W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone

70 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Mary Adamson 23rd May 2023

We felt it to be very professionally handled on the day of the funeral Respectful and sincere. Very caring at a difficult time for all concerned.

Ollie Barrett 1st May 2023

Made a very difficult time easier to bear

Kevin Friend 26th Mar 2023

Could not fault anything. Julie and all the staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. They are very kind and understanding. 

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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
Call: 01303 763929

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

Anne   Houlahan

Anne Houlahan

Mar 1942 - Apr 2024

Pat   West

Pat West

Apr 2024 - Mar 1945

John   Williams

John Williams

Sep 1936 - Mar 2024

Captain Peter John David   Russell

Captain Peter John David Russell

Oct 1934 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Mary Adamson 23rd May 2023

    We felt it to be very professionally handled on the day of the funeral Respectful and sincere.
    Very caring at a difficult time for all concerned.

  • 5 Ollie Barrett 1st May 2023

    Made a very difficult time easier to bear

  • 5 Kevin Friend 26th Mar 2023

    Could not fault anything. Julie and all the staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. They are very kind and understanding. 

  • 5 Kevin Waterman 17th Mar 2023

    I cannot fault W.J Farrier & Son, for all aspects of their service. From their initial kind, sensitive and reassuring meeting, through the contact leading up to my mother's service and the wondeful caring and compasionate staff on the day of her funeral. Everything was just perfect.
    I cannot thank them enough.

  • 5 Cheryl Woolston 7th Mar 2023

    I was very happy with the way the funeral was so easy to arrange and the help given. I was introduced to Ashley the celebrant who helped to put the service together and understood that I needed to show my fathers humour, this was done perfectly.  The whole ceremony was perfect and I felt we had done dad proud.  Thank you all that were involved.

  • 5 Jo Stichbury 13th Feb 2023

    Very kind and attentive, would highly recommend.

  • 5 Teresa Schers 24th Jan 2023

    Absolutely wonderful service from start to finish. Chris and his team were very professional, kind and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Elaine Dolton 12th Dec 2022

    Proffesional, respectful, courteous, offered an exemplary service through an extremely difficult and sensitive time. Nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Steve Cooper 29th Nov 2022

    From start to finish Chris and his team walked me through this very sad occasion step by step with compassion, patience and honesty. Everything was explained and gone through in detail with no unwanted surprises. W J Farrier & Son Ltd also laid my uncle to rest three years ago so it was the natural choice. They even managed to find the celebrant that carried out my uncle's service although retired managed to persuade him to come out of retirement to carry out my aunts also. I cannot recommend them enough. Total professionalism and class.

    Thank you, Chris and your team.

    Steve Cooper

  • 5 Tricia Hutchinson 22nd Nov 2022

    So helpful and caring - couldn't have asked for more. 100% recommend them!

  • 5 Julia White 18th Nov 2022

    As soon as I walked through the door, we knew we had made the right choice. The owners and staff were compassionate, nothing was too much trouble, and my husband had a wonderful send off.

  • 5 Nicky Kehily 29th Oct 2022

    Unfortunately we have had to use Farriers twice within the last 15 months. Chris is very professional with a genuine empathy. Everything is made easy for you causing no stress. Thank you once again.

  • 5 Beryl Spriggins 17th Oct 2022

    A brilliant funeral service 10 Stars ⭐️ 
    A huge thank you Chris for your excellent support and professional support to my family and myself after my beloved husband John  passed away.you took a lot of stress away and nothing was to much trouble for you to help me.  
    I will always remember your kind wishes.
    Thank you Chris will always recommend your services.
    Beryl 

  • 5 Mandy Hopkins 19th Jun 2022

    Fantastic service from extremely supportive, caring staff. They made a very sad time so much easier for us. I would not hesitate to recommend their services. Nothing was too much trouble and our wishes were carried out very efficiently and with great understanding. 

  • 5 Kim Finch 16th May 2022

    Farriers could not have been more helpful, we would like to thank them all especially Chris who was so kind to us all
    A very professional, caring and kind company, everything was taken care of so easily with lots of information always being to hand
    We would highly recommend Farriers to anyone who need them.
    Nothing was too much trouble for anyone, whenever we turned up, making a difficult time so much easier
    So thank you again for being so lovely

  • 5 Richard Davey 17th Apr 2022

    Everything was handled smoothly and with compassion. Communication was excellent and everything went to plan. 

  • 5 Paul Reed 5th Apr 2022

    Chris and the team at Farriers were unbelievable the whole time. The obituary was on the website as I left their office and the donation page made things so easy. We had traffic problems on the day, but they kept me informed and got me to the Crematorium on time. So dignified throughout, a first class service and always took my ideas into consideration.

  • 5 Tina Wratten 3rd Apr 2022

    Very helpful and polite, made us feel at ease and were very sensitive to our needs. Thank you for all the help that you gave me and my family.

  • 4 Jane Wellings 29th Mar 2022

    Lovely family run funeral directors. The only problem we had on the day were our lovely dads flowers wasn’t on top of the hearse x

  • 5 Antony Atkinson 21st Mar 2022

    As sad as the occasion is to have to use a funeral service I can only say that all the people we met treated us with so much respect and kindness they felt more like close family and friends. We cannot thank them enough for their support through such a difficult time.

  • 5 Brian Murrill 20th Mar 2022

    Everything went very smoothly at the church and at the crematorium. All the members of staff were very considerate.

  • 5 Kirsty Elkins 9th Mar 2022

    Fantastic service from start to finish.  All the staff were so caring, thoughtful and very helpful.  I would highly recommend them. I will always be forever grateful for how well they took care of me as well as my late father. Thank you 

  • 5 Sarah Day 9th Mar 2022

    Couldn’t have asked for better service. Staff so kind. Would highly recommend.  Thank you so much

  • 5 Sue Smith 1st Feb 2022

    The Company were totaly profesional at all times
    And nothing was to much trouble
    I used them on a Friends recommendation And i would pass that recommendation on

    Susan Smith

  • 5 Jacqui Offen 22nd Jan 2022

    WJ Farrier & Son gave myself and our family the highest level of support from the point they assumed responsibility of my father until the moment they left the churchyard after the ceremony. I cannot fault the attention to detail, courtesy or consideration which we received from all of the team in the Folkestone branch.

    Our grateful thanks for their support at such a difficult & challenging time.

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

Mary Adamson 23rd May 2023

We felt it to be very professionally handled on the day of the funeral Respectful and sincere. Very caring at a difficult time for all concerned.

Ollie Barrett 1st May 2023

Made a very difficult time easier to bear

Kevin Friend 26th Mar 2023

Could not fault anything. Julie and all the staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. They are very kind and understanding. 

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