W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Patricia Orchard 22nd Jul 2025

Very professional friendly, they make you feel comfortable and at easy during a very difficult time. All I can say is thank you

Stephen Ashman 21st Jul 2025

The whole family wish to thank the professionalism and care that our dad,husband and grandads funeral was handled. Never did we ever feel this was just another job to them, the arr ... angements before the day were handled with complete respect. And the day itself was perfect in every way we would of hoped. I can not recommend Farriers enough. Thank you. All of you. Stephen Ashman. more

Matthew Foote 12th Jul 2025

So lovely and helpful from start to finish. You never want to have to deal with a funeral directors, but they made it so easy. Kind, thoughtful, caring. They were great

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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

37 Bouverie Rd West
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2SZ

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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

Originally established in 1948 by Walter John Farrier in Dover, W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone, was founded when the Farrier family acquired Thomas Family Undertakers in Folkestone after the previous owner passed away. 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 Daimler 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 are proud to claim that they are leading family owned and run funeral directors in Folkestone and is currently run by Lynda Farrier and her children James, Sarah and Julie.

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

Daphne   Fogg

Daphne Fogg

Jan 1934 - Jul 2025

Christine   Mary Kempson

Christine Mary Kempson

Apr 1946 - Jul 2025

Peter Dennis   Spanswick

Peter Dennis Spanswick

Jul 1927 - Jun 2025

Brian   Ward

Brian Ward

Oct 1935 - Jun 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Patricia Orchard 22nd Jul 2025

    Very professional friendly, they make you feel comfortable and at easy during a very difficult time. All I can say is thank you

  • 1 Stephen Ashman 21st Jul 2025

    The whole family wish to thank the professionalism and care that our dad,husband and grandads funeral was handled. Never did we ever feel this was just another job to them, the arrangements before the day were handled with complete respect. And the day itself was perfect in every way we would of hoped. I can not recommend Farriers enough. Thank you. All of you. Stephen Ashman.

  • 5 Matthew Foote 12th Jul 2025

    So lovely and helpful from start to finish. You never want to have to deal with a funeral directors, but they made it so easy. Kind, thoughtful, caring. They were great

  • 5 Eric Neil Inkpen 22nd Jun 2025

    the care. attention and guidance they gave me both in my personal feelings and in the conduct of the funeral were almost unbelievable. whilst no one desires to have to do this i would heartily recommend them

  • 5 Julie Terry 5th Jun 2025

    Thank you so much to Chris, Sonia & all the team, for all your help & support over the last few weeks. The service yesterday was absolutely perfect and not forgetting our celebrant, Linda Fosbrook, who did an amazing job.
    Thank you all once again, it is truly appreciated.
    Julie & David

  • 5 Kevin Sullivan 2nd Jun 2025

    We were truly grateful for the kindness of your staff. They never rushed us, helped us when we needed advice, always kept us updated  
    So thank you so much for taking care of our dear late brother & us.  

  • 5 Beatrice Williams 2nd Jun 2025

    Chris was incredibly kind and caring and helped ensure that everything was organised with ease. Thank you 

  • 5 Willcocks David 20th May 2025

    Sonia,
    Thanks so much for the care and respect you and the rest of the team showed Mum. The whole family thought the service was perfect and that everything went very smoothly, which made a difficult day just that little bit more bearable.

  • 5 Gemma Greening 19th May 2025

    Thank you to all at J Farrier and Son Ltd. Accomodating with all requests. The day ran with great organisation.
    My mother in law had the send off she deserved. Would highly recommend Chris and his team.

  • 5 Matthew Peter Russell 13th May 2025

    They dealt with my Dad’s funeral to a exceptionally good standard and brilliant throughout.

  • 5 Redmond Mackinnon 3rd May 2025

    A caring, thoughtful,professional and attentive manner by all the staff involved. In times like these it was so good to know that there are still funeral companies out there that really do care and Farriers dealt with all the aspects of dadsl's funeral with total professionalism throughout.
    Perfectly executed and smoothly dealt with, it certainly helped us all to get through the sadness of the day.
    Thank you ALL

  • 5 Jamie Knewham 1st May 2025

    Lisa went above and beyond for my nans funeral. Great communication throughout the whole process and really made it easy for us through the difficult time that it is. I would highly recommend Lisa and WJ Farrier & Son. Thank you Lisa!

  • 5 Chris Miller 18th Apr 2025

    Wonderful service staff were brilliant and caring throughout thank you for everything from start of process to funeral and wake.

  • 5 Vicki Olverson 14th Apr 2025

    Very caring and compassionate, any and all needs catered for with attention to detail both in organising and carrying out of the ceremony. Alyssa and Geoff were perfect in every way, very respectful and supportive to all.
    In difficult circumstances there were positive and hopeful memories to hold on to, very much appreciated by all of the family.

  • 5 Jenny Sherman 25th Mar 2025

    A wonderful family business and my family and I couldn't have asked for a more caring and heart felt service than we received for our Dad. Julie and her team made the stressful business of organising the funeral very simple and made us feel very at ease at a distressing time.

  • 5 John William Battleday 18th Mar 2025

    So kind and considerate.Kept us updated on all the arrangements. The lady that dealt with my dads funeral was absolutely lovely xx many thanks

  • 4 Elizabeth Jones 17th Mar 2025

    Thank you for managing the funeral of my father.

  • 5 Julie Driver 23rd Feb 2025

    Good communications, friendly and efficient staff.

  • 5 Mick Sale 7th Feb 2025

    Very good service organised everything at my time of sorrow 
    Thank you Adam 

  • 5 Christopher Stitson 1st Feb 2025

    Very efficient did everything i ask them to do for me 

  • 5 Kate Gomm 1st Feb 2025

    Thank you to Chris, Adam and the team for their professionalism, patience and sensitivity both in the organisation prior, and on the day of the funeral. Kindest regards The Coventry family 

  • 5 Michele Goodwin 22nd Dec 2024

    Myself and my family would like to say thank you to Julie Farrier, Eric & Lys.They have all gone above & beyond during this difficult time!
    Eric gave such a beautiful service! Julie has shown so much so much love & support, and helped so much. Lys has kept in contact with regular calls updates! So thank you from the bottom of my heart. For all your kind words & comfort throughout x

  • 5 Teresa Bryant 17th Dec 2024

    I received friendly professional care from Chris and all the team helping to make arrangements and answering queries in the weeks prior to the funeral .They were very supportive to all the family especially on the day of the Cremation service.

  • 5 David Russell 27th Nov 2024

    Thankyou so much for your professionalism and respectfulness in all aspects of my mums death and up to and including the service.
    Really appreciated Adam’s communication skills and personal touch. Kind regards Kristian Russell 

  • 5 Mark Johnson 26th Nov 2024

    Such an amazing organisation to deal with at the most difficult time that anyone has to go through.
    Adam, who supported us through everything, was amazing and so considerate with what we were all going through. The Folkestone team oversaw everything and nothing was too much trouble. They made us feel at ease, no pressure and they supported us in everything we wanted to do. Whilst no one wants to have to engage with an undertaker, we all will at some point in our lives, but when it comes finding an organisation to support you, I would throughly recommend Farriers & Son in Folkestone and in particular Adam. Thank you from all of us

Address
37 Bouverie Rd West
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2SZ

Open map

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

Patricia Orchard 22nd Jul 2025

Very professional friendly, they make you feel comfortable and at easy during a very difficult time. All I can say is thank you

Stephen Ashman 21st Jul 2025

The whole family wish to thank the professionalism and care that our dad,husband and grandads funeral was handled. Never did we ever feel this was just another job to them, the arr ... angements before the day were handled with complete respect. And the day itself was perfect in every way we would of hoped. I can not recommend Farriers enough. Thank you. All of you. Stephen Ashman. more

Matthew Foote 12th Jul 2025

So lovely and helpful from start to finish. You never want to have to deal with a funeral directors, but they made it so easy. Kind, thoughtful, caring. They were great

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