Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
72 High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1BT
About our Eltham branch
Here for the people of South East London, founded in 1840.
At Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Eltham, we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the personal touches that make a farewell feel right, we're here to support you every step of the way.
With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we'll guide you through every decision with care, compassion and understanding, at a pace that feels right for you and your family.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Eltham and an unattended funeral in Eltham. There are more of our funeral directors in London nearby.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Visiting us
We are located at the bottom of the High Street opposite St. John the Baptist Church.
- 72 High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1BT
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8850 1039
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday, By appointment only
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,783
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
- £1,188
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,783
Total price: £1,745
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and 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 estimated cost
- £1,745
The final price depends on what you choose
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
- Included:
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
- Included:
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Reviews for Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
Rated 4.88 / 5 based on 34 reviews.
Rated 5/5
We met Rebecca at a very low point for us she immediately put us at ease and explained clearly the prices, processes and legal side to death. She was helpful and remained constant throughout this difficult process always on call with a cheery but respectful demeanour. Our heartfelt thanks go out to her.
On the day of the funeral we were met with kindness and compassion by all involved with this final journey.
Thank you all so much
Gill and Sandra.
Gill Cockrell, 29 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Francis Chappell & Sons in Eltham were absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process of arranging my dad Ronnie’s funeral.
From our very first contact, Rebecca and the team treated us with genuine kindness, compassion and professionalism. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they guided us through every stage with patience and understanding at what was an incredibly difficult time for our family.
Everything was handled beautifully and with great dignity, which gave us complete confidence that Dad was being properly cared for. Their support made a very painful experience that little bit easier, and we will always be extremely grateful.
I cannot recommend them highly enough
Darren Jones, 1 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Very courteous and understanding.
Lee Nunn, 19 April 2026
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Read our guides
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How to register a death
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