Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Woolwich, Beckenham and Bexleyheath, caring for South East London families for over 180 years.
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Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
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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 4.875 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very professional and such lovely people to help you through such a bad time
Patricia Neal, 14 September 2026
Rated 5/5
The service from Francis Chappell was excellent from beginning to end. Karen was organised, replied promptly and calmly, and on the day the funeral crew were amazing, led by the wonderful Siobhan. I can't fault the team in Sevenoaks! Thank you to all of you
Susie Bradforth, 14 September 2026
Rated 5/5
I would like to highly recommend Francis Chappell & Sons (Sevenoaks) who arranged my father's funeral this month.
The customer service was faultless from
Karen who made all the arrangements liasing with the church for a Requiem Mass and a Committal Service at the Crematorium and the Order of Services together with Jack the Funeral Director on the day .
We chose Francis Chappell because we had previously used their services 12 years ago for my mum.
Karen, I found so easy to talk to and explain what we wanted. She provided helpful suggestions and was totally professional and empathetic at all times. Karen made sure she was available at all times to answer any queries on the phone or by email. Nothing was too much, so we felt comfortable to ask anything we were unsure of.
The day before the funeral Jack visited to talk through timing of the Requiem Mass to the Committal Service. Jack was professional and respectful at all times and made sure we were happy and understood the arrangements.
On the day of the funeral Jack was on hand overseeing and organising the day making sure it went smoothly. He kept us up to date of what was happening.
I feel the cost is very reasonable and the attention and professionalism of all the staff exemplary. Thank you .
Sue Rockett, 25 June 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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