Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Sevenoaks
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Sevenoaks takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Sevenoaks
We are a few yards down from, and on the opposite side of the London Road to, the Anchor pub.
- 27 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1AR
Call 24 hours a day:
01732 450203
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Sevenoaks
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Sevenoaks funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,745
- 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
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Sevenoaks
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.97 / 5 based on 33 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
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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.
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Advice and guidance
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What to do when someone dies
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Types of funeral
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Direct cremation funeral plans
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