John Weir Funeral Directors Rainham

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A family-owned funeral directors, John Weir provides premium quality funeral services for the Rainham community.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sandra Pound 29th Jul 2025

Can't thank Sharon enough for her kind attention. We felt that she had time for us and made us feel that we were listened to and that she really cared. Thank you.

Amy Dennison 28th Jul 2025

Amazing team, supported us throughout this difficult time.  Everything was handled with such sensitivity and they were seamlessly able to adapt to different needs.    ... ; more

Julie Diplock 15th Jul 2025

Wonderful service. Kind and sensitive. Recommend them wholeheartedly. Thank you so much for your care of both mum and dad.

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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

130-132 High Street
Rainham
Kent
ME8 8AR

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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

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Rainham is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community. This office won the Golden Charter award in the category “Regional Funeral Planners of The Year 2015”.

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 Debbie Anderson, the Rainham 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 Rainham 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

Keely   Beer

Keely Beer

Mar 1972 - Jul 2025

Stephen   John Hart

Stephen John Hart

Jan 1963 - Jul 2025

Anthony   'Tony' John May

Anthony 'Tony' John May

Apr 1949 - Jul 2025

Timothy Sven   Wraight

Timothy Sven Wraight

Sep 1939 - Jul 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sandra Pound 29th Jul 2025

    Can't thank Sharon enough for her kind attention. We felt that she had time for us and made us feel that we were listened to and that she really cared. Thank you.

  • 5 Amy Dennison 28th Jul 2025

    Amazing team, supported us throughout this difficult time. 
    Everything was handled with such sensitivity and they were seamlessly able to adapt to different needs.   

  • 5 Julie Diplock 15th Jul 2025

    Wonderful service. Kind and sensitive. Recommend them wholeheartedly. Thank you so much for your care of both mum and dad.

  • 5 Tina Venus-Coppard 7th Jul 2025

    I cannot thank John Weir Funeral enough. I have lost both my parents within a short space of time. The kindness of Julia who has seen me through the whole process has been excellent and so kind. Nothing was too much and on the day for both funerals Shane was the calming influence that was so needed. John Weir’s is independent and that shines through with their personal service. Thank you is not enough. I would highly recommend them  

  • 5 Denise Roche 30th Jun 2025

    The service and help we received was excellent. All the staff from the two guys who collected Michael's body at 3.30am on the day he died, to Anna, who organized his service, to Gemma the celebrant and to the guys attending the funeral, everyone was respectful, helpful, kind. Nothing was too much trouble.
    Thank you
    The Roche Family

  • 5 Barbara Clark 28th Jun 2025

    John Weir what can I say the answer to that is so very easy. From when we first entered the Funeral Directors to meet Julia who put us at ease and help us plan my husband's funeral to the day we could have his funeral with everything that we requested all in place.

    On the day we had 2 cars which were spacious very comfortable and above all the Funeral Director Kevin and the Pallbearers were very respectful caring and helpful which again helped to put us all at ease.

    I would not hesitate to recommend John Weir for their nearest and dearest funeral arrangements . 

    Thank You for the respect and caring we were all given.

  • 5 Shaniah King 27th Jun 2025

    Couldn’t thank the members of staff enough for the amazing support at such a hard time. Would 100% recommend! The support I received was outstanding and was given plenty of time to make choices. A very big thank you to John and Sharon for looking after my son. 

  • 5 Charles Johnson 24th Jun 2025

    From start to finish of our mums funeral every detail was faultless we would recomend John weir funeral directors to any one seeking this service.

  • 5 Deanna Hulott 23rd Jun 2025

    Very professional and friendly from Julia in the Office to the Drivers and Coffin bearers
    We were made to feel comfortable on a very difficult sad day

  • 5 Christine Jones 22nd Jun 2025

    A difficult day no one wants to face. However many things contributed to an unblemished day. I contacted JW prior to my mother’s death as she was located in Bristol but wanted to return to Kent. On her death just one phone call from the nursing home put the logistics in place. JW kept me informed throughout. The day of the funeral was a dignified send off and everything was in place. The hearse and limo arrived, introduction in place we arrived at the church. The pall bearers were so professional virtually unnoticed but they took care of the music, flowers and us as a family. We then went to the crematorium again checking with us as a family there was no need everything in place. I was so proud to give our mother the send off she deserved aided by JW. Thank you. 

  • 5 Sharon Louise Pollard 21st Jun 2025

    Very understanding,compassionate people . I needed extra help with certain things for two disabled relatives which John Weir were only to happy to help me with. Thank you Sharon who helped me stage by stage. Thankyou Simon who helped me on the day.

  • 5 Charlotte Tottman 20th Jun 2025

    Supportive through the entire process. All John Weir representatives on the day were so professional and kind. Beautiful vehicles, large number of limousines available. Beautiful order of service. Suggested options that suited our family perfectly. Liaised with both churches, and the vicar so it was seamless. Thank you Julia, and Shane on the day.

  • 5 Jackie Knox 9th Jun 2025

    The funeral service for my mum was perfectly organised from the first visit until the actual day. Kind advice and always understanding the small things that I could not decide on . I have always used and recommended this company the service is perfect as are all the staff . Thank you for making the day perfect for us .
    Kindest regards Jackie 

  • 5 Michael Sweet 9th Jun 2025

    Great service 

  • 5 Joanne Weekes 9th Jun 2025

    Warm, friendly and efficient service. Would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Graham Tye 9th Jun 2025

    Anna and the John Weir team did a sterling job! The day went so smoothly and they did Dave and the family proud. Main thanks for all your efforts. Graham. 

  • 5 Pamela Jordan 8th Jun 2025

    The family would like to thank Anna and all staff for their professional help and guidance. The funeral service was lovely and commented on by all who attended.

  • 5 Katrina Elizabeth Kelly 6th Jun 2025

    At such a difficult time my family and I could not have made a better choice.  John Weir were so professional and personable going above and beyond their usual duties, if they thought we were remotely struggling or feeling overwhelmed.  Sharon was particularly helpful and was always on hand to answer queries or helping us to make decisions and just making our ordeal as easy as she possibly could. 

    The respect they showed my mum and my family will always be remembered and I cannot recommend this firm enough.

  • 5 Wendy Twigg 3rd Jun 2025

    Very professional , friendly and supportive very meticulous to details 

  • 5 Joy Warwick 2nd Jun 2025

    John Weir were wonderful. They were totally professional and thoughtful. They made a difficult period as easy as it could be.   They took away any worries I had.   They have my complete trust and I know my husband was treated with utmost respect and dignity.  I cannot recommend them highly enough. 

  • 5 Jacqueline Poulton 1st Jun 2025

    Exceptional Service from John Weir Funeral Directors everything dealt with efficiently even with our challenging requests. Thank you to all involved. Jackie

  • 5 Karina French 25th May 2025

    Anna and the team were professional, compassionate and respectful when dealing with us prior to and during the service. We had so many warm and wonderful comments from friends and family following the service, mum couldn’t have had a better send off. Thank you. 

  • 5 Poppy Redsull 25th May 2025

    They couldn’t have been more helpful and understanding whilst helping us plan my nans funeral. I can’t thank them enough x

  • 5 Deborah Dicker 22nd May 2025

    Thank you to all the staff.  Especially to Shane and Julia for their professionalism and affability.

  • 5 Julie Pointing 20th May 2025

    Absolutely perfectionism 
    We were very looked after from day one and my late husband’s service went to plan 
    Communication was fantastic and anything we needed was met
    All the staff are stars in our eyes 

Address
130-132 High Street
Rainham
Kent
ME8 8AR

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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

Sandra Pound 29th Jul 2025

Can't thank Sharon enough for her kind attention. We felt that she had time for us and made us feel that we were listened to and that she really cared. Thank you.

Amy Dennison 28th Jul 2025

Amazing team, supported us throughout this difficult time.  Everything was handled with such sensitivity and they were seamlessly able to adapt to different needs.    ... ; more

Julie Diplock 15th Jul 2025

Wonderful service. Kind and sensitive. Recommend them wholeheartedly. Thank you so much for your care of both mum and dad.

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