Coffins and caskets
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Unattended funerals in South Croydon
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in South Croydon takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Ebbutt Funeral Directors, Sanderstead
You can find our funeral home opposite Gresham School.
- 15 Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9LA
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8916 0694
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in South Croydon
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our South Croydon funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in South Croydon
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.77 / 5 based on 31 reviews.
Rated 3/5
The actual funeral on the 28th August 2026 was well organised but unfortunately the visits to Ebbutts Sanderstead were too rushed as Luke was always under pressure and understaffed. Was overcharged on original quote for Order of Service by £42.13 plus £16 for Minister's fee which was covered by Dignity's pre paid plan and our Minister made no charge whatsoever for his services.
Unfortunately I am unable to make a recommendation for Ebbutts of Sanderstead
Yvonne Taylor
Yvonne Taylor, 2 September 2026
Rated 5/5
We used Ebbutts 3 years ago for my mother's funeral, which was a little complicated but was handled very well, so I had no qualms about using them again and would definitely recommend. Everyone we spoke to, particularly Luke and Gill, was patient and caring and the Celebrant they recommended (Sally Farrell) was excellent. Always available for queries or returned calls very quickly. Really glad we went with them
David Mussett, 30 August 2026
Rated 1/5
We were extremely disappointed with the service we received. The flowers we had agreed on were never ordered, and we only discovered this when we called to check. The lady who handled our planning meeting went off sick, and it appears none of the details were passed on.
At no point did anyone from their team chase us for information (photos, music, order of service etc..). We had to call repeatedly and organise key items ourselves. There was clearly absolutely no ownership taken on their side.
We also learned very late in the process that the team had incorrectly assumed we would be travelling from the funeral directors rather than from our home. We had agreed collection from home in the initial meeting. That would have been an absolute disaster if we had not checked with them!
When we called to clarify arrangements, the Director who was meant to lead the ceremony seemed uninterested and quite abrupt. He then went off sick the day before the funeral, and the stand‑in — who had never led a funeral before — had to step in. She did a good job under the circumstances, but the situation should never have arisen.
It is now a month later, and despite several calls to Ebbutts, we still have no ashes and no bill for the agreed extras. Each time we call, we speak to someone different, and no one seems to have a full picture of what is happening. I wouldn't be surprised if my late father ashes have gone missing or never properly dealt with.
Overall, the experience has was disorganised and a shambles.
DC GenerationX, 22 July 2026
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