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

Patricia Clark 8th Aug 2017

I was shown great care and compassion. The whole proceedings were very organised and efficient.

David Bennetts 7th Aug 2017

Many Thanks to John Weir. My daughters and I are unanimous that it could not have been done better. Sincerely, David Bennetts

Susan Dillingham 1st Aug 2017

Attention to detail outstanding and most helpful with suggestions to make the funeral go smoothly both administratively and at the crematorium on the day. 

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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
Call: 01634 540296

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 Julia Stevens, 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

Daniel Noel    Prentis

Daniel Noel Prentis

Apr 1981 - Nov 2023

John Thomas   Slater

John Thomas Slater

May 1946 - Oct 2023

Nigel   Mutton

Nigel Mutton

Oct 2023 - Oct 1959

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Patricia Clark 8th Aug 2017

    I was shown great care and compassion. The whole proceedings were very organised and efficient.

  • 5 David Bennetts 7th Aug 2017

    Many Thanks to John Weir. My daughters and I are unanimous that it could not have been done better.

    Sincerely,

    David Bennetts

  • 5 Susan Dillingham 1st Aug 2017

    Attention to detail outstanding and most helpful with suggestions to make the funeral go smoothly both administratively and at the crematorium on the day. 

  • 5 Rani Hart 18th Jul 2017

    Thank you so much to everyone at Parkwood and Rainham John Weir for guiding and helping us through this difficult time from initial meeting with Julia and Amanda to the lovely gentlemen Shane and Malcolm who drove us to the Crematorium. We couldn't thank you enough!  

  • 5 Jackie Cavanagh 3rd Jul 2017

     I found them to be very helpful showed vast amount of empathy  and nothing was to much trouble even when I changed my mind  about the arrangements a couple of days later .  I would like to say a big thank you for all your help  

  • 5 Barry Kennard 1st Jul 2017

    Julie is a great ambassador for John Weir's. I have dealt with her twice now and will continue to do so when the need arises in the future. Everything was explained and on the day the men who attended were kind and considerate.

  • 5 Sharman Holmes 27th Jun 2017

    Couldn't fault the respect and consideration given to me and help all along the way with Order of Service, and everything else that has to be discussed and organised for a funeral. A distressing thing at the best of times, but Julia made it so much easier - we even had a few laughs along the way. Thank you so much. Sharman Holmes

  • 4 Russi Rastomjee 26th Jun 2017

    All the family and friends attending were very pleased and in accord with the ceremony and surroundings

  • 4 Patricia Thomas 12th Jun 2017

    Very good, helpful and sympathetic service

  • 5 Louise Melville 29th May 2017

    The team at John Weir are brilliant. Very sympathetic at such a terrible time and go through everything thoroughly with you. Even on the day the guys that pick you up talk you through what will happen and are very attentive. Thank you Julia for all your help and thanks to Shane on the day for helping give my wonderful mum a lovely send off. Louise xx

  • 5 Emma Waghorn 16th May 2017

    From beginning to end they were amazing, I have shouted out on Facebook about how thoughtful, professional and supportive they are and recommended to everyone - I am so grateful x

  • 5 Ian and Lynn Wheatley 17th Mar 2017

    All your staff were kind and caring but Julia ( at Parkwood) with her friendly straightforward manner made the whole process so easy for me My thanks to you all

  • 5 Teresa Norman 7th Mar 2017

    Sadly, over the years, we have had to use the services of Funeral Directors. Experience has taught us that, for efficiency and compassion, we need never look further than John Weir.

  • 5 Tracey Butler 6th Mar 2017

    We would just like to thank you for another professional and faultless  service we received from yourselves today. Having used you for three times now we cannot fail to be impressed. A special mention for Bridget Sapriano who was outstanding in giving the eulogy. Many thanks again.  

  • 5 Jean Ball 27th Feb 2017

    Excellent service from Julia, as previously. Thank you, Jean.

  • 5 Michael Chilmaid 17th Feb 2017

    Excellent service you made a difficult time as best as it could possibly be! Highly recommended.
    Best Regards 
    Mick Chilmaid 

  • 5 Aileen Watts 13th Feb 2017

    We were very pleased with the service from your thank you very much.aileen Watts. 

  • 5 Kenneth Haines 8th Jan 2017

    Very professional service, you made the day so much easier for myself and family, thankyou 

  • 5 Susan White 4th Dec 2016

    In particular, Julia at the Parkwood office was very helpful and professional. The day went very smoothly, thank you.

  • 5 Bob Capes 8th Nov 2016

    Good service from start to finish 

  • 5 Valerie Anderton 6th Nov 2016

    Excellent service from Julia,Bridget,the lady at the chapel of rest and Shane and the gentlemen on the day. Thank you for helping me through this difficult time.Valerie.

  • 5 Derek johnson 30th Oct 2016

    Excellent service at this sad time but John Weir and Julia really did look after us and everything was just perfect.
    Could not have got through the last couple of weeks without them
    Everyone was so kind
    Many thanks
    Pam & Derek Johnson

  • 5 Linda Haynes 24th Oct 2016

    First class service. Staff very caring, had no worries about anything, the staff sorted everything for us, nothing was two much trouble. Which is what you want at a time like this, First class Team all immaculate,could not fault anything whatsoever.very very caring staff. Made my Mums send off first class.

  • 5 Diane Smart 9th Oct 2016

    Excellent service from the minute mum and dad arranged their funeral plan. Julia was kind helpful  and very professional through out dads arrangements   We will recommend  John Weir  funeral. Directors  to everyone.

  • 5 Samantha Carpenter 4th Oct 2016

    We're most grateful for the sincere and professional assistance provided by the staff of John Weir Funeral directors in arranging the service of my fathers funeral last week.  

    Obviously an emotional day for us all but my dad would have been happy with the service arranged for him.

    Once again thank you from us all......

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

Patricia Clark 8th Aug 2017

I was shown great care and compassion. The whole proceedings were very organised and efficient.

David Bennetts 7th Aug 2017

Many Thanks to John Weir. My daughters and I are unanimous that it could not have been done better. Sincerely, David Bennetts

Susan Dillingham 1st Aug 2017

Attention to detail outstanding and most helpful with suggestions to make the funeral go smoothly both administratively and at the crematorium on the day. 

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