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Ebbutt Funeral Directors

South Croydon

About our Sanderstead funeral home

Welcome to Ebbutt Funeral Directors in Sanderstead, South Croydon. We are one of the oldest funeral directors London, after three centuries of serving families in the community we love. We welcome families from all of our neighbouring areas and beyond, such as Purely, Kenley, Hamsey Green, Farleigh, New Addington and Croydon.

Your wellbeing is extremely important to us. We are always here to talk, and will listen to your thoughts and wishes with care and compassion. Your loved one's funeral can be tailored to be what they would have wanted, whether they would favour a more traditional, religious service, or something a little more contemporary. We will always endeavour to meet any special requests, no matter how big or small.

The Ebbutt family began as carpenters and joiners. In 1718, John Ebbutt worked as an undertaker, making beautifully crafted coffins, just like his father and grandfather before him. Today, our name is synonymous with quality and kindness, with generations of the same families entrusting themselves into our care.

We are here for you, every step of the way. Please call us today on 020 8916 0694 at any hour.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 8916 0694 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

Our Attended Funeral includes care of your loved one, a Park Coffin, a service at the place of committal which can be personalised as required for your loved one, followed by a burial or cremation.

  • Attended Funeral £3295
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1290
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£4585
The estimated costs shown are for cremation only. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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The Unattended Funeral

Our Unattended Funeral will best suit your needs if you want to arrange a simple and straightforward cremation without a service or ceremony, allowing you and your loved one's friends and family to commemorate them in your own way.

  • Unattended Funeral £1595
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1595
The estimated costs shown are for an unattended cremation. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.
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Memorials

Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 020 8916 0694

Our Address

15 Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 9LA

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

None available – contact branch.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

4.96
based on 23 reviews
Lynne Castle
20th Aug 2025

We were incredibly grateful for the outstanding service provided by Ebbutt Funeral Directors. Bobby, who looked after us throughout, was exceptionally professional, kind and supportive. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her thoughtful approach made a difficult time much easier to bear. Communication was excellent, and the recommendations given were truly helpful. Thank you

sarah lawson
19th Aug 2025

Would like to thank Ebbutt Funeral Directors, especially Bobbie, Tracy and Tom for supporting me and my family through this difficult time. Great customer service. Would recommend Ebbutt Funeral Directors in Sanderstead.

Jacqueline Perdrix
10th Nov 2024

I would like to say a BIG thank you to Pamela at Ebbutt Funeral Directors. My brother died in Croydon and I live in Newcastle so I had to arrange his funeral remotely. Pamela was so helpful, respectful, professional, supportive, compassionate and a huge help to me at such a difficult time. Thank you Pamela for taking care of me and my brother.

Mrs Carolyn A.
27th Mar 2023

Michele and the team were extremely kind and helpful in arranging the funeral for my father. He had a lovely send off and they made us feel that nothing was too much trouble.

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Ebbutt Funeral Directors
27th Mar 2023

Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family. I am pleased to hear that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.

Sarah W
27th Jan 2023

Really excellent service from Ebbutts, they were very caring, respectful, and extremely professional. Nothing was too much trouble. The funeral went like clockwork, and was exactly what we'd hope for. Ebbutts team made the day so much less stressful. I highly recommend this funeral company.

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Donna Bennett (donna.bennett@dignityuk.co.uk)
30th Jan 2023

Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.,

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