Viner & Sons

386 reviews

Viner & Sons are one of the oldest independent funeral directors in the country who pride themselves on providing a personalised service to bereaved families

Latest Verified Reviews

Justine Lear 2nd Jul 2024

Couldn't have wished for a more professional and caring team to look after my mum. Special thanks to Jo for all the arrangements and to Jack for top class service on the day.

Celia Hadfield 21st Jun 2024

Katie was excellent in making all the arrangements and giving very helpful advice. I really appreciated the care she took.

Mark Haines 14th Jun 2024

Excellent service that helped greatly at a difficult time. Special thanks to Lana, Dan and the team on the day of the funeral.

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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

54-58 High Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6LU

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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: 01732 496998

About Us

Established in 1777, Viner & Sons are one of the oldest independent funeral directors in the country, and pride themselves on the personal service that they provide to families after the death of a loved one.

Viner & Sons are still situated in their original premises, which dates back to 1430 in West Malling, Kent.

Viner & Sons team of experienced and professional staff will advise you through every part of the funeral arrangement process. They can help you choose from a range of traditional or alternative coffins, various transport options, and memorial ideas.

Whatever your religious requirements or personal wishes, Viner & Sons can help you plan the perfect funeral for your loved one. If you have any questions, feel free to contact their offices in West Malling to find out more.

Latest Obituaries

Ian    Milsted

Ian Milsted

May 1932 - Jun 2024

John   Rodden

John Rodden

Mar 1947 - May 2024

Sue   Selfe

Sue Selfe

Sep 1946 - Jun 2024

Elaine Mary    Burton

Elaine Mary Burton

Dec 1948 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Justine Lear 2nd Jul 2024

    Couldn't have wished for a more professional and caring team to look after my mum. Special thanks to Jo for all the arrangements and to Jack for top class service on the day.

  • 5 Celia Hadfield 21st Jun 2024

    Katie was excellent in making all the arrangements and giving very helpful advice. I really appreciated the care she took.

  • 5 Mark Haines 14th Jun 2024

    Excellent service that helped greatly at a difficult time. Special thanks to Lana, Dan and the team on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 Dawn Tucker 11th Jun 2024

    I would highly recommend Viners funeral directors. They were very compassionate & helpful at all times

  • 5 Chris Barwick 4th Jun 2024

    Not the first time we have used Viners services. They handled everything with compassion , care and professionalism as always for Lily, special thanks to Lyndsey and Daniel . 
    Thank you ,
    Chris , Karen and Ron

  • 5 Stephanie Pepper 2nd Jun 2024

    Very professional organisation. The two members of staff who attended to collect my mother from her home were sympathetic and compassionate.
    Three family members met with Jo to discuss the arrangements. She listened to our requests and made suggestions to help us with the decisions that needed to be made showed appropriate humour and was empathetic to our needs.
    The day of the service ran like clockwork and all staff concerned showed respect and professionalism.
    Our family will definitely recommend Viner's to our friends and relatives.

  • 5 James Rowe 28th May 2024

    The service we received from Viner & Sons was fantastic. From start to finish, they were sympathetic, helpful and efficient. All queries were answered promptly. The service on the day ran so smoothly, which helped reduce the stress on an obviously tough day. I can highly recommend Viner & Sons.

  • 5 Jane Linfoot 27th May 2024

    Excellent care and service at all points in the process. Many thanks to Jo and the team for their thoughtful guidance and support.

  • 5 Simon Rosemeyer 26th May 2024

    The team made a very sad and stressful time for the family very easy to deal with the situation. Made us feel that everything was in their control. A very professional and personable service. Thank you to the whole team for helping my family and I through this very sad time.

  • 5 Karen Shubert 3rd May 2024

    Very professional service for my stepdad's funeral, my Mum was very pleased with your services before and on the day of the funeral.

    The gentlemen/lady who were with us on the day to drive the cars were fantastic, nothing was too much for them. They were kind, compassionate and patient. The whole service was dignified and very respectful.

    Thoroughly recommend your services.

  • 5 Sharon Longhurst 30th Apr 2024

    Viners were very professional from beginning to end. They did everything we asked. They recommended Justine the celebrant who was excellent. 
    They treated the whole family with such care. 
    We can’t recommend enough. 

  • 5 Jane Linfoot 26th Apr 2024

    Jo's combination of wisdom and kindness helped so much in planning my mother's funeral.
    Lana and her team looked after us very well on the day. Thank you.

  • 5 Leanne O'Connor 20th Apr 2024

    Our family cannot thank the team at Viners enough. It was a very traumatic time because we had to get our autistic teen to say her goodbyes to her dad, unfortunately, car journey's are difficult for her, yet the drivers were so sympathetic to her needs, stopping on the journey and allowing her time and space. I cannot thank Jo and Steve and everyone else for giving our Chris the best send off and ensuring our goodbyes for our daughter. Viners were remarkable from booking until the end. Everyone will always remember that day as such a beautiful send send off. I had so many compliments about their service.

  • 5 Ann Packham 14th Apr 2024

    Everything was arranged perfectly. No requests were too much for them. Very respectful staff

  • 5 Robert Payne 13th Apr 2024

    Excellent in every way! Efficient, communicated well, and above all caring. Thank you so much to everyone. All beautifully done.

  • 5 Sue Nicholson 7th Apr 2024

    Many thanks to the team at Viner and Son. From the initial phone call, until the funeral, everything was handled with the upmost dignity and respect. Every member of staff we had contact with were polite and courteous. A caring and helpful service when we were at our most vulnerable. 

  • 5 Sandra Lamb 6th Apr 2024

    Viners  team and staff have been so very professional from the start to finish. They guided us through this very sad time for us and helped everything run smoothly.

    They went above and beyond to make sure our mum had the best send off possible .

    Thank you for all your support and help .

    We would highly recommend Viners .

  • 5 Beverley Conelly 28th Mar 2024

    Jo and Lana (the only two I dealt with) were amazing. From the first phone call, to the meeting, to the funeral, I can’t thank them enough for making an awful situation easier. Their kindness and care won’t be forgotten!

  • 5 Tejpal Singh Madan 26th Mar 2024

    Smallest of details were carried out very carefully and all emotions were felt and cared for . Excellent service which made it very easy for the family. 

  • 5 Janice Furnell 25th Mar 2024

    we couldnt have got any better service very helpful friendly and when needed sympathy thankyou all

  • 5 Michelle Slater 24th Mar 2024

    Thank you for arranging a truly unique day celebrating the life of our dad. Nothing was too much trouble for Lyndsey, she was compassionate, professional and helped us plan the perfect funeral, even organising a shire horse to lead the procession. On the day, Steve was amazing, he went above and beyond to make it special and suggested we walk behind the shire horse and hearse at the Crematorium. This made the day for us, we hadn't considered this option but it was perfect.

  • 5 Alison Dew 5th Mar 2024

    Viners were very helpful in the run up to my mother’s funeral. They were very supportive in ensuring that the details were right for us.

    On the day, the team that brought the coffin in were amazing. Lucy was kind and compassionate.

    I would highly recommend Viners.

  • 5 John Andrews 25th Feb 2024

    Lynsey was very helpful at a sad time in my life. Everyone at my wife Brenda's funeral said it was a truly nice ceremony.

  • 5 Carole Boisclair 22nd Feb 2024

    Viners have been professional and perfect throughout.
    They provided a very personal service and attended to every matter in a timely manor.
    Lyndsey took care of us and organized every detail of the funeral in a caring and sensitive way.
    On the day of Dad's funeral Steve, our funeral conductor, and his team, could not have been more helpful to ensure everything went well and Dad had a perfect day to celebrate his life.

  • 5 Emma Coomber 17th Feb 2024

    Very professional, friendly company - thank you for making the day seamless. 

Address
54-58 High Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6LU

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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

Justine Lear 2nd Jul 2024

Couldn't have wished for a more professional and caring team to look after my mum. Special thanks to Jo for all the arrangements and to Jack for top class service on the day.

Celia Hadfield 21st Jun 2024

Katie was excellent in making all the arrangements and giving very helpful advice. I really appreciated the care she took.

Mark Haines 14th Jun 2024

Excellent service that helped greatly at a difficult time. Special thanks to Lana, Dan and the team on the day of the funeral.

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