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

Robina Maslen 11th Mar 2023

Viner & Sons dealt with the whole of my husband's final journey, from brain donation through to the funeral. They were very helpful and professional, and with the help of the celebrant - Claire Wiltcher - ensured his funeral was exactly what we had wanted and hoped for. I cant thank them enough.

Sharon Gutteridge 10th Mar 2023

From start to finish Viner & Sons were respectful, professional and compassionate. Claire the celebrant was so understanding and was always there for me to talk about the service. 

Katherine Moore 8th Mar 2023

For a difficult position to be in, the team ay West Malling were really supportive. They couldn't have been more supportive and made the day go so smoothly. Nathan supported me well on the day as I wasn't sure what to expect, and Kerrie has also been lovely with her support arranging the day, from music down to the order of service. 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.

Latest Obituaries

Anita   Gane

Anita Gane

Oct 1956 - Feb 2026

Michael   Moran

Michael Moran

Aug 1930 - Feb 2026

Marion   Allen

Marion Allen

Jul 1924 - Feb 2026

Doris   Allingham

Doris Allingham

Oct 1938 - Feb 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Robina Maslen 11th Mar 2023

    Viner & Sons dealt with the whole of my husband's final journey, from brain donation through to the funeral. They were very helpful and professional, and with the help of the celebrant - Claire Wiltcher - ensured his funeral was exactly what we had wanted and hoped for. I cant thank them enough.

  • 5 Sharon Gutteridge 10th Mar 2023

    From start to finish Viner & Sons were respectful, professional and compassionate.
    Claire the celebrant was so understanding and was always there for me to talk about the service. 

  • 5 Katherine Moore 8th Mar 2023

    For a difficult position to be in, the team ay West Malling were really supportive. They couldn't have been more supportive and made the day go so smoothly. Nathan supported me well on the day as I wasn't sure what to expect, and Kerrie has also been lovely with her support arranging the day, from music down to the order of service. Thank you

  • 5 Melanie Cripps 4th Mar 2023

    The staff at Viners were kind and compassionate and took us through every step of the funeral so that we were prepared. The funeral itself couldn't have been better, again kind and courteous staff walked us through it all. Thank you

  • 5 Katie Clarke 24th Feb 2023

    My brother and I received excellent service from Viner and Sons throughout.  Both Kerrie and Claire, the Life Celebrant, were incredibly kind and compassionate.  They accommodated all our wishes and we would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Valerie Thayre 23rd Feb 2023

    Excellent service throughout from beginning to end.

  • 5 Jackie Joy 23rd Feb 2023

    We were very happy with the service viner and sons provided us. The staff I.e Kerrie was very welcoming, understanding and accommodating of al our needs.
    We can’t thank them enough for everything they done for us all.
    We would highly recommend.

  • 5 Trevor Protheroe 23rd Feb 2023

    The whole process of arranging our brother's funeral was very professionally handled and was conducted with all the respect and dignity we expected and had hoped for.

    Many thanks to all at Viner and sons.

    Trevor Protheroe and Anna Thornton.

  • 5 David Walker 7th Feb 2023

    Fantastic from start to finish can’t thank Kerri and Nathan enough 

  • 4 Carol McEnteggart 7th Feb 2023

    Claire and the team were very helpful and kind and guided us through every step

  • 5 Zena Kairns 6th Feb 2023

    Very friendly, empathetic , thoughtful, kind and professional service by everyone we dealt with at Viners during such a difficult time. Thank you.

  • 5 Kevin Botting 31st Jan 2023

    i found the funeral director viner and sons to be the most compashonate and understanding and extreemly helpfull . they talk to you with great understanding and care for you at your time of greeving the staff are amasing i can realy say that the service that they did for my wife was extreemly moving and it realy made an extreemly sad day one to remember and i will always remember that viner and sons realy went over and above there job and realy made the day exceptional for me and my late wife

  • 5 Elaine Chivers 31st Jan 2023

    Viners made a very sad time easy they did everything for us nothing was too much their kindness and understanding made life easier excellent doesn't seem a good enough word to describe the service we received

  • 5 Michael Butcher 28th Jan 2023

    Very helpful friendly team. The level of service that they supplied was amazing. From start to finish everything was done with the uppermost respect and professionalism. The day of the funeral everything went like clockwork and again was very professionally carried out. 

  • 5 Joanna Dunlop 27th Jan 2023

    Professional, kind and nothing too much trouble from beginning to end.

  • 5 Aileen Marchant 23rd Jan 2023

    I was very impressed with the care, respect and thought that went into Ken's
    funeral. Shall always be grateful to the excellent team and would have no hesitation in recommending them. Aileen Marchant and family

  • 5 Leanne Price 23rd Jan 2023

    Brilliant, very helpful ladies and considerate. Caring and efficient. Made sure everything was right.

    Would recommend to anyone in need of a funeral directors after a loved one has passed away

  • 5 Claire Miles 17th Jan 2023

    Viners did an exceptional job of the funeral for Margaret Betty. the attention to detail was fantastic and the level of professionalism was excellent. Clare in the office did everything she could to get Margaret back to Viners before christmas which was greatly appreciated by the family. the level of care and quality of services was excellent from the planning through to the excellent team on the day. thank you.

  • 5 Lady Jane Best Shaw 8th Jan 2023

    Kerry was brilliant. She was very patient when we had to make many alterations to the draft order of service to get it just how we wanted it.

    There was a communication problem regarding the curtains. We had wanted them left open but changed our minds and proffered to have them close at the end but this message didn’t get through.Thank you to Viner for your services.

    Best wishes from Lady Jane Best+Shaw

  • 5 Rachel Meek 7th Jan 2023

    Viner & Sons took great care of our Dad. The way the funeral was carried out was exceptionally professional, dignified, respectful and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble and from our first meeting with Charlotte to the time we bid Nathan and the team goodbye, we felt we were in the very best of hands. Sincere thanks to everyone involved, it could not have been better.

  • 5 David Green 6th Jan 2023

    Viner & Sons were everything I expected them to be and much more. Kind, respectful, professional and went above and beyond for our family. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Jim Mugford 6th Jan 2023

    Second to none
    Nothing to much trouble

  • 5 Bruce Wilton 29th Dec 2022

    From the moment we phoned to make an enquiry, to the shake of hands goodbye at the wake after the service, everything was courteous, thoughtful and faultless!

  • 5 Roy Parrott 16th Dec 2022

    Sorted out my mothers funeral different route due to heavy snow and all went well. Even arranged for one of them to play the organ in church and sing at the grave side. Many thanks . Roy Parrott and family.

  • 5 Andy Saunders 16th Dec 2022

    We would like to thank Claire and her team for all the care and attention they have have given us over the last few weeks and making mum's funeral,albeit sad,so special. Terry,Andy,Colin and all Margaret's family

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Robina Maslen 11th Mar 2023

Viner & Sons dealt with the whole of my husband's final journey, from brain donation through to the funeral. They were very helpful and professional, and with the help of the celebrant - Claire Wiltcher - ensured his funeral was exactly what we had wanted and hoped for. I cant thank them enough.

Sharon Gutteridge 10th Mar 2023

From start to finish Viner & Sons were respectful, professional and compassionate. Claire the celebrant was so understanding and was always there for me to talk about the service. 

Katherine Moore 8th Mar 2023

For a difficult position to be in, the team ay West Malling were really supportive. They couldn't have been more supportive and made the day go so smoothly. Nathan supported me well on the day as I wasn't sure what to expect, and Kerrie has also been lovely with her support arranging the day, from music down to the order of service. Thank you

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