John Weir Funeral Directors Parkwood

315 reviews

John Weir Funeral Directors covers all of the Parkwood area and serves the local community with the utmost level of care.

Latest Verified Reviews

Margaret Coombs 9th May 2023

I can have only high praise for all John Weir staff. They were kind, professional and gave me all the time that I needed through each step of the funeral process. I am so grateful to them all for looking after me so well on the death of my husband. Margaret Coombs

Susan Bennett 23rd Apr 2023

All the staff I had dealings with (Initially Chatham, then Rainham & finally Parkwood)were very helpful, kind and compassionate. Particularly Julia at the Parkwood branch.

Anne Pettett 3rd Apr 2023

Everyone I met through John Weirs when my mum passed away, followed by funeral preparations and on the day were so helpful, kind and super efficient. Special thanks to Julia who helped me throughout with both mum and dad's funerals. Lovely lady.

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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

31 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Kent
ME8 9PW

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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: 01634 540296

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Parkwood is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community.

With locations throughout the Medway towns, they have full professional and experienced staff, enabling them to provide first class facilities and a comprehensive range of services. Whether the funeral is simple or elaborate, John Weir’s expertise will ensure that the funeral arrangements are carried out with the highest of standards.

Funeral director Julia Stevens, the Parkwood branch manager, will be at the office to assist you Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Outside of these hours,the telephone line is open to receive calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

John Weir Funeral Directors is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). On top of this, it is the first funeral director in Kent to join the international, invitation only organisation, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Call John Weir Funeral Directors in Parkwood now to find out more about the services that they can offer, or to begin planning the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Joan Edith   Boichat

Joan Edith Boichat

Mar 1940 - Mar 2024

Iris   Esther Wynne

Iris Esther Wynne

Mar 1929 - Mar 2024

Joyce   Sylvia Wilson

Joyce Sylvia Wilson

Jan 1931 - Apr 2024

Janet   Birch

Janet Birch

Nov 1936 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Margaret Coombs 9th May 2023

    I can have only high praise for all John Weir staff. They were kind, professional and gave me all the time that I needed through each step of the funeral process. I am so grateful to them all for looking after me so well on the death of my husband.
    Margaret Coombs

  • 4 Susan Bennett 23rd Apr 2023

    All the staff I had dealings with (Initially Chatham, then Rainham & finally Parkwood)were very helpful, kind and compassionate. Particularly Julia at the Parkwood branch.

  • 5 Anne Pettett 3rd Apr 2023

    Everyone I met through John Weirs when my mum passed away, followed by funeral preparations and on the day were so helpful, kind and super efficient. Special thanks to Julia who helped me throughout with both mum and dad's funerals. Lovely lady.

  • 5 Lesley Hollands 28th Mar 2023

    All the staff of John Weir were so kind and thoughtful. They made the funeral run so smoothly, without stress. I would like to thank them all so much.

  • 5 Nicola Davis 27th Mar 2023

    Made extremely easy by supporting staff, who care, in the most difficult time of my life.

  • 5 Kay Hussey 24th Mar 2023

    Very professional and considerate and caring to the family. Thank you

  • 5 Beverley Freeman 21st Mar 2023

    Julia at John Weir's Parkwood branch has been wonderful from day one - friendly, helpful, supportive, reliable and professional in every respect.

  • 5 Linda Parker 20th Mar 2023

    Excellent kind, caring,professional service from all the staff at John Weir in Parkwood and Rainham branch. A special thankyou to Julia who went above and beyond to make me feel at ease and take away all the worries of arranging my dad's funeral. I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Andrew James Brooks 3rd Mar 2023

    excellent service all the way through

  • 5 Paul Caney 3rd Mar 2023

    This is the forth funeral that John Weir had carried out on behalf of my family over the last 20 years,  and on each occasion they have provided a very professional service. And I would highly recommend their services. 

  • 5 Karen Clifford 28th Feb 2023

    John Weir have been amazing. They have now carried out 3 funerals for me and all were completed to the highest of standards. Every detail was discussed and carried out efficiently and with care and consideration. Thank you to everyone involved and especially to Julia at the Parkwood branch who is outstanding.

  • 5 Sylvia Bourne 20th Feb 2023

    I found all the staff at John Weirs very professional and very helpful.

  • 5 sally Deadmon 18th Feb 2023

    All the staff we encountered during our journey were caring and thoughtful in all that they did. Thank you for helping us navigate through this very sad time.

  • 5 Diane Marsh 11th Feb 2023

    Julia at the parkwood office was absolutely amazing, helping me through a very difficult time after losing my mum,considering I had only seen her 5 months before when my dad passed away, extremely professional and I couldn't have asked for more, thankyou

    Diane Marsh

  • 5 Martin Johnson 10th Feb 2023

    Having used your service before and found it extremely sensitive and professional I found it to be exactly the same this time round.
    I would like to thank Julia and her team at the PARKWOOD office for
    her care and attention at a difficult time and would highly recommend their services to anyone thinking about using a funeral director.

  • 5 Julie Hunter 4th Feb 2023

    Sensitive and caring approach made a difficult time supportive and straightforward. Our thanks.

  • 5 Christine Cooper 4th Feb 2023

    Excellent service from all of the staff.Very professional and dignified.
    The worst time of my life was made much more manageable
    by the care and attention of the team at John Weir.
    Thank you

  • 5 Sharon Cherry 31st Jan 2023

    Julia at the Parkwood office was so very helpful with the arrangements and was always there if I needed to get in touch with any queries. 
    On the day of the funeral the pall bearers were very professional and totally respectful and helpful. Thank you for make a hard, sad day run smoothly 

  • 5 Steven Gifford 30th Jan 2023

    Everything was absolutely fine and wweent like clockwork

  • 5 Lesley Wall 28th Jan 2023

    John weir made a difficult day run smoothly and gave my dad the best send off ever.
    From the first day we were in touch they made everything so easy and accommodated every request 
    Thank you

  • 5 Andrew Surridge 16th Jan 2023

    This review speaks for itself as this is the fourth time we have asked John Weir to help and assist us in arranging a final farewell for our grandparents, dad and recently my beloved mum. We wouldn't go to anyone else.

    From the initial help in taking our loved ones into their care, from helping us with funeral arrangements, we were not rushed and treated with kindness throughout.

    Julia at Parkwood has been so kind and helpful with her professional expertise in making sure everything was perfect from order or service, the right celebrant, to the day before, running through everything to make sure mums farewell went smoothly and remembered lovingly.

    I visited mum at the Chapel of Rest which again was dealt with kindness, dignity and the ladies made sure I was ok. Mum was so restful and at peace. I cant thank you all enough for that.

    The John Weir team on the day Shane and colleagues again met us with kindness, professional and gave mum dignity with walking her down her home road before beginning her journey to Vinters Park. It was pouring with rain and they even sheltered us with umbrellas and gave us ladies a rose from the main wreath which was so thoughtful.

    Again I cannot thank all of them enough and I am sure there were plenty that I did not get to meet that made mums send off perfect.

    Thank you
    Melissa Surridge and Vanessa Hill

  • 5 Michael John Tye 10th Jan 2023

    John Weir Funeral Directors Parkwood, where outstanding and helped us through each stage through a very difficult time for the family!! Julia At the Parkwood office kept in touch with us through the whole process and the order of service document was outstanding. We would also like to thank to the staff on the day as they could not do enough for you or help at each step of the way. Many thanks again to all at John Weir!!

  • 5 Ina Perry 23rd Dec 2022

    An excellent service from John Weir from start to finish.  My late husband andI have been treated with dignity and respect throughout.  Thank you for your kindness.

  • 5 Janet Bough 14th Dec 2022

    Caring from start to the the day my dad was laid to rest very professional 

  • 5 Jennifer Kitney 12th Dec 2022

    Excellent service, compassionate staff, from first meeting up to and after service. Thank you all so much. 

Address
31 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Kent
ME8 9PW

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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

Margaret Coombs 9th May 2023

I can have only high praise for all John Weir staff. They were kind, professional and gave me all the time that I needed through each step of the funeral process. I am so grateful to them all for looking after me so well on the death of my husband. Margaret Coombs

Susan Bennett 23rd Apr 2023

All the staff I had dealings with (Initially Chatham, then Rainham & finally Parkwood)were very helpful, kind and compassionate. Particularly Julia at the Parkwood branch.

Anne Pettett 3rd Apr 2023

Everyone I met through John Weirs when my mum passed away, followed by funeral preparations and on the day were so helpful, kind and super efficient. Special thanks to Julia who helped me throughout with both mum and dad's funerals. Lovely lady.

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