John Weir Funeral Directors Gillingham

257 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Alison Oates 4th Apr 2022

I found Les particularly helpful and professional . I appreciated the telephone calls to go through things the day before the funeral and felt that he was approachable if I had any queries. He was also very patient and I did not feel rushed .  The rest of the team were very professional on the day of the funeral . I would recommend your service to family or friends. 

Gillian Lloyd 21st Mar 2022

Everything went perfectly. 

Sally Murphy 7th Mar 2022

The care and attention to detail is wonderful. A difficult time was made a lot easier, the care continues after the funeral too. Would fully recommend John Weir and thank their team.

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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

Simon Geoffrey   Ingram

Simon Geoffrey Ingram

Jul 1960 - Apr 2024

Charlotte Elizabeth   Crawford

Charlotte Elizabeth Crawford

Jan 1942 - May 2024

Mary Joan   German

Mary Joan German

Dec 1937 - Apr 2024

Joyce   Flick

Joyce Flick

Jul 1937 - Apr 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Alison Oates 4th Apr 2022

    I found Les particularly helpful and professional . I appreciated the telephone calls to go through things the day before the funeral and felt that he was approachable if I had any queries. He was also very patient and I did not feel rushed . 
    The rest of the team were very professional on the day of the funeral .
    I would recommend your service to family or friends. 

  • 5 Gillian Lloyd 21st Mar 2022

    Everything went perfectly. 

  • 5 Sally Murphy 7th Mar 2022

    The care and attention to detail is wonderful. A difficult time was made a lot easier, the care continues after the funeral too. Would fully recommend John Weir and thank their team.

  • 5 Patricia Cook 4th Mar 2022

    Les at the Gillingham office was very helpful and compassionate when arranging my brother-in-laws funeral. He kept in contact before the funeral checking that everything was as the family wanted it, and then checked in afterwards to make sure everything had gone as we had planned. Our thanks to all at John Weir for a really professional service.

  • 5 Elizabeth Bygate 22nd Feb 2022

    Les and the team in Gillingham helped make a very difficult process much easier for our family with their professional and caring approach. No request was too much and they were extremely proactive and at all times respectful and considerate. I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for help with dealing with this most stressful process

  • 5 Rhonda Galletly 20th Feb 2022

    So very caring and really took great care of my husband.  Lez continuously checked in on us and asked me and the boys were doing. He was so very kind and very helpful.  We are so very thankful 

  • 5 Peter Winter 13th Feb 2022

    Very caring and compassionate 

  • 5 Maureen Carey 31st Jan 2022

    John Weir have been absolutely amazing during this very difficult time for my family and I, so professional, helpful and compassionate. Nothing has been too much trouble, they have guided us all the way from my very first phone call making it a lot easier, we had a beautiful service, and even afterwards to make sure everything went ok. I cannot thank them enough and would like to make a special mention to Les at the Watling Street branch who we dealt with, so helpful and reassuring, you are a star!
    Would recommend you 100%, 5 star rating absolutely!

  • 5 Antony Marsh 25th Jan 2022

    Les and his team have been incredibly professional, thoughtful and helpful during a very difficult time for our family and we are very appreciative and grateful for all their assistance.

  • 5 Margaret Stevens 17th Jan 2022

    From our first meeting with Les,at the Gillingham branch,until the actual funeral, everything was absolutely perfect. Shane,who conducted the funeral, was attentive without intruding. Everything we wanted was dealt with smoothly and efficiently. On behalf of all the family I can't thank John Weir enough.

  • 5 Colin Birchall 11th Jan 2022

    I have used John Weir several times over the past few years. Their complete understanding of my needs were met entirely. On the day the team are ultra professional. They are respectful and act with the upmost integrity. This makes what is always a difficult day an easier experience as you know you are in great hands. 
    I would recommend their services entirely. 

  • 5 Thomas Regan 1st Jan 2022

    Excellent all round, everything was just as we wanted it and nothing was too much trouble. Kept in contact the whole way through making sure everything was as we wanted for our Mum.
    Thanking everyone at John Weir for all their help and support.

  • 5 Emma-Jane Daly 20th Dec 2021

    This is the second time we have used John Weir in three months. They are exceptional and create the service that is right for you and your family. They focus on you - and not adding on unwanted extras. 

    We wanted a slightly unconventional and less formal send off for Mum, and Les made sure every aspect was right for us and supported us every step of the way. 

    I’d recommend them completely. 

  • 5 Jade Smith 6th Dec 2021

    Les has been great, respectful and helpful.  He has treated our nan like she was his own and guided us through the process as hard as it has been.  He has made it easier.  I would recommend Les and his team again.

  • 5 Derrick Martin 15th Nov 2021

    Excellent caring service that couldn't be faulted from every member of staff involved. Sincere thanks

  • 5 Nigel Fox 22nd Oct 2021

    The day of the funeral could not have been any smoother and my Dad would have been delighted!  A truly wonderful send off for him!

    I have always used John Weir in the past for the simple reason that I can entrust them with finer details to help make a very stressful day go well.  Again they did not disappoint!

    A special mention goes to Les Atterbury who was my main contact.  He was extremely helpful and put great effort into finding the right music tributes.  His attention to detail and communication was exceptional and this ultimately helped towards a difficult day being a success.  I would also like to add that on the day Les’s colleagues were very professional and Amanda very supportive.

    Thank you all very much…you did us proud!

    Nigel Fox (on behalf of all the family)

  • 5 Leigh Marshall 20th Oct 2021

    What an incredible funeral for Vince. With the help of Les at Gillingham I was able to plan each part of the funeral service to my exact requests. Helped also by Amanda to finalise details for a military funeral and committal service. The conductor and his team took care of family and friends and guided the mourners through every step. Many thanks.

  • 5 Thomas William Baker 28th Aug 2021

    Absolutely lovely service, attention to detail and nothing but professional. I couldn’t of asked more of the help and guidance we was shown by Les at Gillingham branch, He made me and my sister feel so welcome and at ease. It made the organising part of the funeral very smooth. 

    The actual funeral service was just how we had planned and just as beautiful as I could of wanted. From the celebrant doing a fantastic job with her words, to the ceremony conductor always making sure myself & my family were okay and aware of what to do and what comes next. 

    It truly was a good send off for my dad, one that he would of been proud of also. I would like to thank everyone involved from John Weir for making a hard day much more enjoyable. 

  • 5 Melanie Westcott 25th Jul 2021

    Cannot fault the service provided initially by Amanda and then by Deana who took over and took us through all the arrangements so helpfully and professionally. 

  • 4 Cheryl Franklin 16th Jul 2021

    A big thank to John Weir Funeral Directors They understood my vision for my dad's home going and made sure all my questions were answered no matter what and I had time to process everything and give my Dad a wonderful send off And they checked in on me after the day Thank you keep up the wonderful works 🙂🙏🏾

  • 5 Karen Stewart 26th Jun 2021

    Such a professional company that has given outstanding service to me and my family during a very difficult time.

    Deana and Ben at your Gillingham Office have been extremely helpful during the whole process, helping organise mums funeral, over Zoom, telephone and when visiting the office.

    We would like to say a big thank you to the drivers on the funeral day and to all the staff who have looked after our mum whilst in your care.

  • 5 Yolande Osborne 22nd Jun 2021

    Very happy and satisfied. Family and friends made lovely comments over the service too. Thank you for your support and caring touch. It really meant soo much.

  • 5 Colin Hunt 8th Jun 2021

    Thank you to everyone for all your help and support, throughout my grief of my Nan, I am very grateful for all the attention to my Nan & her funeral was lovely and my Nan would have been pleased with the celebration of her life.  

    Thank you Colin 🙏🙏

  • 5 Dan Prentice 23rd May 2021

    John Weir organized my mothers funeral in exemplary fashion. Every detail was anticipated, and all the arrangements occurred without a hitch. This is , sadly, the third time we have had the occasion to use them, and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Olivier Frangne 12th Apr 2021

    Theresa was lovely all the way and so helpful. Going through some very difficult time when you need help from good people.Theresa  just did that. Thank you for everything 

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

Alison Oates 4th Apr 2022

I found Les particularly helpful and professional . I appreciated the telephone calls to go through things the day before the funeral and felt that he was approachable if I had any queries. He was also very patient and I did not feel rushed .  The rest of the team were very professional on the day of the funeral . I would recommend your service to family or friends. 

Gillian Lloyd 21st Mar 2022

Everything went perfectly. 

Sally Murphy 7th Mar 2022

The care and attention to detail is wonderful. A difficult time was made a lot easier, the care continues after the funeral too. Would fully recommend John Weir and thank their team.

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