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

Graham    Watson

Graham Watson

Apr 1949 - Jun 2026

Peter   Stout

Peter Stout

May 1955 - Jun 2026

Brenda Bernice   Watson

Brenda Bernice Watson

Jun 1938 - Jun 2026

Valerie Angela   Shears

Valerie Angela Shears

Jul 1949 - Jun 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 Andrew Richardson 3rd Nov 2023

    Thank you to Julia at John Weir for making the process of dealing with the funeral arrangements for my late Dad so easy and efficient. It made all the difference through a difficult time. Thanks also to the entire team there who guided us on the day, and were beyond professional and kind.

    I can't recommend John Weir enough. Thank you so much Julia and team!

  • 5 Peter Alexander 30th Oct 2023

    John Weir Funeral Directors have been simply outstanding. Julia struck the tone just right to ensure that we were looked after incredibly well whilst meeting the required timelines. Shane and his colleagues delivered an excellent service to our family on the day of the funeral ensuring that my father was offered the grace and dignity that he deserved as he was laid to rest. Ben and Kelly took great care of my father whilst he was in his care in the lead up to his funeral. An amazing team who all pulled together and afforded us the right levels of empathy and understanding as we, as a family, aimed to strike the right balance of dignity and intimacy. We could not have done it without such a wonderful team at John Weir's. Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Hazel Lane 20th Oct 2023

    Julia was so very helpful and understanding during the whole process and always there for advice which was invaluable. The funeral was taken with much care and respect for all our family, everyone was very professional and kind during the service. Would highly recommend. Thank you. 

  • 5 Kevin Hunt 20th Oct 2023

    Every detail was covered and the service was spot on

    regards

    kevin

  • 5 Sheila Allwright 20th Oct 2023

    What an amazing service this company delivers, kind, respectful & so very helpful. Julia,who we dealt with was brilliant, we couldn’t have asked for more.
    Thankyou so much.

  • 5 Sarah Buttery 16th Oct 2023

    Everyone was so kind and compassionate. My Dad was looked after with respect and dignity and we are so grateful for everything everyone at John Weir did. Beautiful service for Dad and he had the send off we wanted for him. 

  • 5 Tracy Varney 14th Oct 2023

    From the moment I contacted John Weir, outside of office hours on a weekend, I have only had dealings with professional, sensitive members of staff. Nothing was too much trouble and there were regular phone calls to update me and offer guidance when needed. 

  • 5 Shelley Thorburn 13th Oct 2023

    Excellent service from beginning until the end.  Thank you. 

  • 5 Julie Smith 10th Oct 2023

    My sister and I dealt with the Parkwood office and Julia. 
    We had wonderful caring service at the very difficult time of the death of our Mother. Julia was always respectful and put us at ease, she kept in touch all the way through the preparation and was on top of all the arrangements which gave us such comfort, confidence and reassurance. Thank you Julia..

    Shane was very respectful from the moment he came to collect mum from home and was also with us on the day of the funeral. Thank you Shane..
    Our Family have always used John Weir funeral services and wouldn’t use anyone else. I totally recommend this family run business .
    Many thanks John, Julia ,Shane and the team for a very professional, caring service.

  • 5 Sharon King 6th Oct 2023

    This is the third time I have used John weir Parkwood 
    Julia is a absolute diamond 
    Nothing is ever too much trouble 
    All the staff are impeccable in dealing with our loved ones and courteous to us that have list 
    Thank you  Sharon 

  • 5 Tracey McComas 16th Sep 2023

    Our dad only set up a funeral plan with John Weir in April and was greeted by Julia who was fantastic you are lucky to have her as part of your team. Sadly dad passed away in August and again Julia was supportive to our family and carried out dad ever wish.

  • 5 Annamarie Lumb 24th Aug 2023

    Julia was very professional and very helpful with us, I couldn't fault the service she provided for us. I recommend this service. The actual day of the funeral was very respectful and went smoothly as it goes. So thankyou to julia and her team

  • 5 Jodie Nicholls 22nd Aug 2023

    John Weir, especially Julia at the Parkwood branch were amazing throughout planning a funeral for my wonderful Nan. Julia answered my questions promptly, was kind and compassionate throughout, and made a very sad situation so much easier to manage. Thank you 😊

  • 5 Philip Hovell 21st Aug 2023

    Very pleased with the service provided . Nothing was too much trouble.The service went well and more than met our expectations.Would recommend John weir to all

  • 5 Kira Jarrett 8th Aug 2023

    You went out of your way to make mum's final journey run the best. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart especially Julia Amanda Ben and Shane

  • 5 Lisa Stallard 25th Jul 2023

    Very professional service could not fault anything . Thank you 

  • 5 Linda Hobbs 24th Jul 2023

    Could not fault the service received. The staff at Parkwood and Rainham were exemplary as were the attendants on the day. All made a very difficult and unbearably time easier. Many thanks on behalf of my daughters and myself.

  • 5 Kira Jarrett 23rd Jul 2023

    Everyone will go out of their way to help.

  • 5 Kevin Richards 10th Jul 2023

    We would like to thank the whole team at John Weir's for the faultless service they provided to myself and my FamiIy. From our first meeting with Julia at Parkwood through to our final goodbye to mum the whole procedure was carried out with the utmost professionalism, kindness, and consideration. Each time we spoke with, or had any contact with the team, all our concerns or requests were met with patience and compassion. We were guided throughout the whole process very sensitively. It made a difficult time, less stressful for the whole family, which was very much appreciated.

    The day itself went very smoothly thanks to the attention to detail paid by all the team, but a special mention must go to Shane who directed operations yet remained respectful, courteous and very professional always checking on us to make sure we were happy with proceedings and made what was a sad day much easier with his support. The whole team really are a credit to the John Weir family.

    We would also like to thank you for putting us in touch with the Celebrant, Bridget Sapiano, who was so wonderful. She took the time to get to know our mum and the lovely lady that she was through us for her script for the ceremony and we would like to thank her so much for the beautiful service she delivered which has helped us say goodbye to our Mum as she deserved. She would have loved it!

    From start to finish John Weir at Parkwood were fantastic and I would recommend them without hesitation.

  • 5 Joan Leahy 7th Jul 2023

    Everyone was excellent could not have asked for more such kind and thoughtful people

  • 5 Raymond Coram 4th Jul 2023

    Very professional and caring, I can't praise them enough.

  • 5 Joanne White 30th Jun 2023

    Julia at John Weir Parkwood made everything so easy, she accommodated our extra wishes, made valuable suggestions and put us in contact with the great Bridget. The undertakers on the day took control when we couldn't, they were both professional and sympathetic. We felt sure that our Grandma was well looked after on her final journey.

  • 5 Robert Patis 14th May 2023

    Excellent in every aspect.

  • 5 Margaret Coombs 9th May 2023

    I can have only high praise for all John Weir staff. They were kind, professional and gave me all the time that I needed through each step of the funeral process. I am so grateful to them all for looking after me so well on the death of my husband.
    Margaret Coombs

  • 4 Susan Bennett 23rd Apr 2023

    All the staff I had dealings with (Initially Chatham, then Rainham & finally Parkwood)were very helpful, kind and compassionate. Particularly Julia at the Parkwood branch.

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

Andrew Richardson 3rd Nov 2023

Thank you to Julia at John Weir for making the process of dealing with the funeral arrangements for my late Dad so easy and efficient. It made all the difference through a difficult time. Thanks also to the entire team there who guided us on the day, and were beyond professional and kind. I can't recommend John Weir enough. Thank you so much Julia and team!

Peter Alexander 30th Oct 2023

John Weir Funeral Directors have been simply outstanding. Julia struck the tone just right to ensure that we were looked after incredibly well whilst meeting the required timelines. Shane and his colleagues delivered an excellent service to our family on the day of the funeral ensuring that my father was offered the grace and dignity that he deserved as he was laid to rest. Ben and Kelly took great care of my father whilst he was in his care in the lead up to his funeral. An amazing team who all pulled together and afforded us the right levels of empathy and understanding as we, as a family, aimed to strike the right balance of dignity and intimacy. We could not have done it without such a wonderful team at John Weir's. Thank you all so much.

Hazel Lane 20th Oct 2023

Julia was so very helpful and understanding during the whole process and always there for advice which was invaluable. The funeral was taken with much care and respect for all our family, everyone was very professional and kind during the service. Would highly recommend. Thank you. 

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