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
Keith Johnson 2nd Sep 2024
Viners were superb in every respect. My late aunts aunts service was conducted in a very professional and respectful manner. Many thanks to all members of staff involved including the florist and celebrant. Couldn't have been better.
Joanna Clarke 16th Aug 2024
A wonderful team of people who couldn't have done more to help and guide us through a difficult time. Kind, sensitive, efficient - we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Viner & Sons and can't thank them enough for their advice, assistance and excellent service throughout.
Julie Newberry 15th Aug 2024
From the 1st meeting with Lana & Jo the organising of Mums funeral was second to none. I don’t know what else they could have done. They were brilliant, so understanding, and nothing was a problem for them. They were like family !! Thank you so very much for everything. Xx