W.J Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover

150 reviews

Independent family funeral directors in Dover serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Kimberley Clennell 12th Sep 2023

Richard and his team have been brilliant from start to finish. The day ran very smoothly.

Julie Cooper 6th Sep 2023

Farriers were amazing! They made the whole traumatic experience easier with their caring, compassionate attitude. Nothing was too much trouble for them, even down to finding the music I wanted. Sarah was amazing and a great support through the whole process

Michele Davison 2nd Sep 2023

This is the third funeral using Farriers. I wouldn't want to use the services of anyone else. Caring, professional, supportive and helpful from beginning to end. I honestly can't praise them enough.

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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

161 London Rd
Dover
Kent
CT17 0TG

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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: 01304 799606

About Us

Established in 1948 by Walter John Farrier in Dover, W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover, offers bespoke funeral arrangements with expert guidance. Now in the third generation of family members, the team of professional, considerate staff are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, W. J. Farrier & Son can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. W. J. Farrier & Son has its own fleet of Jaguar hearses and limousines, and can also arrange for bespoke transport such as horse-drawn hearses and motorbike hearses if you wish for something different

The Farrier family have continually operated from the original premises on London Road in Dover since 1948, and still house some of their vehicles at the original garages on Old Park Hill.

Call W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd at any time of day or night to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Brenda May   Ayers

Brenda May Ayers

May 1932 - Sep 2024

Timothy Harvey    Saunders

Timothy Harvey Saunders

Jun 1992 - Sep 2024

Barrie John   Cavanagh

Barrie John Cavanagh

Jun 1944 - Oct 2024

Valerie Rhoda   Greenstreet

Valerie Rhoda Greenstreet

Sep 1930 - Sep 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kimberley Clennell 12th Sep 2023

    Richard and his team have been brilliant from start to finish. The day ran very smoothly.

  • 5 Julie Cooper 6th Sep 2023

    Farriers were amazing! They made the whole traumatic experience easier with their caring, compassionate attitude. Nothing was too much trouble for them, even down to finding the music I wanted. Sarah was amazing and a great support through the whole process

  • 5 Michele Davison 2nd Sep 2023

    This is the third funeral using Farriers. I wouldn't want to use the services of anyone else. Caring, professional, supportive and helpful from beginning to end.

    I honestly can't praise them enough.

  • 5 Jayne Ford 29th Aug 2023

    Done a fantastic job and took alot of the stress and worry away.

  • 5 George Walton 24th Aug 2023

    Sarah was really helpful and supportive and nothing was to much trouble. Thank you

  • 5 Gloria Miller 30th Jul 2023

    Very professional and so kind with it. They made sure everything ran smoothly, as I knew they would.

  • 5 Lorraine McGarry 26th Jul 2023

    We cant thank WJ Farrier & sons enough for the support they gave us, at the worst point in our life it was as if they put a caring arm around us all and helped us through. The respect and care they gave mum was felt by all of us. Thank you

  • 5 Debbie Harrison 25th Jul 2023

    From the start of the process to the end we were taken care of, we could not have asked for more. Thank you for everything it was much appreciated.

  • 5 Keith John Howell 24th Jul 2023

    Everything was perfect and went beautifully.

  • 5 Julie Cummings 18th Jul 2023

    The family had an excellent, caring, kind and thoughtful service following the sudden passing of my mum. Viewings in the Chapel of Rest were arranged with great compassion. Sarah was exceptional with her understanding and sympathy. Caroline was patient whilst I was perfecting the Order of Service. The funeral was exactly as mum would have wanted. Heartfelt thanks to all the Farriers team. 

  • 5 Karl David Woods 16th Jul 2023

    Richard was professional and compassionate throughout, and the service we received was second to none. In addition, the small touches that were added to the service, such as carrying the theme of the sunflowers through to the service and order of ceremony, showed that there is a lot of thought and care behind the service provided. We could not have asked for a better send off for Mum.

  • 5 Jan Hyde 4th Jul 2023

    Farriers are just perfect. Their professionalism is outstanding and very personal. Couldn't have wished for a better service

  • 5 Julie Jones 24th Jun 2023

    I couldn't have asked for more caring,friendly,helpful, people to get me through this sad time,as I was dealing with Dad's funeral alone
    The staff were excellent in every single thing.
    They made sure my Dad was looked after from start to finish. He had a great send off and I couldn't have asked for more.
    Thank you

  • 5 Sue Marlow 19th Jun 2023

    Sarah was absolutely brilliant, she rang and checked everything as we went along. They did everything at our pace and nothing was too much trouble. Mum had a beautiful send off

  • 5 Jill Wilson-Hamilton 17th Jun 2023

    Would recommend Farriers, to anyone that has to arrange a funeral in Dover.
    They have the patience, understanding and kindness you need when your in mourning. Thank you

  • 5 Hazel Ransley-Warnes 14th Jun 2023

    Sarah and her staff were so thoughtful and professional. 
    We had a slight delay with important relatives stuck on the moterway, and they allowed us time for them to arrive. 
    I also had many query’s beforehand, and they found out the answers I needed promptly. 
    I would not hesitate to recommend thier  service for your loved one. 

  • 5 Alan Gibbs 12th Jun 2023

    Very helpful, considerate and professional

  • 5 Oliver Wyllie 4th Jun 2023

    Excellent, caring and professional.

  • 5 John Andrew Eccles 23rd May 2023

    From the first call to check on the status of a Golden Charter funeral plan and initial conversations following the death of our aunt, to the planning and execution of the funeral, Farrier's were supportive and caring. We were very impressed with the ease of everything and nothing was left to question and Sarah was particularly supportive, caring and friendly. Carrying the coffin in to the service with pall bearers was much appreciated; many funerals these days seem to use a trolley for bringing the coffin in, the Farrier's approach is far more dignified and respectful. Sarah stayed throughout the service and heled advise on flowers afterwards. Nothing but praise from us and our aunt's funeral plan was carried out to the letter and with no mention of any additional costs.

  • 5 Suzanne Mary Whittle 19th May 2023

    A very big thank you to Richard and all the team for the kindness and compassion in helping prepare mums funeral . 

  • 5 David Headon 11th May 2023

    Superb professional and sympathetic service.

  • 5 Mathew Pepper 7th May 2023

    Just the people you need to guide you through the most difficult of times..

    Big thank you to Sarah and all your team..❤️

  • 5 Carol Owens 25th Apr 2023

    Amazing people ! Professional, empathetic, thoughtful and truly exceptional in every way .. made a difficult time for the family very easy  from beginning to end .
    Our Mum would very much approve of the way her funeral was dealt with . 

  • 5 Helena Cook 7th Apr 2023

    We received kind and considerate help, and extremely good advice about the finer details. The service was very dignified, a fitting tribute to my late husband. I had complete confidence in Farriers, and I would particularly like to thank Sarah for her comforting guidance. Thank you.

  • 5 Steven Purchase 7th Apr 2023

    From start to finish an excellent service.
    Professional, compassionate,flexible and accomodating - giving advice and guidance on so many aspects of a daunting occasion.
    Every detail was managed brilliantly and kindly by Sarah to make this matter as painless as possible in very difficult circumstances for me.
    She was ably supported by Caroline who was patient and helpful throughout.
    I would recommend them without hesitation.

Address
161 London Rd
Dover
Kent
CT17 0TG

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

Kimberley Clennell 12th Sep 2023

Richard and his team have been brilliant from start to finish. The day ran very smoothly.

Julie Cooper 6th Sep 2023

Farriers were amazing! They made the whole traumatic experience easier with their caring, compassionate attitude. Nothing was too much trouble for them, even down to finding the music I wanted. Sarah was amazing and a great support through the whole process

Michele Davison 2nd Sep 2023

This is the third funeral using Farriers. I wouldn't want to use the services of anyone else. Caring, professional, supportive and helpful from beginning to end. I honestly can't praise them enough.

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