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

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. 

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

Richard Davey 17th Apr 2022

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

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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

Matthew James   Osborne

Matthew James Osborne

Nov 1990 - Sep 2025

Pamela    Brown

Pamela Brown

Apr 1932 - Sep 2025

Barry   Taylor

Barry Taylor

Dec 1965 - Sep 2025

Stephen John   Leach

Stephen John Leach

Aug 1955 - Sep 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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.

  • 5 TRACY LEARY 16th Jan 2022

    As a family we cannot thank the team at Farriers enough for their kindness and compassion at such a difficult time. We were initially visited by Lynn to discuss our requirements after which we felt assured that our every need would be met. Our Dad was a lifelong biker and they helped us give him the best bikers send off by providing a Triumph Bonneville Motorbike and sidecar hearse. Dad’s last journey was on a bike with a procession of his friends on their classic bikes. We couldn’t have asked for a more suitable last journey for him. Great care was taken to ensure the music and order of service were exactly what we wanted and the team went out of their way to help one of the attendees with mobility problems. Nothing was too much trouble for the them and we are extremely grateful to Farriers for making what was a very difficult day just that little bit easier.

  • 5 Deborah Solway 6th Jan 2022

    Thankyou to all at Farriers for helping us to give our Mum & Nan the best send off . Everything was handled with such care & compassion . Special thanks to Lynn for her guidance & support .🙏 ❤

  • 5 Graham Furneaux 21st Dec 2021

    Excellent and compassionate service

  • 5 David Tipney-Hicks 20th Dec 2021

    Excellent help given at a difficult time with sensitivity.

  • 5 Michelle Heathfield 30th Nov 2021

    Chris and the Farriers team are an absolute credit to the profession. Chris was sympathetic, helpful and kind throughout the whole process after losing my dad. My dads send off was conducted perfectly with a hint of Manchester United which was suggested by Chris, even little details like the order of service just showed my dear dads personality perfectly. I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for us as a family. Highly recommend. 

  • 5 Tracy Kelly 24th Oct 2021

    To Julie and all the staff, we can not thank you enough, the support you gave us during this most difficult time and the service you provided were impeccable.
    A star ⭐️ 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Mandy Trespadern 18th Oct 2021

    From the very beginning Lynn made my sister and I feel supported, she advised and helped us make the right decisions for our uncle's funeral.

    Every time I called the office, every member of staff who answered the phone was compassionate and helpful.

    It was comforting to have Lynn at the funeral and she guided us through a difficult day with love and care.

    Thank you.





  • 5 Robert Bruce 17th Oct 2021

    Very proffesonal from start to finish. Highly Reccomend

  • 5 Kim Alexandrou 10th Oct 2021

    We couldn’t have wished for better treatment from start to finish, Fariers were fantastic. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They were all so caring and compassionate. 

  • 5 Clare Millar 28th Sep 2021

    The help, support and attention to detail at the worst possible time of your life is very comforting. 
    The respect and professionalism shown by Chris on the day was immeasurable. 
    We cannot thank you all enough at Farriers Folkestone. 
    Highly recommend, every member of the team deserves a special thank you x 

  • 5 Lisa Evans 28th Sep 2021

    I would just like to thank all at W J Farrier & Son for the care and compassion you have given over the weeks that you have cared for my husband. A special thank you to Chris Daughters for the respect and compassion he has shown me and my family  at this most difficult time and for making the day of the funeral run smoothly. Thank you all for your kind, thoughtful and professional service.

  • 5 Sharon Lowdell 13th Sep 2021

    Excellent and very friendly service from beginning to end

  • 5 Carole Maytum 6th Sep 2021

    Farriers are a family-owned business. Their care and professionalism were of the highest level. At this difficult time, they were always there to help cater to every need and I consider them friends.

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

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. 

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

Richard Davey 17th Apr 2022

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

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