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 SummaryFamilies 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.
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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
Annie George 20th Jul 2021
This company is so professional and so kind. And nothing was to much. They help us all the way threw to service. Sorted the service books, to setting the service up, music and also the link to service. This was a wait lifted off my shoulders. Also coming to visit Warren anything I needed was done and there advise all the way through was so trusted! The whole team are a asset to the company , who ownership this should be so proud. It not something you want to plan but I will be recommending this company. Also inside they having a waiting area which you can look at ideas to remember your loved one to ring, clothes made out of teddy things you wouldn’t think off. On the day , everything went to plan. Also I loved the fact they got out on village and walked in front and went to rugby club and didn’t the same. So respectful! I haven’t got a bad word to say! Thank you so much
Wayne Sowery 19th Jul 2021
I have used Viners a couple times and the most recent was a complicated double funeral. They were so supportive during the entire process.
Lance Morgan 16th Jul 2021
We would like to thank everyone at viners and sons for our Serophenas funeral and everything we will always be forever grateful especially the lady who was looking after us the day we arrange it all many thanks lance and toni and rest of our family