Viner & Sons

388 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

Megan Simpson 15th Jan 2021

We cannot thankyou enough for what you have done all of you especially Dan he is one of a kind. We have had support from the very first phone call and even until now of any of us speak to Dan. There is alot to process when arranging a funeral and Dan helped up with every single detail and gave us all the time in the world and never rushed us. There are no words to describe what you have done for us Dan literally none so Thankyou so so much from Megan, Mary, Holly, Chris, Ian, Maisie, Leo and the rest of our family xxx

Jen and David Williams 12th Jan 2021

Thank you so much for making a difficult day as special as it could be. Keith’s contribution was so greatly appreciated and helped to make a beautiful service for a beautiful person. Our sincere thanks

Michelle McCarthy 11th Jan 2021

Having lost a very dear member of our family and never before having arranged a funeral, I cannot thank Lorraine and all the staff at Vine's for there support, advise and ensuring all my wishes were meet. The support before, on the day and after was amazing, nothing was to much. Than you all at Vine's Michelle Mccarthy and family

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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

Brenda    Andrews

Brenda Andrews

Apr 1943 - Jan 2024

Rick   Epps

Rick Epps

Oct 1954 - Jan 2024

Ronald   Ridout

Ronald Ridout

Nov 1932 - Jan 2024

Shirley Ann   Higgins

Shirley Ann Higgins

May 1948 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Megan Simpson 15th Jan 2021

    We cannot thankyou enough for what you have done all of you especially Dan he is one of a kind. We have had support from the very first phone call and even until now of any of us speak to Dan. There is alot to process when arranging a funeral and Dan helped up with every single detail and gave us all the time in the world and never rushed us. There are no words to describe what you have done for us Dan literally none so Thankyou so so much from Megan, Mary, Holly, Chris, Ian, Maisie, Leo and the rest of our family xxx

  • 5 Jen and David Williams 12th Jan 2021

    Thank you so much for making a difficult day as special as it could be. Keith’s contribution was so greatly appreciated and helped to make a beautiful service for a beautiful person.
    Our sincere thanks

  • 5 Michelle McCarthy 11th Jan 2021

    Having lost a very dear member of our family and never before having arranged a funeral, I cannot thank Lorraine and all the staff at Vine's for there support, advise and ensuring all my wishes were meet.

    The support before, on the day and after was amazing, nothing was to much.

    Than you all at Vine's

    Michelle Mccarthy and family

  • 5 Susan Collins 30th Dec 2020

    All communication with Viners was handled sensitively and in a timely manner, even phoning us on day of the funeral to advise of potential road problems in the area of the crematorium.  Conversations with the Life Celebrant to discuss service arrangements was like talking to an old friend and made things so much easier at this difficult time.

  • 5 Tony Leach 22nd Dec 2020

    The team at Viner were brilliant 

    In these very difficult times they made the arrangements for mums funeral run as a family how we wanted them

    Thank  you

  • 5 Matthew Godfrey 19th Dec 2020

    I can't fault Viner & Sons. Nathan Martin helped me through such a difficult process and the service was lovely. My mum would have agreed. The webcast option was brilliant in this current climate. Deborah Glass who lead the service was also amazing. I don't know how she managed to piece together all the babble that was coming out of our mouths in the phonecall prior, but it was simply perfect. I can't thank you enough for helping us all say goodbye to my mum who sadly died at just 62 years old from Covid.

  • 5 Michael Gilbert 14th Dec 2020

    Absolutely amazing Funeral Directors, the compassion shown by all of the staff has been second to none. They have been there every step of the way, Claire has always been on the end of the phone and Nathan was such a gentleman at the Funeral. 
    We could not of asked for anything more. 
    Thank you all so so much. 

  • 5 Lorraine Gardner 10th Dec 2020

    It was such a professional service provided by Viners. They were extremely helpful and listened to everything that we wanted. We didn’t feel pressured into anything we didn’t want. On the funeral day they took care of everything so we didn’t even have to worry. Thank you so much!!  

  • 5 Taiwo Orishayomi 1st Dec 2020

    Viners and Sons were very good and professional with our family. My first contact was with Dan who was very prompt and kind over the phone. Then my second contact was Nathan with whom I dealt with the rest of the way. Claire the office manager was also very kind and professional in helping to organise visits prior to the funeral date. The team was very kind, very compassionate and understanding. They took care of everything we needed including finding us a Buddhist Nun to conduct the ceremony. In time of great loss and moaning, one needs a good team who knows what needs to be done. Viner and Sons were excellent.

  • 5 Sheila Martin 28th Nov 2020

    Kind and thoughtful during a very difficult time. Thank you to Claire and Nathan, everything ran smoothly.

  • 5 Alan and Amanda Dunmill 23rd Nov 2020

    I would like to thank Clair especially for her efforts in the arrangement of Dennis Dunmill’s funeral service. She made a difficult time very easy to deal with for myself and my sister.  . Also to Dan on the day and also Phil Painter for an excellent service. Many thanks. Alan Dunmill. 

  • 5 Jill Sharp 19th Nov 2020

    I have used Viner and Sons 4 times and they always provide an excellent professional service. I would recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Carole Mumford 16th Nov 2020

    Nathan at Viner & Sons has been very helpful, kind and considerate, and took away my worry in arranging my mother’s funeral including arranging contact with a lovely Celebrant to take the service. Due to COVID restrictions with making it difficult for some family and friends to attend the funeral he arranged the streaming of the service through a secure web link for family and friends to be there virtually for their goodbyes. All aspects of the arrangements were clearly explained and we were able to contact him and his team anytime with any with any worries or concerns we may have had.

  • 5 Helen Johnson 7th Nov 2020

    Dan at Viners was very easy to talk to in person and on the telephone.  He helped us to make good choices for my Mum's funeral.  He produced a really lovely printed order of service incorporating 8 of our photos, and was very patient with our deliberations on layout. On the day everything went very smoothly and we had no worries. I would recommend his service.

  • 5 Philip Packman 6th Nov 2020

    I Recently had my wife’s funeral , viners and sons were kind sympathetic and understanding , they accommodated all requests we asked for and I can’t thank them enough for the respect shown to us so I would highly recommend 
    Philip packman 

  • 5 Brian Reynolds 2nd Nov 2020

    Well organised and stress free funeral. Paid careful attention to all our requests, great service

  • 5 Elizabeth Page 1st Nov 2020

    The whole process was very easy to go through. It was not stuffy or too formal and we felt listened to and taken care of. Thanks to Nathan and his colleagues for making us feel comfortable and making the day of the funeral such a wonderful celebration that so professional which put us totally at ease. Collecting the ashes was also carried out in a relaxed but respectful way, mind you we were not expecting them to weigh so much! We always said Robin/Dad was like a sack of potatoes! Our experience at Viner & Sons has really helped us deal with everything at this sad and surreal time and we are truly grateful. Best Wishes, Maureen and Michelle

  • 5 Donna Parl 25th Oct 2020

    I can not thank EVERYONE enough at Viner & Sons! Every member that I spoke to listened to our every request, had patients, was kind and most of all had respect for my lovely dad as though he was still with us. I spoke frequently on the phone, we popped in several times and nothing was a bother! Lorraine & Clare arranged my father's funeral and they were so lovely. Visiting the directors to make arrangements was an experience that we were dreading but it was calm, friendly, they didn't rush and was so attentive. The day of days service was just beautiful. My brother was late due to his car overheating so he was terribly upset. It was Dan that actually kept the calm. A wonderful man and again nothing was too much trouble. Dan explained to everyone how to carry dad and he was so graceful. Lorraine gave us a little book to read to the grandchildren to help them understand of dad's passing.. the whole experience made saying goodbye to our precious dad that much easier and we will all be FOREVER grateful to Viber & Sons. You truly have a wonderful team to be proud of ♥️♥️

  • 5 Linda Palmer 24th Oct 2020

    Amazing . Friendly compassionate staff, cannot thank them enough for making a very sad hard time easier to deal with and heart felt thanks for everything you did , would highly recommend

  • 5 Philippa Haftke 21st Oct 2020

    Viner and sons have been caring and considerate from the first meeting. They have always been on hand to answer queries and to resolve any concerns we had leading up to the day of the funeral. They have acted with respect and sensitivity throughout and nothing was too much trouble.  
    The actual day itself went like clockwork. It was of course a sad occasion but everything was exactly how we had planned it and we felt that we gave my Father a good send off and he would have been so proud. My Mother took great comfort (as did we all) from the funeral and the way it all went.
     The respect and patience shown by all at  Viner & Sons was deeply appreciated by all the family. Many thanks to you all. 

  • 5 Mrs Susan Smith 19th Oct 2020

    From the first moment we spoke to Viners about my mother's funeral the staff could not have been more helpful and caring. A funeral plan was already in place so it was sorting a date and finalising details. On the day Nathan ensured everything went smoothly. Viners had stored my father's ashes and they advised me as soon as my mother's had been returned to them so that I could collect them both for burial in our local churchyard.

  • 5 Kate Holgate 15th Oct 2020

    Thanks to Nathan at Viner & Son who was so helpful and supportive in relation to the recent funeral for my Mum. He made it all very straightforward and as a result we didn't have any problems at all.

  • 5 Liz Thomas 13th Oct 2020

    Dan is extremely professional and managed the service for my beloved father perfectly from beginning to end.  He and his team show tremendous respect, discretion, dignity, and the compassion and communication skills vital at such a sad time.  I cannot recommend Viners highly enough.  Thank you ? 

  • 5 Brian Saunders 6th Oct 2020

    We have used Viners on several occasions for funerals and Nathan, Dan and ALL the team give their utmost respect and professional care from the first point of contact to the funeral day..
    Nothing is too much trouble they give valuable advice on making what is a challenging time much easier to arrange.
    You dont feel it's just 'part of the job' but that they really care in making it the best send off for your loved ones as possible under such sad circumstances.
    Everyone that came to our recent family funeral remarked on the excellent service and utmost respect given.
    We as a family wouldn't hesitate to recommend Viners.

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

Megan Simpson 15th Jan 2021

We cannot thankyou enough for what you have done all of you especially Dan he is one of a kind. We have had support from the very first phone call and even until now of any of us speak to Dan. There is alot to process when arranging a funeral and Dan helped up with every single detail and gave us all the time in the world and never rushed us. There are no words to describe what you have done for us Dan literally none so Thankyou so so much from Megan, Mary, Holly, Chris, Ian, Maisie, Leo and the rest of our family xxx

Jen and David Williams 12th Jan 2021

Thank you so much for making a difficult day as special as it could be. Keith’s contribution was so greatly appreciated and helped to make a beautiful service for a beautiful person. Our sincere thanks

Michelle McCarthy 11th Jan 2021

Having lost a very dear member of our family and never before having arranged a funeral, I cannot thank Lorraine and all the staff at Vine's for there support, advise and ensuring all my wishes were meet. The support before, on the day and after was amazing, nothing was to much. Than you all at Vine's Michelle Mccarthy and family

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