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 5 / 5
I can only say that from the moment I entered Francis Chappell and met the lovely Julie that I knew i was in safe hands, Julie was extremely helpful without trying to to make me spend on extra things. On the day of my husbands funeral Nigel and his team were extremely professional and made sure that the day went without a hitch.
Maria Tottman, 25 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
A very organised and sympathetic and caring company
Janice Bridger, 19 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I was very pleased to meet Janet at Francis Chappel. She was very kind and calm and helpful when I was dealing with my father’s funeral. She gave me excellent advice on the procedures of the funeral. I also spoke to and met Luke. He was also very kind and guided me through the day.
The whole process of a very sad day was dealt with in a very respectful way.
Thankyou for their kindness.
Janet farrelly, 17 October 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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