John Weir Funeral Directors Rainham

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A family-owned funeral directors, John Weir provides premium quality funeral services for the Rainham community.

Latest Verified Reviews

Stephen Harvey 13th Nov 2024

From the first point of contact to completion of the funeral all of the staff we have met, or spoken to, have demonstrated an outstanding and thorough professional approach, coupled with a very caring and compassionate manner. They have helped us through a difficult time, the service they have provided has been excellent, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Douglas Grieve 3rd Nov 2024

Perfect from beginning to end. From the initial contact to collect mum from the care home, through to the funeral arrangements, Sharon was a star. The communication was excellent, and alleviated us of all worries on what was a difficult time for us all.

Amanda Archer 1st Nov 2024

Thank you so much to everyone who made this process easy for us. To Julia who was so friendly and explained the whole process and kept in touch as we went along . She also found our celebrant Gemma who was wonderful and matched so well to my mums love of music. Thank you to the drivers on the day and especially the conductor - I think Kevin but am not sure.  He was very courteous  and warm and treated us all so respectively. All in all at a difficult time - John Weir provided a very professional but also personal service. Thank you .

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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

130-132 High Street
Rainham
Kent
ME8 8AR

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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 540582

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Rainham is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community. This office won the Golden Charter award in the category “Regional Funeral Planners of The Year 2015”.

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 Debbie Anderson, the Rainham 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 Rainham 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

Richard Stuart   Scott

Richard Stuart Scott

Feb 1953 - Oct 2024

Martin Richard   Taylor

Martin Richard Taylor

Jun 1951 - Oct 2024

Leslie   'Les' Graham Church

Leslie 'Les' Graham Church

Apr 1957 - Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Stephen Harvey 13th Nov 2024

    From the first point of contact to completion of the funeral all of the staff we have met, or spoken to, have demonstrated an outstanding and thorough professional approach, coupled with a very caring and compassionate manner. They have helped us through a difficult time, the service they have provided has been excellent, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Douglas Grieve 3rd Nov 2024

    Perfect from beginning to end. From the initial contact to collect mum from the care home, through to the funeral arrangements, Sharon was a star. The communication was excellent, and alleviated us of all worries on what was a difficult time for us all.

  • 5 Amanda Archer 1st Nov 2024

    Thank you so much to everyone who made this process easy for us.
    To Julia who was so friendly and explained the whole process and kept in touch as we went along . She also found our celebrant Gemma who was wonderful and matched so well to my mums love of music. Thank you to the drivers on the day and especially the conductor - I think Kevin but am not sure.  He was very courteous  and warm and treated us all so respectively.
    All in all at a difficult time - John Weir provided a very professional but also personal service. Thank you .

  • 5 John Wills 29th Oct 2024

    From the very first phone call to John Weir Funeral Directors, I was treated with respect and compassion.
    Julia listened to everything I requested and went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. This brought to fruition exactly what I wanted for my mother. She left nothing to chance or misinterpretation and went over everything each step of the way to ensure the service provided met all my expectations.
    In death, my Mum was treated with dignity and respect and I am so grateful to Julia for making Mum look so peaceful and serene.
    The celebrant that Julia selected was so personable and absolutely perfect for Mum’s service, talking about her as though she knew her.
    The drivers/pall-bearers were so kind and made everyone feel comfortable and unrushed.
    The music, photographs and video were perfectly timed and everything ran like a production on the day.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir Funeral Directors.
    All the staff were fantastic and a very special thank you to Julia.

  • 5 Natasha Louise Smith 28th Oct 2024

    They went above and beyond to make sure my dad had the send off not only he deserved but they one he wanted the support they have given me is amazing thank you so much  

  • 5 Rita Acott 28th Oct 2024

    From start to finish everything carried out to perfection

  • 5 Peter Boorman 25th Oct 2024

    We have used John Weir's for our family funerals for many years and have always found them to be professional, helpful and caring from the initial contact right though to final arrangements. Special thanks to Sharon at the Rainham office for her kind and caring support.

  • 5 Christine Price 21st Oct 2024

    Amazing staff. Kind, caring and compassionate as well as being very professional.  

  • 5 Adrian Nigel Matthews 15th Oct 2024

    Very respectful and professional.

  • 5 Michael Attridge 11th Oct 2024

    Anna at John Weir provided a very professional service. She was empathetic to us all and guided us through the process extremely well. Her communication was excellent at all times. The day of the service went very smoothly. I would highly recommend John Weirs.

  • 5 Joyce Leeson 5th Oct 2024

    Kind and caring service, not rushed In any way. Relatives delt with in a professional manner

  • 5 Patrick Childs 5th Oct 2024

    I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to everyone at John weir for the wonderful support and help that they provided to myself and family at such a sad time.you treated us all with the utmost respect and compassion for which we are grateful.many thanks.Pat and family 

  • 5 Nigel Elphinstone 29th Sep 2024

    We needed a B-spoke service to suit our deceased friends wishes to which John Weirs accommodated perfectly. Would recommend them to my friends 

  • 5 Kay Peat 19th Sep 2024

    The service I received was amazing any problem or request I had were dealt with by Julia and the team with care and attention.
    Even to the point of wearing blue ties as I had requested people wore blue for dad.

  • 5 Vicky Wentworth 15th Sep 2024

    Julia at John Weir Was amazing, she dealt with every aspect of my Dad’s funeral, nothing was to much trouble.  The cats turn up on time and the drivers and pull beaters were very respectful.

  • 5 Joanne Forder 10th Sep 2024

    They were at all times kind and professional. Everything went just as I wanted. 

  • 5 June Johnstone 3rd Sep 2024

    Julia at John Weir, Rainham, was professional, helpful and caring throughout this most unhappy of times for me. Her continuous communication and attention to detail allowed for a dignified and memorable day. I have no hesitation at all in highly recommending John Weir, Rainham, Funeral Directors.

    Yours, June Johnstone.

  • 5 Richard Coulson 3rd Sep 2024

    We had quite a "complicated" service to arrange as the numbers far exceeded those initially expected so the format for the service had to be changed. The flowers also had to be changed due to their availability.
    All this Sharon at John Weir managed both efficiently and with compassion.

  • 5 Susan Kemp 2nd Sep 2024

    The team at John Weir were absolutely amazing. Cannot fault anyone or anything. They were very helpful and respectful. They looked after my mum so well and us as her family were treated with the upmost kindness. The biggest of thank yous to you all

  • 5 Richard Crowhurst 2nd Sep 2024

    Julia and the team at John Weir we friendly, helpful and professional throughout the whole process. Everything went smoothly from the collection from the hospital to the funeral, five weeks later, at the crematorium. Can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Lyn Fraser 28th Aug 2024

    Amazing service!  Lovely people who give an impressive service, helpful and kind at a time when you need it. 
    From the ladies in the office to gentlemen who help us through the funeral everything was so well done.  
    We were guided through all the arrangements by Sharon, she deserves 10 stars! 

  • 5 Paul Oliver 27th Aug 2024

    Amazing service. The care and dedication taken by whole team was excellent. Anna in particular went above and beyond to accommodate our every request and made the worst time, a little bit easier

  • 5 David Swift 26th Aug 2024

    Very professional and caring throughout.

  • 5 Susan Clout 19th Aug 2024

    Had a very professional service from John Weir. Friendly and helpful. Sharon was very patient with any calls and some of the changes we made. Made an unpleasant experience less stressful and more bearable. Many thanks.

  • 5 Linda Sivyer 7th Aug 2024

    Highly recommend John weir great professional people 

Address
130-132 High Street
Rainham
Kent
ME8 8AR

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

Stephen Harvey 13th Nov 2024

From the first point of contact to completion of the funeral all of the staff we have met, or spoken to, have demonstrated an outstanding and thorough professional approach, coupled with a very caring and compassionate manner. They have helped us through a difficult time, the service they have provided has been excellent, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Douglas Grieve 3rd Nov 2024

Perfect from beginning to end. From the initial contact to collect mum from the care home, through to the funeral arrangements, Sharon was a star. The communication was excellent, and alleviated us of all worries on what was a difficult time for us all.

Amanda Archer 1st Nov 2024

Thank you so much to everyone who made this process easy for us. To Julia who was so friendly and explained the whole process and kept in touch as we went along . She also found our celebrant Gemma who was wonderful and matched so well to my mums love of music. Thank you to the drivers on the day and especially the conductor - I think Kevin but am not sure.  He was very courteous  and warm and treated us all so respectively. All in all at a difficult time - John Weir provided a very professional but also personal service. Thank you .

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