W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone
Independent family funeral directors in Folkestone 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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the care and respect shown to them and their loved ones throughout the funeral process, from the initial collection through to the service itself. Several describe feeling supported by staff who treated them with genuine kindness and compassion during an exceptionally difficult time, and mention that no request was too much trouble.
A number of reviews highlight the quality of communication and organisation before the funeral day. Families note that staff kept them informed at every stage, answered their questions patiently, and guided them through decisions in a way that felt unhurried and considerate.
Many families comment on how smoothly the funeral day itself went, describing the service as well-organised and dignified. Several mention that despite the sadness of the occasion, the professionalism and personal attention of the team made a painful day feel as bearable as it could be.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
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
Elaine Dolton 12th Dec 2022
Proffesional, respectful, courteous, offered an exemplary service through an extremely difficult and sensitive time. Nothing was too much trouble.
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
Tricia Hutchinson 22nd Nov 2022
So helpful and caring - couldn't have asked for more. 100% recommend them!