John Weir Funeral Directors Gillingham

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Linda Harrild 23rd Jan 2018

Very professional, Thressa made the funeral so easy for me. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend them.

Helen Holt 21st Jan 2018

They were very professional and understood our unusual circumstances.

Deborah Wright 18th Jan 2018

Very supportive, could not have been more pleased with the service provided. A special thank you to Teresa who helped with the arrangements and for Shane who was just wonderful on the day of the funeral.

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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

James Robert   Baker

James Robert Baker

Nov 1962 - Jan 2024

Alan   Bartrop

Alan Bartrop

Nov 1927 - Jan 2024

Graham Stuart   Wilkins

Graham Stuart Wilkins

May 1955 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Linda Harrild 23rd Jan 2018

    Very professional, Thressa made the funeral so easy for me. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend them.

  • 4 Helen Holt 21st Jan 2018

    They were very professional and understood our unusual circumstances.

  • 5 Deborah Wright 18th Jan 2018

    Very supportive, could not have been more pleased with the service provided. A special thank you to Teresa who helped with the arrangements and for Shane who was just wonderful on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 Lucy Wilson 2nd Jan 2018

    John Weir funeral services Gillingham helped my family through this very sad time. Theresa was professional, caring and very understanding, Kevin also gave us 100% professionalism. My family would like to thank all those involved in my fathers funeral and thank you all for helping us through this most difficult time in our lives. Many thanks The Kelly Family

  • 5 Micky Peters 19th Dec 2017

    Teresa at the Gillingham branch has been absolutely amazing with meeting all my needs and shows great compassion and makes you feel at ease in what is such a terrible time and I couldn't of asked for anyone better to handle my wife's cremation would highly recommend them 

  • 5 Vic Parker 4th Dec 2017

    Everything was handled extremely well. In particular we would like to single out Theresa Butters who guided us through the whole process sensitively and efficiently. Then, on the day of the funeral, Shane and his team were a professional, dignified and unobtrusive presence.

  • 5 Susan MacRae 28th Nov 2017

    Theresa at the Watling St office was wonderfully kind, patient, informative and helpful in arranging my sons funeral. On the day, we were looked after by Ben who was kind, supportive and respectful, thankyou to all the staff for their kindness. 

  • 5 Lesley McGinty 19th Oct 2017

    Dear John, I cannot commend
    your Gillingham branch highly enough or thank them enough for the excellent service they provided us with in every aspect of the arrangements for my mother's funeral.
    From the very start of the proceedings, we were in the excellent hands of Theresa. We were immediately struck not only by her extreme professionalism and efficiency, but also by her very warm and caring attitude towards us. She is a real credit to you. The perfect person to deal with those who are grieving and in need of her expert guidance at a difficult time. Nothing was
    too much trouble for her and her great attention to detail meant everything went seamlessly
    The team of chauffeurs and pallbearers we had on the day of the funeral, led so expertly by Shane,

    carried out their duties with great dignity, care and deference to us all. It was a sad but very special day for us, and this was all made possible by your wonderful employees.











































































































  • 5 Neil Burgess 17th Oct 2017

    The funeral for my mother, Cherry, Philomena, Burgess, was excellent. The arrangement and organisation conducted by John Weir, was second to none. The entire event, initially organised by Theresa Butters, and also the funeral itself overseen and participated in by Shane and his team, was the most professional and caring ceremony I have been involved with. Words cannot described my gratitude to John Weir, for making what is a very sad and stressful time, as easy as possible.

    Many thanks again,

    Neil Burgess.

  • 5 Lynne Kirsop 9th Oct 2017

    It was a smooth funeral from booking to the wake. All the staff were professional and
    courteous and made us feel relaxed.

  • 5 Ben Pannett 8th Oct 2017

    All the staff were very understanding, helpful and supportive. Thank you

  • 5 Peter Kiernan 6th Oct 2017

    We were very happy with the service provided to us and the flexibility they showed in meeting our needs.

  • 5 Bobbie Dicks 25th Sep 2017

    I recommend John Weir funeral directors to anyone needing to arrange a funeral. They were extremely helpful, kind and professional. I can't thank them enough for the service they provided for my mother's funeral.

  • 5 Kerri Funai 21st Sep 2017

    Very helpful .....really took the time to listen to us and explain the process at a difficult time.
    Service was lovely and just what we wanted.

  • 5 Judy Hay 4th Sep 2017

    I have nothing but good things to say about the service I received from John Weir in assisting me in arranging John's service. Theresa has been/was a great help and provided a seamless service together with a lot of support and kindness which helped me to get through an extremely difficult/upsetting time (especially dealing with the hospital/coroner). I cannot thank her enough. The gentlemen who drove us and attended to us at the Crematorium could not have been kinder and understanding, even to helping my daughter-in-law's parents (who are not well themselves) to feel as if they were not being rushed or holding people up. I will not hesitate to recommend John Weir (Gillingham and Theresa) to anyone. I must also thanks Theresa for suggesting Maria as the celebrant she also was excellent and very compassionate. Many thanks again Judy Hay (and Martine)

  • 5 Saira Newvell 12th Aug 2017

    Brilliant service. From the first steps of meeting Teresa at the Gillingham brance who was really welcoming and patient with me and my 2 sisters. To the funeral conductors on the day who were very prossesional and very attentive to our needs. Shane in particular was excellent.
    I would definitely recommend John Weir. We have used them for both my mum and dads funeral now, as you are guaranteed the top level of service. A big thank you to Teresa and the team.

  • 5 Marilyn Mundy 5th Aug 2017

    Everyone I came into contact with was kind, very helpful and efficient .
    Many Thanks.
    Marilyn Mundy

  • 5 Ruth Wallis 5th Jun 2017

    I would have no hesitation in recommending the Gillingham branch of John Weir Funeral Directors. I was treated with compassion and understanding. All through the bereavement nothing was too much to ask. It went very smoothly on what was a stressful day and I couldn't have asked for any more. Thank you

  • 5 Paul Stevens 26th May 2017

    We have used John Weir before, and again have no complaints about the service received. This extended from Teresa in the office to Shane and the pallbearers at the funeral. All instructions and requests were followed, and the sad occasion was made easier by their good service.

  • 5 Kathryn Newbound 8th May 2017

    Excellent service,care and empathy shown. I would certainly recommend John Weir. 

  • 5 Trevor Hoare 29th Apr 2017

    Great from start to finish. 
    Attention to detail. 
    Theresa was lovely 
    Kevin v good
    Thoroughly professional 

  • 4 Barbara Arnott 25th Apr 2017

    Theresa was very attentive and understanding. She went out of her way to make the process as easy as possible for us. 
    Thank you for everything

  • 5 Mark Brewster 9th Apr 2017

    It' was excellent service for wife thank you

  • 5 Daphne Bont Denyer 5th Mar 2017

    I found everybody very helpful and it was a pleasure to do business with John Weirs funeral directors.

  • 5 Yates Mark 31st Jan 2017

    On a very emotional day we found your staff very helpful and professional and guided through the service with dignity. Thank you all for doing a splendid job.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Linda Harrild 23rd Jan 2018

Very professional, Thressa made the funeral so easy for me. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend them.

Helen Holt 21st Jan 2018

They were very professional and understood our unusual circumstances.

Deborah Wright 18th Jan 2018

Very supportive, could not have been more pleased with the service provided. A special thank you to Teresa who helped with the arrangements and for Shane who was just wonderful on the day of the funeral.

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