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
5 Thomas Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HL
About our Woolwich branch
We've been caring for the people of South East London since 1840. At Francis Chappell Funeral Directors in Woolwich, we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Woolwich and an unattended funeral in Woolwich. 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 two minutes from the DLR Arsenal station, next door to the Great Harry Pub, and five minutes from the Woolwich Registrar.
- 5 Thomas Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HL
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8854 0289
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: £4,383
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £3,195
- 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
- £4,383
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
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:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- 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 56 reviews.
Rated 5/5
I cannot recommend Francis Chappell and Sons (Woolwich) highly enough. They supported me so well with the funeral arrangements for my mother. Clare, then went on to help me with the headstone. She was patient, kind and so well organised throughout. At a very difficult and overwhelming time, she made everything feel manageable. The finished headstone is beautiful and brings me real comfort. I could not have done it without her.
Thank you, Clare, and the whole team.
Yewande Akindele, 9 October 2026
Rated 4/5
Excellent service from both Clare and Thomas , professional , caring and always courteous , all characteristics sadly lacking nowadays .
Alison Rouse, 6 October 2026
Rated 5/5
We recently used this funeral home following the loss of my aunt, and I cannot thank Clare and the team enough for the care, kindness and professionalism they showed throughout.
From the initial meeting to discuss the family’s wishes, we felt listened to and well supported. Clare was very understanding of the fact that I had been dealing with much of my aunt’s administration and was excellent at keeping me informed, while at the same time being sensitive to the wishes and feelings of other family members.
Communication before the cremation was very good. The funeral director personally called me to go through the timings and to make sure the mobility needs of some family members were taken into account, which meant a great deal to us.
On the day itself, everything was handled calmly, respectfully and professionally, making what was naturally a very difficult occasion as smooth as possible for the family.
We are very grateful for the way my aunt and our family were looked after, and I would gladly recommend this funeral home to anyone needing compassionate and professional support at a difficult time.
Sue Wicks, 21 September 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
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