Viner & Sons
Viner & Sons are one of the oldest independent funeral directors in the country who pride themselves on providing a personalised service to bereaved families
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Established in 1777, Viner & Sons are one of the oldest independent funeral directors in the country, and pride themselves on the personal service that they provide to families after the death of a loved one.
Viner & Sons are still situated in their original premises, which dates back to 1430 in West Malling, Kent.
Viner & Sons team of experienced and professional staff will advise you through every part of the funeral arrangement process. They can help you choose from a range of traditional or alternative coffins, various transport options, and memorial ideas.
Whatever your religious requirements or personal wishes, Viner & Sons can help you plan the perfect funeral for your loved one. If you have any questions, feel free to contact their offices in West Malling to find out more.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families mention the careful, respectful care shown to their loved one from the moment of collection through to the funeral itself, and they describe feeling supported by staff who treated them with genuine compassion during the arrangements.
Families frequently note how smoothly the funeral day runs, with several describing how the team's attention to detail and professionalism allows them to focus on grieving rather than worrying about logistics.
Communication and accessibility recur throughout the reviews, with many families remarking on how staff answer questions patiently, accommodate requests without making them feel rushed, and remain available both during planning and after the service.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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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
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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
Mark Tutte 8th Sep 2026
Very professional throughout
Marie Williams 2nd Sep 2026
Very professional and considerate throughout the whole process of organising my dad’s funeral
Tom Sayers 31st Aug 2026
Viner and Sons were excellent. Huge thanks in particular go to Debbie and Harry who were both kind and empathetic at all times.