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Our funeral directors in Sydenham are Francis Chappell & Sons, less than five minutes' walk from the railway station. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be treated with the same warmth and care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the neighbourhood. Speak to our funeral home in Sydenham and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Sydenham or an unattended funeral in Sydenham, and help you choose memorials in Sydenham when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in London.
We are less than a five minute walk from Sydenham railway station, located on the junction for Newlands Park, opposite Ladbrokes.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,804
Total price: £1,745
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.
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 23 reviews.
I can only say that from the moment I entered Francis Chappell and met the lovely Julie that I knew i was in safe hands, Julie was extremely helpful without trying to to make me spend on extra things. On the day of my husbands funeral Nigel and his team were extremely professional and made sure that the day went without a hitch.
Maria Tottman, 25 October 2026
From the moment we first walked through the doors, Julie made an incredibly difficult time so much easier for our family.
She was kind, welcoming, and organised throughout the entire process. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered every question we had, and made us feel completely at ease.
Nigel was also exceptional. He was compassionate and professional. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and he went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it to be.
Losing our mum has been one of the hardest experiences of our lives, but having the team supporting us made such a difference. Their kindness, patience, and genuine care will never be forgotten.
Thank you all for everything you did for our family. We would wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone looking for funeral directors who truly care.
graphicsby zan, 2 August 2026
Julie was supportive, kind, sympathetic, empathetic, efficient and professional throughout the process. Her attention to detail was exceptional and the experience was stress-free. Nigel and team were a reassuring presence on the day, and the service and Officiant were exactly what we wanted. I cannot recommend the team highly enough.
Sheila Schild, 26 May 2026
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