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
Latest Verified Reviews
Liz Millar 5th Jun 2026
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank everyone involved in organising my husband's funeral, especially Debbie, Lana, and Harry. Losing my husband has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, and from our very first meeting, you all showed such kindness, compassion, and understanding. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and your support helped ease the burden during such a heartbreaking time. Debbie, Lana, and Harry went above and beyond to ensure everything was exactly as we wanted it. Their warmth, patience, and genuine care meant so much to me and my family. They treated us with dignity and respect, and it was clear that they truly cared about giving my husband the beautiful farewell he deserved. The funeral was perfect—thoughtfully organised, dignified, and a wonderful tribute to a much-loved husband. Although it was an incredibly sad day, knowing everything was in such caring hands gave us comfort and peace of mind. Thank you for helping us through one of the most difficult times in our lives. I will always be grateful for the kindness and support you showed us, and I cannot recommend you highly enough.
Cheryl Davis 1st Jun 2026
The team went way beyond my expectations Debbie was so supportive and caring. Jamie led the funeral so well. All the staff were caring and compassionate and such lovely people who genuinely cared for my father and us as a family during this sad time.
Clare Vollans 26th May 2026
From the very first meeting to the final farewell, the care, compassion and professionalism shown by the funeral directors was truly outstanding. Every single detail was handled with such thoughtfulness and sensitivity, making an incredibly difficult time so much easier for our family. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went completely above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Their communication, kindness and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the entire process. We felt fully supported every step of the way and had complete confidence that our loved one was being cared for with dignity and respect. The service itself was beautifully organised and seamless, exactly as we had hoped for. We are so grateful for the genuine compassion shown to us during such an emotional time. We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend them to anyone needing funeral arrangements handled with care, empathy and absolute professionalism.
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.
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Liz Millar 5th Jun 2026
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank everyone involved in organising my husband's funeral, especially Debbie, Lana, and Harry. Losing my husband has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, and from our very first meeting, you all showed such kindness, compassion, and understanding. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and your support helped ease the burden during such a heartbreaking time. Debbie, Lana, and Harry went above and beyond to ensure everything was exactly as we wanted it. Their warmth, patience, and genuine care meant so much to me and my family. They treated us with dignity and respect, and it was clear that they truly cared about giving my husband the beautiful farewell he deserved. The funeral was perfect—thoughtfully organised, dignified, and a wonderful tribute to a much-loved husband. Although it was an incredibly sad day, knowing everything was in such caring hands gave us comfort and peace of mind. Thank you for helping us through one of the most difficult times in our lives. I will always be grateful for the kindness and support you showed us, and I cannot recommend you highly enough.
Cheryl Davis 1st Jun 2026
The team went way beyond my expectations Debbie was so supportive and caring. Jamie led the funeral so well. All the staff were caring and compassionate and such lovely people who genuinely cared for my father and us as a family during this sad time.
Clare Vollans 26th May 2026
From the very first meeting to the final farewell, the care, compassion and professionalism shown by the funeral directors was truly outstanding. Every single detail was handled with such thoughtfulness and sensitivity, making an incredibly difficult time so much easier for our family. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went completely above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Their communication, kindness and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the entire process. We felt fully supported every step of the way and had complete confidence that our loved one was being cared for with dignity and respect. The service itself was beautifully organised and seamless, exactly as we had hoped for. We are so grateful for the genuine compassion shown to us during such an emotional time. We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend them to anyone needing funeral arrangements handled with care, empathy and absolute professionalism.
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