Viner & Sons

399 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

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.

Ann Packham 14th Apr 2024

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

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.

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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

Brian   Cottrell

Brian Cottrell

Sep 1942 - Oct 2024

Patricia   Mills

Patricia Mills

Aug 1928 - Nov 2024

Janet   Cooper

Janet Cooper

Jul 1940 - Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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. 

  • 5 Caroline Snow 10th Feb 2024

    Thank you

  • 5 Darren Higgins 6th Feb 2024

    hi , I couldn't of wished for a better service, very polite and discrete service from all staff members especially Jo, who I cant thank enough for what she as done for us all, very pleased indeed, and would highly recommend you to anyone. .

  • 5 Jeni Campbell 29th Jan 2024

    Thank you Viners.  My mum funeral went without and hitches and was beautiful.  You made it so easy to make decisions we hadn’t even thought of in our own time with ease and support.  Would highly recommend x 

  • 5 Jan Greenhouse 28th Jan 2024

    Thank you to Viners and Sons for providing an outstanding all round service during what is a very stressful and difficult time for people and their families. Thank you to Lyndsey for supporting us with the arrangements with empathy and understanding, to Claire our Celebrant who delivered the service with such respect, professionalism and compassion and Lucy who too, performed her duties with utmost respect and professionalism leading the funeral cortège. They are all a credit to their profession. 

  • 5 John Lindsey 25th Jan 2024

    We cannot thank Viners enough for their excellent service and compassion at a very sensitive time for us.
    There attention to detail was second to non!!!
    We would especially like to thank Jo, our point of contact and funeral arranger and Lucy who guided us through the service.
    But a big thank you to all the staff who often don’t get recognition.
    Well done all!!!!

  • 5 Tina Silvester 15th Jan 2024

    A very professional caring service was provided.

  • 5 Steven Wood 13th Jan 2024

    A fantastic service . Highly professional and considerate. 

  • 5 Chris Howe 6th Jan 2024

    After two other funeral directors failed to return my calls over two days, I did manage to speak to the human 24 hour answering service for Viner . Having me told I would be contacted the next morning, I was surprised that a director called me at 8 pm just for a brief confirmation of my contact with the answering service. he said a member of staff would call me the next morning, but sadly that did not happen, however, I happened to be in the area & went into their office at midday, and after that everything followed smoothly, and they managed the process extremely well. 

  • 5 Lee Sutton 22nd Dec 2023

    Absolute first class professional service,very kind and understanding and the kindness and empathy shown was truly heartwarming at our difficult time,perfect in every detail.Highly recommended.

  • 5 Jean Gunn 21st Dec 2023

    Viners delivered an extremely professional and respectful service for my husband's funeral recently. The Team's kindness was beyond measure, particularly when we visited my husband in the Chapel of Rest where he looked so peaceful dressed in comfortable clothes. The whole proceedings from the Advisor organising the funeral, to the burial, ran totally to plan. Kindness and reverence was shown throughout and we were never rushed. The hearse and two limousines were very smart, and were led out of our cul-de-sac and it was

  • 5 Rachel Walkling 19th Dec 2023

    I honestly cannot thank Viner and sons enough for what they have done for me and my baby Olive and still continue to do when myself and my family came in back in July after losing my 9 week old daughter suddenly, we were in such a mess we didn’t know where to start struggling with the loss we had just encountered and trying to think of a million and one things to do and that needed to be done we were struggling, but with the help of Viners they took all the stress off us they arranged a spectacular funeral for my Olive she went out in true style . Every request I had they made it happen they allowed me to see my daughter as much as I liked , they kept me well informed . Thank you much for everything you have done and for the support I still receive you are more than just a funeral directors , you all are amazing individuals that together make a fantastic team creating a loving family environment, where the door is always open and the support never stops , Viner and sons will always hold a special place in my heart and so will all those that work and looked after my baby olive so glad we found Viners and sons would highly recommend to friends and family 
    Thank you so so much  X

  • 5 Heidi Roots 19th Dec 2023

    The service we received from start to finish was excellent, all the staff we dealt with were caring and thoughtful giving you all the time that you needed. Our family would like to say a big thank you to everyone especially Jo Mears and Claire Whittaker

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

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.

Ann Packham 14th Apr 2024

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

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.

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