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

Annette Richards 27th Aug 2019

My mums funeral was handled with dignity at every stage. The staff in the Gillingham office were understanding and helped with all requests made by the family. On the day the hearse looked lovely and the men were friendly and helpful before & after the service. I can’t say a big enough thank you fo dealing and guiding us through a very sad time.

Karen Eldtidge 17th Aug 2019

Lovely helpful and very respectful. Highly recommend then. 

Jeanette Piner 13th Aug 2019

Very professional and very helpful at a difficult time. Would recommend their services.

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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

Victor Stephen   Hayes

Victor Stephen Hayes

May 1945 - Oct 2025

Christine   Mary Harrison

Christine Mary Harrison

Aug 1947 - Oct 2025

Carol   Peggy Harris

Carol Peggy Harris

May 1946 - Oct 2025

Anthony Peter   Youren

Anthony Peter Youren

Jul 1954 - Sep 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Annette Richards 27th Aug 2019

    My mums funeral was handled with dignity at every stage.
    The staff in the Gillingham office were understanding and helped with all requests made by the family.
    On the day the hearse looked lovely and the men were friendly and helpful before & after the service.
    I can’t say a big enough thank you fo dealing and guiding us through a very sad time.

  • 5 Karen Eldtidge 17th Aug 2019

    Lovely helpful and very respectful. Highly recommend then. 

  • 4 Jeanette Piner 13th Aug 2019

    Very professional and very helpful at a difficult time. Would recommend their services.

  • 5 Mark Roust 12th Aug 2019

    From start to finish John Weir, Watling Street, Gillingham handled my father's John Roust's funeral with sensitivity and professionalism; I cannot fault them.  Many thanks to Theresa Butters who put each element together seamlessly and delivered a fantasic service. Thank you.

  • 5 Ashlea Mitchell 9th Aug 2019

    Couldn’t fault the service received. We were dealt with professionally and with kind consideration in awful circumstances. Teresa at Watling Street could not have been more supportive throughout and treated us as a family and my mum and dad with absolute respect. The funeral was beautiful.  Drivers were respectful and professional, we could not have asked for more. 

  • 5 Ashlea Mitchell 9th Aug 2019

    Couldn’t fault the service received. We were dealt with professionally and with kind consideration in awful circumstances. Teresa at Watling Street could not have been more supportive throughout and treated us as a family and my mum and dad with absolute respect. The funeral was beautiful.  Drivers were respectful and professional, we could not have asked for more. 

  • 5 Richard Mattocks 6th Aug 2019

    1st class service throughout but surprised that payment had to be made up front and prior to service being provided. Had thought that Executors had up to 8 weeks to settle before interest accrued. That aside absolutely no complaints.  

  • 5 John Giles 28th Jul 2019

    Cannot fault your service. From the first enquires to picking up the ashes the help, friendliness, professionalism has been first class. So helpful. Special thank you to Theresa, Shane, Les and Joe, you have all been brilliant. 

  • 5 Dean Nye 20th May 2019

    Very professional and a help at a difficult time 

  • 5 Colin Freed 14th May 2019

    Excellent service

  • 5 Michael Gabriel 29th Apr 2019

    I can't fault them, luckily my mum had arranged her funeral so that made things much easier than it could of been, they guide you through and seem to genuinely care. I imagine its difficult for them but they're professional and I'm glad my mum chose John Weir (Gillingham, Kent )
    Michael Gabriel

  • 5 Barbara Unwin 24th Apr 2019

    John Weir provided an excellent service for my mother's funeral.  I'd particularly like to mention Theresa Butters, who was the person I dealt with at the Watling Street branch.  She offered a completely professional and efficient service in making the arrangements, while being sensitive and caring. No request was too much trouble and was sorted out immediately.  Just what was needed during a difficult time.

  • 5 Carol Turner 1st Apr 2019

    I found all staff members, supportive, kind and helpful. Very professional in everything they do.
    Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Chris Reynolds 17th Mar 2019

    The team at John Weir were efficient and extremely thoughtful. They supported my mum and I at a very difficult time. Thank you to everyone at John Weir that were involved in giving my dad a dignified and poignant send off

  • 5 Carole Scott 15th Mar 2019

    Everyone so helpful at a difficult time.  Theresa in the Gillingham office helped so much with everything, guiding me through the whole procedure. Nothing was too much trouble for her.  Also the drivers on the day were very respectful and courteous and looked very smart too.  Thank you everyone.

    Carole Scott

  • 5 Elaine Gardiner 9th Mar 2019

    They made the hard job very easy and very helpful. On the day they were very professional and sincere.
    My family have used them 5 times and would not use anyone else.
    Thank you

  • 5 Helen Jeckells 26th Feb 2019

    We can’t thank you enough for the excellent and compassionate service we received. Theresa was wonderful and we felt helped and guided along the way, with real care and attention. Thank you. 

  • 5 Jane Jackson 16th Feb 2019

    Very helpful and so thoughtful.  A very professional service.  Special thanks to Theresa and Shane’s team.

  • 5 Mark Bertuello 4th Feb 2019

    Everything catered for
    Very dignified efficient and pleasant 
    Would recommend 

  • 5 Alan Browne 11th Jan 2019

    Excellent people and an excellent service in a very difficult time.

    Theresa at the Gillingham office has been outstanding and helpful.

    Thank you

    From all the Browne family

  • 5 Hayley Wharton 22nd Dec 2018

    Such a friendly professional service. 

  • 5 Robert Taylor 21st Dec 2018

    Excellent service. We and the deceased were looked after all the way through the funeral from making the arrangements to the burial. Would recommend using John Weir every time!

  • 5 Alan Pankhurst 10th Nov 2018

    Highly recommended.
    They were attentive, helpful and very informative. A great company.

  • 5 Gillian Marchand 29th Oct 2018

    As a Church leader who had himself conducted a number of funerals, my husband had always been impressed with John Weir, so we had no hesitation in contacting them when he himself passed away. Thank you to Theresa for the personal and sympathetic way she dealt with us. We felt completely confident that everything was thought of and if we had any questions it was very easy to contact her to have them answered. On the day itself there was a combination of respect, dignity and warmth that made the ceremony very memorable for the many people who attended, but most importantly for us, the family. Thank you.

  • 5 Steven Read 27th Oct 2018

    Absolutely faultless service from start to finish. I cannot recommend John Weir funeral directors highly enough. They will sensitively guide you through a difficult process explaining and advising on anything you're not sure about and respect to letter anything that you need to happen.

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

Annette Richards 27th Aug 2019

My mums funeral was handled with dignity at every stage. The staff in the Gillingham office were understanding and helped with all requests made by the family. On the day the hearse looked lovely and the men were friendly and helpful before & after the service. I can’t say a big enough thank you fo dealing and guiding us through a very sad time.

Karen Eldtidge 17th Aug 2019

Lovely helpful and very respectful. Highly recommend then. 

Jeanette Piner 13th Aug 2019

Very professional and very helpful at a difficult time. Would recommend their services.

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