John Weir Funeral Directors Parkwood

308 reviews

John Weir Funeral Directors covers all of the Parkwood area and serves the local community with the utmost level of care.

Latest Verified Reviews

Michael Farrell 18th Aug 2019

Excellent service throughout 

Andrew Long 6th Aug 2019

Excellent service from John Weir at Parkwood. A special thanks to Julia. Everything was dealt with to a very high standard, from discussing and agreeing arrangements at our first meeting, subsequent engagement to confirm the details for the printed order of service and other arrangements for the day, and then all the services provided on the day itself. Thank you all very much.

Eileen Richardson 23rd Jul 2019

Was very pleased 

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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

Katie Sarah   Biles

Katie Sarah Biles

Apr 1976 - Dec 2023

Malcolm Gwynne   Payne

Malcolm Gwynne Payne

Jul 1937 - Dec 2023

Stanley   Alfred Knight

Stanley Alfred Knight

Jul 1947 - Dec 2023

John James   Whitehorn

John James Whitehorn

Dec 1936 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Michael Farrell 18th Aug 2019

    Excellent service throughout 

  • 5 Andrew Long 6th Aug 2019

    Excellent service from John Weir at Parkwood. A special thanks to Julia. Everything was dealt with to a very high standard, from discussing and agreeing arrangements at our first meeting, subsequent engagement to confirm the details for the printed order of service and other arrangements for the day, and then all the services provided on the day itself. Thank you all very much.

  • 5 Eileen Richardson 23rd Jul 2019

    Was very pleased 

  • 5 Denise Rogers 25th Jun 2019

    My family has used John Weir a couple of times and would definitely recommend using them. They are so so kind, considerate and extremely helpful, putting your mind at rest and ease at a very emotional time. I can't thank you enough for your help and all your kindness right through from booking the funeral to after care.

    Thank you again.

  • 5 Christine Glover 9th Jun 2019

    Excellent service from the very start to finish from all involved - would definitely recommend

  • 5 Sharman Holmes 27th May 2019

    We had courteous and prompt attention throughout. We didn't have what you would consider a 'normal' service - no one battered an eyelid and treated our requests with respect and consideration. We have used John Weir for four family members now and would not hesitate to recommend their services. Grateful thanks to ALL staff.

  • 5 Nic Wells 15th May 2019

    John Weir has handled this whole situation for me and my family with the professionalism, sensitivity and expertise you would expect from a company with their reputation. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you from the whole of the family for guiding us through this journey.

    Nic Wells

  • 5 Lindsay Muggridge 12th May 2019

    Always very professional

  • 5 Karen Barnard 6th May 2019

    Very helpful and friendly

  • 5 Chris Boughton 4th May 2019

    Thank you for your attentive care and support.
    Responded promptly and sensitively to amend plaque when had wrong age for our late father.
    Office staff supportive, understanding  and flexible.
    Staff on day of funeral very respectful and supportive.
    Would have been helpful to have had some water available in car, as was a hot day. 
    Thank you for your care. 

  • 5 Suzanne James 29th Apr 2019

    Very efficient and dignified staff. Everything ran to plan on the day. 

  • 5 Kirsty McIntosh 23rd Apr 2019

    From start to finish John Weir at Parkwood were fantastic. Julia helped us through a really difficult time and was available at all times for us. On the day the cars were beautiful and the gentlemen were so lovely and again helped us through the day, always checking on us to make sure everything was how we wanted it to be.
    I would recommend John Weir without hesitation.

  • 5 Kevin Fisher 20th Mar 2019

    Julia at Parkwood office was excellent right from beginning. She looked after mum when she passed in 2012 and had no hesitation in asking Julia to look after dad 

    She had a bit of a challenge as dad was ex military and we wanted a great send off which Julia and the team helped immensely with a few challenges on the way 

    Shane who looked after us on the day was very good and put us at ease 

    Timings worked out spot on 

    Mr Weir has a great team working with him
     

  • 5 Sarah Decent 16th Mar 2019

    Very professional throughout. Unlike other funeral directors the costs were made clear from the start. It was useful to deal with the same person throughout the process. Nothing was too much trouble and the funeral went very smoothly. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Karen Clifford 6th Mar 2019

    Julia at the Parkwood office was amazing, she took care of every detail in a kind, sensitive and pleasant way. The day went without a hitch due to the meticulous planning.
    Debbie in the Rainham office was so helpful too, arranging for my florist to come into decorate the wicker coffin. Thank you. I strongly recommend using John Weir. 

  • 5 Frances Patmore 7th Feb 2019

    Everything excellently organised. Exceedingly helpful. Everything went well.

  • 5 Sharon Smith 4th Feb 2019

    Julia at John Weir Parkwood Office provided an outstanding service. I received regular contact and support and attention detail was second to none.  Everything went very well and I would highly recommend Julia and her colleagues. Thank you for making a very sad time bearable.  

  • 5 Louise Bonas 29th Jan 2019

    I cannot praise the team at John Weir enough, from our first meeting with Julia at parkwood office through to Ben and his team on the day of my brothers funeral, what amazing  people.   Julia was in constant  almost daily contact.  She supported us and advised us thru every step and became sonfknevwe classed as a friend.  Mel at rainham office treated us with dignity and support when we visited the rainham branch then Ben and his men on the day of the funereal, we were once again treated with dignity and respect.  We have used John weir for four close family funerals over the past 32 years and we would not consider using anyone else.  Thank you to the whole team x

  • 5 Fulya Williams 21st Jan 2019

    If you want to give the best funeral to your loved ones you should chose John Weir funeral Directors . 

  • 5 Katherine Baker 21st Jan 2019

    Nothing was too much trouble. They were with us all the way and made an unhappy journey bearable. They were always calm, polite, and available when needed. Thank you for your dedication.

  • 5 Kevin Prangnell 2nd Jan 2019

    The Service received from Julia & the men on the day was faultless Thank you

  • 5 Alexia Macgregor 4th Dec 2018

    Julia was amazing. So kind and helpful. Always happy to provide advice and support. On the day Ben was great; very respectful. 
    Highly recommend their service. 

  • 5 Trina Porter 30th Nov 2018




    Just wanted to thank you for all you have done for mum and I in making sure everything went well for dad yesterday. I think my dad would have been very overwhelmed and proud , the service was lovely.

    All of you at John Weir have been exceptionally friendly, helpful, polite and professional and have made such a sad difficult time as easy as you can for us. 
    Julia you have helped our family a few times now, nothing is too much trouble for you, and guide us through the process, advising the best you can, thank you so much.

    I hope we don't need to use your services for a long long time, but it's comforting to know just how good you and your team are.

    Thanks again,
     
     

  • 5 Laura Probert 16th Nov 2018

    With unforeseen complications that could have impacted on the funeral service, Julia at Park Wood showed immense patience and understanding for which we are very grateful. The celebrant was superb and again very patient with what could have been. Indeed without exception those attending the service commented on how lively it was and a true celebration of our mother’s life, for which we are eternally grateful. Thank you. 

  • 5 Peter & Muriel Finch 30th Oct 2018

    The service we received from John Weir was of the highest standard. Julia from the Parkwood office was very kind, friendly and helpful. The staff who attended the service were extremely professional and their attention to detail made a difficult day a little easier to bare. I would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir.

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

Michael Farrell 18th Aug 2019

Excellent service throughout 

Andrew Long 6th Aug 2019

Excellent service from John Weir at Parkwood. A special thanks to Julia. Everything was dealt with to a very high standard, from discussing and agreeing arrangements at our first meeting, subsequent engagement to confirm the details for the printed order of service and other arrangements for the day, and then all the services provided on the day itself. Thank you all very much.

Eileen Richardson 23rd Jul 2019

Was very pleased 

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