Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Woolwich, Beckenham and Bexleyheath, caring for South East London families for over 180 years.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
8 Grand Parade, High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BU
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
55-57 Rusper Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4BJ
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
332 Crofton Road, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8NW
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
Boundary Place, 89 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JW
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Trusted by families across London
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 3 / 5
Don't get offer.They were kind and compassionate and carian , very supportive.
Marjorie King, 11 November 2026
Rated 5 / 5
A big thank you to Gemma and the team at Francis Chappell Bexleyheath for the help and support you gave us after the death of our dad Dave Hooper. From start to finish they were there every step of the way. I would highly recommend their services to anyone.
Tracy HOOPER, 8 November 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We had an exceptional experience from start to finish it made our hard day a lot easier. Clare in the office was outstanding she helped us from start to finish her communication with us was great and kept us at ease when grieving. All the staff on the day were also great they talked us through how the day would go and what to expect. We couldn’t thank them all enough.
Danny Hoare, 4 November 2026
Francis Chappell & Sons
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors has been caring for families across South East London since 1840. Founded by John Chappell in Deptford, the business grew through four generations of the Chappell family to become one of the country's largest and most respected funeral directing firms. Today, we continue to provide the same care, compassion and expertise that have been at the heart of the business for over 180 years.
You can find us across South East London and beyond, with funeral homes serving communities including Woolwich, Beckenham, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Welling and Catford. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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Our funeral directors are at the heart of their communities, in over 800 locations across the UK. Wherever you live, you'll have an experienced professional by your side throughout, caring for you and the person who has died.