John Weir Funeral Directors Gillingham

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

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

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

Angelique Jacqueline   Knight

Angelique Jacqueline Knight

Dec 1954 - Dec 2025

Audrey   Cartwright

Audrey Cartwright

Aug 1934 - Dec 2025

Edward John   Randall

Edward John Randall

Sep 1933 - Dec 2025

Mary   May Eason

Mary May Eason

Jun 1936 - Nov 2025

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families return to John Weir after previous positive experiences, speaking repeatedly about the care shown to their loved ones from collection through to after the funeral service. They describe staff as consistently compassionate, patient and unhurried, taking time to listen to what families want and explaining each step clearly, with particular mention of regular contact and reassurance in the weeks leading up to the funeral day.

Families emphasise how the funeral itself ran smoothly and with dignity, with staff described as professional yet warm, guiding them through the ceremony and making sure arrangements matched their wishes exactly, whether traditional or unconventional. They note appreciation for small thoughtful touches and for staff remaining attentive without intruding on their grief.

Communication and the personal approach recur throughout, with families valuing the regular phone calls, clarity about costs and procedures, and the sense that nothing was too much trouble, even when requests were unusual or last-minute changes were needed.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julia Moore 19th Oct 2020

    Everyone who helped us at this sad time were excellent right from Theresa in the office who went out of her way to find a piece of unusual music that we wanted and Revd Melvin Cooke who although we had not met him felt like one of the family and everyone else involved who made the day run smoothly, Extremely well done
    I can't praise them enough . They well deserve my excellent rating
    Julie Daughter of Marjorie

  • 5 richard hoad 16th Oct 2020

    Truly excellent service received from the initial planning stages through to the delivery and completion of the cremation service. All members of staff dealt with were polite, friendly and understanding / and the pall bearers and other company attendees at the service carried out their duties with poise and in a most dignified manner.

  • 5 Trudi Westcott 16th Oct 2020

    Very professional, nothing is too much trouble and Theresa is amazing. Definitely recommend.

  • 5 Anne Lawrence 6th Oct 2020

    My family and I were very pleased how helpful everyone at John Weir's was, especially at such a very sensitive time for us. Our thanks to everyone concerned.

  • 5 John Sheepwash 30th Sep 2020

    VERY PLEASED WITH THE ASSISTANCE WE WERE GIVEN IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF SUCH A SAD TIME.

  • 5 Martin & Laura Johnston 11th Jul 2020

    From the first call we made, the service we received was exemplary. Nothing was too much trouble and Theresa and Amanda helped and guided us through the process with professionalism, warmth and empathy. On the day, Kevin and ‘the boys’ were brilliant and looked after us with great dignity and sensitivity. 
    The whole team made this sad occasion so less stressful, so many thanks.

  • 5 Helen Windsor 10th Jul 2020

    I found them empathetic and efficient. Everything was explained to me and it took away a lot of stress at a sad time. 
    The service they provided was excellent and I would definitely recommend them. 

  • 5 Bill Emery 6th Jul 2020

    Theresa has been absolutely amazing made a very difficult time easier to deal with. She has kept us updated at all times and provided us with great recommendations. Nothing is too much trouble for her thank you. Bill Emery

  • 5 Christine Borley 23rd Jun 2020

    From beginning to end we received a respectful and professional service from all of those involved in our Mother’s funeral.

    Thank you

  • 5 Ronald Slingo 3rd Jun 2020

    We were assisted by Teresa Butters at the Gillingham office. What is normally a difficult time was more so due to the current situation with covid-19. However Teresa could not have been more attentive and caring. My wife and I thank Teresa and John Weir Funeral Directors for their service.

  • 5 Jane Roach 14th May 2020

    The funeral was handled with great care and professionalism, even in this most difficult of times.

  • 5 Colin & Glenys Cannon 5th May 2020

    We would like to thank everyone involved in Annie Cannon's funeral. Everyone who came to her funeral commented how well it went. our thanks go to Maria Sparks for the way she presented the service. We would like to thank Theresa Butters for keeping us up to date on what was going on and her kindness. Also we would like to thank Ben for his friendly and helpful manner. Everything went smoothly. Kind regards Colin and Glenys Cannon

  • 5 Sue Swindell 19th Apr 2020

    Would very much like to thank the staff at John Weir particularly Theresa and the staff who attended the crematorium.
    I thankfully had already set up a funeral package at John Weir’s a year ago prior to my mother’s passing, which helped enormously in respect of the situation with the Coronavirus.
    Theresa made sure everything was organised and that we were happy with all the arrangements. Her suggestion of a large screen photo and live streaming of the service really helped on the day for relatives who were unable to attend.
    Under the circumstances the funeral could not have gone better.

  • 4 Stephen Martin 13th Apr 2020

    EVERYTHING WAS HANDLED VERY WELL IN A DIFFICULT TIME

  • 5 Toni Herbert 7th Apr 2020

    Very friendly staff who helped us every step of the way. Excellent communication. Very professional and understanding

  • 5 Charlene Kumar 14th Mar 2020

    Dear all at John Weir,
    We have contacted Teresa herself and sent a Thankyou card also at the Gillingham branch. 
    We would like to Thankyou for the most professional service, from the very beginning when I contacted John Weir to find out about funeral packages throughout the build up to my Nans funeral Barbara Tyler, the way Teresa paid attention to detail even spraying my Nans perfume before we visited. She done an amazing job dressing her. So we as a family would like to address how heart warming Teresa was throughout the whole process even when we collected my Nan Barbara Tyler’s Ashes. She is a lovely lady and definitely deserves recognition.
    On the funeral day itself we couldn’t of asked for a more beautiful way for my Nan to take her last journey. The horses and carriage were so beautiful. They truly looked amazing. 
    Ben introduced my mum to the horses as he could see she was very emotional this helped to calm mum and we would like to thank him for his approach throughout.
    The whole crew in the day were brilliant and we couldn’t fault anyone. 
    The timing was spot on and we believe to have done my Nan proud via John Weir services.
    The horse box that was a gift was a nice touch.
    Thankyou so much to all that was involved in Barbara Tyler’s Funeral it was a day you done us proud. 

    Kind regards 
    Kumar family 

  • 5 Lyn Barnes 3rd Mar 2020

    Very pleased with your service, couldn't fault it. Thank you so much. Lyn Barnes

  • 5 Michael Barton 22nd Feb 2020

    Professional,caring kept well informed throught.

  • 4 Stephen Hayes 16th Feb 2020

    Very good, very sympathetic and sensitive handling of funeral process.
    Web site could be a lot better, difficult to upload photo's.

  • 5 Carla Riddle 11th Jan 2020

    Very professional and catered for our needs perfectly. Definitely recommend company

  • 5 Peter Conway 6th Jan 2020

    As profession as ever, ever detail taken care of and  nothing too much trouble. I was looked after by the minute I walked into  John weir.

  • 5 Matthew Kirsop 23rd Dec 2019

    John Weir dealt with my mother's funeral in a very professional manner.

  • 5 Les Hall 23rd Nov 2019

    Such an excellent service. They made a difficult day ,bearable. A special mention for Shane, who went out of his way to be supportive to a, naturally distraught, family. It meant a lot to us. Teresa and Amanda, in the office, were also a great help and were extremely compassionate. The Family could not recommend them highly enough.Our thanks to them.

  • 5 Lee Norris 12th Nov 2019

    Thank you to Teresa and the team for supporting my family at a very difficult time and for putting together what was a very lovely service for my Dad. The gentlemen who drove the cars and organised on the day were excellent, sensitive and engaged us at each step. Thank you to everyone including Robin our clelebrant who conducted and supported us through the funeral service exceptionally.

  • 5 Donna Packham 22nd Oct 2019

    An all round excellent service. Teresa is a lovely lady who was most helpful and compassionate especially when I came to visit my mum in the chapel of rest.

    A big thank you from the Packham family.

Address
127 Watling Street
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2YY

Open map

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

Julia Moore 19th Oct 2020

Everyone who helped us at this sad time were excellent right from Theresa in the office who went out of her way to find a piece of unusual music that we wanted and Revd Melvin Cooke who although we had not met him felt like one of the family and everyone else involved who made the day run smoothly, Extremely well done I can't praise them enough . They well deserve my excellent rating Julie Daughter of Marjorie

richard hoad 16th Oct 2020

Truly excellent service received from the initial planning stages through to the delivery and completion of the cremation service. All members of staff dealt with were polite, friendly and understanding / and the pall bearers and other company attendees at the service carried out their duties with poise and in a most dignified manner.

Trudi Westcott 16th Oct 2020

Very professional, nothing is too much trouble and Theresa is amazing. Definitely recommend.

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