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 SummaryFamilies consistently describe the compassionate care shown to their loved ones and the emotional support provided throughout the funeral arrangements and service itself, often mentioning how staff helped them navigate the process without feeling rushed or pressured.
Communication and guidance feature prominently in what families report, with many noting that arrangements were explained clearly at each stage, queries were answered promptly, and staff were available whenever needed, allowing families to make decisions at their own pace.
Many families remark on the attention to detail in how the funeral day itself was organised, from the professionalism of the drivers and bearers to how personal touches and individual wishes were incorporated, resulting in services that felt dignified and reflected their loved one's life.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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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
Kay Hopkins 26th Aug 2024
Very professional service from start to finish. We could not fault their care and attention to detail regarding my brother’s funeral. All staff made the day very relaxed, informal and carried out our wishes to the last detail. We especially would like to thank Sarah for her personal touch throughout the whole process it meant a lot to the whole family Thank you so much xxxx
Alison Stern 12th Aug 2024
From the very first phone call to Farriers when my sister passed away onwards, the professionalism and support offered by Sarah and all her staff was exceptional. This was our first time dealing with a funeral, and we had to arrange the service to be in Sussex about 6 wks later. None of this was a problem. Everything was perfect. Thank you so so much.
Kerrie Nightingale 12th Aug 2024
Thoughtful, caring and understanding. Helped us make that final journey fir our loved one everything we wanted