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

'Jane' Sandra Jane Mary   Hoare

'Jane' Sandra Jane Mary Hoare

Apr 1943 - Jan 2026

Linda Carol   James

Linda Carol James

Dec 1954 - Jan 2026

Edward 'Ted' Kenneth   Pitchley

Edward 'Ted' Kenneth Pitchley

Jul 1935 - Jan 2026

Ronald 'Ron' Varron   Stevens

Ronald 'Ron' Varron Stevens

Nov 1928 - 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 Tracey Tattum 29th Sep 2017

    This was my first experience in arranging my dads funeral. Very good service and wonderful support. I would Highly recommend them.

  • 5 Chris Arundell 15th Sep 2017

    Staff in the office were very kind, attentive, thoughtful and caring. The drivers and attendants ,on the day of the funeral were very respectful and understanding. Thank you

  • 5 Tina Hodge 20th Aug 2017

    Excellent service. Thank you Julia and funeral conductors on the day. Everything was handled professionally and with compassion and respect. The day was so perfect for our mum. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending John Weir. Thank you to everyone at Parkwood and Rainham who were extremely helpful at a very difficult time in our lives!

  • 5 David Little 11th Aug 2017

     I was extremely happy with the professional and compassionate service, we received from all the staff.

  • 5 Heather Benham 10th Aug 2017

    Julia looked after us at a very difficult time with care and compassion from the moment we walked through the door.

  • 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 Plimmer 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 Ken 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 

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

Tracey Tattum 29th Sep 2017

This was my first experience in arranging my dads funeral. Very good service and wonderful support. I would Highly recommend them.

Chris Arundell 15th Sep 2017

Staff in the office were very kind, attentive, thoughtful and caring. The drivers and attendants ,on the day of the funeral were very respectful and understanding. Thank you

Tina Hodge 20th Aug 2017

Excellent service. Thank you Julia and funeral conductors on the day. Everything was handled professionally and with compassion and respect. The day was so perfect for our mum. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending John Weir. Thank you to everyone at Parkwood and Rainham who were extremely helpful at a very difficult time in our lives!

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