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

Latest Verified Reviews

Pauline Taylor 16th Feb 2021

Had a great service nothing was a problem every thing I requested was done thank you

Neil Aitken 16th Feb 2021

On behalf of myself and my sister Alison, I would like to say how much we appreciated Viner & Sons assistance and guidance in relation to my mother’s funeral and, in particular, the patient efforts of yourself and Nathan, especially given the complications to the arrangements thrown up by the pandemic.  Nothing was too much trouble and all points arising were dealt with thoughtfully and kindly, and all arrangements worked perfectly. As I think I told you, Viners arranged my father’s funeral in 1986.  For your interest, I attach a copy of my letter to Mr Viner of July of that year.  What I said there I am happy to repeat in relation to my mother’s funeral.  It is a considerable tribute to you, Nathan and your team that the firm maintains the very high standards set on that earlier occasion, thirty five years ago. My sister and I are very grateful to you all. With many thanks and best wishes, Neil Aitken

Sue Patey 15th Feb 2021

Clare took all our requests, changes of mind, and my confusion as I was arranging two funerals at the same time, in her stride and everything was arranged exactly as we wanted. Nathan was also very attentive and helpful during the ceremony. Thank you

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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

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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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Pauline Taylor 16th Feb 2021

    Had a great service nothing was a problem every thing I requested was done thank you

  • 5 Neil Aitken 16th Feb 2021

    On behalf of myself and my sister Alison, I would like to say how much we appreciated Viner & Sons assistance and guidance in relation to my mother’s funeral and, in particular, the patient efforts of yourself and Nathan, especially given the complications to the arrangements thrown up by the pandemic.  Nothing was too much trouble and all points arising were dealt with thoughtfully and kindly, and all arrangements worked perfectly.

    As I think I told you, Viners arranged my father’s funeral in 1986.  For your interest, I attach a copy of my letter to Mr Viner of July of that year.  What I said there I am happy to repeat in relation to my mother’s funeral.  It is a considerable tribute to you, Nathan and your team that the firm maintains the very high standards set on that earlier occasion, thirty five years ago.

    My sister and I are very grateful to you all.

    With many thanks and best wishes,

    Neil Aitken











  • 5 Sue Patey 15th Feb 2021

    Clare took all our requests, changes of mind, and my confusion as I was arranging two funerals at the same time, in her stride and everything was arranged exactly as we wanted. Nathan was also very attentive and helpful during the ceremony. Thank you

  • 5 Val Patterson 9th Feb 2021

    We could not fault the service provided by Dan and the team at Viner & Sons. Dan looked after us so well with care and compassion. We knew we could turn to him at any time to help us. His attention to detail was second to none and it enabled us to hold a beautiful service for Colin despite the current times. Special mention for Claire too - thank you.

  • 5 Ann & Alan Fisher 9th Feb 2021

    Such professional, compassionate service throughout, would well recommend.

  • 5 Fiona Valentine 8th Feb 2021

    Viner & Sons were so very helpful with mums funeral, they were so considerate and were always at the end of the phone or replied to my emails so quickly. Clare and Nathan were very helpful indeed. Thank you to Viner & Sons for everything. Fiona Valentine, daughter to John Milner.

  • 5 Marisa Scutts 7th Feb 2021

    So efficient and took a lot of worry away. Very professional throughout 

  • 5 Andrea Bullman 4th Feb 2021

    Dan and the Viners team were brilliant. We had never planned a funeral before; and with Covid as well, this seemed especially daunting. Dan was always on hand, and with his attention to detail, my father's funeral could not have been in safer hands.
    Mourners at the ceremony afterwards remarked how perfect it was; and a fitting tribute to my father.



    Thank you so much.

  • 5 Steven Sharpe 1st Feb 2021

    Professional, considerate and kind.

  • 5 Louise Pepper 31st Jan 2021

    Nathan and the team were outstanding throughout. We cannot thank them enough and cannot fault their service. We were at ease knowing that they were taking the upmost care with our Dad whilst he was with them. They were always on hand to answer any queries. Thank you to you all at Viner & Sons for making such a terrible ordeal that little bit easier. 

  • 5 Martin Trowsdale 30th Jan 2021

    I can not falt the excellent service provided at a difficult time.

  • 5 Alan Blunsdon 26th Jan 2021

    They provided a very professional service. Throughout they were extremely attentive efficient and caring.

  • 5 Alison Baker 26th Jan 2021

    The service provided by Viner's was of a high standard and very professional. They provide the support required and ensure that everything runs smoothly whilst remaining unobtrusive throughout. From the initial contact to the completion of the Funeral itself, they remove the stress from what can be a traumatic time.

  • 5 Steve Ebdon 24th Jan 2021

    Courteous, efficient, understanding, and service provided on the day could not be faulted.
    Would not hesitate to recommend.

  • 4 Judy and Andy Yallop 24th Jan 2021

    These are difficult times to arrange a funeral but most things were done online or by phone. A few minor hiccups with the advance organisation but the arrangements on the day were perfect.

  • 5 David Gaunt 23rd Jan 2021

    So helpful and ready to offer advice and assistance when needed.
    Great, seamless service from beginning to end.
    Highest recommendation.

  • 5 Kim Alliston 15th Jan 2021

    The loss of William has been such a heart breaking time. Thank you for helping us to arrange Williams Celebration of Life. We thank you for arranging every aspect of Williams Funeral in a precise manner, your compassion at this time has been very supportive. 

  • 5 Megan Simpson 15th Jan 2021

    We cannot thankyou enough for what you have done all of you especially Dan he is one of a kind. We have had support from the very first phone call and even until now of any of us speak to Dan. There is alot to process when arranging a funeral and Dan helped up with every single detail and gave us all the time in the world and never rushed us. There are no words to describe what you have done for us Dan literally none so Thankyou so so much from Megan, Mary, Holly, Chris, Ian, Maisie, Leo and the rest of our family xxx

  • 5 Jen and David Williams 12th Jan 2021

    Thank you so much for making a difficult day as special as it could be. Keith’s contribution was so greatly appreciated and helped to make a beautiful service for a beautiful person.
    Our sincere thanks

  • 5 Michelle McCarthy 11th Jan 2021

    Having lost a very dear member of our family and never before having arranged a funeral, I cannot thank Lorraine and all the staff at Vine's for there support, advise and ensuring all my wishes were meet.

    The support before, on the day and after was amazing, nothing was to much.

    Than you all at Vine's

    Michelle Mccarthy and family

  • 5 Susan Collins 30th Dec 2020

    All communication with Viners was handled sensitively and in a timely manner, even phoning us on day of the funeral to advise of potential road problems in the area of the crematorium.  Conversations with the Life Celebrant to discuss service arrangements was like talking to an old friend and made things so much easier at this difficult time.

  • 5 Tony Leach 22nd Dec 2020

    The team at Viner were brilliant 

    In these very difficult times they made the arrangements for mums funeral run as a family how we wanted them

    Thank  you

  • 5 Matthew Godfrey 19th Dec 2020

    I can't fault Viner & Sons. Nathan Martin helped me through such a difficult process and the service was lovely. My mum would have agreed. The webcast option was brilliant in this current climate. Deborah Glass who lead the service was also amazing. I don't know how she managed to piece together all the babble that was coming out of our mouths in the phonecall prior, but it was simply perfect. I can't thank you enough for helping us all say goodbye to my mum who sadly died at just 62 years old from Covid.

  • 5 Michael Gilbert 14th Dec 2020

    Absolutely amazing Funeral Directors, the compassion shown by all of the staff has been second to none. They have been there every step of the way, Claire has always been on the end of the phone and Nathan was such a gentleman at the Funeral. 
    We could not of asked for anything more. 
    Thank you all so so much. 

  • 5 Lorraine Gardner 10th Dec 2020

    It was such a professional service provided by Viners. They were extremely helpful and listened to everything that we wanted. We didn’t feel pressured into anything we didn’t want. On the funeral day they took care of everything so we didn’t even have to worry. Thank you so much!!  

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Pauline Taylor 16th Feb 2021

Had a great service nothing was a problem every thing I requested was done thank you

Neil Aitken 16th Feb 2021

On behalf of myself and my sister Alison, I would like to say how much we appreciated Viner & Sons assistance and guidance in relation to my mother’s funeral and, in particular, the patient efforts of yourself and Nathan, especially given the complications to the arrangements thrown up by the pandemic.  Nothing was too much trouble and all points arising were dealt with thoughtfully and kindly, and all arrangements worked perfectly. As I think I told you, Viners arranged my father’s funeral in 1986.  For your interest, I attach a copy of my letter to Mr Viner of July of that year.  What I said there I am happy to repeat in relation to my mother’s funeral.  It is a considerable tribute to you, Nathan and your team that the firm maintains the very high standards set on that earlier occasion, thirty five years ago. My sister and I are very grateful to you all. With many thanks and best wishes, Neil Aitken

Sue Patey 15th Feb 2021

Clare took all our requests, changes of mind, and my confusion as I was arranging two funerals at the same time, in her stride and everything was arranged exactly as we wanted. Nathan was also very attentive and helpful during the ceremony. Thank you

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