Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
At Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, we serve families with the greatest care, from our funeral directors in South East England.
About us
Established in 1840 as ‘cabinet makers’ by John Chappell, Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors has supported the local families of South East London with kindness and dedication for over 175 years.
Our values of tradition, respect, and high quality are at the heart of all that we do. You will find this in any of our 25 funeral homes, which are in Crawley, East Croydon, Downham, Greenwich, Lewisham, Upper Norwood, Sydenham, Walworth, East Dulwich, Orpington, Beckenham, Bromley, Eltham, Farnborough, Orpington, Sidcup, West Wickham, Woolwich, Sevenoaks, Bexleyheath, Catford, East, Grinstead, Horsham and Chislehurst.
We are committed to making a difference in all of our communities, supporting hundreds of local activities every year. It has always been important to us to give something back. Read more about our history, founders and stories from over the years.
Our values of tradition, respect, and high quality are at the heart of all that we do. You will find this in any of our 25 funeral homes, which are in Crawley, East Croydon, Downham, Greenwich, Lewisham, Upper Norwood, Sydenham, Walworth, East Dulwich, Orpington, Beckenham, Bromley, Eltham, Farnborough, Orpington, Sidcup, West Wickham, Woolwich, Sevenoaks, Bexleyheath, Catford, East, Grinstead, Horsham and Chislehurst.
We are committed to making a difference in all of our communities, supporting hundreds of local activities every year. It has always been important to us to give something back. Read more about our history, founders and stories from over the years.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's 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.
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.
99.0%
per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
97.7%
per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
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.
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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.Find out more![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.Find out more![The funeral service]()
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.Find out more
