John Weir Funeral Directors Rainham

643 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Loos 22nd Mar 2021

My phone call to John Weir’s, on the day of my wife’s passing, was answered in a very understanding and prompt way. From the outset and throughout the planning stage of the funeral, my children and I were advised, guided and supported by Kelly for whom nothing was too much trouble. The choice of church and the minister was largely due to her efforts and proved to be such a wise choice for us. To sum it up, she did my wife and my children’s Mum proud. As a result of our family’s experience at the Rainham branch, I would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir’s. In my opinion, they are funeral directors second to none.

Anne-Marie Whiting 22nd Mar 2021

John Weir leads a thoughtful and considerate team. Nothing is a problem and their attention to detail is outstanding.The enourmously dignifed, respectful and almost military way of caring for the deceased during transportaton and the crematorium was absolutley what my father would have wanted and expected. There is no question that John Weir employs staff that truly care for those lost and their families. In the darkest of days they will take your hand and guide you.

Anthea Gordon 22nd Mar 2021

Friends and family have all commented how lovely the service was, how you all showed your love, respect and care for dad which we could not have asked for more. John Weir was recommended through a colleague at work and I could not have been more grateful for giving my dad the best day and what he deserved.

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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

Keith   Andrew Sharman

Keith Andrew Sharman

Apr 1953 - Apr 2024

Sandra   Bassett

Sandra Bassett

Jun 1954 - Apr 2024

Sylvia   Fowler

Sylvia Fowler

Jun 1932 - Apr 2024

Bryan   William Webber

Bryan William Webber

Oct 1935 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrew Loos 22nd Mar 2021

    My phone call to John Weir’s, on the day of my wife’s passing, was answered in a very understanding and prompt way.
    From the outset and throughout the planning stage of the funeral, my children and I were advised, guided and supported by Kelly for whom nothing was too much trouble. The choice of church and the minister was largely due to her efforts and proved to be such a wise choice for us. To sum it up, she did my wife and my children’s Mum proud.
    As a result of our family’s experience at the Rainham branch, I would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir’s. In my opinion, they are funeral directors second to none.

  • 5 Anne-Marie Whiting 22nd Mar 2021

    John Weir leads a thoughtful and considerate team. Nothing is a problem and their attention to detail is outstanding.The enourmously dignifed, respectful and almost military way of caring for the deceased during transportaton and the crematorium was absolutley what my father would have wanted and expected.
    There is no question that John Weir employs staff that truly care for those lost and their families. In the darkest of days they will take your hand and guide you.

  • 5 Anthea Gordon 22nd Mar 2021

    Friends and family have all commented how lovely the service was, how you all showed your love, respect and care for dad which we could not have asked for more.

    John Weir was recommended through a colleague at work and I could not have been more grateful for giving my dad the best day and what he deserved.

  • 5 Garry Russell 21st Mar 2021

    This was a first for me organising my Dad's funeral, but the help and guidance I received from Anna at the Rainham branch was second to none. Her professionalism and experience was very evident and I'm so glad she was there for me, excellent service - well done

  • 5 Christopher Finan 15th Mar 2021

    Totally professional throughout. I cannot fault their service in any way. My contact was Sharon who led me through the process in a gentle, kind and knowledgeable way. I would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir.

    Chris Finan

  • 5 Alex Browne 8th Mar 2021

    Excellent service throughout and can't thank you enough. Your professionalism and attention to detail made life a lot easier during a tough time for myself and the family. Special thanks to Deana who I dealt with - she was fantastic.
    Al Browne

  • 5 Mark Alan Chapman 7th Mar 2021

    Made live easy when dealing with a difficult time, very helpful and considerate, and helped make it all run smoothly on the day,
    Thank you

  • 5 Cheryl Hinchliffe 6th Mar 2021

    John Weir Funeral Directors have helped me through a very difficult time. Their patience and understanding and empathy made this experience easier to bear. I would recommend John Weir to all.

  • 5 Jim Grogan 2nd Mar 2021

    John Weir got everything right. The timing, the solemnity and excellent support throughout the whole process. 

  • 5 David Byatt 26th Feb 2021

    Thank you for all your help every step of the way ,
    could not have done it without your help.
    excellent
    Thank you

  • 5 Mary Gunner 26th Feb 2021

    I cannot thank John Weir and all the staff enough for their kindness in looking after mum while she was in their care and for all the support given to our family with the arrangements for the funeral. 

  • 5 Carmel Brynolf 22nd Feb 2021

    Myself& my family wish to say THANK YOU for the professional services provided by John Weir & staff on the passing of my dear husband Geoff Brynolf.
    Special THANKS to Kelly who was our contact. She was so thoughtful, helpful and caring during this difficult time.
    I'll give you all 5 stars plus. Mr John Weir , you should be proud of your staff
    Regards, Carmel Brynolf.

  • 5 Malcolm Boulter 20th Feb 2021

    John Weir provided a very professional service, for the funeral of my later Mother. They were helpful and gave good advise. I would recommend their services...thank you.

  • 5 Linda Swan 17th Feb 2021

    Deana at John Weir was so helpful in gently assisting us in planning the best funeral that we could for my sisters husband Trevor when he died of Covid-19 suddenly.
    Deana was patient, kind and very respectful of my sisters wishes and my sister was so grateful for every thing she did to help us make the plans for our final farewell to him very special and personal.
    My sister Carol felt that we were able to make him proud of the funeral that we had organised with Deana's help.
    The celebrant that they had recommended Deborah Glass was also perfect for the humanistic funeral that Trevor wanted as a celebration of his life.
    Thank you to the whole team for making Trevor's funeral a lovely send off.

  • 5 Brian Butterworth 14th Feb 2021

    Anna provided excellent support and advice throughout for which we are very grateful. All communication was reliable and efficient.

  • 5 Colin Harms 8th Feb 2021

    Our family have used John Weir a number of times over the years and sadly we have needed their services once again. We were very pleased with the way Anna and Kevin at John Weir Rainham looked after our Dad's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and they were very supportive.

    Thank you both and to all at Rainham. Colin & Kevin Harms

  • 5 Graham McRobbie-Smith 7th Feb 2021

    I would like to thank all those at John Wier especially Kelly. who was a credit to your company. She was always on hand to advise at this extremely difficult time.
    I would throughly recommend this company.

  • 5 Alison Watkins 29th Jan 2021

    My Mum's funeral was dealt with in the most respectful way possible given these difficult circumstances with Covid restrictions. Kevin was very supportive on the day and I would like to express my total thanks to Kerry for her constant support from beginning to end of the whole process, she was an absolute star and I can not thank her enough for helping me through this traumatic time.

  • 5 Alison Middlicott 26th Jan 2021

    They were great! really helped put my brother to rest, it was the celebration that he deserved

  • 5 Neal Harris 26th Jan 2021

    We were extremely happy with the service we received from John Weir Funeral Directors (Rainham). I dealt principally with Deana who professionally guided us through with genuine compassion, she was always available and fast to respond to any queries or concerns that we had. It was of huge comfort to us knowing that our Dad was in such safe hands - especially with it being the first time of dealing with a funeral arrangement.

  • 5 James Michael Stanley 24th Jan 2021

    John Weir were excellent, making a very sad time bearable. Professional at all times, I would thoroughly recommend they.

  • 5 Katrina Rudland 24th Jan 2021

    Very professional. Helpful  and compassionate with excellent communication at difficult times ! Would highly recommend! 

  • 5 Sylvia Tyler 23rd Jan 2021

    I would like to express my thanks to all the staff who were involved in my husband’s funeral, they demonstrated a high level of compassion, dignity and empathy to myself during this difficult time. I felt that  John was in safe hands who would afford him their full care and attention. Heart felt thanks to this company 

  • 5 Richard kent 17th Jan 2021

    Everyone was so understanding during this dreadful time we are all in at present , even though I was 60 miles away and everything was conducted over the phone absolutely everyone helped me through the process I cannot thank you all enough .

  • 5 Andrew John Parker 16th Jan 2021

    Everything was well explained, on-time and professionally executed.

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

Andrew Loos 22nd Mar 2021

My phone call to John Weir’s, on the day of my wife’s passing, was answered in a very understanding and prompt way. From the outset and throughout the planning stage of the funeral, my children and I were advised, guided and supported by Kelly for whom nothing was too much trouble. The choice of church and the minister was largely due to her efforts and proved to be such a wise choice for us. To sum it up, she did my wife and my children’s Mum proud. As a result of our family’s experience at the Rainham branch, I would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir’s. In my opinion, they are funeral directors second to none.

Anne-Marie Whiting 22nd Mar 2021

John Weir leads a thoughtful and considerate team. Nothing is a problem and their attention to detail is outstanding.The enourmously dignifed, respectful and almost military way of caring for the deceased during transportaton and the crematorium was absolutley what my father would have wanted and expected. There is no question that John Weir employs staff that truly care for those lost and their families. In the darkest of days they will take your hand and guide you.

Anthea Gordon 22nd Mar 2021

Friends and family have all commented how lovely the service was, how you all showed your love, respect and care for dad which we could not have asked for more. John Weir was recommended through a colleague at work and I could not have been more grateful for giving my dad the best day and what he deserved.

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