W.J Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover

121 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jessica Watson 11th May 2024

Sarah & her team have been extremely kind, patient and ever so helpful through the process of planning our mum’s funeral. We can’t thank you enough for guiding us through something so fragile. A wonderful caring family run business. We’re grateful for all your help. 

Mark Jeffery 7th May 2024

A wonderful service at this difficult time, Kevin could not have been more helpful and thoughtful plus his experience and guidance during our arrangements.  Highly recommended 👍

Sophie Pattinson 26th Apr 2024

Farriers made a very difficult time and situation a lot easier, they went above and beyond for our family. We appreciate everything and had a lovely send off for our dad. 

Reviews

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
Call: 01304 799606

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

Ray   Doble

Ray Doble

Jul 1932 - May 2024

Melissa   Mary Bunnell

Melissa Mary Bunnell

Aug 1946 - Apr 2024

David William George   Scrivens

David William George Scrivens

Jan 1966 - Apr 2024

Gordon Albert   Evans

Gordon Albert Evans

Feb 1932 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jessica Watson 11th May 2024

    Sarah & her team have been extremely kind, patient and ever so helpful through the process of planning our mum’s funeral. We can’t thank you enough for guiding us through something so fragile. A wonderful caring family run business. We’re grateful for all your help. 

  • 5 Mark Jeffery 7th May 2024

    A wonderful service at this difficult time, Kevin could not have been more helpful and thoughtful plus his experience and guidance during our arrangements. 
    Highly recommended 👍

  • 5 Sophie Pattinson 26th Apr 2024

    Farriers made a very difficult time and situation a lot easier, they went above and beyond for our family. We appreciate everything and had a lovely send off for our dad. 

  • 5 Maxine Skelt 11th Apr 2024

    Farriers has been kind and supportive from the beginning. They have been very professional, empathetic and patient. They took good care of a beloved son, fiancé, and friend. The service was beautiful and many people said it was the most emotional and touching service they have seen. They kept in constant contact with us even after the service to check up and show that they really care. 

  • 5 Sarah Raggett 9th Apr 2024

    Farriers provided an excellent service, sensitive to the family both this time for my mum and back in 2020 for my Dad. I would recommend them.

  • 5 Theresa Thomson 2nd Apr 2024

    Richard and the team were amazingly compassionate and empathetic to all our needs. Nothing was too much trouble for them to make sure we had the send off required.
    Thank you again 

  • 5 Paul Buggins 25th Mar 2024

    Caring and Helpful as always

  • 5 Roger Knight 19th Mar 2024

    Excellent, caring and personal service, highly recommended

  • 5 June House 16th Mar 2024

    My family and I were given so much support during this really trying time. Sarah and Sonia were warm, caring but also professional, just the right combination.

  • 5 Suzanne Carter 12th Mar 2024

    Couldn’t thank W.J Farrier & son enough, this was my first time of having to arrange a funeral for a loved, Sarah was just amazing she talked and walked me through everything and any questions or queries I had they dealt with promptly and professionally, even on the day of the funeral so professional and understanding, I just cannot put into words how thankful/grateful I am to them for a great service. 

  • 5 Patricia McDonald 11th Mar 2024

    Thankyou to farriers for a very personal service. Thankyou especially to Kevin and Eric for all your help and support ,it was  much appreciated, 
    From Pat, Kev and Ann’s family xxx

  • 5 Brian Burchell 9th Mar 2024

    A very good service and very helpful.

  • 5 Simon Harlow 8th Mar 2024

    From start to finish the team at Farrier’s were kind, respectful and incredibly helpful. 

  • 5 Ross Wheatley 6th Mar 2024

    On behalf of my dad and family I would like to thank Farriers and especially Sonia for organising my mums funeral. It went exactly how she would have liked it. The compassion and kindness from Sonia and everyone there helped make the planning and the day go smoothly. It really did help with the grieving. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

  • 5 Theresa Sandford 4th Mar 2024

    Excellent service. Thoroughly professionally and impeccable communication throughout the whole process.

  • 5 Linda Shelley 4th Mar 2024

    Supportive, and attentive to all my requirements

  • 5 Marian Bailey 2nd Mar 2024

    Sara and her team were gracious,kindly and so supportive during a very emotional time. Not just on the day but during the time leading up to the day. Nothing was to much bother.

  • 5 Victoria Haines 2nd Mar 2024

    Very professional, talked things through step by step and kept me up to date on what was happening.
    Helped with choosing a celebrant and visual tribute.
    Excellent service by them.

  • 5 Angela Elliott 27th Feb 2024

    WJ Farriers carried out the funeral with the professional touch their reputation promises.
    And a special thank-you to Kevin, it was nice to deal with the same person all the way through.

  • 5 Yvonne Tait 27th Feb 2024

    Sarah at Farriers made the process of arranging the funeral from start to finish as easy as could be , taking the pressure off the family as much as possible. We would recommend Farriers for any future funeral services. Thank you.

  • 5 Carol Boxall 25th Feb 2024

    Arrangements were made with care and compassion. Liaison was good. All services offered were completed in full.

  • 5 Gaynor Torrance 19th Feb 2024

    Farriers couldn't have been more helpful. They are professional yet still compassionate. Sonia is so lovely as are all the staff, they guide you through a very hard time m aking it as easy as possible.
    Highly reccomen d their service.
    Thank you

  • 5 Louise Drysdale 16th Feb 2024

    My Mother and I were treated with kindness and compassion by everyone at Farriers after my Aunt’s death from the first phone call to the funeral. We were supported at every stage and allowed to do the arrangements at our pace.  Everything was explained and our decisions written down for us. The funeral was so well organised and dignified. At such a difficult time it was a great relief to know Farriers were there for us.

  • 5 Sam Lanfear 16th Feb 2024

    Lovely staff,helpful and supportive 
    Thank you very much 

  • 5 Sara Crowther 13th Feb 2024

    Everything was dealt with respectfully for my mum and Sarah was compassionate and thoughtful and very understanding and professional and nothing was to much trouble. 
    Thank you so much. 

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

Jessica Watson 11th May 2024

Sarah & her team have been extremely kind, patient and ever so helpful through the process of planning our mum’s funeral. We can’t thank you enough for guiding us through something so fragile. A wonderful caring family run business. We’re grateful for all your help. 

Mark Jeffery 7th May 2024

A wonderful service at this difficult time, Kevin could not have been more helpful and thoughtful plus his experience and guidance during our arrangements.  Highly recommended 👍

Sophie Pattinson 26th Apr 2024

Farriers made a very difficult time and situation a lot easier, they went above and beyond for our family. We appreciate everything and had a lovely send off for our dad. 

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