W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe

25 reviews

Independent family funeral directors in Hythe serving bereaved families with caring and compassionate funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Richard Lyons 19th Feb 2024

I’m extremely happy with the way that W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe made all the arrangements for the funeral of Michael John Lyons and for not only all that they did for Michael and myself, but also for helping me get through a very tough time. Michael’s funeral was a very special day and W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe made it especially so.

Michelle Pope 27th Jan 2024

We are very grateful to Phil and his team for looking after Dad and being there for us during this very difficult time.    Phil was always available throughout and we wholeheartedly recommend W.J. Farrier.

Mrs Bernice Ann Fox 22nd Jan 2024

A lovely, caring and compassionate company who offered our family a first class service. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

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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

The Island
Red Lion Square
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5AU

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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: 01303 767447

About Us

Originally founded in 1948 by Walter John Farrier in Dover, W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe offers expert funeral arrangements with decades of experience to draw on. Now in the third generation of family members, the team of professional, compassionate 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.

The Farrier family are proud to claim that they are leading family owned and run funeral directors in the Hythe area and is currently run by Lynda Farrier and her children James, Sarah and Julie.

Call W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe 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

Josephine Ann   Haughton

Josephine Ann Haughton

Aug 1954 - Feb 2024

Andrew   Parry

Andrew Parry

Jan 1943 - Jan 2024

Michael John   Lyons

Michael John Lyons

Oct 1942 - Jan 2024

Colin Gary   Whipp

Colin Gary Whipp

Dec 1967 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Richard Lyons 19th Feb 2024

    I’m extremely happy with the way that W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe made all the arrangements for the funeral of Michael John Lyons and for not only all that they did for Michael and myself, but also for helping me get through a very tough time.

    Michael’s funeral was a very special day and W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe made it especially so.

  • 5 Michelle Pope 27th Jan 2024

    We are very grateful to Phil and his team for looking after Dad and being there for us during this very difficult time.    Phil was always available throughout and we wholeheartedly recommend W.J. Farrier.

  • 5 Mrs Bernice Ann Fox 22nd Jan 2024

    A lovely, caring and compassionate company who offered our family a first class service. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Jane Wicks 22nd Jan 2024

    Phil and his team were excellent.  I couldn’t have asked for better care.  My mum died on Boxing Day morning and Phil collected her body within a couple of hours and called me immediately to reassure me she was in their safe keeping.  Phil led me through the whole process with professionalism, care,  empathy and expertise. Phil kept me fully updated on when and what things needed to be done and if I needed to call the phone was always answered promptly.  Nothing was too much trouble and I was grateful for the advice Phil gave me when I needed a helping hand. I felt blessed that at a very emotional time in our family’s life, Phil was there to take such good care of my mum. Thank you to Phil and the team at W.J. Farriers and Son.

  • 5 Cliff & Lynn Figes 16th Jan 2024

    Phil was so attentive and helpful,nothing too much.
    Thankyou to farriers.

  • 5 Helen Sales 9th Jan 2024

    Can not thank Phil and Ann enough from the Hythe team. They were so kind and compassionate at the most difficult of times and made everything that little bit more bearable. Nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend them, as you know you will be in safe hands, guiding you along the way, respectfully taking care of you and your loved ones.

  • 5 Alice Chisholm 13th Dec 2023

    Amazing care service from start to finish very helpful understanding what I wanted for my sister was exactly what I got and more kind caring and thoughtful, the staff was amazing nothing was a problem would highly recommend W.J farrier 100% care .

  • 5 Sue Morris 9th Dec 2023

    Nothing was too much trouble for the team at Farriers. I found Phil to be most helpful , caring and efficient. 
    Would definitely recommend. 

  • 5 Rodney Hedley 7th Dec 2023

    My family cannot thank WJ Farrier enough.
    An excellent service, kind and considerate and thoughtful, efficient and very reasonable cost.



    Phil and Anne were so helpful to us at this difficult time. I recommend Farrier highly - they are simply the best!

    Rodney, Karen and Lisa.

  • 5 Heather Vague 5th Dec 2023

    Very professional and friendly. Listened to our wishes and kept us informed at all stages of the process. Would have no hesitation in recommending Farriers to others.

  • 5 Lorraine Wells 14th Nov 2023

    Great service they arranged everything I would highly recommend them, lovely company

  • 5 Jeannette Curtis 16th Mar 2023

    From our first meetings with Phil and Vicky we found them to be sensitive and caring. They were professional throughout and always there to talk to us if we needed guidance and advice. They made a difficult time so much easier and looked after our mum with respect and kindness. We would highly recommend them to anyone without hesitation.

  • 5 Lindsay McDonald 2nd Feb 2023

    I can’t praise Farrier’s enough for their handling of my late Mam’s funeral. From the first second they handled everything with professionalism and ease and the service itself went the best it possibly could have. I highly recommend and although I don’t want to have to use them in future, they will be my choice going forward if I need to. Thank you to Julie and the team. 

  • 5 Loren Selby 26th Dec 2022

    Sarah and the team went above and beyond to make the service just as we wanted. Sarah was kind, compassionate and a friendly voice/face at an awful time 

  • 5 Roy Chadwick 23rd Dec 2022

    Farriers couldn't have been more helpful. Chris explained the whole process, was kind and professional. Nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Julie Farrier 3rd Dec 2022

    We would like to thank all staff of W J Farriers for all the support and kindness they have showed us all the care and love that has been shown to our dearly beloved son  we are all still struggling and finding it so difficult with the sudden death of Lewis all staff are lovely kind caring and supportive we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts ♥️ thank you all mr and mrs Burchell 

  • 5 Robin Lee 10th Jun 2022

    Absolutely superb service from Phil & Vicky. They made a very difficult time that bit easier. Thanks guys

  • 5 Adrian Lawson 3rd Jun 2022

    From the first contact to the day of the Funeral I can’t fault Farrier's for the service they provide. Professional, kind and caring, nothing was too much trouble and I would certainly recommend them. They really did help to make such a difficult time so much easier.

  • 5 Steven Pollard 1st May 2022

    Excellent service from experienced professionals
    Calm and sensitive attention from Phil who managed 
    every detail to our complete satisfaction.
    I would recommend without hesitation.

  • 5 Lynn Cuff 10th Apr 2022

    We would like to thank Phil and Vicky for their compassion and help with the loss of our brother Russell. With guidance through every step made a very difficult time easier. Vicky always being on the end of the phone was a blessing. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending them. Thank you once again, Lynn, Mandy and Haley.

  • 5 Michael Carpenter 26th Feb 2022

    Our grateful thanks to Vicky and Chris for all their help in organising Harry’s funeral. They helped make a very difficult and sad time easier with being there to answer all questions and give advice whenever we needed it. We would not hesitate to recommend WJ Farrier and Son in the future for care and compassion. Special thanks to Vicky for always being there at the end of the phone . 

  • 5 Elizabeth Hall 20th Oct 2021

    Thank you so much for making a difficult time easier for us all - you completed everything with dignity and compassion - thank you - 

  • 5 Barry Sherwood 28th Aug 2021

    Excellent very pleased, everyone said how well it went. Thank you Phil for all your help Kathy and Barry.

  • 5 Lee Piller 14th Jun 2021

    Very impressed with the way all arrangements were carried out in a thoughtful and considerate manner. Phil was especially supportive and accommodated a number of things requested that reflected the fact that my mother’s family were dispersed across the country.

  • 5 Michael Carpenter 10th May 2021

    Vicki at Farriers Hythe branch went out of her way to arrange our Aunts funeral to an exceptional standard. She was always on the end of the phone to answer our queries and make changes where required. Our grateful thanks to her for making Ivy’s day the best it possibly could be, she is an asset to Farriers , thank you . 

Address
The Island
Red Lion Square
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5AU

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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

Richard Lyons 19th Feb 2024

I’m extremely happy with the way that W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe made all the arrangements for the funeral of Michael John Lyons and for not only all that they did for Michael and myself, but also for helping me get through a very tough time. Michael’s funeral was a very special day and W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe made it especially so.

Michelle Pope 27th Jan 2024

We are very grateful to Phil and his team for looking after Dad and being there for us during this very difficult time.    Phil was always available throughout and we wholeheartedly recommend W.J. Farrier.

Mrs Bernice Ann Fox 22nd Jan 2024

A lovely, caring and compassionate company who offered our family a first class service. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

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