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Our funeral directors in Woolwich are Francis Chappell & Sons, two minutes from Woolwich Arsenal DLR and next door to the Great Harry. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort: a piece of music they loved, a favourite coat. You'll sit down with us when you're ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Call our funeral home in Woolwich and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Woolwich or an unattended funeral in Woolwich, and help you choose memorials in Woolwich when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in London.
We are two minutes from the DLR Arsenal station, next door to the Great Harry Pub, and five minutes from the Woolwich Registrar.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,383
Total price: £1,645
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 4.88 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
All of the funeral staff from Francis Chappel and sons went above and beyond, from there politeness and care and absolutely nothing was to much trouble for them, my self and my family are so very grateful for the lovely care and attention shown to us as a family and there care of my late husband , thank you very much for all that you done for us.
Jane Bove, 26 April 2026
Without Claire nothing would have gone so smooth from week one to week 6 she kept us fully informed and was very caring and understanding such a Star
Nigel and team was very kind nothing was too much for them my 5 grandsons and son carried the coffin and was shown with such kindness and time how to carry my husband, father, grandad and Great grandad Nigel was very caring and understanding towards me at this sad time Maureen and family
Victoria Noyce, 31 March 2026
Truly amazing people thye went above and beyond for me from start to finish for my beautiful mum they made it so special for me and was always there for anything I needed thank u from my heart thank u Claire xxx
Kelly Roberts, 30 March 2026
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