John Weir Funeral Directors Rainham

610 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Teresa Harris 2nd Mar 2018

Sharon was very helpful and respectful of our wishes, she recommended a lovely lady called Bridget to do the service,the day of dad's funeral the horses were magnificent and well looked after, the men were all very polite. We only ever use John weir. Everyone commented on how fitting the service was to dad and he would have loved the horses as his dad was a horse dealer, also had them when mum passed away 2006 thankyou Teresa Harris

David Andrew Smith 27th Feb 2018

John Weir were marvellous in all aspects of arranging the funeral at a very difficult time for me.They kept me up to date throughout the process I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Karen Snowdon 20th Feb 2018

Very professional service. Sharon was very helpful and understanding and answered any questions i needed to know. The drivers and pallbearers were very polite and helpful. All in all I felt they couldn’t do enough. Would highly recommend. 

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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
Call: 01634 540582

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

Hilary Patricia   White

Hilary Patricia White

Jan 1952 - Nov 2023

Peter William    Baker 'Pete'

Peter William Baker 'Pete'

Jan 1942 - Nov 2023

Susan   Ann Peatfield

Susan Ann Peatfield

Nov 2023 - Feb 1953

Janet Yvonne   Holness

Janet Yvonne Holness

Aug 1948 - Nov 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Teresa Harris 2nd Mar 2018

    Sharon was very helpful and respectful of our wishes, she recommended a lovely lady called Bridget to do the service,the day of dad's funeral the horses were magnificent and well looked after, the men were all very polite. We only ever use John weir. Everyone commented on how fitting the service was to dad and he would have loved the horses as his dad was a horse dealer, also had them when mum passed away 2006 thankyou Teresa Harris

  • 5 David Andrew Smith 27th Feb 2018

    John Weir were marvellous in all aspects of arranging the funeral at a very difficult time for me.They kept me up to date throughout the process I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Karen Snowdon 20th Feb 2018

    Very professional service. Sharon was very helpful and understanding and answered any questions i needed to know. The drivers and pallbearers were very polite and helpful. All in all I felt they couldn’t do enough. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Samantha McDowell 20th Feb 2018

    Very Professional and Kind!

  • 5 David Brockman 19th Feb 2018

    Our family has used John Weir before and I was extremely pleased with their service this time. From the first phone call they showed nothing but professionalism, and my family felt comfortable dealing with Deana for whom nothing seemed too much trouble. The arrangements were handled exactly how we wished, and we were put in touch with an officiator who took plenty of time to meet with us and understand that we wanted the funeral to be a celebration of my late wife's life, not a sad mournful affair. She consulted with us on the choice of music, and the tone of her address, and on the day executed it perfectly. The funeral itself was made as painless as possible by the professionalism of the drivers, pall bearers and everybody who played a part. We'd forgotten to arrange a few details (our fault) such as storing a child's car seat while we went back for the wake, but again nothing was too much trouble. After the funeral itself the service from Deana didn't end - she's currently helping us make arrangements for the ashes. I'm sorry any of this ever had to happen, but I'm glad we had such support from John Weir and his team to lighten the load.

  • 5 Zoe & Kimberley Warwick 16th Feb 2018

    Showed so much compassion and made the process easier. The funeral was beautiful. 

  • 5 Jon Peter Banton 14th Feb 2018

    They were just as you’d want them to be at such a difficult time.  They provided their services in the most professional of manners.  I could not have asked for more.

  • 5 Gareth Hurton 13th Feb 2018

    Have used John weir before so we knew how good they are. They followed my dads wishes to the letter & Sharon & the team werereally friendly & good. Excellent service by a great company.  Thank you so much. 

  • 5 Jayne Kisby 9th Feb 2018

    All the team were very supportive at this sad time, they were always there to offer guidance and answer any questions we asked.
    They were kind , caring and professional. 

  • 5 Mary Miller 28th Jan 2018

    Very helpful and thorough throughout.

  • 5 Trevor David Vingoe 23rd Jan 2018

    Everything was perfect. Wonderful communication from Sharon and everything went smoothly and as requested - couldn't ask for anything more. Would always recommend!

  • 5 Tim Craddock 20th Jan 2018

    Superb, personal and exceptionally helpful. John and his team are consummate professionals and really ease a stressful and upsetting time. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 4 Brian John Phillips 16th Jan 2018

    We were very pleased with the service we received from John Weir, Deana was a great help
    With helping to complete the relevant forms that we had to fill in, 

  • 5 David John Youdle 14th Jan 2018

    From start to finish I had nothing but useful help and advice given by a very pleasant employee called Deana. I was also given the opportunity to speak to John Weir himself and he gave me a lot of good advice too. It is not the first time I have used their services and each time the service is excellent. The funeral was faultless and the staff were very thoughtful, carrying out their duties quietly, but thoroughly. They made a very sad occasion much more bearable. An excellent family run firm.

  • 4 Kevin Barrett 13th Jan 2018

    Helpful people with an attention to detail.

  • 5 Kenneth Sexton 13th Jan 2018

    From start to finish the service provided by John Weir and staff was excellent. A caring and sympathetic approach without being intrusive. All the people involved carried out their tasks in a highly professional manner which made the whole process as painless as possible.
    My personal thanks to Deana who calmed my little worries. K.Sexton

  • 5 Ingrid Freeman 8th Jan 2018

    Excellent service from all the staff. Much appreciated at this difficult time

  • 5 Teresa Norman 7th Jan 2018

    The service at John Weir is always exceptional. They treat their clients with efficiency, care and the utmost respect.

  • 5 Jennifer Ann Wigmore 2nd Jan 2018

    An amazing service.
    Staff were very respectful, kind and thoughtful. As well as extremely helpful at a very sensative time.
    On the day of the funeral all members were impeccably dressed again showing great respect.
    The funeral went without a problem, I believe because of their gentle guidance 
    Thanks to you all x

  • 5 Jane Laker 23rd Dec 2017

    The staff were calm and helpful making the arrangements stress free at his sad time, 
    Many Thanks

  • 5 Colin Guscott 19th Dec 2017

    Very help full, takes time to sit and go through everything with you to how you want it at such a sad time, brilliant sevice all round, polite excellent staff thank you 

  • 5 Raymond Flack 16th Dec 2017

    All aspects of your services were of the highest level of professionalism, all staff were caring, friendly, attentive and professional.
    Excellent
    Kind Regards
    Lloyd Thomas
    On behalf of Ray Flack.

  • 5 Sarah Anne Austin 8th Dec 2017

    They were excellent. Very Helpful, Kind, Efficient, they made a very hard time much easier. Can not recommend highly enough or give enough thanks.

  • 5 Sue Sandy 5th Dec 2017

    As the funeral was for my daughter, only 30 years old, who took her own life after years of mental illness, it was probably an even more difficult occasion than some. All of the arrangements were handled sensitively, with continuous communication with us to be sure everything was as we wanted. On the day, all went to time and the staff from John Weir were polite and unobtrusive.
    There was a follow-up call later to check that we were satisfied with the service provided, which we were. We chose John Weir as they had provided the arrangements for another family member some years ago. They have retained the same excellent service.

  • 5 Billie-Jo Fullager 13th Nov 2017

    Couldn’t have asked for better from start to finish they was amazing an. I couldn’t thank them enough for everything they done for my precious little boy x

Address
130-132 High Street
Rainham
Kent
ME8 8AR

Open map

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

Teresa Harris 2nd Mar 2018

Sharon was very helpful and respectful of our wishes, she recommended a lovely lady called Bridget to do the service,the day of dad's funeral the horses were magnificent and well looked after, the men were all very polite. We only ever use John weir. Everyone commented on how fitting the service was to dad and he would have loved the horses as his dad was a horse dealer, also had them when mum passed away 2006 thankyou Teresa Harris

David Andrew Smith 27th Feb 2018

John Weir were marvellous in all aspects of arranging the funeral at a very difficult time for me.They kept me up to date throughout the process I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Karen Snowdon 20th Feb 2018

Very professional service. Sharon was very helpful and understanding and answered any questions i needed to know. The drivers and pallbearers were very polite and helpful. All in all I felt they couldn’t do enough. Would highly recommend. 

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