John Weir Funeral Directors Parkwood

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John Weir Funeral Directors covers all of the Parkwood area and serves the local community with the utmost level of care.

Latest Verified Reviews

John Wadsworth 27th Jun 2021

Julia was so professional yet showed great empathy which made it so easy to organize the departure of our loved one. Nothing was too much trouble for her and answered every question we had ! Thank you .

Clifford Staden 25th Jun 2021

Very professional but caring at the same time. The lead up to the funeral was all made very simple for us and dealt with brilliantly by Julia and the day itself went smoothly thanks to the attention to detail paid by Shane and the team.

Trevor Harris 1st Jun 2021

All staff were very professional and immaculately turned out, my family would like to thank you once again for your exemplary service.

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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

31 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Kent
ME8 9PW

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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 Parkwood 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 Emma Barsby, the Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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

Rose 'Ros' Irene May   Tidman

Rose 'Ros' Irene May Tidman

Aug 1949 - Dec 2025

Gordon Ernest Frederick   Jacques

Gordon Ernest Frederick Jacques

Jan 1933 - Dec 2025

Laura   Nash

Laura Nash

Nov 1987 - Dec 2025

Clive Edward   Hartland

Clive Edward Hartland

Feb 1937 - Dec 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Wadsworth 27th Jun 2021

    Julia was so professional yet showed great empathy which made it so easy to organize the departure of our loved one. Nothing was too much trouble for her and answered every question we had !
    Thank you .

  • 5 Clifford Staden 25th Jun 2021

    Very professional but caring at the same time. The lead up to the funeral was all made very simple for us and dealt with brilliantly by Julia and the day itself went smoothly thanks to the attention to detail paid by Shane and the team.

  • 5 Trevor Harris 1st Jun 2021

    All staff were very professional and immaculately turned out, my family would like to thank you once again for your exemplary service.

  • 5 Elaine Spicer 9th May 2021

    We used John weir funeral directors to take care of our mum’s funeral recently. They took care of the whole thing making the process so much easier and less painful. They were efficient professional and helped us through every step. We were very impressed with their service. A big thank you to Julia and the team. 

  • 5 Raymond Cass 3rd May 2021

    Respectful ,dignified, knowledgeable , efficient ,and very kind.

  • 5 Rachel Jordan 30th Apr 2021

    Fantastic service, Julia made the whole process that bit easier at such a difficult time. All of the John Weir staff we dealt with at Parkwood and Gillingham were 100% professional yet caring and compassionate. I can’t thank them enough. 

  • 5 Caroline Davison 18th Apr 2021

    Julia was very helpful in guiding me through the process of arranging the funeral for my late aunt.  I had no experience of arranging a funeral before and she helped make this a less daunting and distressful event.  She was approachable, professional and efficient as well as being sensitive and understanding.   I would recommended John Weir Funeral Directors.  Grateful thanks to Julia and all those involved in the arrangements and organisation on the day.  

  • 5 Gary Deacon 10th Apr 2021

    Julia was there for me every step of the way nothing was to much trouble she made what was a very hard and emotional job very easy. In the nicest way possible I hope I never have to use them again . But I would highly recommend them. Ben and his team were excellent as well. Worse bit I couldn't give them all a hug they showed my father and our family so much respect.

  • 5 Amanda Coram 28th Mar 2021

    Fantastic service through a difficult time.  

  • 5 Betty Oliver 26th Mar 2021

    I was very impressed with everything John Weir have done. All staff staff were very caring.

    However Funeral guide have addressed emails to me and my late husband which is a little insensitive at this time. 

  • 5 Darren Leadon 23rd Mar 2021

    Many thanks for all your help and support at this very sad time for our family, thank you for giving my father the send off he deserved.

  • 5 Andrew Mills 12th Mar 2021

    Everyone at John Weir were so helpful , they made what was a very difficult time that little bit easier , I can't thank them enough

  • 5 Claire Parish 9th Mar 2021

    Thank you so much to all involved, Julia in particular. We felt well looked after and everything went smoothly which helped us through this difficult time.

  • 5 Asha David 22nd Feb 2021

    Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support and help with my husband’s funeral. My special thanks to Julia who patiently answered to all our questions. 
    Thank you all once again.

  • 5 Michael Casey 25th Jan 2021

    Faultless service at a very tough time. Julia has a very comforting yet very professional manner. The men at the date of the funeral got us to the crematorium in good time, despite Father Tom running late, and roadworks on the 2. They looked after us very well

  • 5 Nigel Thompson 19th Jan 2021

    John Weir dealt with my late Mother's funeral with respect and dignity from beginning to end, first class service that I would like to thank them for at a very sad and difficult time for all the family.

  • 5 Lesley Cambray 19th Jan 2021

    Extremely professional and organised but more importantly for me caring and compassionate in such an emotionally difficult time. Thank you

  • 5 Fred Smithers 11th Jan 2021

    Excellent service, couldn’t fault them

  • 5 Christine Lang 27th Dec 2020

    I cannot thank John Weir Funeral Directors enough for the support and guidance they gave me for my father's funeral, which was beautifully done. They also arranged my Mother's cremation eleven years ago, and also provided me with an excellent service for this. Julia at Parkwood was always available to answer any questions I had and provided great support. I highly recommend this Funeral Director because of the high quality service they provide.

  • 5 Maureen Chapman 21st Dec 2020

    Julia you have been wonderful very thoughtful kind and professional you do not have the best job in the world but you make everyone feel at ease.The hearse turned up on the dot the men were top notch we couldn't have asked for anything better.You are all a tribute to your profession. many thanks Maureen

  • 5 Lynn Mumford 12th Dec 2020

    Very pleased with everything & Bridget was lovely.Many thanks to everyone. 

  • 5 Carol Finniss 25th Nov 2020

    Excellent customer service from my initial contact to the day of the funeral. Thank you. 

  • 5 Caroline Neal 21st Nov 2020

    Excellent service 

  • 5 Angela Bennett-Gibbon 30th Oct 2020

    Excellent service from our first phone call onwards.

    Kind, caring and very professional throughout a difficult time.
    Can thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Christopher Elvery 12th Oct 2020

    From initial contact with Julia at the Parkwood branch, my Sister and I knew that we were in safe hands with regard to organising our Mum's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and at this difficult time she kept us on track.

    The funeral itself ran like clock-work and the gentlemen (drivers/ master of ceremonies) were as professional and compassionate as can be. A true credit to the John Weir name. Please pass on our gratitude.

    A final thanks for John Weir for putting us in touch with the Celebrant, Bridget Sapiano, who was fantastic and took the time to know our Mum and involved us in the script for the ceremony. We have received many compliments from attendees (and those viewing via the Web) on both John Weir and Bridget.

Address
31 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Kent
ME8 9PW

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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

John Wadsworth 27th Jun 2021

Julia was so professional yet showed great empathy which made it so easy to organize the departure of our loved one. Nothing was too much trouble for her and answered every question we had ! Thank you .

Clifford Staden 25th Jun 2021

Very professional but caring at the same time. The lead up to the funeral was all made very simple for us and dealt with brilliantly by Julia and the day itself went smoothly thanks to the attention to detail paid by Shane and the team.

Trevor Harris 1st Jun 2021

All staff were very professional and immaculately turned out, my family would like to thank you once again for your exemplary service.

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