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

Harold 'Harry'   Jones

Harold 'Harry' Jones

Sep 1936 - May 2026

Ann   Rosina Joyce Gebbett

Ann Rosina Joyce Gebbett

Jan 1945 - May 2026

Philip John    Chant

Philip John Chant

Nov 1947 - May 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 Suzanne Gee 4th Dec 2022

    We have felt taken care of & supported throughout the whole process of organising our Dad’s funeral. Totally professional and respectful were the gentlemen on the day of the service. They took care of us and kept us informed as to the proceedings of the day so impeccably. We can not thank John Weir enough for making a highly emotional & incredibly important day in our families lives as run as smoothly as it possibly could. 

  • 5 Nicola Day 2nd Dec 2022

    Julia went above and beyond to organise the perfect send off for our mum . She was so helpful and made the whole experience so much easier at such a difficult time . We can’t thank her enough . 

  • 5 Fiona MacInnes 26th Nov 2022

    Exemplary service from all staff.My husband was treated with dignity and respect.
    All staff were friendly,courteous and knowledgeable and helped plan the funeral with complete professionalism.

  • 5 Nigel Evans 13th Nov 2022

    I wanted to arrange a funeral for my wife whilst my daughter who lives in Australia was in the UK. John Weir's were excellent and Julia Stevens at Parkwood in particular went above and beyond to help that to happen for us.
    Simon and the guys on the day of the funeral were also excellent and respectful.
    Thank you for helping us through this difficult time.

  • 5 Irene & John Sankus 5th Nov 2022

    Thank you for your faultless service at a very sad time. Thank you especially Julia for your patience and kindness. 

  • 5 Steven Kendrick 4th Nov 2022

    Very professional friendly and took care of us all the way thank you Julia and Simon

  • 5 Jo Morris 27th Oct 2022

    Professional caring and understanding from first meeting. Nothing is too much. Patience and caring on day of funeral. Amazing service from start to finish.

  • 4 Victor Hood 14th Oct 2022

    A professional service through out.

  • 5 Saul Watson 30th Sep 2022

    Julie and the rest of the team were exemplary throughout the process of my Mums funeral. 
    Nothing was too much trouble and we were kept well informed at every step. 

  • 5 Jacqueline Pearson 27th Sep 2022

    Everyone so kind and caring. Julia in Parkwood office is wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble for her. She explains everything in detail and will go over things if you are not clear on them. 

    Kevin and his colleagues were very courteous and professional from taking my husband from home to bringing him to the chapel for burial.  Everyone has been lovely.  Thank you John Weir. 

  • 5 Sean O'Toole 23rd Sep 2022

    We were all very impressed by the excellent level of John Weir's services. From Julia's expertise and attention to detail at Parkwood to the smooth management of the cortege by Simon and Kieran on the day of the funeral there was no fault to be found. Thank you.

  • 5 vanessa Lockwood 9th Sep 2022

    Wonderful caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble Vanessa

  • 5 Peter Horn 3rd Sep 2022

    Julia was very helpful and understanding throughout. All the arrangements went perfectly to plan, and the FD on the day ensured everything was excellent.

  • 5 Emma Read 30th Aug 2022

    I have used John Weir funeral directors for both my parents who sadly died within 18 months of each other. 
    I have found the staff extremely helpful and professional and go above and beyond to fulfill the families wishes. 
    Julia in particular dealt with us and made the whole process just that little bit more easier.

    Emma

  • 5 Laura Brankin 30th Aug 2022

    Julia is wonderful, such a friendly, calming and supportive presence during a very difficult time. Shane and his team of drivers on the day were friendly, professional and so respectful. I want to extend my thanks to all staff at Parkwood/Rainham John Weir for looking after my wonderful Nan Pat so well
    Laura

  • 5 Diane Marsh 25th Aug 2022

    The care that was shown to me and how every detail was carried out from start to finish for my dad's funeral,I could not have asked for more, a lot of pressure was taken off me and for that I'm very grateful to Julia and the team at John Weir, thankyou

  • 5 Hannah Willson 22nd Aug 2022

    Very professional and helpful at a difficult time from both the main office to Julia who works at the Parkwood branch. Julia made the funeral arrangements and meeting with her bearable with empathy.

  • 5 Graham Marks 15th Aug 2022

    Julia was very helpful and considerate. I could not attend on the day due to a covid infection but my wife has told me that everything went smoothly and professionally. No one enjoys the funeral of a loved one, but the situation was made a lot better by all of the John Weir staff.

  • 5 Robert Coulthard 8th Aug 2022

    Excellent service and a beautiful service
    Thank you

  • 5 Jane Peters 6th Aug 2022

    We have used John Weir for grandparents, parents, uncle and cousin. Every funeral has been handled with the utmost care and professionalism. At such painful times it is so important to have a team in place who can be trusted to ensure everything runs smoothly. From Julia (Parkwood Office) who does the planning to the Bearers on the day, we were treated with nothing but kindness and patience.

    Thank you

  • 5 Karen Clifford 2nd Aug 2022

    Julia was so friendly, helpful and efficient. Everything went smoothly. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Daniel Hunter 1st Aug 2022

    We received a faultless service from John Weir at Parkwood during this very hard time for our family.

  • 5 Janet Goodall 1st Aug 2022

    All went very smoothly and the attention to detail was second to none.

  • 5 Sarah Devine 16th Jul 2022

    Julia was very friendly, supportive and professional. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was arranged and organised to allow mum’s service to go ahead as the family had hoped. Thank you to everyone at John Weir who was involved with mum and her funeral.

  • 5 Lesley Sherwood 3rd Jul 2022

     Wry caring & considerate 

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

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

Suzanne Gee 4th Dec 2022

We have felt taken care of & supported throughout the whole process of organising our Dad’s funeral. Totally professional and respectful were the gentlemen on the day of the service. They took care of us and kept us informed as to the proceedings of the day so impeccably. We can not thank John Weir enough for making a highly emotional & incredibly important day in our families lives as run as smoothly as it possibly could. 

Nicola Day 2nd Dec 2022

Julia went above and beyond to organise the perfect send off for our mum . She was so helpful and made the whole experience so much easier at such a difficult time . We can’t thank her enough . 

Fiona MacInnes 26th Nov 2022

Exemplary service from all staff.My husband was treated with dignity and respect. All staff were friendly,courteous and knowledgeable and helped plan the funeral with complete professionalism.

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