W.J Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover
Independent family funeral directors in Dover serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Established in 1948 by Walter John Farrier in Dover, W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover, offers bespoke funeral arrangements with expert guidance. Now in the third generation of family members, the team of professional, considerate staff are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral.
Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, W. J. Farrier & Son can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. W. J. Farrier & Son has its own fleet of Jaguar hearses and limousines, and can also arrange for bespoke transport such as horse-drawn hearses and motorbike hearses if you wish for something different
The Farrier family have continually operated from the original premises on London Road in Dover since 1948, and still house some of their vehicles at the original garages on Old Park Hill.
Call W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd at any time of day or night to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral arrangement process and on the day itself. Several describe feeling that their loved one was treated with exceptional dignity and respect, and note that staff took time to listen to their wishes without rushing them or pushing them towards particular choices. A number of reviews highlight how the team went beyond what families expected, attending to small personal details and accommodating requests that fell outside standard practice.
Communication and guidance feature prominently in what families mention. Many describe feeling kept informed at each stage, with staff available to answer questions and explain what would happen next. Several note that they were given time to make decisions at their own pace, and that staff were patient in helping them navigate choices they found overwhelming during a time of grief.
Families repeatedly return to how the funeral day itself ran smoothly. Many say the service was beautifully organised and that the arrangements reflected exactly what they had wanted for their loved one, which they found deeply comforting as they moved through their loss.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
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SAIF Member
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
- Inspects businesses before granting membership
- Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
- Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Lalita Hammond 17th Aug 2026
W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover, provided exceptional care and support following my husband's passing. They first helped us put our funeral plans in place over 20 years ago, and from those early arrangements through to my husband's funeral and cremation in July 2026, they guided me every step of the way with kindness, compassion, and complete professionalism. During such a difficult time, the team were incredibly supportive and patient, making sure every detail was taken care of and that all arrangements ran smoothly. My husband's funeral and cremation were handled with the utmost care, dignity, and respect, which gave me great comfort. I was particularly impressed by their attention to detail and the genuine compassion shown by everyone involved. I am deeply grateful for their support and would wholeheartedly recommend Farriers Dover to anyone looking for a caring and professional funeral director.
Debbie Roy 17th Aug 2026
Faultless professional service. All staff showed Empathy and the upper most respect for our dear Mum and family.
Nick Roberts 9th Aug 2026
Kevin at Farrier facilitated the stressful process of organising a funeral by his kind, caring & empathetic manner which flowed through to an efficient, moving service.