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

Claire Miles 17th Jan 2023

Viners did an exceptional job of the funeral for Margaret Betty. the attention to detail was fantastic and the level of professionalism was excellent. Clare in the office did everything she could to get Margaret back to Viners before christmas which was greatly appreciated by the family. the level of care and quality of services was excellent from the planning through to the excellent team on the day. thank you.

Lady Jane Best Shaw 8th Jan 2023

Kerry was brilliant. She was very patient when we had to make many alterations to the draft order of service to get it just how we wanted it. There was a communication problem regarding the curtains. We had wanted them left open but changed our minds and proffered to have them close at the end but this message didn’t get through.Thank you to Viner for your services. Best wishes from Lady Jane Best+Shaw

Rachel Meek 7th Jan 2023

Viner & Sons took great care of our Dad. The way the funeral was carried out was exceptionally professional, dignified, respectful and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble and from our first meeting with Charlotte to the time we bid Nathan and the team goodbye, we felt we were in the very best of hands. Sincere thanks to everyone involved, it could not have been better.

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Claire Miles 17th Jan 2023

    Viners did an exceptional job of the funeral for Margaret Betty. the attention to detail was fantastic and the level of professionalism was excellent. Clare in the office did everything she could to get Margaret back to Viners before christmas which was greatly appreciated by the family. the level of care and quality of services was excellent from the planning through to the excellent team on the day. thank you.

  • 5 Lady Jane Best Shaw 8th Jan 2023

    Kerry was brilliant. She was very patient when we had to make many alterations to the draft order of service to get it just how we wanted it.

    There was a communication problem regarding the curtains. We had wanted them left open but changed our minds and proffered to have them close at the end but this message didn’t get through.Thank you to Viner for your services.

    Best wishes from Lady Jane Best+Shaw

  • 5 Rachel Meek 7th Jan 2023

    Viner & Sons took great care of our Dad. The way the funeral was carried out was exceptionally professional, dignified, respectful and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble and from our first meeting with Charlotte to the time we bid Nathan and the team goodbye, we felt we were in the very best of hands. Sincere thanks to everyone involved, it could not have been better.

  • 5 David Green 6th Jan 2023

    Viner & Sons were everything I expected them to be and much more. Kind, respectful, professional and went above and beyond for our family. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Jim Mugford 6th Jan 2023

    Second to none
    Nothing to much trouble

  • 5 Bruce Wilton 29th Dec 2022

    From the moment we phoned to make an enquiry, to the shake of hands goodbye at the wake after the service, everything was courteous, thoughtful and faultless!

  • 5 Roy Parrott 16th Dec 2022

    Sorted out my mothers funeral different route due to heavy snow and all went well. Even arranged for one of them to play the organ in church and sing at the grave side. Many thanks . Roy Parrott and family.

  • 5 Andy Saunders 16th Dec 2022

    We would like to thank Claire and her team for all the care and attention they have have given us over the last few weeks and making mum's funeral,albeit sad,so special. Terry,Andy,Colin and all Margaret's family

  • 5 Sharon Cook 15th Dec 2022

    Very attentive and excellent service, thank you so much 

  • 5 John Kitchener 10th Dec 2022

    Having used Viners services for a number of mine and my wife's relatives over the
    years, I had total confidence in their professional care and attention. This was totally justified. John Kitchener.

  • 5 Ray Hingle 6th Dec 2022

    Simply exceptional service from arranging the funeral with Clare, through to the day of the funeral itself. It was conducted by Nathan who is impeccable in detail and his very caring professionalism-nothing was too much trouble. The bearers were immaculately presented and showed great solemnity and dignity throughout. Viner and Sons demonstrated the "Gold Standard" and would be my go-to Funeral Director every time. Highly recommended and very much appreciated as they helped at every stage through the process. Perfect! Thank you to all involved, you all helped to give Patrice the send off that he wanted.

  • 5 Darren Caple 23rd Nov 2022

    Very caring and very professional looked after all we requested great service 

  • 4 Jackie Winch 16th Nov 2022

    The staff were all very helpful and compassionate, both whilst we were organising the funeral and on the day itself.

  • 5 Nick Hill 13th Nov 2022

    The team at Viners were simply flawless in their approach to Mums funeral. They thought of everything and gave us many ideas and suggestions which made the event more than bearable. 
    Please use them if you can as I cannot recommend them highly enough! 

  • 5 Yvonne Cooksley 9th Nov 2022

    All the staff at Viner&Sons were very professional, understanding and caring at a very difficult time. All went smoothly, nothing was too much trouble.
    Help and guidance was always available when needed. Thank you.

  • 5 Paul Holt 9th Nov 2022

    A very professional, genuine company that were nothing short of perfect at a very difficult time. Special mention to Kerrie who was genuine and an incredible asset to the company. 

  • 5 Emma McDougall 5th Nov 2022

    I cannot speak highly enough of Viner & Sons. I would love them to take care of every future funeral my family will one day need - that’s how much trust I place in them! Professionalism, sensitivity, patience & kindness over and above the call of duty. The name ‘Viners’ and ‘Kerrie’ (who dealt with Mum’s funeral), became comforting words in our household. Their reassurance every step of the way and the knowledge that they were doing their utmost best for our Mum was such a comfort to us. We even went for a family cup of tea with Kerrie at Viners on the day after the funeral when we collected Mum’s ashes and I can honestly say although it may sound strange, it was an uplifting lovely moment which we all enjoyed. Thankyou to ALL the team at Viner & Sons from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of our most precious Mummy in her final journey. Love from Emma, Sarah, Robin & George McDougall.

  • 5 Nikki Bishop 1st Nov 2022

    Viner and Sons gave our Mum the perfect send off. Everything ran really smoothly, thank you!
    Nathan was amazing, caring and very professional. He made what was a very hard and difficult time, easier. There wasn't anything that he wouldn't do. Any questions we had Nathan answered and when we were struggling to do the video link, he dealt with it for us.
    We felt that Mum was really looked after while in their care.
    I would highly recommend Viner and Sons and would definitely use them again.

  • 5 Linda Boyes 18th Oct 2022

    All the staff at Viner & Sons Ltd were superb, they looked after all our needs. I would not hesitate in recommending them.

  • 5 Jacqueline Jarman 10th Oct 2022

    I cannot praise Viner and Son highly enough. From start to finish they have provided an excellent service and the funeral itself was sensitively handled and took all the pressure of myself.

  • 5 Geoff Goble 3rd Oct 2022

    thankyou for making a very difficult job so easy and painless my thanks to all the staff especially kerrie its a job you do so well kind regards from geoff

  • 5 Janice Moyes 25th Sep 2022

    Professional, compassionate staff who arranged things so on the day everything went very smoothly. 

  • 5 Julie Randall 23rd Sep 2022

    Caring professional service the whole journey with nothing being too much trouble

  • 4 Mark Goodwin 23rd Sep 2022

    Clare & Clare were perfect in their advice &  the support l received from everyone could not have been better 

  • 5 Aubrey Tarr 19th Sep 2022

    Really helpful and friendly 

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

Claire Miles 17th Jan 2023

Viners did an exceptional job of the funeral for Margaret Betty. the attention to detail was fantastic and the level of professionalism was excellent. Clare in the office did everything she could to get Margaret back to Viners before christmas which was greatly appreciated by the family. the level of care and quality of services was excellent from the planning through to the excellent team on the day. thank you.

Lady Jane Best Shaw 8th Jan 2023

Kerry was brilliant. She was very patient when we had to make many alterations to the draft order of service to get it just how we wanted it. There was a communication problem regarding the curtains. We had wanted them left open but changed our minds and proffered to have them close at the end but this message didn’t get through.Thank you to Viner for your services. Best wishes from Lady Jane Best+Shaw

Rachel Meek 7th Jan 2023

Viner & Sons took great care of our Dad. The way the funeral was carried out was exceptionally professional, dignified, respectful and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble and from our first meeting with Charlotte to the time we bid Nathan and the team goodbye, we felt we were in the very best of hands. Sincere thanks to everyone involved, it could not have been better.

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