Viner & Sons

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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 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

54-58 High Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6LU

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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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Freda   Matthews

Freda Matthews

Jul 1941 - Mar 2026

Joanne   Allison

Joanne Allison

Sep 1966 - Mar 2026

Malcolm James    Coombs

Malcolm James Coombs

Oct 1939 - Feb 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families consistently emphasize the care and respect shown throughout the entire process, from the moment staff collected their loved one through to the funeral service itself. Many describe feeling that they were in safe hands, with staff treating their families with dignity while showing genuine compassion during an emotionally difficult time.

Communication and guidance feature prominently in what families mention. Several describe how staff took time to explain options without pressure, answered questions readily, and kept them informed at every stage. A number of reviews note that families appreciated being walked through the process step by step, which helped ease decision-making when they were struggling with grief.

On the day of the funeral, families repeatedly mention the professionalism and thoughtfulness of the team. Many note that staff were attentive to small details, that services ran smoothly, and that the dignified manner in which everything was conducted allowed families to focus on grieving rather than worrying about logistics.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Patrice Quail 30th Mar 2022

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  • 4 Annette Nobes 30th Mar 2022

    Beautiful coffin. Just the right pictures (aviation - my husband was a pilot)! The gentleman, Dan, was very thoughtful and non-pushy.  He looked after us, guidon The flus from our cars to the Waiting Room and gave us TIME in the Chapel to reflect after the service.
    It was well organised and thoughtfully handled.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Steve Conway 29th Mar 2022

    From the very moment we asked Viner & Sons to take care of my father and all the funeral arrangements we knew we had made the right decision. 
    The ultimate professionals led by the incredibly caring empathetic director and conductor Nathan and arranger Clare. We felt truly supported and looked after every step along the way of this difficult time. Everything was explained carefully without any pressure. Nothing was too much trouble and always available to answer questions  On the funeral day itself all the Viners’ representatives were immaculately presented and punctual. The provided limos were spotless. The whole day was seamless. They effortlessly and gently guided us through the day making sure everything was just perfect. Thank you Nathan, Clare and all the team for making a very difficult time as good as it possibly could be. 
    You gave my father the best possible send off for which I will be forever grateful. 

  • 5 Bill Lowry 25th Mar 2022

    First Class Service, everything went like clockwork. All staff were very attentive, from the minute I enter your office  to the final good bye.  God Bless you all. 
              Bill Lowry

  • 5 Jill Hussey 24th Mar 2022

    As a family we were very happy with the care you gave us and understanding of our wishes. Deborah Glass took us through the service with kindness and humanity. 

    Thank you

  • 5 Ellen Pearson 24th Mar 2022

    Very pleased with their service. Such a relief to have everything arranged without any added stress, any requests was made easy with having nothing to worry about.

  • 5 Andrew Hollins 24th Mar 2022

    Viner's were efficient, sympathetic and very helpful. This made the whole painful process a lot easier to handle and keep the family's stress levels lower than they would have been with their support.
    I would thoroughly recommend Viner's

  • 5 Susan Petty 24th Mar 2022

    The team at Viners and Sons, in particular Dan Mundy, made the celebration of my mums life run very smoothly, professionally and caringly. Their advice and support during a very difficult time was outstanding and I am so glad I chose them for my mums funeral.

  • 5 Terence Garwood 24th Mar 2022

    Viners gave me an excellent service made things so straight forward. Clare dealt with everything I needed, I don’t know what I would done without her, many thanks Clare.

  • 5 Gemma Drayson 24th Mar 2022

    Viner and Sons were exceptionally kind and guided us through every step with empathy and sensitivity. Thank you, especially to Dan who was always available to help.

  • 5 Phillip Sharp 24th Mar 2022

    Such a super company to deal with and First class service throughout made a difficult time easy to handle. With super staff, Could not have wished for any better they go above and beyond So happy.

  • 5 Pauline Matthews 9th Mar 2022

    all the people we spoke were helpful and respectful and efficient. Thankyou

  • 5 Susan Petty 8th Mar 2022

    Viner and Sons provided a professional and beautiful funeral for my mum. They treated her with respect at all times and provided me with great support at such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble and their guidance was invaluable as I had never had to organise a funeral before. Thank you.

  • 5 Kathy Crown 6th Mar 2022

    A very caring service, from start to finish.

  • 5 Kim Welton 28th Feb 2022

    I would like to thank Dan at Viner & Sons for his kindness, compassion and support in arranging my husband's funeral. Not only did he guide me through this extremely difficult time, but on the day he made sure the funeral ran smoothly and with the utmost professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble for him and his team. Thank you again.

  • 5 Ellen Pearson 26th Feb 2022

    Very pleased with the efficient service, Lisa was very helpful at a stressful time, I didn't know where to start or what to do but this was all made stress free with no worries. Can not fault the help they gave me at a very sad time of losing my father

  • 5 Gemma Drayson 19th Feb 2022

    Excellent service from the beginning to the end. Nothing was too much for them.
    Thank you especially to Dan for helping us celebrate our dad’s life.

  • 5 Patrice Quail 15th Feb 2022

    Celebrant Mark particularly good. 

  • 5 Fiona Cross 14th Feb 2022

    Viners took care of everything and I was so grateful as I was very ill at the time as well as being totally heart broken. They helped me through the most difficult time in my life.

  • 5 Robert Fillery 9th Feb 2022

    Thank you for all your help.

  • 5 Graham Winning 8th Feb 2022

    I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Dan and everyone at Viner & Sons. They were very helpful and considerate. Graham W.

  • 5 Roy Levens 6th Feb 2022

    Very helpful, sympathetic and the organization left nothing that needed further attention at this stressful time.

  • 5 Lorraine George 26th Jan 2022

    Viner and Sons have been absolutely brilliant..I would highly recommend them..So very helpful and kind..and do everything they can to help you

  • 5 Vivien Balcombe 23rd Jan 2022

    Viner and Son
    Daniel Mundy was  our funeral director,who treated us as a family and Flo our deceased mother with the utmost respect.
    Everything on the day was managed with the greatest of dignity.
    The members of the team were immaculately turned out ,nothing was to much bother a difficult day was made bearable.
    Thank you to the whole team at Viner and Sons
    Viv & family 

  • 5 Sarah Shed 18th Jan 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish. The professionalism, compassion and attitude of the staff was amazing. I would not hesitate in recommending them and their expertise meant that mums funeral went seamlessly. 

Address
54-58 High Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6LU

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

Patrice Quail 30th Mar 2022

.

Annette Nobes 30th Mar 2022

Beautiful coffin. Just the right pictures (aviation - my husband was a pilot)! The gentleman, Dan, was very thoughtful and non-pushy.  He looked after us, guidon The flus from our cars to the Waiting Room and gave us TIME in the Chapel to reflect after the service. It was well organised and thoughtfully handled. Thank you.

Steve Conway 29th Mar 2022

From the very moment we asked Viner & Sons to take care of my father and all the funeral arrangements we knew we had made the right decision.  The ultimate professionals led by the incredibly caring empathetic director and conductor Nathan and arranger Clare. We felt truly supported and looked after every step along the way of this difficult time. Everything was explained carefully without any pressure. Nothing was too much trouble and always available to answer questions  On the funeral day itself all the Viners’ representatives were immaculately presented and punctual. The provided limos were spotless. The whole day was seamless. They effortlessly and gently guided us through the day making sure everything was just perfect. Thank you Nathan, Clare and all the team for making a very difficult time as good as it possibly could be.  You gave my father the best possible send off for which I will be forever grateful. 

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