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

Shane McHugh 17th May 2025

Thank you to Anna Ben and the whole team. Service went as planned!

Carol Sage 16th May 2025

From the very first phone call to John Weir at Rainham (Kent) through to the funeral and aftercare the whole team have been AMAZING! On behalf of Dad and all of our family I would ... like to sincerely thank John’s team for their kindness, professionalism and respect during our families sad and difficult time. When a close family passes it is overwhelming especially with all the official procedures that have to be done, Sharon has explained each step clearly and efficiently (but also kept checking that everything was going according to plan!) Thank You John Weir 🙂 more

Hazel Austen 15th May 2025

I would like to say a special thank you to John Weir at Rainham for looking after my mum. The whole team were outstanding beyond belief. I knew from the moment they took her into t ... heir care she was in good hands. Anna who looked after me was not only extremely professional but also so very caring. Nothing and I mean nothing was ever too much trouble.  I truly appreciated the time she gave me.  She is an asset to John Weir.  Mum was looked after to the highest of standards, I couldn’t have asked for more.  Your kindness and attention to detail made a difficult time more bearable. I deeply appreciate all you’ve done and can’t thank you enough. I know my mum would have been so proud of the whole service she received.  The whole team are a credit to the business.  more

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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

Jennifer   Marion Herbert

Jennifer Marion Herbert

May 1946 - Jun 2025

Iain   Harper

Iain Harper

Jan 1947 - Jul 2025

Josephine Mary 'Josie'   Cummings

Josephine Mary 'Josie' Cummings

Nov 1940 - Jul 2025

Carol Margaret   King

Carol Margaret King

Dec 1950 - Jul 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Shane McHugh 17th May 2025

    Thank you to Anna Ben and the whole team. Service went as planned!

  • 5 Carol Sage 16th May 2025

    From the very first phone call to John Weir at Rainham (Kent) through to the funeral and aftercare the whole team have been AMAZING! On behalf of Dad and all of our family I would like to sincerely thank John’s team for their kindness, professionalism and respect during our families sad and difficult time. When a close family passes it is overwhelming especially with all the official procedures that have to be done, Sharon has explained each step clearly and efficiently (but also kept checking that everything was going according to plan!) Thank You John Weir 🙂

  • 5 Hazel Austen 15th May 2025

    I would like to say a special thank you to John Weir at Rainham for looking after my mum. The whole team were outstanding beyond belief. I knew from the moment they took her into their care she was in good hands.

    Anna who looked after me was not only extremely professional but also so very caring. Nothing and I mean nothing was ever too much trouble.  I truly appreciated the time she gave me.  She is an asset to John Weir. 




    Mum was looked after to the highest of standards, I couldn’t have asked for more.  Your kindness and attention to detail made a difficult time more bearable. I deeply appreciate all you’ve done and can’t thank you enough. I know my mum would have been so proud of the whole service she received.  The whole team are a credit to the business. 

  • 5 Jacqueline Warncken 5th May 2025

    All the staff at John Weir were compassionate and supportive and cared so personally for us during a difficult time. My husband was looked after beautifully. Julia, especially, helped and guided me through the arrangements and no questions and clarifications were too much for her. On funeral day Kevin and Alan quietly and efficiently ensured everything went smoothly. I can thoroughly recommend John Weir, Rainham.

  • 5 Julia Kirk 2nd May 2025

    Highly recommend John Weir, they were very patient and respected when time was needed. Have dealt with John Weir Rainham for other family members and can not fault the service on any of the times. Thank you all 

  • 5 Leigh Winch 2nd May 2025

    They are a very professional in everything that they do, we've used John weir before for other family members and find that there level of professionalism is outstanding,and I would absolutely strongly recommend them.

  • 5 Donna Cecy 2nd May 2025

    I am very grateful to Anna for taking the stress out of making the funeral arrangements for my dad. On the day the everything went perfectly, we were well looked after by John Weir, which meant we could focus on the service.

  • 5 Simon Busbridge 27th Apr 2025

    Excellent service from start too finish. Very friendly and helpful they are always there too help with anything. They make things as easy as possible and guide you through the whole process with care and understanding.

  • 5 Jacqueline Hass 18th Apr 2025

    very helpful throughout and very supportive

  • 5 Kelvin Blake 8th Apr 2025

    Overall John Weir provided a very professional and sympathetic service from our first meeting with Anna who couldn’t have been more helpful to Shane and his colleagues who looked after us on the day of the funeral. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Lance Hanning 7th Apr 2025

    I was recommended John Weir Funeral Directors by several satisfied customers.
    It is easy to see why they are so popular, their attention to detail and service all the way through the the process, at such a difficult time was amazing.

  • 5 Dr Karen Haworth 5th Apr 2025

    John Weir and his team looked after us with great care and compassion. Everything went smoothly and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Anna was very kind as was Shane on the day of the funeral itself.

  • 5 Nicola Reynolds 3rd Apr 2025

    I can’t express my gratitude enough to Ben and the team at John Weir for the care and compassion shown during a difficult time. 
    They made the whole process easy and understandable and for this I’m grateful, everything is handled with real professionalism. 
    I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John Weir, excellence from the first contact to the funeral date and beyond. 
    Thank you for making this sad time a little easier and treating Louisa with upmost respect and dignity. 

  • 5 Andrew Freeman 30th Mar 2025

    On behalf of my family and I thank you very much for the excellent support from our first visit through to the funeral itself. Every little detail covered and attended too. Many thanks.

  • 5 Susan Marion Flegg 24th Mar 2025

    We can't thank the staff at John Weirs enough for their guidance and sensitivity in arranging Mum's funeral.  Always at the end of the phone if we had any questions and on the day, handling everything with respect and her dignity in mind.
    Thank you to everyone involved.

  • 5 David Kerridge 20th Mar 2025

    Excellent service. Courteous and professional. Would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Stephen Harrison 17th Mar 2025

    Everything from initially explaining the process, through to keeping in contact and the funeral itself was handled sensitively and professionally.

  • 5 Susan Gillespie 15th Mar 2025

    I can’t thank Anna enough for her guidance, compassion and support to myself and family and her care for my late husband. His funeral was well organised and conducted with utmost dignity and professionalism. 

  • 5 Margaret Copping 14th Mar 2025

    Amazing compassionate and lovely. the service was beautiful and the staff are beyond amazing, extremely caring and helpful throughout the entire process. they truly helped give my son a wonderful, respectful send off. cant recommend them enough! xxxxx Thank you 

  • 5 Linda Prescod 8th Mar 2025

    Thank you so much x

  • 5 Sue Hainsby 5th Mar 2025

    We used John Weir at our mothers funeral 10 years ago and came back to them for our fathers funeral in February 2025. From the first point of contact their service, kindness, professionalism and compassion was exceptional.
    I cannot recommend them highly enough.
    Thankyou.
    Sue Hainsby

  • 5 Nicholas Linford 4th Mar 2025

    10 out of 10 for professionalism, respect and customer care.

  • 5 Tom Binks 2nd Mar 2025

    Thank you for all the support, guidance and empathy shown to our family through this painful time
    Thank you for recommending Dan (Celebrant)
    He was fantastic and a great support to us and helped us deliver the perfect celebration of our Dads’s life
    Thanks Tom and Joe 

  • 5 Matthew Collins 2nd Mar 2025

    Superb service, very friendly and helped take the stress out of organising such a lot on short notice. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Paul Andrew Wise 2nd Mar 2025

    Very respectful and professional from start to finish. Thank you for making it  a very special send off for my Mum.

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

Shane McHugh 17th May 2025

Thank you to Anna Ben and the whole team. Service went as planned!

Carol Sage 16th May 2025

From the very first phone call to John Weir at Rainham (Kent) through to the funeral and aftercare the whole team have been AMAZING! On behalf of Dad and all of our family I would ... like to sincerely thank John’s team for their kindness, professionalism and respect during our families sad and difficult time. When a close family passes it is overwhelming especially with all the official procedures that have to be done, Sharon has explained each step clearly and efficiently (but also kept checking that everything was going according to plan!) Thank You John Weir 🙂 more

Hazel Austen 15th May 2025

I would like to say a special thank you to John Weir at Rainham for looking after my mum. The whole team were outstanding beyond belief. I knew from the moment they took her into t ... heir care she was in good hands. Anna who looked after me was not only extremely professional but also so very caring. Nothing and I mean nothing was ever too much trouble.  I truly appreciated the time she gave me.  She is an asset to John Weir.  Mum was looked after to the highest of standards, I couldn’t have asked for more.  Your kindness and attention to detail made a difficult time more bearable. I deeply appreciate all you’ve done and can’t thank you enough. I know my mum would have been so proud of the whole service she received.  The whole team are a credit to the business.  more

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