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

Kim Stringer 18th Jun 2026

Everything was done with great care and consideration. I couldn’t of asked for more from all the staff involved 

Paul Belcher 10th Jun 2026

My family and I were very happy with the service provided by John Weir. Tim Richardson was first class in the way he communicated with us during the whole process, both in his guidance and the information and support he provided, at a very difficult time for the family. Many thanks for an excellent job.

Catherine Hamblin 9th Jun 2026

Very helpful

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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.

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 be it a direct, simple or elaborate, John Weir’s expertise will ensure that the funeral arrangements are carried out with the highest of standards.

Qualified Funeral director Ben Baker Dip.FD, and his colleagues, 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

Evelyn   'Eve' Joan Lee

Evelyn 'Eve' Joan Lee

Feb 1941 - May 2026

Robert Anthony    Haley

Robert Anthony Haley

Mar 1947 - Jun 2026

Rose Molly   Wells

Rose Molly Wells

Oct 1950 - Jun 2026

Gloria   Jean Fowle

Gloria Jean Fowle

May 2026 - Dec 1943

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kim Stringer 18th Jun 2026

    Everything was done with great care and consideration.
    I couldn’t of asked for more from all the staff involved 

  • 5 Paul Belcher 10th Jun 2026

    My family and I were very happy with the service provided by John Weir.
    Tim Richardson was first class in the way he communicated with us during the whole process, both in his guidance and the information and support he provided, at a very difficult time for the family.
    Many thanks for an excellent job.

  • 5 Catherine Hamblin 9th Jun 2026

    Very helpful

  • 5 Margaret Collins 8th Jun 2026

    Thank you for your excellent service. The arrangements for Thursday, 4th June for John’s Cremation at Bobbing were just as we had requested.

  • 5 Angela Orford 5th Jun 2026

    A professional, compassionate and caring company.

  • 5 Sally Langford 1st Jun 2026

    In a difficult time for all the family you dealt with everything perfectly. Great communication and we will always be eternally grateful to you all for the care you showed to Charlie and us all.

  • 5 David Woodford 31st May 2026

    John Weir were absolutely excellent from the moment I first made contact via email late on a Friday night where the company owner himself responded late, all the way down to Julia the branch manager of Rainham. She was absolutely fantastic and couldn't have done any more. They really made made father's final journey something special. Thank you so much from the bottom of both mine and my familys hearts x

  • 5 Michelle Newman 31st May 2026

    Excellent service. Considerate, polite and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for more

  • 5 Ian Luker 29th May 2026

    John Weir co-ordinated the service for our Aunt with flawless professionalism.Every detail was executed exactly as we wished. Their communication was clear,calm & reassuring throughout which took a massive burden off our shoulders. We are compelled to say that Kerry is both an incredible
    asset & credit to the company, whilst we wholeheartedly recommend Gemma Grant who was the Celebrant that officiated the service beautifully.

  • 5 Fiona Mole 23rd May 2026

    All the staff were so caring and thoughtful at such a sad time, from start to finish, so professional. Thankyou John Weir, for making this sad occasion bearable.

  • 5 Janet Fuggle 19th May 2026

    The funeral guys were so caring and helping full . I can’t praise them enough. Everything was wonderful. Thank you so much . 

  • 5 Sylvia Tyler 11th May 2026

    I cannot fault the care and service provided by John Weir. It was carried out with dignity for the deceased whilst showing care and empathy for the mourners.  

  • 5 Tracy Keating 7th May 2026

    Having never had to arrange a funeral before I found John weir very warm, welcoming and professional.  I was very nervous about my Dads funeral but John weir put myself and my brother at ease and looked after us from the minute we walked in the door right up to after the ceremony.   Would definitely recommend. 

  • 5 Emma Jane Allen 4th May 2026

    Everyone at John Weir was so kind and compassionate when helping us to organise my husband Gary's funeral. They supported us through every detail of the planning and on the day the funeral was absolutely beautiful. We were guided through every step, which is what you need when you are grieving. They recommended a local florist who provided absolutely stunning flowers, they were able to work the date and time of the service to match up with the venue where the wake was being held, and every time I had any questions - which was a lot - they got straight back to me with all of the information I needed. They handled everything with great sensitivity, most especially the care of my husband when he was taken to them from the hospice where he passed away. Gary was only 46 when he passed away, and his funeral had 200 mourners - John Weir were able to accommodate a service of this size, which was a relief. They were also able to recommend a wonderful celebrant to take the service. When I made the very first phone call to ask them to take on the job of arranging Gary's funeral it was Easter Sunday and there was still somebody there answering the phone, which was a surprise and a relief that I was immensely grateful for. Thank you to everyone at John Weir Rainham branch - especially Sharon, who was such a huge help and support throughout.

  • 5 Gerlinde Edney 1st May 2026

    I would highly recommend John Weir. I was so grateful for their compassion and thoughtfulness, and the support they gave me during this very difficult time. 

  • 5 Sharon Pennicott 30th Apr 2026

    I would highly recommend John Weirs. We received excellent service from start to finish and nothing was too
    much trouble. I would like to thank Kerry and Shane for their help at this very difficult time , who both guided us through the day.  

  • 5 Tim Stoneham 27th Apr 2026

    We have utilised the services of John Weir on a number of occasions and they have always been excellent. Together with the services of Wigmore Florists, with whom they work closely, you are guaranteed to be very happy with the way your loved one is handled and treated.

  • 5 Elaine Furlong 22nd Apr 2026

    Compassionate from the start. Genuinely cared about my Brother without judgement. Absolutely faultless and always anxious to make sure that Kev's send off was perfect. Which it was.
    Couldn't recommend Weir's enough.
    Thankyou to you all xx

  • 5 Sandra Strudwick 19th Apr 2026

    Made a differcult time easier, kind friendly staff always there to help if you needed advice.

  • 5 Kevin Dennis Attwood 19th Apr 2026

    Dealt with everything with exemplary patience and professionalism at the most difficult time. We would recommend them wholeheartedly. 

  • 5 Christoper Church 19th Apr 2026

    Their service was excellent at every stage.
    They were very friendly and professional.
    We used John Weir for our fathers funeral back in 1999 and were impressed then
    and now 27 years later we received the same brilliant service for our Mum.
    Can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Kim Newland 17th Apr 2026

    From start to finish,Sharon and the  team, were so helpful, kind and empathetic , it was a very difficult time, can’t thankyou enough for your kindness .
    Gemma our celebrant was just the person we needed, she did my Dad and us proud .
    Thankyou xx

  • 5 Margaret Anne Robertson 14th Apr 2026

    The staff at John Weir in Rainham were amazing and I would like to give them ten stars.  Sharon handled all the preparation for my Husband’s funeral with care and professionalism - she is so right for that job. 
    On the day Shane was helpful, kind and respectful.  Thank you all. 

  • 5 Louise Sandy 14th Apr 2026

    Kerry was amazing - very caring and supportive, she made a very difficult time a bit easier and I will always be grateful. The gentleman provided an excellent service on the day and couldn’t be more helpful. All in all I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John Weir.

  • 5 Josh Micallef 7th Apr 2026

    John Weir handled everything associated with my Dad's funeral very professionally and with lots of compassion. From the initial contact where they collected my Dad, all the way through to the funeral day itself, we felt that my Dad was well looked after and we were guided through the process, making it feel as easy as possible. We are very grateful for John Weir's support through this difficult time.

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

Kim Stringer 18th Jun 2026

Everything was done with great care and consideration. I couldn’t of asked for more from all the staff involved 

Paul Belcher 10th Jun 2026

My family and I were very happy with the service provided by John Weir. Tim Richardson was first class in the way he communicated with us during the whole process, both in his guidance and the information and support he provided, at a very difficult time for the family. Many thanks for an excellent job.

Catherine Hamblin 9th Jun 2026

Very helpful

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