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

Scott Crittenden 28th Nov 2023

John Weir took us (Beckys family and her fiancé) through the whole process seamlessly and were so sympathetic about the loss of Becky, who was a much loved daughter, sister, fiancée, along with friend to many. We sadly lost Becky due to cancer and when dealing with the most tragic of circumstances, having such a professional funeral director makes all the difference. They were compassionate, understanding and I would recommend them, above all other funeral directors. We had Deana in the Rainham branch helping us throughout and she was excellent. The day of the funeral was so well organised, and their aftercare was also extremely caring. If anyone ever asks us who they should choose for a funeral director in Medway, we would recommend John Weir every single time.

Zoe Smith 27th Nov 2023

Thank you to Anna for her concise, prompt  and sensitive communication ensuring everything went smoothly. 

Martin Carr 26th Nov 2023

My mother passed away very recently after a short illness, my brother and I had used John Weir in Rainham for my fathers funeral some 18 years ago and had no hesitation contacting them again.Sharon our funeral co-ordinator could not have been more welcoming and accommodating, she took on board all of our requests and made sure everything was explained and every detail was covered to ensure Mum had the funeral we hoped for. I cannot recommend this company and thank them highly enough, from start to finish the service and support we received has been exemplary. 

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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

Peter Leslie   Dodds

Peter Leslie Dodds

Jun 1933 - Apr 2024

Patricia Doris   Jackson

Patricia Doris Jackson

Apr 1932 - Apr 2024

Iris Tina   Filmer

Iris Tina Filmer

Aug 1945 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Scott Crittenden 28th Nov 2023

    John Weir took us (Beckys family and her fiancé) through the whole process seamlessly and were so sympathetic about the loss of Becky, who was a much loved daughter, sister, fiancée, along with friend to many. We sadly lost Becky due to cancer and when dealing with the most tragic of circumstances, having such a professional funeral director makes all the difference.

    They were compassionate, understanding and I would recommend them, above all other funeral directors. We had Deana in the Rainham branch helping us throughout and she was excellent.

    The day of the funeral was so well organised, and their aftercare was also extremely caring.

    If anyone ever asks us who they should choose for a funeral director in Medway, we would recommend John Weir every single time.

  • 5 Zoe Smith 27th Nov 2023

    Thank you to Anna for her concise, prompt  and sensitive communication ensuring everything went smoothly. 

  • 5 Martin Carr 26th Nov 2023

    My mother passed away very recently after a short illness, my brother and I had used John Weir in Rainham for my fathers funeral some 18 years ago and had no hesitation contacting them again.Sharon our funeral co-ordinator could not have been more welcoming and accommodating, she took on board all of our requests and made sure everything was explained and every detail was covered to ensure Mum had the funeral we hoped for. I cannot recommend this company and thank them highly enough, from start to finish the service and support we received has been exemplary. 

  • 5 Daphne Stearn 25th Nov 2023

    Always caring and totally professional

  • 5 Karen Davies 19th Nov 2023

    From start to finish John Weir were incredible , guided us , supported us in this sad time.

  • 5 Marie White 17th Nov 2023

    Amazing service from John Weir as always. An incredibly professional and thoughtful team who always take great care of your deceased loved one as well as the rest of the family in making the arrangements. 

  • 5 Gillian Tanner 14th Nov 2023

    We are very pleased with the excellent service given to us by everyone at John Weir.  They were very caring throughout.

  • 5 Debbie Curtis 10th Nov 2023

    The service we received was excellent. They were compassionate and informative. 

  • 5 Roger Best 9th Nov 2023

    Very organised and professional.
    The "office support" was very diligent, very supportive and very robust.
    The performance on the day was super- slick and also supportive and sympathetic..

  • 5 Kayleigh Bonney 6th Nov 2023

    I can’t thank you all enough for everything you done for me and my family. Knowing even after the funeral you are all still there for me supporting me and my family is truly amazing. No words can be said to how grateful I am. I honestly can say if it wasn’t for you all I wouldn’t be where I am today. So thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ x

  • 5 Stephen Herbert 3rd Nov 2023

    They were absolutely great from start to finish Deana Worsfold was also great nothing was a problem for her.

  • 5 John Morley 1st Nov 2023

    Recently very sadly my wife passed away in quite traumatic circumstances.

    Luckily I chose John Weir Funeral Directors to carry out all of the arrangements.

    They have been first class in all areas of my wifes funeral, from initial contact where the staff were very respectful, sympathetic and knowledgeable, helping and guiding me through what is to most people unknown territory and then on the day ensuring everything went according to plan, on time and in a very dignified manner.

    The office staff have all worked hard to make my life as easy as possible in what has been a very testing period, Anna in particular has been a tower of strength guiding, advising and reassuring making sure no detail was missed.

    The hearse and cars all looked brand new and the funeral director, drivers and attending staff were immaculately turned out, on time (like clockwork) polite and extremely helpful.

    And then after the funeral much professionalism and empathy has been displayed in tying up all those loose ends that need attention.

    Thanks to John and all at John Weir who assisted and helped me on that very difficult and important journey.

    Yours Sincerely John Morley.

  • 5 Stephen Mortley 31st Oct 2023

    A very professional service from very nice and understanding people.
    Thank you ! 

  • 5 Gareth Baker 28th Oct 2023

    The service provided by John Weir was absolutely exceptional from start to finish.
    Very professional, very well organised, very thorough.

  • 5 Mark Rothery 24th Oct 2023

    Fantastic service. They made the whole process easy and the funeral ran perfectly

  • 5 Lucy Johnson 22nd Oct 2023

    Thank you so much Anna and the team. It was my first funeral to organise and they helped me every step of the way. Answered all my questions and made the whole process as comfortable as possible

  • 5 Sarah Bailey 14th Oct 2023

    The whole team were excellent, they made a daunting process bearable. They helped to give my father in law the best service possible from start to finish, we would highly recommend. 

  • 4 Steve Valentine 8th Oct 2023

    Compassionate Caring Professional 'organised' service - nothing was too much trouble - many thanks - Steve V

  • 5 Steve Williams 2nd Oct 2023

    At the  saddest time of my life and immersed in total grief the staff were all amazing.They were very professional but so sincere and full of compassion for not just myself but every member of my family.I cannot thank them wnough for the guidance given everystep of the way.Thank you all so much 

  • 5 Mary Bird 22nd Sep 2023

    Very professional by all staff.everything was dealt with in a dignified way.This was our first funeral we have had to deal with. all our concerns and worrys were handled by you.Thankyou

  • 5 Angela Cory 19th Sep 2023

    Completely compassionate and thoughtful care throughout . 
    Well managed and clearly communicated . Thank you . 

  • 5 Clair Vince 14th Sep 2023

    The whole process was smooth and handled extremely professionally but also with compassion and care. I felt supported all the way and they never made me feel my little queries were unimportant. In fact one of the staff said if it matters to you it matters to us. I also really appreciated the fact you deal with one member of staff all the way from start to end. On the day of the funeral the pallbearers and drivers couldn’t have been more kind and the gentleman overseeing the day was so polite and there was a great deal of respect for me, the other mourners and the vicar who was taking the service. I can’t recommend them highly enough, they were brilliant

  • 5 Lianne Gail Falkingham 5th Sep 2023

    John Weir are exemplary Funeral Directors. We are so glad that we chose them for our parents' funerals. They take care of every aspect in a professional and sensitive manner. Their chapel of rest is peaceful and they treated our parents with dignity and compassion. Nothing is too much trouble - they accommodated all our needs, answered questions, led us gently through the various stages of planning and kept us informed at all times. Their experience and knowledge is impressive and they explained everything to us clearly and simply - it just made everything so much easier, at what is an emotional time. Very attentive and respectful on the day of the funeral - which ran smoothly and enabled us to relax and say our final farewells. Will always be grateful that John Weir were there beside us all the way - would highly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 John Towler 4th Sep 2023

    Deana was very attentive and helped us every step of the way. Thank you 

  • 5 Sarah-Jane Marron 30th Aug 2023

    Faultless from start to finish. Professional and compassionate. Would not hesitate to recommend.

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

Scott Crittenden 28th Nov 2023

John Weir took us (Beckys family and her fiancé) through the whole process seamlessly and were so sympathetic about the loss of Becky, who was a much loved daughter, sister, fiancée, along with friend to many. We sadly lost Becky due to cancer and when dealing with the most tragic of circumstances, having such a professional funeral director makes all the difference. They were compassionate, understanding and I would recommend them, above all other funeral directors. We had Deana in the Rainham branch helping us throughout and she was excellent. The day of the funeral was so well organised, and their aftercare was also extremely caring. If anyone ever asks us who they should choose for a funeral director in Medway, we would recommend John Weir every single time.

Zoe Smith 27th Nov 2023

Thank you to Anna for her concise, prompt  and sensitive communication ensuring everything went smoothly. 

Martin Carr 26th Nov 2023

My mother passed away very recently after a short illness, my brother and I had used John Weir in Rainham for my fathers funeral some 18 years ago and had no hesitation contacting them again.Sharon our funeral co-ordinator could not have been more welcoming and accommodating, she took on board all of our requests and made sure everything was explained and every detail was covered to ensure Mum had the funeral we hoped for. I cannot recommend this company and thank them highly enough, from start to finish the service and support we received has been exemplary. 

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