Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
W. English & Son Funeral Directors
70/72 St James Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PE
About our Walthamstow branch
Here for the people of Walthamstow, W English Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.
At W English, formerly Alfred English & Sons, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to suit 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 Walthamstow and an unattended funeral in Walthamstow. 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
You can find us near St. James Street Station.
- 70/72 St James Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PE
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8520 6100
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday, 10am – 1pm
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,184
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,995
- 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
- £1,189
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,184
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 stationery
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 W. English & Son Funeral Directors
Rated 4.89 / 5 based on 56 reviews.
Rated 5/5
All staff Samantha Smith and I’m so so sorry I cannot remember the lady’s name but tall dark hair with tattoos and Ben helped me through the most difficult time of my life. They were totally understanding and let me have all the time with both my precious daddy and mummy while with you. These shows of kindness support and patience make the memories more bearable as they stay with you for life so I really appreciate they understanding.
michele dell, 17 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Thankyou for a wonderful send off for our dad, your care and attention to detail was a real comfort, Dignity is a perfect tital for all who helped with the whole experience.
Linda Walker, 17 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Fabulous attention to detail well organised and very friendly organisation haven't using this service for many years would recommend English &sons Thank you for the perfect day
Chinablack2 Middleweek, 3 August 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
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.
How to register a death
How to register a death in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: the deadline, where to go, who can do it, what to take and the certificate you receive.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
How to choose a funeral home
Choosing between funeral homes in three steps – settling the arrangements, listening to recommendations, and agreeing a budget as a family.
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