John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jan Smith 2nd Apr 2022

Very helpful, supportive and patient.

Paul McGlone 24th Mar 2022

From start to finish, Ben has treated myself, my daughters and my grandchildren with the utmost care and consideration during this difficult time. The transportation was of the highest order, and the ultimate respect has been shown to my dear departed wife. Thank you very very much.

Jeanette Gray 10th Mar 2022

My sister and I cannot thank John Weir enough for looking after mum and dad for us. It has been an incredibly difficult time losing them both in such a short time but we got through it with the help of the very wonderful Amanda who showed such compassion, understanding and respect. A very big thank you must go to Annie Love celebrant who did such a lovely service for them both. Jeanette

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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

Carol Ann   Higbee

Carol Ann Higbee

Dec 1944 - Nov 2023

John Charles   Liptrott

John Charles Liptrott

Mar 1955 - Feb 2024

Eric   Le Grove

Eric Le Grove

Jan 1931 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jan Smith 2nd Apr 2022

    Very helpful, supportive and patient.

  • 5 Paul McGlone 24th Mar 2022

    From start to finish, Ben has treated myself, my daughters and my grandchildren with the utmost care and consideration during this difficult time. The transportation was of the highest order, and the ultimate respect has been shown to my dear departed wife.

    Thank you very very much.

  • 5 Jeanette Gray 10th Mar 2022

    My sister and I cannot thank John Weir enough for looking after mum and dad for us. It has been an incredibly difficult time losing them both in such a short time but we got through it with the help of the very wonderful Amanda who showed such compassion, understanding and respect. A very big thank you must go to Annie Love celebrant who did such a lovely service for them both. Jeanette

  • 5 Linda Farquharson 4th Mar 2022

    Very professional and supportive at such a difficult time. Very pleased

  • 5 Les Powers 17th Feb 2022

    Excellent. The team dealt with my mother in an extremely professional yet personal manner.
    Can't rate the team effort highly enough.

  • 5 Keith Parrott 14th Feb 2022

    Louise and I would like to thank Amanda for everything she did for us in arranging my wife's funeral, we would also like to thank Shane and his gentlemen for looking after us so well and making a difficult day go so smoothly.
    Thanks again
    Keith and Louise Parrott

  • 5 Fiona Cragen 31st Jan 2022

    Very professional staff arranged if all perfectly to give my baby boy the best send off. Couldn’t recommend them enough. 

  • 5 Mark Andrew Grindley 24th Jan 2022

    Ben was so nice and caring everything was done to the tee as per our instructions he was thoroughly professional at all times and very helpful 

  • 5 Julie Drury 15th Jan 2022

    The service from all of John Weir funeral service staff was outstanding. From start to finish nothing was to much trouble.  At a difficult and emotional time when you have lost a loved one you need the best advice and direction and John Weir meet’s that criteria and more.

  • 5 Lisa Allen 9th Jan 2022

    Fantastic kindness and support from Amanda and team,they were very professional and caring from beginning to the end.our family were so looked after.Thankyou once again.

  • 5 Janet Parfitt 19th Dec 2021

    Everything was done and completed efficiently, the service received from all involved was fantastic, mums funeral really couldn’t have gone any better.
    Many thanks to you all.

  • 5 Amanda Watmough 17th Dec 2021

    Was excellent in every way from start to finish would definitely recommend them

  • 5 Geoff Scoons 17th Dec 2021

    A great professional service from the initial contact, very helpful and  thorough with all details and answering all questions.
    Ben was a credit to your company and was very professional while being sensitive to our situation.
    He made everything go smoothly and had everything covered.
    This was the third time my family has used John Weir which says a lot about the great service your Chatham branch gives.
    A massive thank you to John weir and especially Ben you did my mum proud .
    Geoff Scoons 

  • 5 Christine Jackson 8th Dec 2021

    We were very pleased with the service provided by John Weir. Everyone was so kind and helpful, special thanks to Amanda for dealing with our numerous enquiries. The only problem was the date on the original webcast was incorrect but this was quickly rectified. Everything went smoothly on the day.

  • 5 Giles Barnes 7th Dec 2021

    John Weir Funeral Funeral Directors have provided an excellent service, and I would recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Jeremy Spencer 27th Nov 2021

    I cannot thank all at John Weir enough for the brilliant service we received.
    The amazing Amanda, who made everything so simple to organise, through to Shane who made sure that organisation was executed perfectly.
    It is a tough time, but you made it so much easier.

  • 5 Amber King 21st Nov 2021

    From the first point of contact through to the special day all communications from all were first class making the decisions and day comforting and unique
    thank you especially to Anna, Ben, Amanda and Kevin who looked after dad and us. Amber and Lee

  • 5 Christine Wotton 21st Nov 2021

    Great service and a very dignified send off for my late husband . They answered questions and made the whole process so easy

  • 5 Sharon Weller 5th Oct 2021

    Everyone at John Weir were so kind and compassionate, looking after my Dad with such care. My Mum and the rest of the family couldn't have wished for a better send off for my Dad.
    Thank you

  • 5 Zoe Robinson 28th Sep 2021

    Supoorted us through a difficult time and went above and beyond to make sure we had what we wanted.

  • 5 Michelle Marsh 26th Sep 2021

    Very friendly and approachable. Amanda was always more than helpful and understanding. Always listening to my aunt's life stories and expectations.
    The coffin bearers were very helpful in assisting me of where to park with my disabled mother. Which can be a stressful experience at the best of times. The drivers worked miracles in parking outside the house. Which is in a very narrow road.
    A huge thank you and well done to all !

  • 5 Verity La Roche 22nd Sep 2021

    Very sensitive, patient and helpful. Lovely staff and a very special service. 

  • 5 Joan Stone 21st Sep 2021

    They provided a very friendly and professional service.
    We were also very pleased with their recommended minister and florist.

  • 5 Carol Burrin 8th Sep 2021

    We were very impressed with the support we received from the initial phone call to the funeral. A high level of professionalism from everyone we met. They were even able to help when we ran into difficulties obtaining a death certificate.

  • 5 Peter&Eileen Weeks 9th Aug 2021

    We knew we had made the right choice after we spoke to Amanda at John Weir Chatham, she was kind understanding and gave  us good advise every step of the way.  On the day of the funeral everything went smoothly. so well organised.   Our celebrant Annie Love was absolutely brilliant, thank you all so much, highly recommended.  

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jan Smith 2nd Apr 2022

Very helpful, supportive and patient.

Paul McGlone 24th Mar 2022

From start to finish, Ben has treated myself, my daughters and my grandchildren with the utmost care and consideration during this difficult time. The transportation was of the highest order, and the ultimate respect has been shown to my dear departed wife. Thank you very very much.

Jeanette Gray 10th Mar 2022

My sister and I cannot thank John Weir enough for looking after mum and dad for us. It has been an incredibly difficult time losing them both in such a short time but we got through it with the help of the very wonderful Amanda who showed such compassion, understanding and respect. A very big thank you must go to Annie Love celebrant who did such a lovely service for them both. Jeanette

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