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

Sharon McLester 13th Nov 2025

I can't thank farriers enough for what they done for us really professional and friendly, kevin was excellent And also geoff who did the service such a lovely man

Lesley Buttifint 7th Nov 2025

Excellent service received from the Farriers team, from receiving my Mother into their care right the way through the whole process. The guidance was superb, extremely supportive and caring. Forever grateful to have had Farriers.

Donna Mersh 3rd Nov 2025

A fantastic service provided, Sarah and Caroline were excellent and so kind and caring. They delivered exactly what we wanted for our loved one.

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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

Catherine   Mary (Cathy) Huntley

Catherine Mary (Cathy) Huntley

Mar 2026 - Mar 1953

Janice   Edith Wilson

Janice Edith Wilson

Mar 2026 - Apr 1943

Peter Frederick   Marklew

Peter Frederick Marklew

Sep 1938 - Mar 2026

"John" Richard John   Morrish

"John" Richard John Morrish

Jul 1945 - Mar 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sharon McLester 13th Nov 2025

    I can't thank farriers enough for what they done for us really professional and friendly, kevin was excellent
    And also geoff who did the service such a lovely man

  • 5 Lesley Buttifint 7th Nov 2025

    Excellent service received from the Farriers team, from receiving my Mother into their care right the way through the whole process.

    The guidance was superb, extremely supportive and caring.

    Forever grateful to have had Farriers.

  • 5 Donna Mersh 3rd Nov 2025

    A fantastic service provided, Sarah and Caroline were excellent and so kind and caring. They delivered exactly what we wanted for our loved one.

  • 5 Helen Hollowday 2nd Nov 2025

    I could not fault the service that we received from Farriers
    We were treated with great kindness during the whole process of arranging my father's funeral.

  • 5 Silvana Clarke 26th Oct 2025

    Losing a loved one is one of life's hardest experiences and W.J Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover were there to gently guide us through the whole process of planning the last goodbye. From the day my Mum was taken to the Funeral Parlour to the day her funeral service was held she was treated with the upmost dignity and respect and this was an immense comfort to myself and my family, helping us to navigate through feelings of immense loss and grief. The funeral service was truly heartfelt and beautiful, planned with so much care to celebrate who Mum was in this life and allowing her family - those nearest and those living afar - to partake in the service and cherish her memory. We can now visit Mum in her final resting place with a feeling of peace and I can truly say that Farrier & Son were the guiding light throughout.

  • 5 Caroline Jarvis 15th Sep 2025

    Brilliant service from start to finish. Very caring and professional. Always on hand for any queries.

  • 5 Jacqui Harden 6th Sep 2025

    Outstanding, couldn’t have been more supportive, caring and understanding. The respect is second to none. Keep me updated on every aspect. Made sure everything was so perfect and totally catered for the individual need. Can’t thank or praise them enough. Kevin was and still is being my rock. Amazing.

  • 5 Debbie Pitwon 1st Sep 2025

    Very professional and compassionate service.

  • 5 Lisa Lee 31st Aug 2025

    Thank you for your help and kindness shown during this very difficult time.  Kevin was always very kind, courteous and respectful and helped us navigate the whole process during our grief. Thank you all. 

  • 5 Donna Davies 26th Aug 2025

    Very caring towards our loved one. Kept us updated through the journey. 
    Very supportive when questions were asked. 
    Couldn’t have been any better. 

  • 5 Steve Cocks 5th Aug 2025

    At a very emotional time Farriers were understanding and gave us support at every turn. Right from the start their service was excellent and catered to what we wanted in every detail. Thank you so much to Kevin and the team made this difficult time so much easier to deal with. 

  • 5 Keith Faunch 4th Aug 2025

    The thought of arranging our sons funeral was very daunting until we walked into Farriers. Nothing was beyond their capabilities. They had answers to all of our queries. Everything went very smoothly at the funeral. We would like to thank all the staff making our sons final journey with the Harley Davidson so amazing.

  • 5 Gary Ashman 26th Jul 2025

    Professionally done with great care and expertise.

  • 5 Sandra Cork 18th Jul 2025

    Farriers , we’re excellent , guided me through this terrible time . They are so respectful to the family and the deceased. Would recommend if and when you are thinking of have a funeral .

  • 5 Beth Crofts 4th Jul 2025

    Everything was perfect, we appreciate it so much. 
    Thankyou all. 

  • 5 Annette Innes 24th Jun 2025

    Kevin from Farriers made the whole process so much easier for us as a family when arranging, during and after our mum's funeral. He and the team showed great compassion and a little humour which was greatly appreciated. Thankyou

  • 5 Judith Pyves 23rd Jun 2025

    We couldn't have asked for more. Their care and attention to detail was superb.

  • 5 Stephen Horne 27th May 2025

    My mother's funeral was managed with great sensitivity by Kevin, with everything on the day going really smoothly.  This was the second funeral Kevin has managed for me this year, with my father passing away in January.

    I would have no hesitation in highly recommending WJ Farrier.

  • 5 Helen Rhodes 26th May 2025

    Compassionate and professional service from start to finish. Always on hand to answer any questions. Prompt email communication. All online services easy to access and use. 

  • 5 Stephen Piper 25th May 2025

    From start to finish supported through this difficult time for us, nothing was to much trouble, always available to guide and assist

  • 5 J. K. 20th May 2025

    Very professional, there was nothing too much for them to do.

  • 5 Peter King 18th May 2025

    So very helpful. All along a difficult and emotional journey.

  • 5 Sarah Clark 11th May 2025

    From the moment I made contact with W J Farrier and Sons for our Father's funeral, I knew I'd contacted the right company. The warm, friendly and empathetic reception that we received was welcome at a time that was so difficult. There was no upselling, there was no pushing. It was a conversation with a moment to think about things, there was no rush. Everyone that I spoke with, especially Sarah, Kevin and Caroline, were friendly and kind. They went the extra mile. They took note of the little things and they guided us through the most difficult time with a soft and caring approach. It wasn't business, it was like being guided by friends. They helped with everything, and recommended a great local florist. The orders of service were beautiful, and captured our loved ones personality perfectly.
    In a difficult time, you'll want Sarah, Kevin and the team by your side.

  • 5 Jackie Blanchard 10th May 2025

    From start to finish i cannot thank Farriers enough for their understanding and kindness at such a difficult and emotional time, as a family we felt very reassured that all would run smoothly.
    I would recommend this funeral directors.

  • 5 Gillian Cook 10th May 2025

    Kevin and his team did an amazing job, nothing was too much trouble. They were respectful, dignified and polite, everything you would want on such a sad day.  Their service was faultless from beginning to end.

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

Sharon McLester 13th Nov 2025

I can't thank farriers enough for what they done for us really professional and friendly, kevin was excellent And also geoff who did the service such a lovely man

Lesley Buttifint 7th Nov 2025

Excellent service received from the Farriers team, from receiving my Mother into their care right the way through the whole process. The guidance was superb, extremely supportive and caring. Forever grateful to have had Farriers.

Donna Mersh 3rd Nov 2025

A fantastic service provided, Sarah and Caroline were excellent and so kind and caring. They delivered exactly what we wanted for our loved one.

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