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

David Ian Kerridge 29th Jan 2024

Fantastic service. Sharon made the whole process easy and seamless. Navigating different time zones and zoom calls, she was flexible and considerate. I would definitely recommend John Weir. Outstanding.

Sarah Bing 22nd Jan 2024

I can’t thank Anna at John Weir enough for her help and guidance when planning my Dad’s funeral.  The funeral was just perfect, the coffin we chose from Colourful Coffins was exquisite and the response on the day from family and friends to our choice was lovely.  A very professional yet caring company, thank you for helping us at such a sad and difficult time

Susan Edwards 22nd Jan 2024

Julia was extremely kind at guiding us through the process of preparing for Mum’s funeral.  The bearers on the day of the funeral were considerate and caring.  

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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

Mary   Elizabeth Surridge

Mary Elizabeth Surridge

May 1934 - Oct 2024

Colin Frederick   Percy

Colin Frederick Percy

Dec 1946 - Oct 2024

Peter   Johnson

Peter Johnson

Mar 1934 - Sep 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Ian Kerridge 29th Jan 2024

    Fantastic service. Sharon made the whole process easy and seamless. Navigating different time zones and zoom calls, she was flexible and considerate. I would definitely recommend John Weir. Outstanding.

  • 5 Sarah Bing 22nd Jan 2024

    I can’t thank Anna at John Weir enough for her help and guidance when planning my Dad’s funeral.  The funeral was just perfect, the coffin we chose from Colourful Coffins was exquisite and the response on the day from family and friends to our choice was lovely.  A very professional yet caring company, thank you for helping us at such a sad and difficult time

  • 5 Susan Edwards 22nd Jan 2024

    Julia was extremely kind at guiding us through the process of preparing for Mum’s funeral.  The bearers on the day of the funeral were considerate and caring.  

  • 5 Jennifer Best 19th Jan 2024

    Sharon at John Weir is very professional, knowledgeable and calming. All details were confirmed in writing and by telephone the day before which was very reassuring. Thank you.

  • 5 Samantha Deacon 18th Jan 2024

    Very professional and compassionate. Thank you for all your help during this difficult time

  • 5 Jane Massoud 18th Jan 2024

    We received a very caring and professional service. Sharon organised and coordinated us through the whole process. Annie the celebrant did the service and gave Mum a good send off. Kevin made sure the arrival and carrying mum went smoothly. A professional and extremely friendly company. Thank you

  • 5 Donna Karen Davison 14th Jan 2024

    From start to finish, I cannot fault the team at John Weir. Deena helped me get a last minute appointment, in order to ensure my Mum was taken into their care from the hospital at the earliest opportunity, something that was important to me as she passed close to Christmas. Sharon at Rainham, was so helpful, respectful and friendly, guiding me through the process. On the day of Mum's funeral we had the first snow of the year. Shane explained exactly how we would proceed, organised the cars and took great care of Mum at the crematorium. He and his team ensured everything ran smoothly, with care and respect. Thank you for your care and excellent customer service.

  • 5 Margaret Hollands 13th Jan 2024

    From our first contact, Julia was very helpful and professional. From the planning, advice, help and the useful booklets and information sent by email right through to checking the day before that everything was as we wanted it to calling a couple of days after the funeral to ensure everything went well. Very caring staff helped to make a difficult process more bearable.
    On the actual funeral day everything ran smoothly and all the bearers and staff were smart, efficient and very caring of the family.
    A huge thank you to all concerned.

  • 5 Stuart Alexander 9th Jan 2024

    At a difficult time Sharon and all the staff at John Weir Rainham provided excellent service. Dealing with every detail at all times in a caring and empathetic way.

  • 5 Lisa Morgan 22nd Dec 2023

    Anna was so compassionate and supportive throughout.  Thank you so much x

  • 5 Helen Dennis 18th Dec 2023

    All friendly and helpful. Considerate with us at this sad time

  • 5 Lee Carter 17th Dec 2023

    John Weir were always very respectful and helped our family greatly during a very sad time. We would like to thank them for the great care and attention they took when arranging the funeral of our brother. Lee and Christine

  • 5 Peter Warnham 15th Dec 2023

    John Weir were very professional throughout. The arrangements through Deana were thorough and smooth. On the day Simon and his team ensured everything went to plan and ran smoothly. We would also like to thank Kathryn, the Celebrant, for conducting the very good service.

  • 5 Angela Camber 12th Dec 2023

    Anna was so helpful and kind to us all at this very difficult time. On the day of the funeral Shane and his team also took such care of us all. Thank you all for making such a difficult time a little easier.

  • 5 John Mulligan 10th Dec 2023

    Very pleased everyone has said how perfect everything was conducted in a professional manner may I personally thank Simon and Alan for being there on the day and also to Anna in the office for all her help in what was a very sad time for me and my son thanks again John weir.

  • 5 Graham Bridge 4th Dec 2023

    Anna in the Rainham office was extremely considerate at this difficult time. She took great care to explain everything to us. Options were explained to us to enable us to make our decisions for our mums funeral. At no time did we feel pressured to take a particular option. The day before the funeral everything was checked through one last time to ensure everything was correct.



    On the day, everything was as we requested. The gentlemen were well presented and took good care of us.

  • 5 Kathryn Norman 2nd Dec 2023

    I cannot express enough how wonderful John Weir are. I have sadly had to call on them a few times in recent years, but this time, with the loss of my sister and having to arrange the funeral single handed, Deana helped me every step of the way. Helpful, supportive and very kind.
    Thankyou. X

  • 5 Susan Jean Hocking 1st Dec 2023

    Could not fault John Weir on anything excellent service very compassionate and well looked after by Sharon. Thank you

  • 5 Scott Crittenden 28th Nov 2023

    John Weir took us (Beckys family and her fiancé) through the whole process seamlessly and were so sympathetic about the loss of Becky, who was a much loved daughter, sister, fiancée, along with friend to many. We sadly lost Becky due to cancer and when dealing with the most tragic of circumstances, having such a professional funeral director makes all the difference.

    They were compassionate, understanding and I would recommend them, above all other funeral directors. We had Deana in the Rainham branch helping us throughout and she was excellent.

    The day of the funeral was so well organised, and their aftercare was also extremely caring.

    If anyone ever asks us who they should choose for a funeral director in Medway, we would recommend John Weir every single time.

  • 5 Zoe Smith 27th Nov 2023

    Thank you to Anna for her concise, prompt  and sensitive communication ensuring everything went smoothly. 

  • 5 Martin Carr 26th Nov 2023

    My mother passed away very recently after a short illness, my brother and I had used John Weir in Rainham for my fathers funeral some 18 years ago and had no hesitation contacting them again.Sharon our funeral co-ordinator could not have been more welcoming and accommodating, she took on board all of our requests and made sure everything was explained and every detail was covered to ensure Mum had the funeral we hoped for. I cannot recommend this company and thank them highly enough, from start to finish the service and support we received has been exemplary. 

  • 5 Daphne Stearn 25th Nov 2023

    Always caring and totally professional

  • 5 Karen Davies 19th Nov 2023

    From start to finish John Weir were incredible , guided us , supported us in this sad time.

  • 5 Marie White 17th Nov 2023

    Amazing service from John Weir as always. An incredibly professional and thoughtful team who always take great care of your deceased loved one as well as the rest of the family in making the arrangements. 

  • 5 Gillian Tanner 14th Nov 2023

    We are very pleased with the excellent service given to us by everyone at John Weir.  They were very caring throughout.

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

David Ian Kerridge 29th Jan 2024

Fantastic service. Sharon made the whole process easy and seamless. Navigating different time zones and zoom calls, she was flexible and considerate. I would definitely recommend John Weir. Outstanding.

Sarah Bing 22nd Jan 2024

I can’t thank Anna at John Weir enough for her help and guidance when planning my Dad’s funeral.  The funeral was just perfect, the coffin we chose from Colourful Coffins was exquisite and the response on the day from family and friends to our choice was lovely.  A very professional yet caring company, thank you for helping us at such a sad and difficult time

Susan Edwards 22nd Jan 2024

Julia was extremely kind at guiding us through the process of preparing for Mum’s funeral.  The bearers on the day of the funeral were considerate and caring.  

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