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

Janet Duggan 21st Dec 2025

Such care and kindness from Jo and Debbie. Professional caring treatment from all personnel from the time they took Stephen into their care until the funeral and burial. Helped us through this sad sad time.. Thank you Viners.

Lewis Doyle 15th Dec 2025

The team were very accommodating, gave us time and space to make decisions, and provided us with numerous options.  Jo and Lana were superb, and we could not have asked for a better day.  Would highly recommend.

Karl Crisp 2nd Dec 2025

Our lovely mum Doreen passed away at the end of October. This was the first funeral the adult children in the family were to arrange and we were very unsure at a very difficult time. Viners were recommended to us by our local church. We were given an appointment promptly, the first ‘official’ task in the process. We were met by Debbie with tissues and sympathy. She walked us through every detail to be arranged, always with great advice and suggestions and no pressure. Throughout the process Debbie guided us from visiting with mum to arranging the flowers. All staff always met us with warmth and kindness. James was our director and met with us the night before to go through all the practical details ensuring we were comfortable and happy. On the day James and his team astounded us with their kindness and compassion. We were able to relax and take in the day. It was the small details that meant so much - encouraging us to really look at the flowers and take some time with the hearse when it arrived at the house, something that was so helpful for my 90 year old father in his grieving process. Throughout the funeral we felt we were in safe hands and able to fully experience the service and burial without worrying or thinking about any details. My mum was treated with the utmost respect and dignity which made the day beautiful. Thank you so much Debbie, James and the rest of the team. The family of Doreen Parks x

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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

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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Janet Duggan 21st Dec 2025

    Such care and kindness from Jo and Debbie. Professional caring treatment from all personnel from the time they took Stephen into their care until the funeral and burial. Helped us through this sad sad time.. Thank you Viners.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    On behalf of all of us, thank you for your trust and for taking the time to share your experience. We send our sincere condolences and best wishes to you and your family.
  • 5 Lewis Doyle 15th Dec 2025

    The team were very accommodating, gave us time and space to make decisions, and provided us with numerous options.  Jo and Lana were superb, and we could not have asked for a better day.  Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Karl Crisp 2nd Dec 2025

    Our lovely mum Doreen passed away at the end of October. This was the first funeral the adult children in the family were to arrange and we were very unsure at a very difficult time. Viners were recommended to us by our local church. We were given an appointment promptly, the first ‘official’ task in the process. We were met by Debbie with tissues and sympathy. She walked us through every detail to be arranged, always with great advice and suggestions and no pressure. Throughout the process Debbie guided us from visiting with mum to arranging the flowers. All staff always met us with warmth and kindness. James was our director and met with us the night before to go through all the practical details ensuring we were comfortable and happy. On the day James and his team astounded us with their kindness and compassion. We were able to relax and take in the day. It was the small details that meant so much - encouraging us to really look at the flowers and take some time with the hearse when it arrived at the house, something that was so helpful for my 90 year old father in his grieving process. Throughout the funeral we felt we were in safe hands and able to fully experience the service and burial without worrying or thinking about any details. My mum was treated with the utmost respect and dignity which made the day beautiful. Thank you so much Debbie, James and the rest of the team. The family of Doreen Parks x

  • 5 Helen Havens 24th Oct 2025

    I recently lost my father and Viners took care of the funeral arrangements with compassion and professionalism throughout.
    I would thoroughly recommend this company, Debbie, who we initially saw and then Jack and his team on the funeral day.
    Thankyou to you all for making this process as stress free and dignified as possible.

  • 5 Jon Craig 15th Oct 2025

    Debbie, Jamie and the team at Viners provided an excellent service. They were easy to deal with, and very welcoming and supportive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them

  • 5 Linda Reardon 13th Oct 2025

    The family were treated with the greatest respect, patience and kindness by all at Viners and for that we are very grateful. 

  • 5 Josephine Swallow 28th Sep 2025

    We are so impressed by Debbie and all the team at Viners. They were so kind, organised, compassionate and supportive. They made this difficult time so much easier for our family.

  • 5 Elaine Rouse 15th Sep 2025

    Debbie provided an excellent service throughout the process. Very professional, kind, sympathetic and understanding lady. Lana also provided a very professional service on the day as the Pager and ensured everything went smoothly and on time. Thank you both for all your support.

  • 5 John Postlethwaite 12th Sep 2025

    Debbie was very attentive and caring. Second time I’ve used Viners and both times excellent 
    Would recommend 

  • 5 Mark Hewett 9th Sep 2025

    Really good service from Viners especially Debbie who was looking after our needs during a very difficult and upsetting time. I felt she really cared and helped build the send off my father deserved. I would fully recommend using their services.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Mark for your very kind words.
  • 5 Karen Watts 8th Sep 2025

    From our first meeting with Lana and throughout the whole process and the actual day, I can honestly say that they were really caring, considerate and respectful and we were kept informed at all times about everything. Every little detail was just right and I would thoroughly recommend them. A special thanks to Lana for everything. 

  • 5 Nigel Crawford 7th Sep 2025

    The funeral arrangements were handled very sensitively and professionally. All employees were very helpful and supportive throughout the whole experience. Highly recommended.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Nigel for your kind words.
  • 5 Anne Streatfeild 30th Aug 2025

    Debbie Fortune was the kindest, most sympathetic and helpful Funeral Director I could have wished for, she made the whole painful process of organising my beloved partner's funeral as easy as it could be and was reassuring throughout. Also Jamie who attended the Cremation was kind, thoughtful and professional. The funeral was everything I hoped for. Thank you Viners!

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words Anne.
  • 5 Valerie Smart 12th Aug 2025

    Viner & Son made my father’s funeral so easy to arrange.  The celebrant they suggested was amazing. On the day the funeral directors were so dignified and friendly, which is not easy to achieve. Everything was exactly as we wanted. 

  • 5 Pauline Morhen 9th Aug 2025

    Was excellent and proffesional. So helpful and friendly thank u

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Pauline for your lovely comments.
  • 5 Marie Knight 1st Aug 2025

    Fantastic service especially from Lana, she made a very emotional time feel slightly less overwhelming.

  • 5 Jacqui Featherstone 14th Jul 2025

    Excellent from start to finish . Professional throughout .

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Jacqui.
  • 5 Jane Clarke 17th Jun 2025

    Absolutely wonderful service from Viners, every element of looking after my Dad was done sensitively and with respect, without being depressing. I had full faith that they would organise everything as it should be , and nothing was too much trouble. This was the second time we have used Viners and I would thoroughly recommend them.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you so much Jane for your kind words.
  • 5 April Gill 6th Jun 2025

    Friendly, compassionate, professional service from Viner and sons. Helpful advice for the planning of mums funeral. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Every step of the way made easier for us. Thank you so much

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you so much for the kind words April.
  • 5 Linda Jeffrey 2nd Jun 2025

    I would like to say a very thankyou to all the staff at viners .you made this journey an easy and approachable way to send Paul on his final journey all the staff were very friendly and helpful fro the start to finish and thanyou for putting up with our zany comments and requests .would highly recommend you to anyone for there family last journey .
    Thankyou very much from Linda and the rest of the jeffrey family xx

  • 5 Mike Whiting 27th May 2025

    I can't thank the team at Viner and Son enough. From the first phone call to Debbie through to the service with Jamie in control, compassion, dignity and respect seemed to come naturally to them. There was even a follow up call from Debbie a few days after the service to see how I was managing. Every aspect within their control was handled with true professionalism.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you so much Mike for your kind words.
  • 5 Wendy Wynne 17th May 2025

    The staff were very helpful and compassionate to enable me to concentrate on the funeral that my husband wanted. They are also there for you afterwards

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you for your kind words Wendy.
  • 5 Linda Hughes 9th Apr 2025

    I would highly recommend Viners Funeral Directors. Their Professional Service and Care the whole staff who looked after my Husband David Hughes was the best I could wished for him. Allowing me to visit him in the Chapel of rest and taking care of arranging everything for David’s funeral. Frequently informing the family of updates. The Funeral was very well planned and David has his final ride on a motorcycle. Thankyou so very much Debbie,Jamie and Paddy for looking after us and most of all David. Linda Hughes.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Linda for your very kind words. It really was an honour to care for you, David and your family.
  • 5 Chris Battell 29th Mar 2025

    Amazing funeral service all the staff and undertakers helped me and my family through the most devastating time in our lives when my husband  passed away very unexpectedly. The service was second to none  from beginning to end the care and respect shown to us all was truly amazing. I have also received calls from Debbie the wonderful lady who helped to organise the whole service etc checking to see if I was doing ok and stating if I need anything at all to contact even just for a chat to someone other than family which really means a lot . I would highly recommend Viners as a funeral directors 

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Christine for your kind words.
  • 5 Kathleen Tandy 25th Mar 2025

    Viners arranged for my husbands funeral with compassion and professionalism. I would recommend them.

    Debbie Fortune replied
    Thank you Kathy for your kind words.

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

Janet Duggan 21st Dec 2025

Such care and kindness from Jo and Debbie. Professional caring treatment from all personnel from the time they took Stephen into their care until the funeral and burial. Helped us through this sad sad time.. Thank you Viners.

Lewis Doyle 15th Dec 2025

The team were very accommodating, gave us time and space to make decisions, and provided us with numerous options.  Jo and Lana were superb, and we could not have asked for a better day.  Would highly recommend.

Karl Crisp 2nd Dec 2025

Our lovely mum Doreen passed away at the end of October. This was the first funeral the adult children in the family were to arrange and we were very unsure at a very difficult time. Viners were recommended to us by our local church. We were given an appointment promptly, the first ‘official’ task in the process. We were met by Debbie with tissues and sympathy. She walked us through every detail to be arranged, always with great advice and suggestions and no pressure. Throughout the process Debbie guided us from visiting with mum to arranging the flowers. All staff always met us with warmth and kindness. James was our director and met with us the night before to go through all the practical details ensuring we were comfortable and happy. On the day James and his team astounded us with their kindness and compassion. We were able to relax and take in the day. It was the small details that meant so much - encouraging us to really look at the flowers and take some time with the hearse when it arrived at the house, something that was so helpful for my 90 year old father in his grieving process. Throughout the funeral we felt we were in safe hands and able to fully experience the service and burial without worrying or thinking about any details. My mum was treated with the utmost respect and dignity which made the day beautiful. Thank you so much Debbie, James and the rest of the team. The family of Doreen Parks x

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