W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone
Independent family funeral directors in Folkestone serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.
Latest Verified Reviews
Chris Miller 18th Apr 2025
Wonderful service staff were brilliant and caring throughout thank you for everything from start of process to funeral and wake.
Vicki Olverson 14th Apr 2025
Very caring and compassionate, any and all needs catered for with attention to detail both in organising and carrying out of the ceremony. Alyssa and Geoff were perfect in every wa ... y, very respectful and supportive to all. In difficult circumstances there were positive and hopeful memories to hold on to, very much appreciated by all of the family. more
Jenny Sherman 25th Mar 2025
A wonderful family business and my family and I couldn't have asked for a more caring and heart felt service than we received for our Dad. Julie and her team made the stressful bus ... iness of organising the funeral very simple and made us feel very at ease at a distressing time. more
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Originally established in 1948 by Walter John Farrier in Dover, W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone, was founded when the Farrier family acquired Thomas Family Undertakers in Folkestone after the previous owner passed away. 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 Daimler 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 are proud to claim that they are leading family owned and run funeral directors in Folkestone and is currently run by Lynda Farrier and her children James, Sarah and Julie.
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.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Chris Miller 18th Apr 2025
Wonderful service staff were brilliant and caring throughout thank you for everything from start of process to funeral and wake.
Vicki Olverson 14th Apr 2025
Very caring and compassionate, any and all needs catered for with attention to detail both in organising and carrying out of the ceremony. Alyssa and Geoff were perfect in every wa ... y, very respectful and supportive to all. In difficult circumstances there were positive and hopeful memories to hold on to, very much appreciated by all of the family. more
Jenny Sherman 25th Mar 2025
A wonderful family business and my family and I couldn't have asked for a more caring and heart felt service than we received for our Dad. Julie and her team made the stressful bus ... iness of organising the funeral very simple and made us feel very at ease at a distressing time. more
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