W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Folkestone
Independent family funeral directors in Folkestone serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.
Latest Verified Reviews
Mandy Trespadern 18th Oct 2021
From the very beginning Lynn made my sister and I feel supported, she advised and helped us make the right decisions for our uncle's funeral. Every time I called the office, every member of staff who answered the phone was compassionate and helpful. It was comforting to have Lynn at the funeral and she guided us through a difficult day with love and care. Thank you.
Robert Bruce 17th Oct 2021
Very proffesonal from start to finish. Highly Reccomend
Kim Alexandrou 10th Oct 2021
We couldn’t have wished for better treatment from start to finish, Fariers were fantastic. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They were all so caring and compassionate.
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.
Latest Obituaries
Jun 1966 - Aug 2024
James Mark known as Jimmy Kissane
Aug 1963 - Aug 2024
Feb 1951 - Aug 2024
May 1937 - Aug 2024
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Mandy Trespadern 18th Oct 2021
From the very beginning Lynn made my sister and I feel supported, she advised and helped us make the right decisions for our uncle's funeral. Every time I called the office, every member of staff who answered the phone was compassionate and helpful. It was comforting to have Lynn at the funeral and she guided us through a difficult day with love and care. Thank you.
Robert Bruce 17th Oct 2021
Very proffesonal from start to finish. Highly Reccomend
Kim Alexandrou 10th Oct 2021
We couldn’t have wished for better treatment from start to finish, Fariers were fantastic. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They were all so caring and compassionate.
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