F.A. Albin Sidcup
Covering all Sidcup and Bexley, F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors has been assisting the bereaved in the area since 2006.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
Funeral arrangements
- Home visit
- 24 hour telephone support
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
- Hearse
- Limousine
- Horse-drawn hearse
- Bespoke vehicle
- Coffin
- Personalised coffin
- Casket
- Headstone / Plaque
- Urn
- Memorial jewellery
- Floral tributes
- Charitable donations
- Newspaper announcement
- Online obituary
- Memorial book
- Order of service sheets
- Music
- Video tribute
- Funeral webcasting
- Catering
- Dove release
- Balloon release
- Fireworks
Types of funeral
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Green funeral
- Direct cremation
- Burial at sea
- Non-religious funeral
- Anglican funeral
- Roman Catholic funeral
- Muslim funeral
- Jewish funeral
- Sikh funeral
- Hindu funeral
- Buddhist funeral
- Children’s funeral
Financial arrangements
- Financial advice
- Wills & probate
- Pre-paid funeral plan
Additional services
- Repatriation
- Bereavement counselling
- List of mourners
About Us
F.A. Albin & Sons Sidcup branch is located on Station Road in Sidcup, Kent, and serves all of Sidcup and Bexley areas.
Founded in 2006, the manager responsible for the branch is funeral director Michael Thorpe. He is available during our office opening times, which are from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.
The Sidcup office has three chapels of rest, a reception area and arranging offices.
F.A. Albin & Sons Sidcup offer a wide range of services such as cremation, burials and also exhumation and repatriation. Other services on offer include floral tributes, urns, keepsakes, will writing and photography.
F.A. Albin & Sons also have a memorial garden where you can inter the ashes of your loved one.
The Albins family serves bereaved families in their difficult times for over 200 years.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the care and attentiveness shown throughout the process, from the moment they first contact the funeral home through to the day itself. They describe staff as kind, compassionate and genuinely supportive during an extremely difficult time, with nothing being too much trouble.
Families frequently mention the professionalism and attention to detail on the funeral day, noting that everything runs smoothly and that staff are respectful and well-presented. Several highlight particular touches—such as roses left on doorsteps or staff standing outside to pay respects as the hearse passes—that made the day feel personal and dignified.
Many families also note the quality of communication and guidance they receive from the outset. They appreciate that staff listen carefully to their wishes, offer helpful suggestions, answer questions promptly, and walk them through each stage of the process in a way that feels manageable and, despite the sadness, even supportive.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
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What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
Latest Verified Reviews
Sacha Witcher 13th Jul 2026
Very kind thoughtful and friendly people Nothing is to much trouble and they think of everything I would not use any other funeral company Albins really are a different class down to every little detail Thank you
Trevor Butcher 26th Jun 2026
Mickey and the team were great throughout the whole process. Very prompt, sympathetic and efficient throughout.
Samantha Goodwin 22nd Jun 2026
Sadly I have been to many Albins’ funerals over the years, 2 of which were for my parents. No one does it like them. At a time of such sadness they virtually hold your hand all the way and make the process that little bit easier. Their attention to detail and incredible staff (at different branches I might add) are always the best and most compassionate people I’ve met, whilst being so professional on the day and the days leading up to it. Thank you.