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 emphasise the care and kindness shown to them throughout the funeral arrangements, describing staff as compassionate, considerate and genuinely engaged with their needs. Families often mention feeling at ease from the first phone call, with staff taking time to listen and guide them through decisions without pressure.
The funeral day itself features prominently in what families say, with many highlighting how smoothly everything ran and the dignity and respect shown by all staff present. Families note the professional handling of practical details, the appearance of vehicles and flowers, and the courteous manner of drivers and funeral conductors.
Communication and support form another consistent theme, with families appreciating being kept informed at each stage and noting that staff remained available to answer questions. Several describe ongoing support after the funeral, including follow-up calls or simply being welcomed back into the office, which many found meaningful during their grief.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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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
Dawn Austin 30th Oct 2026
Viner and Sons , have been fantastic , with everything to do with my mums funeral , from the initial phone call right through to after the funeral , , their kindness has been very much appreciated at a very sad time for me and my family , thank you so much
Steve McLoughlin 25th Oct 2026
I couldn't have imagined the great care they they took in collecting my late wife from my home, the time spent with Debbie planning the funeral arrangements and the respect shown on the day at the crematorium. I would certainly recommend Viners.
Paul Shirley 21st Sep 2026
Everyone at Viner and Sons Ltd. was sympathetic, respectful and very professional and there was no pressure to make any decisions quickly. From the first point where they collected our mother through to her cremation service everything went smoothly and exactly as we had requested. We appreciated everything that they did for our mother and us.