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

Margaret Joyce    Jukes

Margaret Joyce Jukes

Aug 1942 - Jan 2026

Roy   Knight

Roy Knight

Aug 1933 - Jan 2026

William 'Bill'    Shewan

William 'Bill' Shewan

Dec 1939 - Jan 2026

Adrian   Chalaye

Adrian Chalaye

Dec 1958 - Jan 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

  • 5 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 

  • 5 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. 

  • 5 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

  • 5 John Gibbons 16th Jul 2021

    everything was done to a high standard and on time .

  • 5 Lisa Teale 6th Jul 2021

    Lisa, Nathan and the rest of the team were amazing throughout. Nothing was too much trouble and the support offered was second to none. Everything put in place enabled the day to run smoothly giving my mum the best send off anyone could wish for. Thank you x

  • 5 Wendy Bundy 4th Jul 2021

    An excellent service from beginning to end 
    Everything fell into place very smoothly
    Smart  ,appropriate  and supporting with excellent relationships with the church
    Sadly I’ve had to use them twice in Three years but consistently excellent

  • 5 Lyn Taylor 1st Jul 2021

    Very professional and each member of staff extremely helpful and kind during a very difficult time
    I highly recommend their services 

  • 5 Julie Beevis 23rd Jun 2021

    Professional and courteous at all times - fabulous listening and sympathetic ears - very well organised and efficient and strange as it my sound all though it was not there loved one they treated it as though it was and with great sensitivity - I would whole heartedly recommend them 100% - the service was wonderful and exactly as I had planned it and although a very sad occasion the day itself was cheerful and reflective and a celebration of life and I thank them all very much for it .

  • 5 Claire Glynn 14th Jun 2021

    From the moment we meet Lisa at Viner & Sons we knew this was the place for us, she was amazing and talked us through everything, no call was too much trouble, each time we called in we were treated with the upmost respect. 
    The whole team have been fabulous in what is a very difficult time. Could not recommend them enough. 

  • 5 Roy Jackson 7th Jun 2021

    From start to finish they gave advise and took the worry out of organising a funeral. They are very understanding, patient and professional in all that they do. I would certainly recommend them. Thank you

  • 5 Christine Miles 2nd Jun 2021

    I was very pleased with everything. Dan was very helpful and reassuring. Everything went to plan

  • 5 Michael Keays 31st May 2021

    Very efficient organisation, and catered for all our needs. Reassuring that this could be left in such capable hands. And on the day, every aspect was undertaken with utmost dignity and respect. Absolutely everything done very well.

  • 5 Julie Clout 28th May 2021

    Everything was dealt with very well at a most difficult time and felt supported through the whole process. Thank you so much

  • 5 Paul Reeve 25th May 2021

    It's hard to compare as not been through this before but everything was very smooth.

  • 5 Nick Hadlow 25th May 2021

    Lisa and Nathan at Viner & Sons made the whole process easier than I feared and delivered exactly the service we wanted with no fuss. Our service was short, non-religious and low-key but I have no doubt that Viner & Sons would fulfil any brief equally well.

  • 5 Ryan Clark 21st May 2021

    Thank you to all the team @ Viners & Sons. You helped us make Jayne's service as special as it possibly could be. Your planning and attention to detail, along with the care you gave will always be appreciated. Thank you.

  • 5 Kenneth Sharp 18th May 2021

    Excellent, very helpful and compassionate.
    1st class service provided at a traumatic time.

  • 5 Sarah Cunningham 14th May 2021

    We were very pleased with the support and advice we received from the team, whilst we were planning the funeral for our son Zach. Kerrie Nixon's service and care to us both was outstanding and we are so grateful.
    Kind regards,
    Sarah & Richard Cunningham

  • 5 Peter Boulton 9th May 2021

    Thank you to Nathan and Keith for organising and implementing such a great send off for mum. At no point did we need to worry or fuss about the funeral arrangements as everything went so smoothly. You only get one opportunity to get it right and Nathan & Keith and the team did this to perfection.

  • 5 Kelly Rothwell 3rd May 2021

    On behalf of my whole family we would like to thank Viners for their kindness, compassion and professionalism. They were outstanding. We are so glad we chose Viners - they proved themselves to be the very best. A special thank you to the wonderful Clare Bushell for her exceptional organisational skills and sincere warmth and care and to Nathan for ensuring our dad had a farewell fit for a King - just as he deserved. Thank you so very very much. 

  • 5 Mark Stevens 30th Apr 2021

    first class service

  • 5 Terry Lynch 26th Apr 2021

    I am so glad I chose Viner & Sons as the service has been excellent throughout the whole process from my initial call to the collection of the ashes. They have been helpful and empathic and remembered details I had forgotten to make my wife's funeral a truly personal occasion. Thank you.

  • 5 Linda Garland 23rd Apr 2021

    Professional and caring service during a very difficult time. Wonderful and attentive staff who helped make the arrangements so much easier for us all.

  • 5 Debbie Fillis 22nd Apr 2021

    Viners were amazing , nothing was to much trouble and the staff were so thoughtful and caring. Even sudden changes were no problem even if it was on the day . My son was treated with the upmost respect at all times and this helped make things a little more bearable for me and my family , I couldn't have coped otherwise. Amazing treatment from start to finish . I would 110% recommend Viners to anybody

  • 5 Sheila Frewer 21st Apr 2021

    Thanks to all at Viners for arranging and supporting us as a family for my husbands funeral. They were very caring and considerate and dealt with everything in such a professional manner. Special thanks to Clare and Nathan . I can recommend Viners and would not hesitate to use their services again


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

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

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