Here, at W. J. Farrier & Son we will guide you through every step of the way. In our experience,
we know that everyone’s requirements will be slightly different so we will arrange the funeral
based on your individual wishes and those of the deceased.
The funeral arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home or
you can visit us at our offices in Dover or Folkestone.
Generally, there will be a service in a church or other location before the burial takes place, however there is the option to hold the funeral service at the graveside only. The burial could take place first and then a memorial service held in a church or another location afterwards. Services for woodland burials usually take place at the burial ground and mourners would gather there, however if you wish to have a separate service beforehand, we can organise this for you.
A Direct Cremation is the cheapest type of funeral available in the UK and includes the essential elements only. It does not include any form of ceremonial service and mourners are not permitted to attend. We would supply a basic coffin and the cremation would take place on a date and time selected by us.
The majority of funeral services are held at the crematorium only, however there is the option to have a service beforehand in a local church or other location. Some people also hold a memorial service in a local church or other location after the cremation service has taken place.
Sending your loved one abroad requires a fair amount of paperwork. We work closely with specialist organisations to ensure the respectful departure from the UK.
Similarly, if your loved one has passed away in a foreign country, then we can organise their safe return to the UK. For more information on repatriations, please contact us.
Whoever officiates the funeral service depends on where the funeral is to be held. If there is a service in church or other location beforehand, then the minister from that church or other location will generally officiate.
If the funeral service is at the crematorium or cemetery only, then you can choose to have one of the following, depending on your religious status:
We can organise and print any orders of service. Generally, these are A5 size booklets, which contain the running order of the service and may include photo’s, hymns or poems. It will be tailor made to how you want it.
We can organise to have a death notice or obituary placed in any local or national newspaper.
You may wish to have your loved one dressed in their own clothes – perhaps their favourite outfit or suit. Alternatively, we
can supply a gown set
or shroud.
There is a wide range of alternative coffins available, such as Traditional, Bamboo, Willow, Coloured, Printed and so on…
Our ‘no-charge’ embalming service is carried out with the highest level of care, respect, and dignity…
Registered address:
Westgate House, 87
St Dunstan’s Street,
Canterbury, CT2 8AE
Company Number:
04860550
W. J. Farrier & Son Ltd is solely
owned and run by:
James Farrier
Lynda Farrier
Sarah Farrier-Hignett
Julie Farrier.
