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

Mark Allen 21st Oct 2023

Great team , made us feel at ease , confident personnel touch , would recommend to anyone.

Robert Paylor 16th Oct 2023

Excellent service

Gillian Mardel 4th Oct 2023

From the beginning of Mum's last adventure, Les and his team have been an amazing support. Outstanding knowledge, experience and understanding. Sympathetic and caring. The funeral was professional and perfect for the occasion. Thank you from all Dora's family and friends.

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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
Call: 01634 540524

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 Theresa Butters, 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

Muriel Daphne Josephine   Mathias

Muriel Daphne Josephine Mathias

Dec 1950 - Feb 2024

Phyllis Mildred   Daniels

Phyllis Mildred Daniels

Mar 1927 - Mar 2024

Stephen Luke   Colman

Stephen Luke Colman

Oct 1957 - Mar 2024

Eric Harold   Shaw

Eric Harold Shaw

Apr 1935 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mark Allen 21st Oct 2023

    Great team , made us feel at ease , confident personnel touch , would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Robert Paylor 16th Oct 2023

    Excellent service

  • 5 Gillian Mardel 4th Oct 2023

    From the beginning of Mum's last adventure, Les and his team have been an amazing support. Outstanding knowledge, experience and understanding. Sympathetic and caring. The funeral was professional and perfect for the occasion. Thank you from all Dora's family and friends.

  • 5 Shannon Justin 2nd Oct 2023

    Les was so helpful every step of the way with organising funeral plans. He went above and beyond for us. Compassion was shown by all staff at John Weir, would definitely use again.

  • 5 Gemma Naisbitt 5th Sep 2023

    I could not fault the customer service and empathy of Les and the other members of staff that were very helpful in both offices.

  • 5 Carol Studman 19th Aug 2023

    A big thank you to Les and Amanda for getting me through this sad time,and guiding me through the funeral arrangements.
    Best wishes
    Carol Studman

  • 5 Jacqueline Purssey 19th Aug 2023

    Most excellent service provided especially from Les and Amanda..whilst making the arrangements...nothing to much trouble whilst getting through this most upsetting time. Very understanding of our situation and they were always willing to assist with any concerns that we may have had right up to the day of the funeral..we were treated with kindness and respect. The service was conducted respectfully by the celebrant, a most beautiful service which captured my husband to a 'T'. All I can say is thank you, thank you, to all who were involved.

  • 5 James Collins 17th Jul 2023

    Thank you. Even at this most challenging of times, we feel compelled to recommend the exceptional services of John Weir of Gillingham, not least, its branch manager Les Atterbury.
    The dedicated manner with which they arranged and conducted our dear mum's funeral was flawless. From our initial contact right up until the day itself, their compassionate support, and guidance was outstanding. They remained accessible and fully engaged throughout the whole process, both reassuring and empathetic. With total professionalism, and an attention to the finest of details, they facilitated and delivered with a military like precision. Again, thank you on behalf of the entire Collins family.

  • 5 Jay Simmonds 13th Jul 2023

    Excellent support from the first call to the funeral itself. I would strongly recommend using John Weir if you are in the position of needing to arrange a funeral in Medway.

  • 5 Georgina Meehan 9th Jul 2023

    I can not thank them enough for the help and support through a difficult time. Arranging a beautiful service. Thankyou Les for guidance and advice

  • 5 Nicola Hartley 30th Jun 2023

    Myself and my sister were dealt with care and compassion. We gave our late Mother the send off she deserved with the help with John Weir.

  • 5 Gail Peters 27th Jun 2023

    Fantastic professional service

  • 5 Michelle Boorman 14th Jun 2023

    From start to finish Les at the Watling Street branch was fantastic. I had no idea of where to start but Les was very kind , compassionate and professional in everything he did for us. I could not wish for a better service . 

  • 5 Sonia Leheup 9th Jun 2023

    Extremely helpful and provided excellent care, guidance and support. 

  • 5 Patricia Murphy 26th May 2023

    Caring, kind and very efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

  • 5 Timothy Minall 23rd May 2023

    A truly professional, considerate and caring service. From the moment of first contact until the final closing of the curtain at the crematorium nothing was too much trouble. I cannot recommend this company highly enough.

  • 5 Michael Johnson 17th May 2023

    An absolute first class service from Les and the team at John Weir, Gillingham. I can honestly say the service was faultless from start to finish. Les has to be the most professional, friendly human being I have met in recent times. His levels of integrity are unrivalled going above and beyond to do what he says he is going to do and then some. My 80 year old Mother having just lost her Husband, was immediately put at ease and comforted by Les who ensured my late Father had the funeral he duly deserved and one we as a family were very proud of. Les was always on hand to assist and guide us through the process and nothing was ever too much trouble. On the day of the funeral, it ran exactly as Les described. My Mother and family were looked after by Shane and his team who yet again we could not speak more highly of. Shane was so attentive to my Mum and made sure we were really well looked after. Again another absolute Gentleman who is a credit to the John Weir team. I must also add that the whole service received was exceptionally good value and the total cost was nothing like the television adverts and sales team trying to sell funeral plans would have you believe.
    The biggest thank you again to Les, Shane and all the team at John Weir, Gillingham.

  • 5 Janet Harris 16th May 2023

    I first came across John Wiers when I worked in a care home and found them so kind and showed such respect and kindness to the deseased, so I used them when my Mum passed away then recently for my Daughter personally I would not use anyone else and would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Kenneth Beale 9th May 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish . Thanks to Les for organising everything . Les was very helpful , nothing was too much trouble . Thank you again Les .

  • 5 Jacqui Pellowe 2nd May 2023

    We could not fault the service provided to us for my mum’s funeral by John Weir staff. From beginning to end everything was faultless and perfect. Les, in particular in the office did everything he could to meet our requirements and checked and double-checked everything. We had the funeral my mum had hoped for due to his attention to detail. The staff on the day of the funeral were professional, they just got on with the job and we didn’t really notice they were there, which is how it should be. On the day, my mum passed it was Ben and Kieran who came to visit. They put us at ease at a traumatic time and their respect and kindness is memorable. We would thoroughly recommend John Weir for your funeral needs. We are thoroughly impressed. Peter and Jacqui

  • 5 Keith Major 30th Apr 2023

    Meticulous care and attention to detail by Les and the team ensured that our Father's funeral arrangements were perfect.

  • 5 Paul Vant 19th Apr 2023

    Very friendly professional and helpful and respectful

  • 5 Julie Petley 29th Mar 2023

    Les and the team were absolutely fantastic. Always checking to make sure we were ok and ensuring things were dealt with. 

    Thank you so much Les.

  • 5 Elizabeth King 5th Mar 2023

    At the worst time of your life you need someone to provide help and support and take the pressure of you that is John Weir. I guess you could say Les and John Weir are our go to as I and my partner have always used them for our darkest times for many years now.

  • 5 David King 4th Mar 2023

    I cant fault John Weir, this is the second time I have used them, each time very professional and friendly, from the first time I rang Les to leaving the chapel everything went smoothly.

    Highly recommended.

    Dave King

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

Mark Allen 21st Oct 2023

Great team , made us feel at ease , confident personnel touch , would recommend to anyone.

Robert Paylor 16th Oct 2023

Excellent service

Gillian Mardel 4th Oct 2023

From the beginning of Mum's last adventure, Les and his team have been an amazing support. Outstanding knowledge, experience and understanding. Sympathetic and caring. The funeral was professional and perfect for the occasion. Thank you from all Dora's family and friends.

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