Viner & Sons

403 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

Teresa Knight 21st Aug 2021

I would highly recommend Viners for your funeral needs this is the second funeral they have arranged for my family and a can not fault them . Everything was carried out with the utmost care and respect . I cannot thank them enough and also the celebrant  Carol Taylor was the best , kind and caring as well as being professional. They all made a very hard time more bearable . Thank you to Lisa and Nathan as well as the rest of the staff . 

Neil Brighton 17th Aug 2021

Very attentive and responsive.

David Wilson-Green 16th Aug 2021

Unquestionably excellent. Nothing was too much trouble on the run up to the funeral and on the day itself. The team had the ability to be there on the day, absolutely on cue but vanish into the background unnoticed when not needed. Even the Verger at the Church said to me that they had never witnessed such great service and she had been doing the job for decades! When I go, I want these guys taking me to my final resting place! Highly recommend Viner and Sons

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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

Nancy   Barnes

Nancy Barnes

Jan 1943 - May 2024

Joy Carol   Chittenden

Joy Carol Chittenden

Dec 1933 - May 2024

Rosemary   Avis Augar MBE

Rosemary Avis Augar MBE

Jan 1937 - May 2024

Lily   Tuohy

Lily Tuohy

Oct 1922 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Teresa Knight 21st Aug 2021

    I would highly recommend Viners for your funeral needs this is the second funeral they have arranged for my family and a can not fault them . Everything was carried out with the utmost care and respect . I cannot thank them enough and also the celebrant  Carol Taylor was the best , kind and caring as well as being professional. They all made a very hard time more bearable . Thank you to Lisa and Nathan as well as the rest of the staff . 

  • 5 Neil Brighton 17th Aug 2021

    Very attentive and responsive.

  • 5 David Wilson-Green 16th Aug 2021

    Unquestionably excellent. Nothing was too much trouble on the run up to the funeral and on the day itself. The team had the ability to be there on the day, absolutely on cue but vanish into the background unnoticed when not needed.

    Even the Verger at the Church said to me that they had never witnessed such great service and she had been doing the job for decades! When I go, I want these guys taking me to my final resting place!

    Highly recommend Viner and Sons

  • 5 John Postlethwaite 9th Aug 2021

    Lisa was very caring and thoughtful in helping me with the arrangements for my wife’s funeral. Nathan was excellent leading the service. Overall I was very impressed and would recommend to anyone unfortunate to be in the same position 

  • 5 Kathy White 4th Aug 2021

    Dan was very helpful and kind to my Mum and I, and he answered all of our many questions. He was very professional throughout and we were very happy with my Dad's funeral.
    Thank you.

  • 3 Patricia Leadbetter 2nd Aug 2021

    All the staff at Viners have been excellent from our very first visit. I have no hesitation recommending their services to anyone. Thank you Viners for making my husband's cremation a memorable occasion.

  • 5 Christine and stuart Skilton 31st Jul 2021

    We have used Viners on a number of previous occasions following the untimely departure of our loved ones and we have always been impressed with their professionalism, empathy and providing the best send off for our dearly departed.

  • 5 Julia James 30th Jul 2021

    Everything was carried out with great efficiency and no fuss. Lots of TLC and understanding. Great respect for the deceased nothing was too much trouble. The actual funeral was beautiful and everyone who attended was very complimentary.
    I would not hesitate to recommend Viners and would certainly use them again.

  • 5 Naomi Dighton 28th Jul 2021

    very professional service Dan is a credit to the company many thanks for all you did to make Joe’s day as special as you did 

  • 5 Helen Steeden 26th Jul 2021

    Thank you for all your support over this difficult time. Lisa was amazing and so supportive. Nathan was fabulous, he read our mum's eulogy beautifully at the burial. Your kindness was a beacon of light at this challenging time. We can't thank you enough and our thanks come from the bottom of our hearts.
    Love Helen and Sue X x

  • 5 Annie George 20th Jul 2021

    This company is so professional and so kind. And nothing was to much. They help us all the way threw to service. Sorted the service books, to setting the service up, music and also the link to service. This was a wait lifted off my shoulders. 
    Also coming to visit Warren anything I needed was done and there advise all the way through was so trusted! 
    The whole team are a asset to the company , who ownership this should be so proud. 
    It not something you want to plan but I will be recommending this company. Also inside they having a waiting area which you can look at ideas to remember your loved one to ring, clothes made out of teddy things you wouldn’t think off. 
    On the day , everything went to plan. Also I loved the fact they got out on village and walked in front and went to rugby club and didn’t the same. So respectful! 
    I haven’t got a bad word to say! 
    Thank you so much 

  • 5 Wayne Sowery 19th Jul 2021

    I have used Viners a couple times and the most recent was a complicated double funeral. They were so supportive during the entire process. 

  • 5 Lance Morgan 16th Jul 2021

    We would like to thank everyone at viners and sons for our Serophenas funeral and everything we will always be forever grateful especially the lady who was looking after us the day we arrange it all many thanks lance and toni and rest of our family

  • 5 John Gibbons 16th Jul 2021

    everything was done to a high standard and on time .

  • 5 Lisa Teale 6th Jul 2021

    Lisa, Nathan and the rest of the team were amazing throughout. Nothing was too much trouble and the support offered was second to none. Everything put in place enabled the day to run smoothly giving my mum the best send off anyone could wish for. Thank you x

  • 5 Wendy Bundy 4th Jul 2021

    An excellent service from beginning to end 
    Everything fell into place very smoothly
    Smart  ,appropriate  and supporting with excellent relationships with the church
    Sadly I’ve had to use them twice in Three years but consistently excellent

  • 5 Lyn Taylor 1st Jul 2021

    Very professional and each member of staff extremely helpful and kind during a very difficult time
    I highly recommend their services 

  • 5 Julie Beevis 23rd Jun 2021

    Professional and courteous at all times - fabulous listening and sympathetic ears - very well organised and efficient and strange as it my sound all though it was not there loved one they treated it as though it was and with great sensitivity - I would whole heartedly recommend them 100% - the service was wonderful and exactly as I had planned it and although a very sad occasion the day itself was cheerful and reflective and a celebration of life and I thank them all very much for it .

  • 5 Claire Glynn 14th Jun 2021

    From the moment we meet Lisa at Viner & Sons we knew this was the place for us, she was amazing and talked us through everything, no call was too much trouble, each time we called in we were treated with the upmost respect. 
    The whole team have been fabulous in what is a very difficult time. Could not recommend them enough. 

  • 5 Roy Jackson 7th Jun 2021

    From start to finish they gave advise and took the worry out of organising a funeral. They are very understanding, patient and professional in all that they do. I would certainly recommend them. Thank you

  • 5 Christine Miles 2nd Jun 2021

    I was very pleased with everything. Dan was very helpful and reassuring. Everything went to plan

  • 5 Michael Keays 31st May 2021

    Very efficient organisation, and catered for all our needs. Reassuring that this could be left in such capable hands. And on the day, every aspect was undertaken with utmost dignity and respect. Absolutely everything done very well.

  • 5 Julie Clout 28th May 2021

    Everything was dealt with very well at a most difficult time and felt supported through the whole process. Thank you so much

  • 5 Paul Reeve 25th May 2021

    It's hard to compare as not been through this before but everything was very smooth.

  • 5 Nick Hadlow 25th May 2021

    Lisa and Nathan at Viner & Sons made the whole process easier than I feared and delivered exactly the service we wanted with no fuss. Our service was short, non-religious and low-key but I have no doubt that Viner & Sons would fulfil any brief equally well.

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

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

Teresa Knight 21st Aug 2021

I would highly recommend Viners for your funeral needs this is the second funeral they have arranged for my family and a can not fault them . Everything was carried out with the utmost care and respect . I cannot thank them enough and also the celebrant  Carol Taylor was the best , kind and caring as well as being professional. They all made a very hard time more bearable . Thank you to Lisa and Nathan as well as the rest of the staff . 

Neil Brighton 17th Aug 2021

Very attentive and responsive.

David Wilson-Green 16th Aug 2021

Unquestionably excellent. Nothing was too much trouble on the run up to the funeral and on the day itself. The team had the ability to be there on the day, absolutely on cue but vanish into the background unnoticed when not needed. Even the Verger at the Church said to me that they had never witnessed such great service and she had been doing the job for decades! When I go, I want these guys taking me to my final resting place! Highly recommend Viner and Sons

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