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

Tracey Glasscoe 30th Mar 2026

Honestly the most caring, wonderful staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Complete respect for the deceased and us as a family. Their care and attention is second to none. Truly grateful for their guidance and support at the most difficult time.

Clive Jackaman 29th Mar 2026

Farriers took care of everything for us in a very kind and compassionate way. Thank you 

Andrew Ioannou 21st Feb 2026

A big thank you for everyone at W J Farrier for getting us through a very difficult day every thing was taken care of by them and any worries dealt with once again a big thank you to you all. Ioannou Family.

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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

Sallie   Margaret Cowell

Sallie Margaret Cowell

Jan 1943 - Feb 2026

Martin Lee   Bell

Martin Lee Bell

Jan 1971 - Feb 2026

Bruce Anson   McAndrew

Bruce Anson McAndrew

Apr 1942 - Feb 2026

Daniel James David    Miller

Daniel James David Miller

Aug 1990 - Dec 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tracey Glasscoe 30th Mar 2026

    Honestly the most caring, wonderful staff. Nothing was too much trouble.
    Complete respect for the deceased and us as a family.
    Their care and attention is second to none.
    Truly grateful for their guidance and support at the most difficult time.

  • 5 Clive Jackaman 29th Mar 2026

    Farriers took care of everything for us in a very kind and compassionate way. Thank you 

  • 5 Andrew Ioannou 21st Feb 2026

    A big thank you for everyone at W J Farrier for getting us through a very difficult day every thing was taken care of by them and any worries dealt with once again a big thank you to you all.
    Ioannou Family.

  • 5 Sarah Ludlam 31st Jan 2026

    Highly recommend Sonia Daughters at Farriers. Sonia and the whole team guide you through the process with compassion and treat your loved ones with such dignity. Thank you 

  • 5 Leah Anne Ward 27th Jan 2026

    I recently used WJ Farrier for a loved one's service. They were compassionate, efficient, and helped us with every detail.
    Their support during a tough time was invaluable

    I'd highly recommend them for their care and professionalism. 

  • 5 Kevin Andrew Parry 18th Jan 2026

    Big thank you to Lys and her team, for the caring and loving support they gave me and my family during this difficult time.
    Total professionalism from start to finish, nothing was to much trouble, and really done my late mother, me and family proud 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Rowena Bergin 6th Dec 2025

    The care and respect shown to us whilst negotiating my Mother's funeral was amazing. Julie and her exceptional team were kind, thoughtful and nothing was too much trouble. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you.

  • 5 Sarah Piper 25th Nov 2025

    We thank them immensely, they helped with our dad's last year and our mum this year. They also done our nan and grandads, so they are well trusted, friendly and have been reliable within our family. We can't thank them enough. Special thanks go to Julie, Adam and Josh x

  • 5 Chris Miller 14th Nov 2025

    Thank you to all for the love, care and support through these difficult times both my parents have passed in the last 6 months and you made this easier for us to cope and get through this sad time.
    The grieving will go on but we are all grateful for your kindness.
    Thank-you Chris, Gary and all the family.

  • 5 Jenny Reading 24th Oct 2025

    I cannot thank you enough, my Brother Terry's funeral went like clockwork from start to finish.
    The care and compassion was second to none.
    To think I almost went to another funeral directors so pleased I didn't.

  • 5 Jazmine Blue Osborne 21st Oct 2025

    Im so glad I chose you, I cannot fault a single thing. Lys looked after us so so well and im eternity grateful for the way my husbands funeral was handled. Thankyou so so much 💓

  • 5 Susan Slater 19th Oct 2025

    Eternally grateful to Julie and everyone at Farrier & Son
    Their care and compassion was second to none and enabled us to get through a very emotional day. 
    Thank you so much from all the family 

  • 5 Clair Taylor 14th Oct 2025

    Chris was absolutely wonderful, I couldn't fault anything. It was the best send off we could've asked for.

  • 5 Jackie Ann Leach 7th Oct 2025

    I felt the whole process from the first meeting to the actual day of the funeral, was dealt with compassion and respect 
    I can’t recommend them enough

  • 5 Simon Hayden Heath 25th Sep 2025

    We recently entrusted W J Farrier & Son with looking after the arrangements for our brother and we cannot thank them enough for their compassion and professionalism. From the very first phone call, we were treated with genuine kindness and understanding, which made such a difficult time feel that little bit easier.

    The team guided us through every step with patience, answering our questions and making sure we felt supported throughout. Nothing was too much trouble — from arranging the service exactly as we wished, to ensuring that every detail on the day was handled with dignity and care.
    Their thoughtful approach gave us great comfort, and the respect they showed to our loved one and our family was deeply appreciated.

    We felt reassured knowing everything was in safe hands.
    We are truly grateful for the warmth and sensitivity shown by Alyssa, Chris and the team at W J Farrier & Son and would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of a caring and professional funeral director.

  • 5 Michael Taylor 6th Sep 2025

    Julie and her staff looked after us extremely well. Everything was explained, we made our choices and the plan was executed exactly as we wanted. 

  • 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.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Tracey Glasscoe 30th Mar 2026

Honestly the most caring, wonderful staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Complete respect for the deceased and us as a family. Their care and attention is second to none. Truly grateful for their guidance and support at the most difficult time.

Clive Jackaman 29th Mar 2026

Farriers took care of everything for us in a very kind and compassionate way. Thank you 

Andrew Ioannou 21st Feb 2026

A big thank you for everyone at W J Farrier for getting us through a very difficult day every thing was taken care of by them and any worries dealt with once again a big thank you to you all. Ioannou Family.

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