jun 1942 - Aug 2023

Norman    Waters

Norman Waters

Nov 1941 - Aug 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Rosalind Secker 26th Apr 2017

    i came to John Weir without hesitation to organise my fathers funeral as I had such a good experience when dealing with Amanda after my mum had died only 5 months previously.  She showed the same compassion and understanding and nothing was too much trouble,  once again it took some of the pain and worry away from what is a terribly sad time.  Amanda is a lovely girl and in my opinion the perfect person to have in this role.  Many thanks once again to all the team.

  • 5 Alex Wellings 19th Apr 2017

    We wish to say thankyou to Ben, who, at a sad and troubling time, made the whole funeral process easy.
    We could not fault John Wier (Chatham), and god forbid you need to use a funeral director - see Ben @ John Weir (Chatham)

  • 5 Graham Butcher 18th Apr 2017

    Can't thank you enough!! Superb professional service throughout the whole process.
    The guidance and help given was exceptional and helped reduce the stress levels for all concerned. The funeral went without a hitch, and the employees were exemplary in carrying out their duties. From the very first meeting with Ben, the whole thing was driven by him with the family and friends top of the proceedings.
    This company is highly recommended, with everybody I spoke to singing their praises!
    Thank you to all at John Weir, I will certainly entrust my passing to you when the time comes.

  • 5 Robert Hunt 15th Apr 2017

    i found every aspect of the funeral was carried out by john weir with the utmost respect and dignity.i would recommend them without hesitation.

  • 5 Elaine Seaburgh 11th Apr 2017

    We as a family cannot thank Amanda and Ben at the Chatham branch enough in the way they handled the funeral process for my Dad and the family. They showed empathy,compassion and care at a very difficult time guiding us step by step even on the day of the funeral explaining each section as we laid our dear mum to rest. Could not recommend John Weir more highly.

  • 3 Eva Oliver 8th Mar 2017

    We had a very simple cremation and it all went off alright.

  • 5 Robert Francis 7th Mar 2017

    Thank you for your attention to detail and efficient management of the arrangements.

  • 5 Robert Coleman 7th Feb 2017

    Very personal and caring. 

  • 5 Jacqueline Lucas 19th Dec 2016

    Really a great service I would recommend to anyone in this sad position thank you 

  • 5 Jon Wigley 22nd Nov 2016

    The entire funeral process was extremely well handled. A small observation/suggestion - could the meeting room at the New Road Office be made a little less functional and cold?

  • 5 Rosalind Secker 19th Nov 2016

    I cannot thank Amanda (Chatham Branch) enough for the way in which she dealt with my father and I after my mothers death.  Naturally we were grief stricken and quite bewildered during the first week but Amanda showed so much empathy and compassion right from day one and she eased us  the through 4 weeks leading up to my mums funeral.  She couldn't do enough to help us and even phoned us the day after the funeral to see how myself and father were and if their was anything else she could do to help.  Amanda is a true asset to the company with excellent customer service skills and I would not hesitate to recommend John Weir Funeral directors in the future. Thank you again Amanda.

  • 5 Mavis Cheyney 8th Oct 2016

    We as a family were very happy with the service you gave us and on the day were very considerate and helpful polite and caring telling us what would happen next Mum was very pleased at how easy you made it for her at this difficult time .We were given plenty of time and were not rushed

  • 5 Graham O'Connell 7th Sep 2016

    An Excellent Service. Very friendly, sympathetic & helpful staff, who made sure everything was organised correctly every step of the way. The Pallbearers at my Fathers Funeral were excellent, guiding me through everything I needed to do during the whole Service. The Speaker was excellent, helping me to remember things about my Dad for the Eulogy & the Photographer produced a wonderful video of the Service & some final pictures of my Dad lying at rest in the private chapel.
    Overall I was extremely impressed with the Professionalism of everyone involved in helping me organise my Fathers Funeral & would Highly recommend John Weir Funeral Directors.

  • 5 Camilla Otaki 30th Jul 2016

    John Weir Funeral Directors have been used for three family funerals.  We have found them uniformly courteous, superbly professional and efficient.

    Not only this, but the service provided is highly respectful in all respects.  All aspects of their work and presentation are admirable, and one can leave matters in their hands with a sense of complete security.

  • 5 Paul Babington 4th Jun 2016

    Excellent service throughout. Our family would like to thank all the staff at John Weir for the way they handled my father's funeral.

  • 5 Andrew maxwell 23rd May 2016

    I found John weirs very considerate and sympathetic at a very difficult time for me and my family 

  • 5 Sonya Norris 12th May 2016

    I would recommend John Weir every time.  The staff were polite, sympathetic, caring and kind.  Professional throughout the funeral. Well done and 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

Rosalind Secker 26th Apr 2017

i came to John Weir without hesitation to organise my fathers funeral as I had such a good experience when dealing with Amanda after my mum had died only 5 months previously.  She showed the same compassion and understanding and nothing was too much trouble,  once again it took some of the pain and worry away from what is a terribly sad time.  Amanda is a lovely girl and in my opinion the perfect person to have in this role.  Many thanks once again to all the team.

Alex Wellings 19th Apr 2017

We wish to say thankyou to Ben, who, at a sad and troubling time, made the whole funeral process easy. We could not fault John Wier (Chatham), and god forbid you need to use a funeral director - see Ben @ John Weir (Chatham)

Graham Butcher 18th Apr 2017

Can't thank you enough!! Superb professional service throughout the whole process. The guidance and help given was exceptional and helped reduce the stress levels for all concerned. The funeral went without a hitch, and the employees were exemplary in carrying out their duties. From the very first meeting with Ben, the whole thing was driven by him with the family and friends top of the proceedings. This company is highly recommended, with everybody I spoke to singing their praises! Thank you to all at John Weir, I will certainly entrust my passing to you when the time comes.

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