John Weir Funeral Directors Gillingham

294 reviews

John Weir is a well-established funeral directors working in the Gillingham area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Maisy Chan 12th Apr 2025

Deana and her team were fantastic to deal with at a very difficult time for our family, sympathetic & courtesy at all times. They attended to every detail and were patient and ...  understanding with our questions and the traditions we requested. It made this very challenging event much easier knowing that the arrangements were being handled professionally and with empathy. We would not hesitate to reccomend their services. It gave us comfort to know our mother was in great hands.  more

David Bassom 4th Apr 2025

Very happy with the service couldn't be happier all went to plan thank you.

Scott Forrest 28th Mar 2025

Highly Recommended. The team ensured the funeral was taken care of not just on the day of the funeral but they proactively from the first meeting were involved to make sure all the ...  details were covered. Many thanks  more

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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

127 Watling Street
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2YY

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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 540524

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Gillingham 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 Theresa Butters, the Gillingham 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 the first funeral director in Kent to join the international, invitation only organisation, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Call John Weir Funeral Directors in Gillingham 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

Rita Doreen   Howes

Rita Doreen Howes

Feb 1944 - Apr 2025

Helen   Bukasoqo

Helen Bukasoqo

Mar 2025 - Aug 1936

Neil Douglas   Bailey

Neil Douglas Bailey

Aug 1948 - Mar 2025

George Robert    Davis

George Robert Davis

Dec 1938 - Mar 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Maisy Chan 12th Apr 2025

    Deana and her team were fantastic to deal with at a very difficult time for our family, sympathetic & courtesy at all times. They attended to every detail and were patient and understanding with our questions and the traditions we requested. It made this very challenging event much easier knowing that the arrangements were being handled professionally and with empathy. We would not hesitate to reccomend their services. It gave us comfort to know our mother was in great hands.

  • 5 David Bassom 4th Apr 2025

    Very happy with the service couldn't be happier all went to plan thank you.

  • 5 Scott Forrest 28th Mar 2025

    Highly Recommended. The team ensured the funeral was taken care of not just on the day of the funeral but they proactively from the first meeting were involved to make sure all the details were covered. Many thanks 

  • 5 John Bitton 23rd Mar 2025

    All done efficiently and sensitively, w

  • 5 Susan Birch 23rd Mar 2025

    The whole thing from arranging to the end was outstanding  many thanks and can’t thank you enough xxxxxxx 

  • 5 Maclorg Chris 16th Mar 2025

    Polite, sympathetic service from the moment I walked in the door until we had been delivered to the wake at the end of the funeral. Cannot speak highly enough of John Weir Funeral Services.

  • 5 David Williams 11th Mar 2025

    We can't fault the funeral service provided by John Weir. Deana was excellent in guiding us through the whole process and the team on the day were very professional and considerate.

  • 5 Mary Buultjens 28th Feb 2025

    From my very first meeting with Deana at John Weir Gillingham  Kent, I felt comforted and looked after. My questions were answered competently and I was given as much time as I needed with Brian when he was in the chapel. She guided us through the funeral planning with patience and expertise. Her colleague Kevin also turned out to be a pillar of strength to me and the family, particularly on the day of the funeral. The professional way in which efforts of these two windy proe 

  • 5 Helen McRobb 24th Feb 2025

    Highly efficient, professional and caring service from all at John Weir Funeral Directors. I can strongly recommend them. From the first point of contact to the cremation itself, they strive to act in the best interests of their clients, respecting specific requests and work hard to achieve the best outcomes.
    Personal thanks to Deana, who worked tirelessly, responded with sensitivity and communicated openly and honestly at all times.

  • 5 Jennie Cogger 17th Feb 2025

    Deana was patient and kind throughout
    On the day Kevin was calming and enabled the time and space we needed

  • 5 Mark Farmer 16th Feb 2025

    Thank you John Weir for making the sad loss of our Mum non stressful,
    From the time we rang was 5 star Deana of your Gillingham branch was outstanding helped us through every step of the process. On the day of Mum's
    Funeral everything ran smoothly and on time they talked us through everything
    On the day and where of a high professionalism,
    Once again thank you for a excellent service you provided
    Regards
    Mark Farmer and Family

  • 5 Amy Carter 12th Feb 2025

    Deanna and team at John Weir, Gillingham have been incredible whilst organising and leading my Dad's funeral.

    They have been compassionate, kind, caring and have really listened to us throughout. We're a blended family and the team have ensured everyone has been heard and able to contribute towards our Dad's passing.

    I would highly recommend.

  • 4 Stephen Vant 11th Feb 2025

    Offices are in much needed of refurbishment and so only 4 stars. The funeral went very well and all other services / level of dignity handled very well. Deana is a diamond and is devoted to her work! She deserves a nicer place to work and some investment in the front of house offer, including lighting, quality of finishes / furniture is long overdue...this would serve the Weir brand well for staff and customers alike!

  • 5 Kayleigh Firth 10th Feb 2025

    Perfect service and perfect send off for my Mum. Deana at Gillingham did my dad's funeral a few years ago, it was so nice she could do my mum's too. Deana was very reliable, friendly and welcoming and good at what she does. Thank you so much

  • 5 Kay Mills 28th Jan 2025

    A brilliant service from the very start very helpful in the planning and the funeral it's self. Lovely people would most definitely use again.

  • 5 David Billett 17th Jan 2025

    Deana at John Weir Gillingham was absolutely amazing.

    She made the whole difficult process very smooth .

    I would recommend her to everyone.

  • 5 Sarah Hayward 10th Jan 2025

    From start to finish the service we received at such a terrible time was sensitive, compassionate, supportive and very kind. Deana was very caring in her approach to ensuring we received the kind of service our mum wanted and in the day Simon ensured everything ran smoothly with empathy and respect. Would strongly recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Jane Watson 22nd Dec 2024

    The service was organised brilliantly and everything ran smoothly. Everyone commented on what a lovely service it was.

  • 5 Sharon Boland 20th Dec 2024

    The service we received from your Gillingham branch was excellent. The care and empathy helped us through a very difficult time for our family. The arrangements were exactly what we wanted and we couldn't have asked for a better send off for our beloved wife/mum/grandmother

  • 5 Ann Robbins 20th Dec 2024

    Deana and Julia were very supportive and sympathetic, they included everything that our family felt important. The funeral service was conducted with care and empathy and reflected our dad perfectly.
    Thank you.
    Lesley, Loraine & Ann
    An

  • 5 Heather Pollard 17th Dec 2024

    Very caring service. From the moment we arrived for our appointment to saying how we wanted to proceed for my husband’s service was professional and compassionate. We had telephone calls to keep us updated. We saw the chapel of rest where we could have a quiet moment of reflection. The drivers were superb. They all made a sad occasion easy for us. Heather

  • 5 Martin Turner 29th Nov 2024

    Very professional

    Very courteous

    An all round excellent service - Thank you

  • 5 Lorraine Hammell 26th Nov 2024

    Amazing staff, we used the Gillingham branch and they made the whole day from start to finish stress free. 
    Thank you so much 

  • 5 Janet Wilkinson 24th Nov 2024

    Everyone was very helpful, kind and respectful.

  • 5 Simon Brackley 19th Nov 2024

    The team at John weir have been absolutely fantastic though out the whole process. Couldn’t have wished for a more helpful team of people to help at this hard time . 

Address
127 Watling Street
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2YY

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

Maisy Chan 12th Apr 2025

Deana and her team were fantastic to deal with at a very difficult time for our family, sympathetic & courtesy at all times. They attended to every detail and were patient and ...  understanding with our questions and the traditions we requested. It made this very challenging event much easier knowing that the arrangements were being handled professionally and with empathy. We would not hesitate to reccomend their services. It gave us comfort to know our mother was in great hands.  more

David Bassom 4th Apr 2025

Very happy with the service couldn't be happier all went to plan thank you.

Scott Forrest 28th Mar 2025

Highly Recommended. The team ensured the funeral was taken care of not just on the day of the funeral but they proactively from the first meeting were involved to make sure all the ...  details were covered. Many thanks  more

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