John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

326 reviews

John Weir is an independent funeral directors offering high quality services covering all of Chatham.

Latest Verified Reviews

Ann West 18th Jun 2023

Wonderful, kind, patient, understanding, the whole team were amazing but this only happend because of leadership at the top !!!! Thank you JOHN, x.

Daniel Adams 13th Jun 2023

We were very well looked after by the Chatham branch by Ben and Amanda. From start to finish they made an already difficult situation that little easier. Everything was done with such dignity from being there in person and communication via email and phone. It’s the little things that count and the small details was what we found makes John Weir stand out. Absolutely faultless throughout. On the day of the funeral we were treated with the upmost respect and cannot fault one detail, so thank you to Ben and the rest of the team for easing the stress and worry to make sure Brian had the best send off we could have asked for. 

Nettie Goodwin 31st May 2023

We can’t praise John Weir highly enough. Thoughtful, discreet, helpful and considerate.  Accommodating all our wishes and steering us through the necessarily grim process of dealing with our public goodbye to our darling Mum.  We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services, which we would class as outstanding . 

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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

25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

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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
Call: 01634 540488

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Chatham is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community.

With locations throughout the Medway towns, they have full professional and experienced staff, enabling them to provide first class facilities and a comprehensive range of services. Whether the funeral is simple or elaborate, John Weir’s expertise will ensure that the funeral arrangements are carried out with the highest of standards.

Funeral director Ben Baker, the Chatham branch manager, will be at the office to assist you Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Outside of these hours,the telephone line is open to receive calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

John Weir Funeral Directors is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). On top of this, it is also the first funeral director in Kent to join the international, invitation only organisation, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Call John Weir Funeral Directors in Chatham now to find out more about the services that they can offer, or to begin planning the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Lewis Anthony   Medhurst

Lewis Anthony Medhurst

Apr 2005 - Apr 2024

Doris   Maud Ballard

Doris Maud Ballard

Jul 1929 - Apr 2024

Nichola Denise   Hartstone

Nichola Denise Hartstone

Aug 1963 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Ann West 18th Jun 2023

    Wonderful, kind, patient, understanding, the whole team were amazing but this only happend because of leadership at the top !!!!
    Thank you JOHN, x.

  • 5 Daniel Adams 13th Jun 2023

    We were very well looked after by the Chatham branch by Ben and Amanda. From start to finish they made an already difficult situation that little easier. Everything was done with such dignity from being there in person and communication via email and phone. It’s the little things that count and the small details was what we found makes John Weir stand out. Absolutely faultless throughout. On the day of the funeral we were treated with the upmost respect and cannot fault one detail, so thank you to Ben and the rest of the team for easing the stress and worry to make sure Brian had the best send off we could have asked for. 

  • 5 Nettie Goodwin 31st May 2023

    We can’t praise John Weir highly enough. Thoughtful, discreet, helpful and considerate.  Accommodating all our wishes and steering us through the necessarily grim process of dealing with our public goodbye to our darling Mum.  We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services, which we would class as outstanding . 

  • 5 Martin Polhill 25th May 2023

    Excellent service through out,caring and supportive when needed

  • 5 Peter Burr 15th May 2023

    We were helped through every step of arranging the funeral. We were given good advice and choices which  made the funeral service personal and as stress free as possible.  A sad time was made more bearable because of the professionalism and kindness of the staff at John Weir.

  • 5 Kayleigh Hussey 8th May 2023

    Thank you for making such a sad occasion run smoothly. Amanda showed such compassion and was a pleasure to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. Also a particular thank you to Kevin who requested to be part of my dad’s funeral, as he knew him from the football world (we did not know this). 

  • 5 David Smith 3rd May 2023

    Very professional and caring, Weirs made a difficult day go very well and created a celebration of my late Uncles life.

  • 5 Stuart Chilmaid 30th Apr 2023

    Couldn't be faulted absolutely superb service throughout

  • 5 Elaine Seaburgh 23rd Apr 2023

    John Weir provided an excellent service, very professional  throughout the process. Ben and his team showed kindness and compassion as well as advice to ensure we planned the best possible funeral and the best possible service for my beloved Dad. Thank you. 

  • 5 Elizabeth Anne Woodhouse 21st Apr 2023

    Ben at John Weir is amazing. He treats you like one of the family and cannot do enough for you. We've had Ben arrange funerals for both my Dad and Mum who sadly passed away within 7 months of each other. He has been so kind, and all at John Weir made the funerals go so smoothly and with great attention to detail. I cannot recommend John Weir enough. Thank you so much

  • 5 Teresa Shaw 20th Apr 2023

    Very helpful and courteous service from all at John Weir.
    The lead man at the funeral was excellent so supportive and there every step of the way.

  • 5 Ray Major 17th Apr 2023

    From the beginning they were considerate,caring and professional. Nothing was to much trouble despite having to deal with several changes.
    Would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Danielle Smirthwaite 14th Apr 2023

    In such a hard time, John Weir were amazing. Very professional, had continuous contact and were happy to work with the British Armed Forced to allow my husband to have a military funeral. I will forever be thankful to them all. 

  • 5 Mary Lee 8th Apr 2023

    Many thanks to Amanda and Ben for their kindness and attention to detail in making all the arrangements for our brother's funeral and likewise to the extremely professional team looking after us at the services for the evening Reception of the Body and then the Requiem Mass and the Burial the next day. Everything was done with great respect and honour for our brother and with great kindness towards the family.

  • 4 Susan Gregory 7th Apr 2023

    Was lovely and professional,  we would of said excellent but the middle name was wrong which had to be changed on the order of service and the funeral guide ( which is still wrong in the write up part ) then through the service on the day of funeral the wrong name was put on the screen again . 

  • 4 Ramesh Nagala 3rd Apr 2023

    service very satisfactory
    everybody did their best
    very helpful and understanding
    efficient and prompt response

  • 5 Marion Mulloy 2nd Apr 2023

    I know it’s a sad time however,l can’t fault the service  John weir and his staff, the celebrant Kathryn sansom  were very professional, Kindness and respect towards myself and family ,l personally thank you ,you fully covered all our wishes to give Kevin the send of he deserves, 

  • 5 Tony Chapman 1st Apr 2023

    Very helpful  very caring in my time of need

  • 5 Ranjit Atwal 30th Mar 2023

    Very helpful and understanding throughout the difficult process of planning a funeral. Communication at every step of the process was excellent. Could not fault Ben and Shane.

  • 5 Jacqueline Holness 27th Mar 2023

    Excellent compassionate service

  • 4 Royston White 21st Mar 2023

    John Weir gave a professional yet compassionate service, making a difficulty time less stressful. We would recommend them.

  • 5 Joanna Gouldthorpe 20th Mar 2023

    From the start, John Weir were sympathetic and efficient, making the horrible process of arranging my father’s funeral as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Amanda was kind, responsive and very patient. 

  • 5 Chris Henderson 2nd Mar 2023

    I would like to say that I thought the service from John Weir and Amanda was faultless nothing was too much trouble. On the day Shane and the crew were aslo very good.

    Thank you for everything you did for mysef and my family, many people have commented on how it was such a nice service so from ALL of my family and from the bottom of our hearts - thank you.

  • 5 Steve Fury 1st Mar 2023

    Amanda and her team were amazing! From the moment we contacted her nothing was too much trouble at any time. She took care of everything, gave us the best advice and in the most sympathetic way. We were suprised at the cost and what we considered to be excellent value for money. I would thoroughly recommend John Weir Chatham!!

  • 5 Julie Grimmer 27th Feb 2023

    Excellent service, people very kind and considerate. Ben was brilliant is a credit to the company. Thank you so much 

Address
25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

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

Ann West 18th Jun 2023

Wonderful, kind, patient, understanding, the whole team were amazing but this only happend because of leadership at the top !!!! Thank you JOHN, x.

Daniel Adams 13th Jun 2023

We were very well looked after by the Chatham branch by Ben and Amanda. From start to finish they made an already difficult situation that little easier. Everything was done with such dignity from being there in person and communication via email and phone. It’s the little things that count and the small details was what we found makes John Weir stand out. Absolutely faultless throughout. On the day of the funeral we were treated with the upmost respect and cannot fault one detail, so thank you to Ben and the rest of the team for easing the stress and worry to make sure Brian had the best send off we could have asked for. 

Nettie Goodwin 31st May 2023

We can’t praise John Weir highly enough. Thoughtful, discreet, helpful and considerate.  Accommodating all our wishes and steering us through the necessarily grim process of dealing with our public goodbye to our darling Mum.  We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services, which we would class as outstanding . 

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