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

Elizabeth Katherine Baker 8th Sep 2022

Given that as a family we were coming to terms with the demise of our precious Kay we were overcome with the consideration and sensitivity of all the members of John Weir’s services. I felt at times as though you all were an extension of our family upholding us in our grief and sharing in our celebration of Kate’s wonderful life. Thank you all for your expertise. Sincere thanks to Sharon and Kevin for metaphorically holding our hands when it was needed. God bless you.

kevin harms 6th Sep 2022

thanks very professional thanks anna

Peter James Vaughan 6th Sep 2022

Sharon and the whole team were outstanding from start to finish. This is the 3rd funeral they have supported us through and the complete service from them all has been superb  Many thanks Peter Vaughan 

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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

David   Robert King

David Robert King

Jul 2024 - Apr 1954

Allan Hugh   French

Allan Hugh French

Jun 1933 - Jul 2024

Julien Elbert   Forder

Julien Elbert Forder

Apr 1969 - Jul 2024

Lynne   Sarah Oliver

Lynne Sarah Oliver

Dec 1973 - Aug 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Elizabeth Katherine Baker 8th Sep 2022

    Given that as a family we were coming to terms with the demise of our precious Kay we were overcome with the consideration and sensitivity of all the members of John Weir’s services. I felt at times as though you all were an extension of our family upholding us in our grief and sharing in our celebration of Kate’s wonderful life. Thank you all for your expertise. Sincere thanks to Sharon and Kevin for metaphorically holding our hands when it was needed. God bless you.

  • 5 kevin harms 6th Sep 2022

    thanks very professional thanks anna

  • 5 Peter James Vaughan 6th Sep 2022

    Sharon and the whole team were outstanding from start to finish. This is the 3rd funeral they have supported us through and the complete service from them all has been superb 
    Many thanks Peter Vaughan 

  • 5 Karen Baker 4th Sep 2022

    A professional, but friendly company who go the extra mile to ensure that your needs are well catered for.

  • 5 Douglas Smart 27th Aug 2022

    John Weir was not chosen but it was stipulated in the Will as they had been used twice before with success. They were excellent at organising the arrangements and went above and beyond to resolve a particularly difficult issue that was not of their making. On the day of the funeral I could not have wished for it to gave gone better. The John Weir staff in attendance at the funeral were accommodating, courteous and friendly at a time of sadness. John Weir was chosen for me in the Will and I can understand why and I, from my own experience, would thoroughly recommend them as well.

  • 5 Robert Hillier 27th Aug 2022

    We have been unfortunate that we have used John Weirs twice in the last 6 months but as always very caring and professional throughout the whole process. Deehnan kept us informed every step of the way. Thank you to the whole team at Rainham

  • 5 Joanne Simmons 22nd Aug 2022

    John Weir, excellent, caring and compassionate local undertakers. Used several times and the staff  always go above and beyond giving guidance and advice to achieve a memorable send off for our loved ones.
    Can’t thank you enough.
    You are amazing

  • 5 Andrew Harris 22nd Aug 2022

    Absolutely fantastic service

  • 5 Stephen James Hilder 19th Aug 2022

    Perfect in every way, thank you so much. Steve.

  • 5 Paula Clegg 12th Aug 2022

    We are so glad that we chose John Weir, Deana guided us through the whole procedure with kindness, compassion and professionalism.
    On the day of the funeral ever thing was carried out as we requested with the same care and compassion. Thank you.

  • 5 Gary Wayne Hutchins 6th Aug 2022

    The service provided by John Weir at this very sad time was Fantastic. 

  • 5 Sarah Willett 29th Jul 2022

    Excellent care and service 

  • 5 Pauline Nash 26th Jul 2022

    everything was perfect Thanks to the people of WEIR. We could not have asked for better .

  • 5 Julie Terry 25th Jul 2022

    J. Weir were so helpful, polite and kind with all the arrangements I asked of them

  • 5 David Sherlock 23rd Jul 2022

    Very caring and professional. Communication was great and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks to Deana 

  • 5 Kay Maher 22nd Jul 2022

    We would like to thank Anna and Sharon for their help and kindness. 
    Anna in particular has been our rock through a very difficult time, nothing has been too much trouble and has been lovely. 
    If the need arises, we would definitely use John weir in the future. 
    Kevin the conductor was also very kind as we’re all staff.  Thank you 

  • 5 Jonathan Dimmick 17th Jul 2022

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  • 5 Patricia Oakley 16th Jul 2022

    My Sister and I would like to thank everyone at John Weir's for there professionalism and kindness.The day went smoothly and Mum had a good send off. kind regards Steven and Trish.

  • 5 Gary Sutton 6th Jul 2022

    Having not had to arrange a funeral before you just hope that your funeral directors of choice will help you throughout the process and make things go as smoothly as possible. We went to John Weir based on the recommendations of friends and colleagues and we were not disappointed at all. Their service from start to finish was exemplary, offering advice when asked but never pushing us towards anything, we felt in complete control of all the decisions. The legal issues, what we needed to do, who we needed to speak to, arranging the celebrant, the music, suggestions as to where to go for flowers, right down to printing the order of services was handled professionally and thoughtfully throughout by Anna in our case, but everyone we spoke to from the firm was very nice. Delicate conversations regarding the way the deceased was dealt with before, during and after the service were handled with great dignity and respect. On the day of our service, everything ran like clockwork, with wonderful touches such as having our family members war medals on display were just added bonuses. I have no hesitation in recommending John Weir to anyone who has lost a loved one, and wants their final journey to go smoothly and be handled very professionally.

  • 5 Sue Moore 5th Jul 2022

    Brilliant service from start to finish. Professional and empathetic, nothing was too much trouble - made a very emotional time as stressless as possible. Can thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Trevor Thornton 4th Jul 2022


    Anna was most professional, helpful and empathetic, the process was explained in detail so that we knew exactly what to expect. The Celebrant, Kathryn Sanson, was equally efficient and the Service was very much as we would have liked it to be as it was a small family affair.
    The manner in which the whole difficult period for us was handled made it much easier for us, as a family, to get through what was a very traumatic time.
    Many thanks

  • 5 Denis Frank Finch 4th Jul 2022

    John Weir Funeral Directors were first class being not only extremely professional but kind and caring from the moment I made the first phone call to them to when our mum was finally laid to rest. Kevin and his team on the day were just lovely, helping the family pall bearers and ensuring everything ran to time. At such a sad time it's so good to know you can leave everything in safe hands.

  • 5 David John Tuffin 25th Jun 2022

    Amazingly compassionate but pragmatic support from the second we phoned them. Made our sad day that little bit easier. Thanks to you all. 

  • 5 Jennifer Kitney 20th Jun 2022

    John Weirs was excellent from the beginning to end of arranging our Dads funeral. Every detail covered and we used all the recommended companies he uses for flowers etc.

    Thank you very much John and your team.

  • 5 Nicola Baldwin 14th Jun 2022

    Highly professional and excellent service. From arranging a date for the funeral, answering any questions, keeping us on track and the courteous drivers and pall bearers on the day - Thank you. 

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

Elizabeth Katherine Baker 8th Sep 2022

Given that as a family we were coming to terms with the demise of our precious Kay we were overcome with the consideration and sensitivity of all the members of John Weir’s services. I felt at times as though you all were an extension of our family upholding us in our grief and sharing in our celebration of Kate’s wonderful life. Thank you all for your expertise. Sincere thanks to Sharon and Kevin for metaphorically holding our hands when it was needed. God bless you.

kevin harms 6th Sep 2022

thanks very professional thanks anna

Peter James Vaughan 6th Sep 2022

Sharon and the whole team were outstanding from start to finish. This is the 3rd funeral they have supported us through and the complete service from them all has been superb  Many thanks Peter Vaughan 

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