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John Pitchers, 2 October 2025
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Our funeral directors in Catford are Francis Chappell & Sons, opposite Hither Green Cemetery next door to the tyre shop. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be looked after with the same warmth and care. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and go through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the neighbourhood. Call our funeral home in Catford and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Catford or an unattended funeral in Catford, and help you choose memorials in Catford when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in London.
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Catford
We are located opposite Hither Green Cemetery next door to a tyre shop.
- 196-200 Verdant Lane, Catford, London, SE6 1LL
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8698 8929
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday, 9am – 12pm (By appointment only)
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Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,804
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £3,595
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,209
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,804
Total price: £1,645
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and 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 estimated cost
- £1,645
How do funeral costs vary?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Trusted by families in Catford
Rated 5 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
Rated 5/5
This is the 2nd time that I have arranged a funeral at Francis Chappell Verdant Lane.
I had no hesitation in selecting them as they are professional, understanding and compassionate. All needs exceeded expectations especially when dealing with matters at such an upsetting time. I honestly cannot fault their integrity and understanding-especially Caroline and Nigel, who went above and beyond in making the arrangements on my behalf . I can whole-heartedly recommend them especially when you are at your lowest and need guidance and support.
Celine Roscoe, 20 May 2025
Rated 5/5
After my mum passed away my brother and I had the unenviable task of organising the funeral. We spoke to and visited a number of funeral directors but Francis Chappell were head and shoulders above anybody else. They were kind, compassionate and did everything they could to make sure we had the funeral our mum would have been proud of.
Even at the last minute when we said it would be nice if everyone could wear scarlet coloured ties (our mum was called Scarlett) they made sure the ties were that shade of red.
Nobody wants to have to organise a funeral but if you have to I would highly recommend you use Francis Chappell, you won’t regret it
Lucy R, 14 July 2024
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