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 praise the care and respect shown to their loved ones throughout the entire process, from initial collection through to the funeral service itself, describing staff as compassionate, dignified, and genuinely considerate at every stage.
Families repeatedly mention the attention to detail in planning and execution, noting that nothing is too much trouble and that small thoughtful touches—from suggestions about celebrants and flowers to gestures made on the day—make a meaningful difference during an overwhelming time.
Communication and support feature prominently in what families describe, with many highlighting how staff guided them through arrangements, answered questions clearly, and provided the balance of professional expertise with warmth and understanding that helped make difficult decisions feel manageable.
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
Elaine Richardson 21st Sep 2026
We couldn’t have picked a better funeral directors than Albins. They were compassionate and professional. They thought of everything down to the last detail and nothing was too much trouble for them. They treated my deceased brother with so much respect it made the whole bereavement more bearable. I can’t thank them enough. Special thanks to John, Jane and Michael.
Shirley Rose Smith 16th Sep 2026
We cannot thank the team enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed our family during a very difficult time. From our very first meeting, we felt supported, listened to, and reassured that our loved one would be in safe hands. The balance of professionalism, genuine kindness, and even moments of humour helped make a challenging experience much easier to navigate. The attention to detail throughout the entire process was exceptional. Every member of the team treated us with respect and care, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that our family felt looked after from beginning to end. The service itself was beautifully delivered, personal, heartfelt, and a true reflection of our loved one's life. Many family members and friends, both near and far, commented on how meaningful and fitting the farewell was. The thoughtful touches provided along the way created lasting memories and helped turn what could have been an overwhelmingly sad day into a celebration filled with dignity, love, laughter, and cherished moments. We are incredibly grateful for the support we received and would not hesitate to recommend this funeral director to anyone seeking compassionate and professional care for their family. Thanks Billy
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