Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Bromley
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Bromley takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Bromley
You can find us at the top of the High Street, opposite the Picture House.
- 231 High Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1NZ
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8460 1720
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday, By appointment only
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What an unattended funeral costs in Bromley
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Bromley funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Bromley
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
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
Rated 5 / 5
When my dear brother died suddenly I was totally unprepared and didn't know how to proceed.Janet at Bromley helped me to understand the process,she was kind and considerate.The other members of staff that we met on the day of the funeral were also helpful,kind and considerate.
Pat Drake, 19 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We have used Francis Chappell & Sons for our family funerals over many years, including for our Grandad, our Dad, and most recently our beloved Mum. On each occasion, they have provided a service that is both professional and deeply personal.
For our Mum’s funeral, Janet Ward guided us through the process with great care, dignity and attention to detail. Everything was handled smoothly and respectfully, while still feeling warm and friendly rather than impersonal or clinical.
The celebrant took the time to really understand our family and our Mum’s life, and the eulogy was exactly right, a fitting balance of reflection, celebration and love. It was a solemn occasion, but also a wonderful celebration of the life she lived.
We are extremely grateful to Janet and the whole team at Francis Chappell & Sons for helping us say goodbye in such a thoughtful and dignified way. We would not hesitate to recommend their services.
Adam Waterhouse, 21 July 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
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.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.