John Weir Funeral Directors Rainham

635 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Julia Ann Stewartson 1st Jul 2024

From the start of meeting with staff to the end of the funeral, we were treated with such care. We were kept informed all the time of what was needed. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

Marie-Therese Morris 28th Jun 2024

Julia at John Weir was very helpful, patient and very sympathetic. I was particularly grateful for the celebrant she chose for me.

Joanne Harrell 21st Jun 2024

Thankyou ANNA at John Weir, she worked hard to meet all my needs and exceeded my expectations with the Beautiful Horses, Carriage  and service. I was kept fully informed throughout. I found this service Excellent and Stress free. Have used you before and will use you again.

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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

Russell Robert   Johnson

Russell Robert Johnson

May 1947 - Jun 2024

Robert John    Cooke  'Rob'

Robert John Cooke 'Rob'

Jun 1962 - Jun 2024

William   Reginald Skinner 'Bill'

William Reginald Skinner 'Bill'

Feb 1928 - Jun 2024

John Finbarr   Sheehan

John Finbarr Sheehan

Sep 1937 - Jun 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julia Ann Stewartson 1st Jul 2024

    From the start of meeting with staff to the end of the funeral, we were treated with such care. We were kept informed all the time of what was needed. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 4 Marie-Therese Morris 28th Jun 2024

    Julia at John Weir was very helpful, patient and very sympathetic. I was particularly grateful for the celebrant she chose for me.

  • 4 Joanne Harrell 21st Jun 2024

    Thankyou ANNA at John Weir, she worked hard to meet all my needs and exceeded my expectations with the Beautiful Horses, Carriage  and service. I was kept fully informed throughout. I found this service Excellent and Stress free. Have used you before and will use you again.

  • 5 Anita Bushell 17th Jun 2024

    Every member of staff were so compassionate, patient and professional from the day they collected our dad from home until we said our goodbye. We were reassured all the way along they were only a call away if we needed them. Would definite recommend to anyone requiring this service. Thank you to all team you were stars xx

  • 5 Amanda Britton 17th Jun 2024

    The funeral that Sharon , Katherine and John Weir arranged for my husband was nothing but perfect. I couldn’t have managed without their wonderful caring support. Thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts. 

  • 5 Maureen Hoskins 10th Jun 2024

    Everything was perfect .thanks to Anna Annie and drivers in fact the whole team .they guided me through everything with patience and understanding. We have always used their service and been happy with it .ty

  • 5 Hills Nicola 8th Jun 2024

    From start to finish we have received wonderful service from Marie-Claire. She has been very kind and understanding.
    The conductor (forgotten his name) was also very attentive.
    Thank you for making such a difficult time more bearable.
    We will certainly recommend to others.

  • 5 Paula Robertson 8th Jun 2024

    From the 1st visit , to the last , Julia was so very helpful to us....professional ,friendly and showed great empathy
    She is a credit to your team Mr Weir .
    Yiur attending men on the day of Mum's service were first class too , professional , smart(lovely shiny shoes , important to me) and made sure we all knew exactly what was happening.
    As i said to Julia ...John Weir make the unbearable ...bearable.
    Thank you all .

  • 5 Suzanne Denise Round 29th May 2024

    Everyone was so very supportive, thoughtful and kind. They helped us throughout and on the day everything ran smoothly and was just what we wanted. Thank you to all the staff.

  • 5 Mike Wanstall 24th May 2024

    So very helpful throughout. Their attention to detail was excellent, with constant email and telephone contact to ensure the perfect day. Nothing was left to chance giving the family absolute confidence that the send off would be memorable; for which the family are extremely grateful.

  • 5 Judith Wallis 19th May 2024

    John Weir provide a thorough and  professional service whilst being friendly and considerate at what is a very difficult time. Our thanks goes to Anna and the team at John Weir Rainham for looking after our Dad.

  • 5 Richard Thurston 19th May 2024

    From the first meeting with Julia we felt in safe hands and so it proved.
    We received support and guidance throughout the whole process, with compassion and understanding, and they did a lot of the underlying organisation themselves, taking the worry and strain away from us.
    From start to finish we felt supported and in good hands, and the day went faultlessly.
    I would recommend John Weir to anybody.

  • 5 Theresa Slynn 14th May 2024

    John Weir Rainham are a very professional and caring company. Kelly dealt with my mother's funeral and she was very considerate and caring. Our family were very pleased with the service we received

  • 5 Paul Jackson 13th May 2024

    Excellent service Anna was patient, helpful and listened to our needs. She made the experience of arranging the funeral as easy as it could be. The staff on the day were very professional and guided us through a very difficult time.
    Thanks to all staff at John Weir.

  • 5 Mark Coultrip 13th May 2024

    Everyone at John Weir have been so kind and helpful and I cannot fault the services that they have provided. They helped my family get through such a difficult time.

  • 5 Dawn Schmid 13th May 2024

    I would highly recommend John Weir Funeral Directors, a local family business, Anna helped me through the whole process keeping me updated at every stage making me at ease during a difficult time.  I found all of  staff all very professional and smart.  Well done and thank you. 

  • 5 Gary Bassett 11th May 2024

    A friendly efficient service from all concerned. Many thanks

  • 5 Julie Foreman 8th May 2024

    All the staff were very compassionate, supportive and very efficient.

  • 4 Jean-Marie O'Callaghan 5th May 2024

    It was a very personal service from start to finish and although it was a service you knew that they actually cared. It was this care that made it so good. Anna Daltrey was very patient, kind and guided us through every aspect of having a funeral.
    Would highly recommend this service to anyone who needs a funeral director.

  • 5 Christine Richardson 4th May 2024

    I am extremely grateful to all the staff at John Weir for their kindness and "can do " attitude to all my problems and queries. They made a very difficult time as easy as it could be and took all the strain from me. Thank you for all you did to make our very sad day go as well as it possibly could.

  • 5 Andy Surridge 4th May 2024

    At a difficult time I have to say the service received was outstanding which made a sad time immensely easier to deal with. Dad was collected from home with dignity and compassion. Subsequent appointments for funeral arrangements were carried out professionally,compassionately and were very informative. Any questions we had after meeting Julia were always promptly answered. Each member of staff from the initial call to the day of the funeral knew exactly what was required and were extremely professional as well as very courteous. 

  • 5 Lorraine McGookin 4th May 2024

    From start to finish an exemplary service. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Karen Owens 2nd May 2024

    Julia was very helpful and understanding at a time when needed.

    Very professional in all aspects 

  • 5 Margaret Thurston 29th Apr 2024

    Professional from start to finish. Helped make our brothers funeral perfect. 

  • 5 Carole Ann Coyne 27th Apr 2024

    Where to begin? From the moment John Weir collected my husband from home l knew he was in safe hands. They were without exception, caring & kind. They gently guided us through the most difficult of times so that we could lay him to rest in the way he wished & deserved. 
    We cannot thank them enough, when we asked around prior to arranging the funeral we were told without fail “You must use John Weir, they are the best.” We can only endorse this 100% & thank them from the bottom of our hearts.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Julia Ann Stewartson 1st Jul 2024

From the start of meeting with staff to the end of the funeral, we were treated with such care. We were kept informed all the time of what was needed. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

Marie-Therese Morris 28th Jun 2024

Julia at John Weir was very helpful, patient and very sympathetic. I was particularly grateful for the celebrant she chose for me.

Joanne Harrell 21st Jun 2024

Thankyou ANNA at John Weir, she worked hard to meet all my needs and exceeded my expectations with the Beautiful Horses, Carriage  and service. I was kept fully informed throughout. I found this service Excellent and Stress free. Have used you before and will use you again.

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