Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Catford
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Catford will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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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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What an attended funeral costs in Catford
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Catford funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our 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
- Estimated total
- £4,804
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Excellent service, everything ran smoothly on the day and we were able to give Mum a dignified goodbye. Many thanks to Annette and her staff at the Welling office.
John Pitchers, 2 October 2025
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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