W.J Farrier & Son Ltd, Dover

128 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Phyllis Wood 30th Apr 2021

We cannot thank Sarah and the team at Farriers enough for the service provided. What could have been a very stressful time was made so easy for us and the service on the day was exceptional. Regards Phyllis Wood and daughters Alison and Carol.

Paula Bunnell 27th Apr 2021

At one of our  hardest times we received the most caring  service.  Thank you James and his team  

Nick & Sue Roberts & Glanville 10th Mar 2021

Very personal service from a trusted organisation.

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

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
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

Nigel   Davies

Nigel Davies

Jul 1955 - Apr 2024

Eileen Freda   Broadley

Eileen Freda Broadley

Feb 1930 - Apr 2024

Carole Anne   Wanstall

Carole Anne Wanstall

Feb 1949 - Mar 2024

Daphne Mary   Prout

Daphne Mary Prout

Dec 1938 - Apr 2024

View more

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Phyllis Wood 30th Apr 2021

    We cannot thank Sarah and the team at Farriers enough for the service provided. What could have been a very stressful time was made so easy for us and the service on the day was exceptional. Regards Phyllis Wood and daughters Alison and Carol.

  • 5 Paula Bunnell 27th Apr 2021

    At one of our  hardest times we received the most caring  service.  Thank you James and his team  

  • 5 Nick & Sue Roberts & Glanville 10th Mar 2021

    Very personal service from a trusted organisation.

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

Phyllis Wood 30th Apr 2021

We cannot thank Sarah and the team at Farriers enough for the service provided. What could have been a very stressful time was made so easy for us and the service on the day was exceptional. Regards Phyllis Wood and daughters Alison and Carol.

Paula Bunnell 27th Apr 2021

At one of our  hardest times we received the most caring  service.  Thank you James and his team  

Nick & Sue Roberts & Glanville 10th Mar 2021

Very personal service from a trusted organisation.

Crematorium
Cemetery
  • Barham Crematorium

    Nr Canterbury, CT4 6QU

  • Hawkinge Crematorium

    Folkestone, CT18 7AG

  • Thanet Crematorium

    Margate, CT9 4LY

  • Charing Crematorium

    Ashford, TN27 0EB

  • Garden of England Crematorium

    Sittingbourne, ME9 8GZ

  • St. James Cemetery

    Dover, CT16 2QA

  • St. Mary's Cemetery (Dover)

    Dover, CT16 2QA

  • Charlton Cemetery (dover)

    Dover, CT16 2QF

  • Hawkinge Cemetery

    Folkstone, CT18 7NN

  • Deal Cemetery

    Deal, CT14 9BH

  • Aylesham Cemetery

    Canterbury, CT4 6EY

  • Boatman's Hill Cemetery (Sandwich)

    Sandwich, CT13 0AB

  • Sturry Cemetery

    Canterbury, CT2 0JW

  • Chartham Cemetery

    Canterbury, CT4 7NY

  • Canterbury City Cemetery

    Canterbury , CT2 8JL

  • Ramsgate Cemetery

    Ramsgate, CT11 7ES

  • St John's Cemetery

    Margate, CT9 4LY

  • Herne Bay Cemetery

    Herne Bay, CT6 7HB

  • Willesborough Cemetery

    Ashford, TN24 0JG

  • Bybrook Cemetery

    Ashford, TN24 9JX

Update

Prices vary by time and day of week