John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

313 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Mary Lee 8th Apr 2023

Many thanks to Amanda and Ben for their kindness and attention to detail in making all the arrangements for our brother's funeral and likewise to the extremely professional team looking after us at the services for the evening Reception of the Body and then the Requiem Mass and the Burial the next day. Everything was done with great respect and honour for our brother and with great kindness towards the family.

Susan Gregory 7th Apr 2023

Was lovely and professional,  we would of said excellent but the middle name was wrong which had to be changed on the order of service and the funeral guide ( which is still wrong in the write up part ) then through the service on the day of funeral the wrong name was put on the screen again . 

Ramesh Nagala 3rd Apr 2023

service very satisfactory everybody did their best very helpful and understanding efficient and prompt response

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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

Carol Ann   Higbee

Carol Ann Higbee

Dec 1944 - Nov 2023

Patrick James   McCarthy

Patrick James McCarthy

Jul 1948 - Jan 2024

John Charles   Liptrott

John Charles Liptrott

Mar 1955 - Feb 2024

Eric   Le Grove

Eric Le Grove

Jan 1931 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mary Lee 8th Apr 2023

    Many thanks to Amanda and Ben for their kindness and attention to detail in making all the arrangements for our brother's funeral and likewise to the extremely professional team looking after us at the services for the evening Reception of the Body and then the Requiem Mass and the Burial the next day. Everything was done with great respect and honour for our brother and with great kindness towards the family.

  • 4 Susan Gregory 7th Apr 2023

    Was lovely and professional,  we would of said excellent but the middle name was wrong which had to be changed on the order of service and the funeral guide ( which is still wrong in the write up part ) then through the service on the day of funeral the wrong name was put on the screen again . 

  • 4 Ramesh Nagala 3rd Apr 2023

    service very satisfactory
    everybody did their best
    very helpful and understanding
    efficient and prompt response

  • 5 Marion Mulloy 2nd Apr 2023

    I know it’s a sad time however,l can’t fault the service  John weir and his staff, the celebrant Kathryn sansom  were very professional, Kindness and respect towards myself and family ,l personally thank you ,you fully covered all our wishes to give Kevin the send of he deserves, 

  • 5 Tony Chapman 1st Apr 2023

    Very helpful  very caring in my time of need

  • 5 Ranjit Atwal 30th Mar 2023

    Very helpful and understanding throughout the difficult process of planning a funeral. Communication at every step of the process was excellent. Could not fault Ben and Shane.

  • 5 Jacqueline Holness 27th Mar 2023

    Excellent compassionate service

  • 4 Royston White 21st Mar 2023

    John Weir gave a professional yet compassionate service, making a difficulty time less stressful. We would recommend them.

  • 5 Joanna Gouldthorpe 20th Mar 2023

    From the start, John Weir were sympathetic and efficient, making the horrible process of arranging my father’s funeral as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Amanda was kind, responsive and very patient. 

  • 5 Chris Henderson 2nd Mar 2023

    I would like to say that I thought the service from John Weir and Amanda was faultless nothing was too much trouble. On the day Shane and the crew were aslo very good.

    Thank you for everything you did for mysef and my family, many people have commented on how it was such a nice service so from ALL of my family and from the bottom of our hearts - thank you.

  • 5 Steve Fury 1st Mar 2023

    Amanda and her team were amazing! From the moment we contacted her nothing was too much trouble at any time. She took care of everything, gave us the best advice and in the most sympathetic way. We were suprised at the cost and what we considered to be excellent value for money. I would thoroughly recommend John Weir Chatham!!

  • 5 Julie Grimmer 27th Feb 2023

    Excellent service, people very kind and considerate. Ben was brilliant is a credit to the company. Thank you so much 

  • 5 Lisa Sanger 25th Feb 2023

    Organising the funeral went smoothly with Amanda’s help through all the process and the actual day was lovely 

  • 5 Tracey Elstone 22nd Feb 2023

    Fortunately and unfortunately I have used John Weir twice now. 5 years ago I buried my husband and I chose John Weir to say goodbye to my Mum last year. Nothing had changed, still the friendly face and the ease in which you can make the arrangements. They understand you are not thinking clearly. Special thanks to Amanda of the Chatham branch as Amanda could not do enough.

  • 5 Pav J. 20th Feb 2023

    John Weir funeral services were absolutely amazing to deal with. I could not fault them at the slightest. Without the support from Amanda I do not think we could have got through this as well as we did. Ben, Kevin and many others were also very professional. 

    I would highly recommend their services to all and this is why other friends and family use them. 

    Pav 

  • 5 Sally Omosun 15th Feb 2023

    Very accommodating of our needs & at the same time delivered a professional service. 

  • 4 Mary Kirk 9th Feb 2023

    Very professional with genuine kindness shown by the Chatham team, Thank you.

  • 5 Andrea Dana Niste 5th Feb 2023

    I never had to organise a funeral before and I had so many questions. John Weir took their time to walk me through all the steps, were very supportive and I felt like I wasn't just a customer for them. It's been so difficult losing my mother and having them helping to organise it all in such a smooth way, means so much to me. Thank you so very much.

  • 5 Graeme Burford 3rd Feb 2023

    Very supportive, compassionate and professional. Cannot fault in any way. 

  • 5 Lisa Kennedy 2nd Feb 2023

    Excellent service from the beginning to the end

  • 5 Jane Gowens 30th Jan 2023

    So approachable. Professional. Attendance to every detail. Will guide you and be there for you.ben and the boys were excellent.mum was sent off just how she wished to be.thankyou from all her family.

  • 5 Alison James 29th Jan 2023

    Straight from the first time we contacted John Weir, the staff were caring and supportive. Keeping in contact regularly, updating us at every stage and helping us, as a family, give our daughter a service we could be proud of. Would recommend to everyone for the care they took of our loved one.

  • 5 William Martin 22nd Jan 2023

    Treated my mum with the utmost of respect . I couldn't have asked for more.

  • 5 Sophie Payne 21st Jan 2023

    John Weirs made a very difficult emotional time for my mum and I a simple process. They helped me to arrange everything (I took the lead) and they ensured everything was spot on for my dad. Their care for him was amazing, ensuring he looked exactly like he should, and they were so kind, caring and supportive throughout the whole process. A big thank you to Ben who was our point of contact, Les who collected my father, and Amanda who I spoke to a fair few times and who helped when Ben was unavailable. There was nothing that was too much to ask for and nothing seemed impossible for them. From the beginning where collection took place right to the end, we couldn’t fault them. Thank you for taking such loving care of both my beloved father, and my mum and I.  My brother and sister are also very grateful for everything that John Weirs did. 

  • 5 Cheryl Elcomb 20th Jan 2023

    All our family express appreciation for everything you did to make a very difficult day saying "goodbye" to our Mum run so smoothly.

    Thank you Amanda, Steve and all your very professional team.

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

Mary Lee 8th Apr 2023

Many thanks to Amanda and Ben for their kindness and attention to detail in making all the arrangements for our brother's funeral and likewise to the extremely professional team looking after us at the services for the evening Reception of the Body and then the Requiem Mass and the Burial the next day. Everything was done with great respect and honour for our brother and with great kindness towards the family.

Susan Gregory 7th Apr 2023

Was lovely and professional,  we would of said excellent but the middle name was wrong which had to be changed on the order of service and the funeral guide ( which is still wrong in the write up part ) then through the service on the day of funeral the wrong name was put on the screen again . 

Ramesh Nagala 3rd Apr 2023

service very satisfactory everybody did their best very helpful and understanding efficient and prompt response

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