W J Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe

30 reviews

Independent family funeral directors in Hythe serving bereaved families with caring and compassionate funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Michael Carpenter 26th Feb 2022

Our grateful thanks to Vicky and Chris for all their help in organising Harry’s funeral. They helped make a very difficult and sad time easier with being there to answer all questions and give advice whenever we needed it. We would not hesitate to recommend WJ Farrier and Son in the future for care and compassion. Special thanks to Vicky for always being there at the end of the phone . 

Elizabeth Hall 20th Oct 2021

Thank you so much for making a difficult time easier for us all - you completed everything with dignity and compassion - thank you - 

Barry Sherwood 28th Aug 2021

Excellent very pleased, everyone said how well it went. Thank you Phil for all your help Kathy and Barry.

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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

The Island
Red Lion Square
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5AU

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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: 01303 767447

About Us

Originally founded in 1948 by Walter John Farrier in Dover, W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe offers expert funeral arrangements with decades of experience to draw on. Now in the third generation of family members, the team of professional, compassionate 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.

The Farrier family are proud to claim that they are leading family owned and run funeral directors in the Hythe area and is currently run by Lynda Farrier and her children James, Sarah and Julie.

Call W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd, Hythe 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

Rosemary Ann    Harris

Rosemary Ann Harris

Apr 1936 - May 2024

Roger   Garnit Berry

Roger Garnit Berry

Jul 1941 - May 2024

Mark Patrick    McCarthy

Mark Patrick McCarthy

Dec 1965 - May 2024

Ann Pauline   Armstrong

Ann Pauline Armstrong

Jul 1937 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Michael Carpenter 26th Feb 2022

    Our grateful thanks to Vicky and Chris for all their help in organising Harry’s funeral. They helped make a very difficult and sad time easier with being there to answer all questions and give advice whenever we needed it. We would not hesitate to recommend WJ Farrier and Son in the future for care and compassion. Special thanks to Vicky for always being there at the end of the phone . 

  • 5 Elizabeth Hall 20th Oct 2021

    Thank you so much for making a difficult time easier for us all - you completed everything with dignity and compassion - thank you - 

  • 5 Barry Sherwood 28th Aug 2021

    Excellent very pleased, everyone said how well it went. Thank you Phil for all your help Kathy and Barry.

  • 5 Lee Piller 14th Jun 2021

    Very impressed with the way all arrangements were carried out in a thoughtful and considerate manner. Phil was especially supportive and accommodated a number of things requested that reflected the fact that my mother’s family were dispersed across the country.

  • 5 Michael Carpenter 10th May 2021

    Vicki at Farriers Hythe branch went out of her way to arrange our Aunts funeral to an exceptional standard. She was always on the end of the phone to answer our queries and make changes where required. Our grateful thanks to her for making Ivy’s day the best it possibly could be, she is an asset to Farriers , thank you . 

Address
The Island
Red Lion Square
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5AU

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

Michael Carpenter 26th Feb 2022

Our grateful thanks to Vicky and Chris for all their help in organising Harry’s funeral. They helped make a very difficult and sad time easier with being there to answer all questions and give advice whenever we needed it. We would not hesitate to recommend WJ Farrier and Son in the future for care and compassion. Special thanks to Vicky for always being there at the end of the phone . 

Elizabeth Hall 20th Oct 2021

Thank you so much for making a difficult time easier for us all - you completed everything with dignity and compassion - thank you - 

Barry Sherwood 28th Aug 2021

Excellent very pleased, everyone said how well it went. Thank you Phil for all your help Kathy and Barry.

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