W.J Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover

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Independent family funeral directors in Dover serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Clare Wardell 19th Apr 2026

We could not have asked for me. Sarah and her team made the process of a very difficult time in losing Mum much easier. Sarah was empathetic, kind with her time and made sure we had everything in place. We cannot thank her enough. And on the day of Mum’s funeral they did a wonderful job of looking after Mum and helping us follow her wishes. I will never forget it x

Kylie Scott 14th Apr 2026

Wonderful service from start to finish. Farrier and Sons are respectful, kind, patient and always professional.  We have used them twice in the last couple of years and they have made our losses easier to manage. Thank you. 

Jayne Rogers 11th Apr 2026

We worked with Kevin and he was wonderful. He made a Difficult time as smooth and easy as possible, helping us navigate what needed to be done alongside the personal touches we wanted to make. Good recommendations for a celebrant and flowers and excellent communication. Thank you 

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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

161 London Rd
Dover
Kent
CT17 0TG

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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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Colin   John Cook

Colin John Cook

Apr 2026 - Apr 1957

Anne   Rosemary Beck

Anne Rosemary Beck

Jul 1952 - Apr 2026

Doreen Adelaide   Cody

Doreen Adelaide Cody

Mar 1943 - Mar 2026

Christine Ellen May   Howarth

Christine Ellen May Howarth

Nov 1948 - Apr 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Clare Wardell 19th Apr 2026

    We could not have asked for me. Sarah and her team made the process of a very difficult time in losing Mum much easier. Sarah was empathetic, kind with her time and made sure we had everything in place. We cannot thank her enough. And on the day of Mum’s funeral they did a wonderful job of looking after Mum and helping us follow her wishes. I will never forget it x

  • 5 Kylie Scott 14th Apr 2026

    Wonderful service from start to finish. Farrier and Sons are respectful, kind, patient and always professional. 
    We have used them twice in the last couple of years and they have made our losses easier to manage. Thank you. 

  • 5 Jayne Rogers 11th Apr 2026

    We worked with Kevin and he was wonderful. He made a
    Difficult time as smooth and easy as possible, helping us navigate what needed to be done alongside the personal touches we wanted to make. Good recommendations for a celebrant and flowers and excellent communication. Thank you 

  • 5 Tracy Turner 1st Apr 2026

    W j farrier are so caring and very helpful, they dont rush you. Have used them for other family members too. Would highly recommend WJ Farrier

  • 5 Elaine Dixon 27th Mar 2026

    Wonderful caring service from Richard @ Farriers from the first call to the day of the funeral. Richard listened and made the whole process easy and looked after every aspect. Nothing was too much trouble for him and we were incredibly grateful for the way in which he looked after my father in law and handled all the arrangements so well. All other members of the team we happened to speak to and who were present on the day were all very professional and carried out their roles perfectly.

  • 5 Paul Smye-Rumsby 26th Mar 2026

    Myself and my children Nicola, Sarah, Anthony, and my sister in law Celia (Ces), have said how wonderful your staff and in particular Sarah have been, in helping us over the loss of Carol. I (we) would have no reservation in recommending your organisation to others. The friendship that developed, especially with Sarah will stay with us for life. Bless you all for kindness.

  • 5 Colin Gisby 23rd Mar 2026

    First class service from the start to the end. They are so very helpful and caring. They put your mind at rest that your loved one will be looked after with dignity They deserve . We can not thank Kevin enough for his professional caring attitude. And our thanks to all the other members of his staff for their kindness. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Janet Pott 9th Mar 2026

    Every aspect of organisation was exceptional. Everything was conducted exactly as requested. Nothing was too much trouble and the entire day was a celebration for a life well lived..Our Father would have been proud that everything was conducted properly.

  • 5 David Waller 2nd Mar 2026

    I could not thank Kevin from Farriers enough for everything he did following the passing of my Dad. Care, compassion and a touch of humour saw us through an extremely difficult period. I would, without hesitation, recommend Farriers.

  • 5 Claire Albiston 2nd Mar 2026

    Excellent service, so helpful and understanding through very difficult times, they are all so nice
    Thankyou

  • 5 Alison Martin 1st Mar 2026

    We had an amazing, professional, caring service from the collection of my mother from the hospice to the completion of the funeral. Sarah and her team provide an excellent service run by compassionate staff. Nothing is too much trouble for this family firm of undertakers.  

  • 5 Andrew Sales 28th Feb 2026

    Funeral done with dignity everything went perfect thank you to all staff for a perfect send off.

  • 5 Sonia Tutt 22nd Feb 2026

    Kevin was great  he listened to everything I said and made an upsetting process easy and straightforward. His suggestions and recommendations helped complete the send off for my Mum. Very compassionate from start to finish I’m extremely happy to recommend.

  • 5 Karl Eiilott 20th Feb 2026

    From our first meeting with Sarah from Farrier and Son, we were left in no doubt that we would receive the care and attention that we needed as a family after the loss of my wife. Sarah and the team were on hand at all times to assist and to answer questions and concerns with the utmost compassion and care during what was a difficult time. Their recommendations for celebrants, floral display providers, etc., were impeccable. All of the arrangements were flawless, and we were advised at every step of the way on the arrangements, etc. We would have no hesitation in recommending Farrier and Son to anyone in a similar position.

  • 5 Michelle Parker 17th Feb 2026

    From the date of my mum passing to the funeral itself they have been nothing but respectful, compassionate and professional. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I can’t thank them enough for helping plan exactly what my mum would have wanted. We are very grateful to all members of staff especially Richard. Thank you all ❤️

  • 5 Diane Townley 13th Feb 2026

    Sarah and the team at W.J.Farrier, Dover, are very professional whilst at the same time providing calm, respectful and compassionate guidance through the process of arranging a funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to every detail was perfect. The standards of the service they provide are the highest. A huge thank you to all of the team for the dignity and respect you showed to my husband, and indeed to all of us, at such a very sad and difficult time.

  • 5 Paul Wood 10th Feb 2026

    Very helpful and nothing is to much trouble

  • 5 Martin Shepherd 3rd Feb 2026

    Everything went so smoothly for our dear Dad's funeral last week. We couldn't have wished for a better, smooth running day. It certainly made a difficult time much more bearable from our first contact with Farriers until after the funeral.

  • 5 David King 2nd Feb 2026

    Farrier's were very professional, helpful and considerate. They supported every step of process making us feel comfortable and confident in their services.

  • 5 Barry Cummings 20th Jan 2026

    Excellent service from start to finish. Sarah looked after the whole family with kindness and compassion. When feeling at our worst with grief Sarah made us feel comfortable when discussing funeral arrangements. We will always use Farriers when needed. 

  • 5 Ian Pettman 2nd Jan 2026

    From my initial phone call to dealing with all the arrangements for mum’s funeral, W J Farrier & sons were caring, compassionate and friendly. They guided us through the whole process and made the whole family feel comfortable at a very emotional time. Thank you for giving mum a great send off.

  • 5 Melanie Kember 22nd Dec 2025

    W J Farrier & Son were amazing. Every member of staff that we dealt with was compassionate and professional. Kevin took care of us from the very start. He gently talked us through the process and made our experience much more bearable than we ever imagined possible. Thank you. 

  • 5 John Avis 14th Dec 2025

    As always  Farriers have shown why they are the best of the best, I can not imagine a better service to look after a loved one at this difficult time.Kindness and consideration is well above what can be expected.Sarah is very much the best representative of a business with such a long established company.
    All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • 5 Melanie Galvin 8th Dec 2025

    Farriers are such a caring and professional team. They enabled me to provide the prefect send off for my amazing husband.

  • 5 Joanne Godden 4th Dec 2025

    The funeral service of our Dad and Grandad was of course sad, but our lasting feeling is that it served as a celebration of his life, and an event he would have enjoyed attending!
    Ultimately, that is our measure of success and is bringing us comfort in this space on the other side - and was achieved in no small part thanks to the care and professionalism of Farriers of Dover.
    Richard understood from the outset what we wanted to do and ensured everything down to the smallest of details was perfect. The team on the day wearing claret-coloured ties for our Hammers supporter, for example, was a very moving surprise for us.
    You get one chance at this and you are always in safe hands with Farriers. They helped us do something special for Baz and that has gone a long way to soothe us in our loss and support us in moving forward as a family in our new chapter. Thank you x

Address
161 London Rd
Dover
Kent
CT17 0TG

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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

Clare Wardell 19th Apr 2026

We could not have asked for me. Sarah and her team made the process of a very difficult time in losing Mum much easier. Sarah was empathetic, kind with her time and made sure we had everything in place. We cannot thank her enough. And on the day of Mum’s funeral they did a wonderful job of looking after Mum and helping us follow her wishes. I will never forget it x

Kylie Scott 14th Apr 2026

Wonderful service from start to finish. Farrier and Sons are respectful, kind, patient and always professional.  We have used them twice in the last couple of years and they have made our losses easier to manage. Thank you. 

Jayne Rogers 11th Apr 2026

We worked with Kevin and he was wonderful. He made a Difficult time as smooth and easy as possible, helping us navigate what needed to be done alongside the personal touches we wanted to make. Good recommendations for a celebrant and flowers and excellent communication. Thank you 

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