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Funeral directors in Walworth

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Serving the Walworth area

Our funeral directors in Walworth are Francis Chappell & Sons, on the corner of Elsted Street, the last shop on the street. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort — a hymn they always sang, flowers cut from their own garden — and we'll make room for whatever you'd like to include. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the neighbourhood. Call our funeral home in Walworth and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Walworth or an unattended funeral in Walworth, and help you choose memorials in Walworth when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in London.

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Walworth branch

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, Walworth

We are on the corner of Elsted Street, the last shop on the street.

  • 239 East Street, Walworth, London, SE17 2SS
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
    • Saturday, By appointment only
  • More about this branch

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,794

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and 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
£1,199
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,794

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • 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
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

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.

020 7277 0430
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Walworth

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors (Walworth)

Julie help me arrange my mother's funeral she gave me advice throughout and everything ran very smoothly and kept me updated at every stage.

Julie also went above and beyond in helping me with my Grandparent's to decide what path to take with there ashes. I can't thank her enough.

Thank you again Julie

Kim Leonard

Kim Leonard, 3 July 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Highly recommend Francis Chappell and sons, Julie is such a great lady and helps and listens to any worries. Everything for my father funeral went amazingly. Thanks to Julie and Francis Chappell and sons. I now understand why dad

chose and wished to go with them before he died.

Thank you so much!

Sheri-Anne x Chandler, 13 June 2026

Rated 5 / 5

I can not thank Francis Chappel enough for a spended turn out for my neighbours funeral they did a grand job.

Thank you all at Francis Chappel & sons.

Julie you done a great job and thank you for all your support..

Regards

Sue Hill.

Sue Hill, 3 June 2026

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