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.

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

Barry   Edward Martin

Barry Edward Martin

Nov 1947 - Jan 2026

Ronald 'Ron' Richard    Rowell

Ronald 'Ron' Richard Rowell

Sep 1934 - Jan 2026

Ronald James    Foster

Ronald James Foster

Oct 1933 - Dec 2025

Stewart Edward Thomas    Mayhead

Stewart Edward Thomas Mayhead

Oct 1948 - Jan 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families praise how the staff guided them through arrangements with patience and care. Several describe being kept well informed at each step, with staff available to answer questions and make adjustments without pressure. A number of reviews note that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and professionally, with drivers and pallbearers showing respect and attention to detail throughout.

Families often mention that staff helped ease the stress of a difficult time by managing details and options clearly, allowing them to focus on saying goodbye. Many describe feeling supported and understood rather than rushed, and several note that this care extended both before and after the service itself.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jill Tappenden 21st May 2018

    Excellent service and very tactful 

  • 5 Alison Osborne 19th May 2018

    I'd like to say a big thank you to all at John Weir who dealt with Dads funeral. They helped and looked after us all on such a difficult day. Thank you especially to Julia in the Parkwood office for all the advice and guidance you gave me in arranging Dads Funeral. I will always be grateful that you were there on the end of the phone or in person if I needed you.

  • 5 Lesley Sherwood 2nd May 2018

    Julia in parkwood office was lovely and very efficient.  Also the head man looking after dad, me & proceedings st crematorium was kind, sensitive & handled things very respectfully.  Thank you very much for being so kind & professional.

  • 5 Frederick Coster 30th Apr 2018

    My dear wife Lynda died on the 22nd March 2018, And during this time when i found myself at my lowest ebb, the professional staff of John Weir guided me through each step in a calm and caring manor.

    Every member of staff treated the whole family with thoughtfulness and compassion.

    Fred Coster

  • 5 Karen King 15th Apr 2018

    My dad recently passed away. The staff at the Parkwood branch, were lovely. They explained the process every step of the way and gave us time to choose just what we wanted. They were sympathetic and professional throughout the whole process, from the first meeting, to the service,the cars and attendants and on completion. I cannot fault the service we received at such a difficult time and would like to say thank you to all the staff involved with our care. 

  • 5 Sheila Chant 9th Apr 2018

    I cant thank you enough for all your help and kindness the service was so special and did my son proud.

  • 5 Lee & Rosemarie Friday 3rd Apr 2018

    Very professional yet caring and friendly service.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Rosemary Schenker 3rd Apr 2018

    My family and I were very pleased with the service we received. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. Everything was carried out in a respectful and dignified manner.

  • 5 Derek Davis 3rd Apr 2018

    It is a hard time in Life to deal with the Funeral of a love one,but it helped to have the help of a Excellent Funeral services of JOHN WIER of Parkwood." Thank You".

  • 5 Kelvin Farr 3rd Apr 2018

    Only funeral directors me and my family would ever use. 

  • 5 Deborah gaffney 13th Mar 2018

    Excellent service, was kept informed every step of the way, Julie was amazing and nothing was too much trouble, even after the funeral, she’s still helping arrange things. John weir phoning to offer his condolences & arranging for one of my dad’s friends to take the service which again was lovely.
    Thank you, means a lot and can’t thank you all enough. 
    Debbie & Simon. 

  • 5 Jackie Butler 26th Feb 2018

    My family and I would like to thank you for the excellent service we received from start to finish. I would particularly like to thank Julia in the Parkwood Office for all her help and kindness, and also to Ben and the pall-bearers for their professional service on the day of the funeral. I would also like to thank the celebrant, Bridget, for putting together the perfect service. I would not hesitate to recommend your company. 

  • 5 Anne Smith 17th Jan 2018

    I would like to thank you for the excellent service we received. I would particularly like to thank Julia in the Parkwood Office for her kindness and reassurance, and also your gentlemen on the day of the funeral for their professional service. I would not hesitate to recommend your company.

    Kind regards
    Anne Smith

  • 5 Eleanor O'Grady 27th Dec 2017

    Our loved one received the care over and above our expectations from start to finish. John Weir and his staff are sensitive and caring. Appropriate advice was given when needed.
    Everything was explained clearly and sometimes repeated for the avoidance of doubt. They were aware it was a very difficult time for us. I would highly recommend them.
    Eleanor V. O'Grady (nee White)

  • 5 Michael and Francene Harris 23rd Dec 2017

    Very friendly, sensitive and professional: I would recommend without hesitation.

  • 5 Robert Drake 16th Dec 2017

    first class service, many thanks.

  • 5 Brian Clarke 5th Dec 2017

    Everything went smoothly and sympathetically, extremely well organized.

  • 5 Lorna cozens 1st Dec 2017

    Friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble.

  • 5 Melody Dill 30th Nov 2017

    All those at John Weir Funeral Directors that I came into contact with were without exception professional, caring and sensitive to the needs of myself and my family at a very sad time.

  • 5 Craig Hayward 23rd Nov 2017

    John Weir provided an outstanding service, so professional. Our special thanks to Julia Stevens for keeping us informed at all times and being so kind and patient.

  • 5 Janet Dawson 14th Nov 2017

    Respectful, courteous, kind and caring staff at all levels, who made a difficult, emotional time much less stressful by their professional, yet friendly manner.  This is the third time I have had  to use a funeral director and I would not hesitate to highly recommend John Weir, as I have always been extremely pleased with all aspects of their service, from their efficient, respectful staff to the smooth running of the event itself.

  • 5 Andrew Cairns 7th Nov 2017

    Julia was fantastic at such a difficult time, she really helped us not only with the funeral but also by Linking us to local expertise such as flowers and the crematorium. On the day the funeral director was excellent. Thank you for your professionalism, it made a very sad day go the best it could.

    Regards Andy

  • 5 Suzanne Sillett 24th Oct 2017

    I can’t thank Julia enough for the help and support she gave to me in arranging my Father’s funeral.  Everything on the day went perfectly and I would not hesitate in recommending John Weir Funeral Services.

  • 5 Julie Porter 16th Oct 2017

    Very professional throughout. The staff were courteous and understanding, making us feel reassured that our wishes were carried out.
    Thankyou

  • 5 Lesley Wall 30th Sep 2017

    Amanda and the Team could not have been more helpful, they made a difficult and stressful time bearable. They were caring and compassionate every step of the way.

Address
31 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Kent
ME8 9PW

Open map

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Jill Tappenden 21st May 2018

Excellent service and very tactful 

Alison Osborne 19th May 2018

I'd like to say a big thank you to all at John Weir who dealt with Dads funeral. They helped and looked after us all on such a difficult day. Thank you especially to Julia in the Parkwood office for all the advice and guidance you gave me in arranging Dads Funeral. I will always be grateful that you were there on the end of the phone or in person if I needed you.

Lesley Sherwood 2nd May 2018

Julia in parkwood office was lovely and very efficient.  Also the head man looking after dad, me & proceedings st crematorium was kind, sensitive & handled things very respectfully.  Thank you very much for being so kind & professional.

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