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.

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

Frederick Bernard    Fegradoe

Frederick Bernard Fegradoe

Nov 1932 - Mar 2026

Victoria   Hannah Murr

Victoria Hannah Murr

Mar 1951 - Mar 2026

Michael Christopher   Attwood

Michael Christopher Attwood

Jan 1967 - Mar 2026

Henry 'Harry' Macloskie   Robertson

Henry 'Harry' Macloskie Robertson

Oct 1941 - Mar 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families consistently emphasise how the staff showed genuine care and support during arrangements, with particular appreciation for how individual team members took time to listen, explain things clearly, and guide them through a difficult process with patience and compassion.

The funeral day itself receives consistent praise, with families noting that everything ran smoothly, staff were respectful and professional, and attention to detail meant nothing was left to chance or caused worry on the day.

Families often mention communication and regular contact before the funeral, describing how they were kept informed at each stage and found staff readily available to answer questions or discuss changes to arrangements.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Dawn Burrows 11th Feb 2020

    Thank you for making our sad day , as stress free as it could be . Your service was excellent, and would recommend. 

  • 5 Sue Desson 8th Feb 2020

    Very helpful and courteous service from start to finish. We were kept informed and they made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with.

  • 5 Stephen Fullagar 3rd Feb 2020

    John Weir carried out my father’s funeral last week (and my mother’s some 9 years ago). I can only describe the service we received throughout as “perfect”.
    Particular thanks go to Deana and Ben.
    Regards
    Steve Fullagar

  • 5 Julie Hambelton 3rd Feb 2020

    My sister and I were extremely pleased with the service and support we had from everyone at John Weir. Sharon was very helpful and caring in helping us to arrange mum’s funeral & updated us continually. On the day all the drivers were so considerate to us. I must single out Kevin, who also did my dad’s funeral, and was wonderful in his organisation & compassion. Overall a very professional and caring experience. 

  • 5 Linda Loines 28th Jan 2020

    Thank you so much to the whole team, especially Anna who was so helpful at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Lisa Monk 26th Jan 2020

    I couldn't ask for anymore, from when my husband went over to the hands of john Weir and his amazing staff I felt very much at ease, he was treated like a king .
    Thankyou all and being very kind and caring to me and my family.
    On the day of the funeral was perfect
    Again his staff who drove the cars are something to be proud of thay are brilliant .
    Thankyou lisa monk.

  • 5 Susan Lynch 20th Jan 2020

    The funeral was very well organised and all the staff who works for Mr Weir were exceptional. Anna Daltrey was so very kind and so well organised that she made Dad's passing so much easier. She went well over the top of what is expected and she is certainly the diamond that works for Mr Weir. Nothing was too much trouble and through her ability for organisation and the little details made our experience so much easier to bear.

  • 5 Brenda Aston 7th Jan 2020

    The care, advice & professional service I had from John Weir certainly helped me & my family through a very difficult time.
    I really cannot thank them enough for arranging everything & also recommending Bridget Sapiano, the Celebrant, who gave us an excellent celebration of life service

  • 5 Dorothy Mary Soal 16th Dec 2019

    It was much easier than I thought it would be a lady who dealt with us was very Kind 

  • 5 Sue Skirth 16th Dec 2019

    Unfortunately i have had to use John Weir services twice in the last six months but both times they have provided an excellent sympathetic but ultimately professional service of the highest standard.

  • 5 Gareth David Kitney 13th Dec 2019

    I used John Weir after asking local friends and family for recommendations. John Weir, and specifically my contact, Sharon have been excellent. Telephoning me when I needed to do something or make a decision. Always explaining what would happen. And recommending excellent florists (Ascot)  and minister (Melvyn). I would recommend their services to anyone else but do hope I don’t need them again for a long while. 😄

  • 5 Peter Dickinson 10th Dec 2019

    very professional helped us through a difficult time

  • 5 James Dymott 25th Nov 2019

    Excellent service much appreciated. Special thanks to Anna for assisting with funeral preparations. Also to the team involved on the day of the funeral. We were treated with much respect & helpfulness throughout.

  • 5 Claire Russell 25th Nov 2019

    This is the third time we have used your services. We cannot thank you all enough for your compassion and kindness through what is such a difficult and sad time for us all. From the day we walked in to sort mums funeral arrangements to the actual day we said goodbye you were all so amazing to us. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You all did our mum so proud. Anna you are such a lovely person who never left mums side until the very end. We are eternally grateful to you. John weir are the best xx

  • 5 Stephen Alan Sims 22nd Nov 2019

    I found the services of John Weir to be excellent, taking care of the arrangements of my father's funeral in a truly sympathetic manner.  I would especially like to mention our celebrant Bridget, who was a perfect fit in leading the service on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 Susan Anne Smith 3rd Nov 2019

    Truly excellent service. Everything taken care of to a very high standard.    Would highly recommend  to anyone. Thank you everyone.

  • 5 Chris Baker 26th Oct 2019

    Highly recommended

  • 5 Patrick Jonathan Bishenden 19th Oct 2019

    The service we received from John weir was outstanding a family run company that treated my mum and our family if it was theirs. Special thanks to Sharon and Shane who dealt with us.

  • 5 Susan Debono 11th Oct 2019

    Amazing, professional service.  During the most emotional time, we were guided through the whole process.  Resulting in a funeral that our loved one would have been proud of.  We can’t thank every member of John Weir enough.

  • 5 Nick & Terry shakalli 7th Oct 2019

    funeral from start to finish was excellent.

  • 5 Rita Gore 5th Oct 2019

    Every thing from start to finish was wonderfully excellent service so kind and careing could not get any better

  • 5 Sally Ann Webb 5th Oct 2019

     Very good service and caring. Couldn’t fault anything.

  • 5 Sue Skirth 10th Sep 2019

    Deana and Kevin were with me all the way. So caring and thoughtful at a very difficult time. My thanks to you.

  • 5 Audrey O'Donnell 28th Aug 2019

    Amazing service throughout the whole process. At a very stressful time they take all the stress away from you. Everyone involved offers a highly personal and professional service.

  • 5 Alice Arundell 26th Aug 2019

    John weir’s has been amazing from start to finish. From the very first emotional phone call to the call the day after the funeral to check everything was ok, they have been there for the whole family and nothing was to big or to small for them to do. 

    Every contact made was dealt with professionally and with compassion. Every question asked, no matter how silly it seemed was answered with honesty. 

    I never knew how many things were needed to b thought of once your loved one had passed away but John Weir’s were there to guide us every step of the way. They have made one of the hardest times in our lives that but easier to deal with and we will be forever thankful. 

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Dawn Burrows 11th Feb 2020

Thank you for making our sad day , as stress free as it could be . Your service was excellent, and would recommend. 

Sue Desson 8th Feb 2020

Very helpful and courteous service from start to finish. We were kept informed and they made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with.

Stephen Fullagar 3rd Feb 2020

John Weir carried out my father’s funeral last week (and my mother’s some 9 years ago). I can only describe the service we received throughout as “perfect”. Particular thanks go to Deana and Ben. Regards Steve Fullagar

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