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

Samantha Kemsley 17th Mar 2020

Anna, who arranged my husbands funeral, and the guys on the day, were absolutely brilliant.  I have used the Gillingham branch of John Weir before; back in 2011 for my mums funeral and they were excellent then. There was no question that we’d use them again for my husband; this time the Rainham branch. They were empathetic, amenable and generally just lovely. Their professionalism is second to none. Thank you again.

Zac Lowdell 16th Mar 2020

Thank you for being so kind and professional.

Linda Anne Elsey 11th Mar 2020

John Weir organised dad's funeral professionally and efficiently. We received excellent support in a sympathetic and understanding manner at such a sad and distressing time. We appreciated their kindness and excellent communication, nothing was too much trouble. We would thoroughly recommend John Weir. Thank 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

Rosemary   Ann Parker

Rosemary Ann Parker

May 1948 - Jun 2024

Helen Rachel   Endersby

Helen Rachel Endersby

Jun 1974 - Jun 2024

Laura   Olive Kennett

Laura Olive Kennett

Oct 1934 - Jun 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Samantha Kemsley 17th Mar 2020

    Anna, who arranged my husbands funeral, and the guys on the day, were absolutely brilliant. 
    I have used the Gillingham branch of John Weir before; back in 2011 for my mums funeral and they were excellent then.
    There was no question that we’d use them again for my husband; this time the Rainham branch.
    They were empathetic, amenable and generally just lovely. Their professionalism is second to none.
    Thank you again.

  • 5 Zac Lowdell 16th Mar 2020

    Thank you for being so kind and professional.

  • 5 Linda Anne Elsey 11th Mar 2020

    John Weir organised dad's funeral professionally and efficiently. We received excellent support in a sympathetic and understanding manner at such a sad and distressing time. We appreciated their kindness and excellent communication, nothing was too much trouble.
    We would thoroughly recommend John Weir. Thank you again.

  • 5 Clair Vince 8th Mar 2020

    Kind but professional 

    The staff in their office explained everything and didn’t push me to spend more than I wanted

    The guys on the day were smart and friendly, sympathetic without being obsequious 

    Took great care of my elderly dad

  • 5 Philip Williams 2nd Mar 2020

    John Weir FD provided an excellent service all round and the price was very reasonable.

  • 5 Sharon Murray 28th Feb 2020

    Extremely caring, dignified and thoughtful at this difficult time. Everything was well explained and arranged for us. Thank you 

  • 5 Gill Poore 24th Feb 2020

    I cannot praise John Weir and his team (especially Deana) for taking care of everything, after the sad loss of my husband (digger) from start to finish they organised everything, nothing seemed any trouble and kept me informed all the way along. John, himself even phoned the day after, even though he was on his holidays, to ask how it all went and said all the right words. They made a very sad occasion, very bearable with as little stress as possible. Thank you so much x

  • 5 Marion Frost 22nd Feb 2020

    I cannot thank the John Weir staff enough for all their help and if you are lucky enough to get Anna to help you with what is the most stressful time in ones life then you will know that she will help you with everything, nothing I do mean nothing, is too much trouble. 
    In today’s life, we all deal with businesses that lack kindness and support this will not happen if you use the John Weir team.

  • 5 David Elvy 19th Feb 2020

    The funeral went as well as it possibly could and this was due in large part to the professionalism of John Weir staff. All our wishes were adhered to and the communication leading up to the day was excellent. Thanks goes to Anna at the Rainham branch for being so efficient and kind and for all the guys on the day for making it all run smoothly. We have no hesitation in recommending this company, all round excellent service.

  • 5 Meziara Khodabux 18th Feb 2020

    Very professional. From the moment we entered the office I could feel it was a safe space. I felt completed supported and nothing was too much. On the day of the funeral we were handled with extreme care and attention. The smallest gestures were so appreciated.
    Thank you so much for all your help.

  • 5 Dawn Burrows 11th Feb 2020

    Thank you for making our sad day , as stress free as it could be . Your service was excellent, and would recommend. 

  • 5 Sue Desson 8th Feb 2020

    Very helpful and courteous service from start to finish. We were kept informed and they made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with.

  • 5 Stephen Fullagar 3rd Feb 2020

    John Weir carried out my father’s funeral last week (and my mother’s some 9 years ago). I can only describe the service we received throughout as “perfect”.
    Particular thanks go to Deana and Ben.
    Regards
    Steve Fullagar

  • 5 Julie Hambelton 3rd Feb 2020

    My sister and I were extremely pleased with the service and support we had from everyone at John Weir. Sharon was very helpful and caring in helping us to arrange mum’s funeral & updated us continually. On the day all the drivers were so considerate to us. I must single out Kevin, who also did my dad’s funeral, and was wonderful in his organisation & compassion. Overall a very professional and caring experience. 

  • 5 Linda Loines 28th Jan 2020

    Thank you so much to the whole team, especially Anna who was so helpful at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Lisa Monk 26th Jan 2020

    I couldn't ask for anymore, from when my husband went over to the hands of john Weir and his amazing staff I felt very much at ease, he was treated like a king .
    Thankyou all and being very kind and caring to me and my family.
    On the day of the funeral was perfect
    Again his staff who drove the cars are something to be proud of thay are brilliant .
    Thankyou lisa monk.

  • 5 Susan Lynch 20th Jan 2020

    The funeral was very well organised and all the staff who works for Mr Weir were exceptional. Anna Daltrey was so very kind and so well organised that she made Dad's passing so much easier. She went well over the top of what is expected and she is certainly the diamond that works for Mr Weir. Nothing was too much trouble and through her ability for organisation and the little details made our experience so much easier to bear.

  • 5 Brenda Aston 7th Jan 2020

    The care, advice & professional service I had from John Weir certainly helped me & my family through a very difficult time.
    I really cannot thank them enough for arranging everything & also recommending Bridget Sapiano, the Celebrant, who gave us an excellent celebration of life service

  • 5 Dorothy Mary Soal 16th Dec 2019

    It was much easier than I thought it would be a lady who dealt with us was very Kind 

  • 5 Sue Skirth 16th Dec 2019

    Unfortunately i have had to use John Weir services twice in the last six months but both times they have provided an excellent sympathetic but ultimately professional service of the highest standard.

  • 5 Gareth David Kitney 13th Dec 2019

    I used John Weir after asking local friends and family for recommendations. John Weir, and specifically my contact, Sharon have been excellent. Telephoning me when I needed to do something or make a decision. Always explaining what would happen. And recommending excellent florists (Ascot)  and minister (Melvyn). I would recommend their services to anyone else but do hope I don’t need them again for a long while. 😄

  • 5 Peter Dickinson 10th Dec 2019

    very professional helped us through a difficult time

  • 5 James Dymott 25th Nov 2019

    Excellent service much appreciated. Special thanks to Anna for assisting with funeral preparations. Also to the team involved on the day of the funeral. We were treated with much respect & helpfulness throughout.

  • 5 Claire Russell 25th Nov 2019

    This is the third time we have used your services. We cannot thank you all enough for your compassion and kindness through what is such a difficult and sad time for us all. From the day we walked in to sort mums funeral arrangements to the actual day we said goodbye you were all so amazing to us. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You all did our mum so proud. Anna you are such a lovely person who never left mums side until the very end. We are eternally grateful to you. John weir are the best xx

  • 5 Stephen Alan Sims 22nd Nov 2019

    I found the services of John Weir to be excellent, taking care of the arrangements of my father's funeral in a truly sympathetic manner.  I would especially like to mention our celebrant Bridget, who was a perfect fit in leading the service on the day of the funeral.

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

Samantha Kemsley 17th Mar 2020

Anna, who arranged my husbands funeral, and the guys on the day, were absolutely brilliant.  I have used the Gillingham branch of John Weir before; back in 2011 for my mums funeral and they were excellent then. There was no question that we’d use them again for my husband; this time the Rainham branch. They were empathetic, amenable and generally just lovely. Their professionalism is second to none. Thank you again.

Zac Lowdell 16th Mar 2020

Thank you for being so kind and professional.

Linda Anne Elsey 11th Mar 2020

John Weir organised dad's funeral professionally and efficiently. We received excellent support in a sympathetic and understanding manner at such a sad and distressing time. We appreciated their kindness and excellent communication, nothing was too much trouble. We would thoroughly recommend John Weir. Thank you again.

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