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

Garry Paul Read 6th Feb 2023

Excellent service from being picked up to being dropped .Mr Weir and his team run an exemplary service .Thoughly recommended in all parts of the cremation process.Garry Paul Read

Michael Ross Knowles 6th Feb 2023

Just wanted to say that at such sad times, it always helps to have friendly and professional people to guide you through these things. So a big thanks to John Weir and particularly Sharon at the Rainham Branch for her compassionate help and to Kev for his help on the day. The day went really well. I would also like to mention that the Celebrant, Bridget, made the service and the day was really upbeat and it was a lovely celebration of my Dad's life. THANK YOU.

Carol Anne Hanscombe 5th Feb 2023

A very professional yet personal service, nothing was too much trouble and we were treated with compassion right from the first contact. Sharon was especially helpful and supportive through an extremely difficult time.

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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

Derek   Bumstead

Derek Bumstead

Jan 1933 - May 2024

June   Candler

June Candler

Jul 1942 - May 2024

Josh   Ingram

Josh Ingram

Jan 1991 - Apr 2024

Joseph   Borg

Joseph Borg

Jan 1945 - Feb 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Garry Paul Read 6th Feb 2023

    Excellent service from being picked up to being dropped .Mr Weir and his team run an exemplary service .Thoughly recommended in all parts of the cremation process.Garry Paul Read

  • 5 Michael Ross Knowles 6th Feb 2023

    Just wanted to say that at such sad times, it always helps to have friendly and professional people to guide you through these things. So a big thanks to John Weir and particularly Sharon at the Rainham Branch for her compassionate help and to Kev for his help on the day. The day went really well. I would also like to mention that the Celebrant, Bridget, made the service and the day was really upbeat and it was a lovely celebration of my Dad's life. THANK YOU.

  • 5 Carol Anne Hanscombe 5th Feb 2023

    A very professional yet personal service, nothing was too much trouble and we were treated with compassion right from the first contact. Sharon was especially helpful and supportive through an extremely difficult time.

  • 5 Jenna Hall 2nd Feb 2023

    John and Anna went above and beyond to give my Nan the best send off, Anna kept us updated along the way and and made the whole process so much easier than I imagined. Thankyou Jenna and family 

  • 5 Sarah Jane Harris 29th Jan 2023

    Sharon at John Weir has been fantastic . She answered my initial phone call and was so kind and calm . The whole way through John Weir was efficient , professional , sensitive and kind . At the crematorium everything was orgainsed beautifully and Shane was so kind . I would thoroughly recommend John Weir .

  • 5 Sarah Anne Austin 22nd Jan 2023

    Nice, kind and very helpful people. Helped me arrange a lovely send off for my mum. Very caring and respectful, can't thank them enough for helping me though this.

  • 5 Margaret Clark 22nd Jan 2023

    My family and I were more than satisfied by your service and would like to say thank you very much,  Margaret Clark 

  • 5 Jane Elizabeth Williams 17th Jan 2023

    Everybody we met from John Weir was so kind, helpful and thoughtful.

    Deana steered us carefully through a difficult and emotional time, her professionalism and empathy were exemplary.

    As a family we are very grateful for the care and attention we all received - Thank you so much.

  • 5 Dorinda Briggs 10th Jan 2023

    I can’t thank enough the support, kind and professional guidance I had from John Weir  funeral services for my mother recently. Sharon took me through each step of the way -and the funeral - despite family anxieties and difficulties, ‘ran smoothly , nothing went wrong.’
    I am left with feeling deeply grateful and at peace following such a wonderful funeral on the day.  
    Thank you to all the John Weir team particularly Sharon - and Kevin on the day,
    Kindest regards ,
    D. Briggs and family

  • 5 Caroline Williams 3rd Jan 2023

    Excellent service. Professional, supportive, friendly, compassionate, helpful and discreet. 

  • 4 Angela Frances Cann 20th Dec 2022

    Extremely professional  & eased the whole process from start to finish. Special thanks to Sharon in the Rainham branch. 

  • 5 Emma Post 20th Dec 2022

    Absolutely wonderful, professional, caring staff and service. Anna has been so lovely and thorough, checking everything has been perfect, always at the end of the phone if we needed her. We cant thank them all enough for the beautiful send off we gave our Grandma.

  • 5 Isabel Wilson 16th Dec 2022

    A professional, empathetic and supportive service from start to finish. Nothing is too much trouble and Deanna, Sharon, celebrant Kathryn and the team are excellent at guiding the bereaved through a confusing and emotional process with good grace and humour. Would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Simon Ferguson 13th Dec 2022

    Service was absolutely spot on - friendly but very professional.

  • 5 Tara Quinn 9th Dec 2022

    Lovely staff, Deana was so helpful nothing was to much trouble from start to finish. Perfect send off for my auntie.

  • 5 Julie Hibbert 4th Dec 2022

    Professional caring and full attention to every detail. No hesitation in recommending to others 

  • 5 Helen Louise Kemp 29th Nov 2022

    John Weir couldn't more helpful, this is the 2nd we have used them and I have left instructions with my family that I want them to do my husband and mine funerals but hopefully not for a long time. My mum's funeral was perfectly my mum.

  • 5 Ria Newcombe 25th Nov 2022

    Lovely people, very dignified process and detail orientated. Very much what you would want and expect during a tragic process that is already incredibly tough.

  • 5 Sue Wade 15th Nov 2022

    We feel incredibly lucky to have had the professional and compassionate care from Deana. From organising everything for us in meticulous detail, to looking after our darling Dad during the whole process.
    Deana's whole approach from the day we met her was exemplary.

    Thank you so much - Sue, Diana, Julie and Paul

  • 5 Ian Peter Scott 8th Nov 2022

    What could have been an awkward funeral as it was 20 miles away was handles
    with complete efficiency. We asked for a detour to pass my mothers house and of
    course you obliged. We asked for you to ensure my son who is wheelchair bound
    was immediately behind the funeral cars after church and he was.
    Shane was in control and we did not have to worry about anything Thank you for
    making an emotional day stress free.'

  • 5 Linda Morgan 8th Nov 2022

    Thank you so much for organising mum’s funeral. It was a perfect tribute to her. Bridget summed up mum extremely well. The photo tribute was beautiful. The flowers, from Wigmore florists, were wonderful.
    Thank you from all Jean’s family and friends.

  • 5 Clive Brown 7th Nov 2022

    Deana was our main contact with the company and was so sensitive and helpful and guided us thoughtfully through decisions for the day. The team who were with us on the day of the funeral were amazing. They were respectful, courteous and made what was a sad day much easier with their support. 

  • 5 Darren Gulston 6th Nov 2022

    The reputation of John Weir is well known and respected in the Medway area. This is the first time I’ve used them and would have no hesitation in recommending John Weir for the final journey of your loved one. 

    All the staff were diligent, thoughtful and dignified.  Nothing was too much trouble at a deeply emotional and personal time.  

    In particular, Anna at the Rainham office went above and beyond.  On the day, the team, lead by Kevin were assuring and calming at a very emotional time. All the staff have been so caring and I’d like to pass on my thanks. 

  • 5 Sandra Mount 5th Nov 2022

    Our every need was catered for. Nothing was too much for them. The day of the funeral was without fault.

  • 5 Colin Harms 31st Oct 2022

    Excellent service at a difficult time. Highly recommended.

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

Garry Paul Read 6th Feb 2023

Excellent service from being picked up to being dropped .Mr Weir and his team run an exemplary service .Thoughly recommended in all parts of the cremation process.Garry Paul Read

Michael Ross Knowles 6th Feb 2023

Just wanted to say that at such sad times, it always helps to have friendly and professional people to guide you through these things. So a big thanks to John Weir and particularly Sharon at the Rainham Branch for her compassionate help and to Kev for his help on the day. The day went really well. I would also like to mention that the Celebrant, Bridget, made the service and the day was really upbeat and it was a lovely celebration of my Dad's life. THANK YOU.

Carol Anne Hanscombe 5th Feb 2023

A very professional yet personal service, nothing was too much trouble and we were treated with compassion right from the first contact. Sharon was especially helpful and supportive through an extremely difficult time.

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