John Weir Funeral Directors Gillingham

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John Weir is a well-established funeral directors working in the Gillingham area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa` Bone 12th Jul 2026

The kind and caring words of all the staff members in the gillingham office made the process so much easier to cope with and their attention and compassion towards my father was outstanding, the service we received on the day of the funeral from the funeral directors and bearers was outstanding

Joshua Sofaer 12th Jul 2026

I felt very well supported from the beginning of the process. Thank you for being such a safe pair of hands at this difficult time.

Gemma Moss 11th Jul 2026

Amazing, what was sad time, we were guided all the way through making plans for the funeral easier. Upmost compasion from Tim, whom called several times just to see how I was. This was such a comfort to us allnknowing my dad was in safe hands.

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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

127 Watling Street
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2YY

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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

John Weir Funeral Directors in Gillingham is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community.

With locations throughout the Medway towns, they have full professional and experienced staff, enabling them to provide first class facilities and a comprehensive range of services. Whether the funeral is simple or elaborate, John Weir’s expertise will ensure that the funeral arrangements are carried out with the highest of standards.

Funeral director Deana Worsfold, the Gillingham branch manager, will be at the office to assist you Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Outside of these hours, the telephone line is open to receive calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

John Weir Funeral Directors is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). On top of this, it is the first funeral director in Kent to join the international, invitation only organisation, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Call John Weir Funeral Directors in Gillingham now to find out more about the services that they can offer, or to begin planning the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Colin William   Welsby

Colin William Welsby

Jun 1943 - Jun 2026

Sylvia   Patricia Stevens

Sylvia Patricia Stevens

Oct 1936 - Jun 2026

Stephen John    Lester

Stephen John Lester

Jul 1960 - Jul 2026

Sandra Jean    Hunt

Sandra Jean Hunt

Sep 1945 - Jul 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lisa` Bone 12th Jul 2026

    The kind and caring words of all the staff members in the gillingham office made the process so much easier to cope with and their attention and compassion towards my father was outstanding, the service we received on the day of the funeral from the funeral directors and bearers was outstanding

  • 5 Joshua Sofaer 12th Jul 2026

    I felt very well supported from the beginning of the process. Thank you for being such a safe pair of hands at this difficult time.

  • 5 Gemma Moss 11th Jul 2026

    Amazing, what was sad time, we were guided all the way through making plans for the funeral easier.
    Upmost compasion from Tim, whom called several times just to see how I was.
    This was such a comfort to us allnknowing my dad was in safe hands.

  • 5 Sandy Russell 29th Jun 2026

    They have been amazing and understanding.  Thank you so much for your care and helping me through the most traumatic time in my life 

  • 5 Rachel Burns 7th Jun 2026

    Can not complained every thing was excellent .every from deena to all the drivers was spot on

  • 5 Roy Shirley 6th Jun 2026

    Excellent service all round. Everything was conducted in a thoroughly professional manner. Deana in the office made sure that everything ran as smoothly as possible, including the production of the Order of Service for the Requiem Mass. The drivers and staff on the day were excellent and did everything to ensure that a difficult day was made as comfortable as possible.

  • 5 Gordon Roach 10th May 2026

    From the very start of arranging my brothers funeral to my final goodbye all of the staff were excellent and I cannot praise them enough.

  • 5 Susan Hanning 9th May 2026

    We couldn’t have asked for a nicer company to have dealt with our son’s  funeral. 
    They were very caring and bent over backwards to help in every way. 
    We would always use John Weir in the future and would recommend to others. 

  • 5 Mark Swandale 6th May 2026

    Everything was explained and dealt with very nicely.

  • 5 Colin Brooksbank 6th May 2026

    Deana was amazingly helpful during a difficult time.  Everything we wanted (which wasn’t a traditional funeral) was not questioned or a problem.  Kindness and compassion was showed throughout the whole process.  I would recommend John Weir at anytime.
    Thank you again.

  • 5 Eddie Cass 3rd May 2026

    Excellent service could not fault thank you for your help in this sad time in our lives 
    Would recommend to everyone 

  • 5 Gemma McSweeney 23rd Apr 2026

    John weir went over and above to support us.  All the little, important things that meant the world to us, John weir endeavoured to do. They went back over records from years ago to ensure my father’s funeral was similar to his siblings.  They spoke to me frequently and on the day, everything went better than expected. I can’t thank them enough for making my dad’s special day, very special
    I would highly recommend after using them for all our family members 

  • 5 Ian Barnes 13th Apr 2026

    Their service was excellent. Thank you!

  • 5 Biba Walker 30th Mar 2026

    From start to finish we were made to feel comfortable and everything explained in details. We had phone calls to confirm things and was checked in on, honestly smooth experience from start to finish and the service we received was spot on.

  • 5 Barbara Sutton 12th Mar 2026

    I would like to thank John Weir and his team for their kindness, support and professionalism.

    To know that our beautiful loved one was in their hands gave us comfort.

    We knew from having previous experience with them that she would be treated with respect.

    Everything was handled beautifully and any requests were met without hesitation.

    At the most devastating time, all at John Weir made the process feel more manageable.

    Special thanks to Deana in the office, who was so friendly and helpful from arranging times for us to come to the chapel of rest, to supporting us when we were there.

    Every member of the team were respectful and supportive on the day of the funeral which made us feel like they were there for us all.

    The Celebrant showed great empathy and really took the time to listen to us when we were telling her about our loved one.
    She delivered the service with such compassion.

  • 5 Frances Salter 8th Mar 2026

    We have used John Weir funeral directors for all of our family funerals spanning a time period of 30+ years. Their attention to detail is second to none.
    In the case of my mother's funeral, Deana at the Gillingham office was absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and her kindness and compassion made a very difficult time easier to manage. On the day of the funeral, Shane and his team were wonderful. They carried out their duties with a quiet, dignified professionalism helping to make the day of the funeral run as smoothly as possible.

  • 5 Nigel Grant 5th Mar 2026

    We'd heard good things about John Weir for decades, from when it was owned by the father of the present John Weir. When my dear wife recently died , they were the natural local choice. Deana Worsfold and other staff at the Gillingham, Kent office were consistently helpful, efficient, thoughtful and kind, from start to finish. I'm very pleased we used this firm.

  • 5 Leonora Cangialosi 13th Feb 2026

    Ecellent

  • 5 Raymond Chan 8th Feb 2026

    John Weir Gillingham arranged the funerals of both my parents. Service was excellent, they even went as far as to arrange the vehicles registrations to avoid unlucky numbers. They catered for our needs and were very supportive and understanding. I would very highly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Barry Bethel 30th Jan 2026

    Was good thanks you Barry

  • 5 Valerie Flisher 24th Jan 2026

    The services provided were over and beyond our expectations. They have provided a golden service and the support and help by their staff were absolutely excellent and reassuring from beginning to the end. Deanna was so professional in her approach and help in every step of the way. We thank Deanna and all the staff involved with my husband’s funeral was gracious and elegantly carried out. My family and I cannot thank Deanna and her colleagues enough for helping us throughout our bereavement. Thank you once again. 

  • 5 Sue Sharman 17th Jan 2026

    I was impressed with the service, especially Deanna who was very helpful and understanding, and made everything so easy. On the day Kathryn and the funeral men were excellent.

  • 5 James Youren 31st Dec 2025

    When going through our tough time, Kelly & the rest of the John Weir team really helped us deal with each step of the process calmly, professionally and with a great deal of compassion

  • 5 Swee-Lee Lally 26th Dec 2025

    John Weir provided excellent support throughout. Even calling up my parents incompetent GP surgery who failed to process the paperwork after my mother died at home. 
    I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Gillingham branch. Deana was very empathetic and we were looked after by Kevin on the day. 

  • 5 Rene Sivyer 10th Dec 2025

    Lovely compassionate friendly service very understanding and helpful for what you want

Address
127 Watling Street
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2YY

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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

Lisa` Bone 12th Jul 2026

The kind and caring words of all the staff members in the gillingham office made the process so much easier to cope with and their attention and compassion towards my father was outstanding, the service we received on the day of the funeral from the funeral directors and bearers was outstanding

Joshua Sofaer 12th Jul 2026

I felt very well supported from the beginning of the process. Thank you for being such a safe pair of hands at this difficult time.

Gemma Moss 11th Jul 2026

Amazing, what was sad time, we were guided all the way through making plans for the funeral easier. Upmost compasion from Tim, whom called several times just to see how I was. This was such a comfort to us allnknowing my dad was in safe hands.

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