Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Lewisham
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Lewisham takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Belmont Hill
We are near the Lewisham Clock Tower, five minutes walk from Lewisham Police Station.
- 4 Lee High Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LQ
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8852 2936
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday, By appointment only
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What an unattended funeral costs in Lewisham
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Lewisham funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Lewisham
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.7 / 5 based on 10 reviews.
Rated 5/5
The Directors who provided my son's memorial service with dignity and care, where no other Directors could. Attention to detail was taken and I was told how things were progressing. Months of work cost less than I had expected and happy with the results. Thank you, Julie M. and Nicole - Frances Chappell & Sons
Jennifer Gilkes, 6 April 2026
Rated 5/5
Francis Chappell provided an excellent service for mum. Tracey was so helpful, kind and efficient throughout the whole process which took a lot of the worry and stress off of our family. The staff on the day were very good too, paying particular attention to my dad to make sure he was comfortable with the proceedings.The cost was less than I was expecting too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Alison Wingham, 1 September 2022
Rated 5/5
Tracey dealt with the entire process from initial contact to collection of the ashes. She was courteous, kind and professional throughout. I felt fully informed of the process throughout and everything went very smoothly. Many thanks.
Mr Keith M., 17 August 2022
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
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.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.