Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Sydenham
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Sydenham will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Sydenham
We are less than a five minute walk from Sydenham railway station, located on the junction for Newlands Park, opposite Ladbrokes.
- 41 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EX
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8778 6658
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday, By appointment only
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What an attended funeral costs in Sydenham
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Sydenham 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 4.9 / 5 based on 23 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
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
Rated 5 / 5
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
Rated 5 / 5
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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