F.A. Albin Welling

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F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors serves Welling and Kent since 2010 with state-of-the-art facilities.

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

Location

4 Welling Way
Welling
London
DA16 2RJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    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

About Us

Funeral director Christine Jones is the manager responsible for the Welling branch and is available during the funeral home 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 office was established in 2010 and offers assistance in burials, exhumations, cremations and repatriations.

Located in Welling Way in Welling, Kent, the branch covers all of the surrounding areas and has a variety of products offered including will writing, photography, service sheets, urns and keepsakes.

The premises feature an arranging office, two chapels of rest and a reception.

Assisting the bereaved for over 200 years, the Albins family has first started working as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery to then grow to funeral directors.

Latest Obituaries

Kay Margaret Ann   Spicer

Kay Margaret Ann Spicer

Apr 1941 - Feb 2025

Edward George   Thomas

Edward George Thomas

Aug 1943 - Jan 2025

John James   Sweeney

John James Sweeney

Jan 1931 - Jan 2025

Gary Leslie   Richardson

Gary Leslie Richardson

Jun 1958 - Dec 2024

View more

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the care and attentiveness of office staff, particularly in the weeks leading up to the funeral, noting how they were kept informed of progress, had their questions answered promptly, and felt genuinely supported during difficult decisions. Several describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and seamlessly, with the team showing exceptional respect and professionalism while handling small personal touches like placing a rose on the door or allowing family members to walk alongside the hearse. A number of reviews note the combination of professionalism and warmth across the entire process, from the initial phone call through to after the service, with families repeatedly highlighting how staff made them feel cared for rather than like customers, and how nothing ever felt like too much trouble.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Patricia Baynes 29th Jun 2019

    Albins treated us with the utmost respect, care and patience. Chris at the funeral directors, made the whole traumatic process easy for us to manage, by allowing to take the time we needed for each decision that had to made. I would recommend Albins to anyone, because the extra care and attention given to the whole process.

  • 5 Colin Phelps 24th Jun 2019

    Very professional and considerate.

  • 5 Karen Moore 20th Jun 2019

    Just to say thanks to everyone involved for making the day so special for our Mum. It truly was a celebration and couldn’t have been a more fitting tribute. Chris is such a special person and her guidance at a really distressing time was invaluable. Father Michael is an absolute treasure and also may the day vibrant and uplifting... it felt as if he had known Mum and captured the essence of her perfectly...she would have loved him!




    John and the boys were so caring, respectful and patient...and as a family, can’t thank them enough for making the day memorable for all the right reasons. Will be forever grateful to everyone involved.








    Love from Karen Nicky and Terry x

  • 5 Tim Hill 27th Apr 2019

    Christine welcomed us at the office in Welling way and led us through what we wanted in a calm fashion, only sold us what we needed and fixed things we wanted for Dad and us.

    The Team on the day were lovely and were especially great with our young ones. All went smoothly, without incident, what more could be asked for.
    Throughout, Dad was respected.

    Would we use again? Yes, definitely. But hopefully that won't be too soon!

  • 5 Colin Milne 23rd Apr 2019

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  • 5 Alan Bannister 19th Apr 2019

    Comprehensive and compassionate regarding arrangements. Nothing too much trouble. Everything explained so you knew what to expect. All areas covered. 

  • 5 Mark Hudson 13th Apr 2019

    Very professional, but still friendly. All the staff worked hard to make the whole experience as easy as possible.

  • 5 Kim Edmonds 6th Apr 2019

    Amazing from start to finish, handled with such empathy. Made my fathers funeral so dignified and moving, there professionalism is second to none. Christine and her team were wonderful. It’s a day I will never forget.

  • 5 Deborah Weir 2nd Apr 2019

    Extremely professional from beginning to end. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. They made an extremely sad time very easy for me. Thank you.

  • 5 Paul Marriner 19th Mar 2019

    Very professional

  • 5 Iain Ball 16th Mar 2019

    Wonderfully committed to ensuring the day was as personal and as meaningful as we were hoping for. Fantastically professional, compassionate and friendly staff.

  • 5 Amanda Midgeley 10th Mar 2019

    I can't thank Christine and dawn enough they where amazing they looked after me and my family like we were there own family they treated my tel with respect and love I can't tell u how this helped me during the worst time of my life this continued on the day of the funeral with Steve and the team making sure every little detail was covered just as I wanted it I will hold these ladies in my heart forever can't recommend enough the memory box and white rose touch is a beautiful idea thank you so much for everything x

  • 5 Richard Green 25th Feb 2019

    Incredible professionalism and care. I cannot speak highly enough of Albins, they helped ease a very traumatic time with their kindness. We are truly grateful to them for their care. 

  • 5 Jayne Barnfield 24th Feb 2019

    I will like to thank you all for the kindness you showed my family and for taking good care of our darling sid. And helping us through the most difficult day of our life’s. 
    You were tremendously great and I will recommend you to anyone. 
    Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart 
    Jayne and family 
    Xxxx

  • 5 Diane Gillespie 8th Feb 2019

    Christine and the whole team were absolutely wonderful. From the very early morning when George and Terry arrived to look after our dad, the care and respect they showed to us and more importantly to dad was exceptional. This genuine care and concern was also applied after meeting Christine and Dawn in the Welling Branch. They listened to our concerns and advised where necessary, and made this extremely upsetting time a little more bearable. The attention to detail was unbelievable and we cannot thank them enough for their support. Although there are many people behind the scenes that we never met the family would like to thank you all very much in the professional way you looked after our dad. Special thankyou’s to Christine, Dawn George and Terry.

  • 5 Terri Looker 21st Jan 2019

    This is the second funeral we have used Albins for and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend. 
    They are professional, compassionate and spend time with you to ensure they provide the service you want. They go the extra mile to ensure everything runs as smooth as possible. I cannot thank them enough 

  • 5 Anna Baron 19th Jan 2019

    Christine and Dawn at F Albins in Welling are so very kind and helpful. We as a family have had three family members pass away in 2018 and they managed the whole process with patience, thoughtfulness and compassion and we felt completely comfortable despite it being a deeply sad and awful time. They took away all the worry and concerns for every member of the family and we cannot thank them enough. The pallbearers were totally respectful from the time they left the funeral parlour, throughout the service and after everything had concluded. If you want total peace of mind that you are putting your loved one to rest respectfully with the best send off ever, then you should with out a doubt choose Albins.

  • 5 Lee Bunce 8th Jan 2019

    From Start to finish, Albins were excellent in every way. Christine and Dawn were very helpful to my Mum & me. John & the Boys were brilliant on the day. X

  • 5 Teresa Slatter 24th Dec 2018

    They couldn't have been more oblidging, nothing was too much trouble.
    Very supportive staff in the office and on the day. Excellent service all round.

  • 5 Jo Dart 18th Dec 2018

    Fantastic care from start to finish.  Extremely professional company, very compassionate and understanding and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this company for any funeral arrangement,  

  • 5 Natalie Troy 14th Dec 2018

    There isn’t enough words to say thank you to Christine, Dawn and Steven Bailey for all the help on giving the service to my Dad, your care for my Dad was second to none, and I will be always thankful for all you have done. 

    Thank you to Christine And Dawn especially for looking after me when I was tearful and sitting with me. I know Barry would be very proud of you all. 
    The job you do is amazing, so much so if there was anyway of giving something back I would. There way you looked after me, and my brother the day he died and looking a mess, I will always be thankful.

    I will be forever thankful I met you all. 

    Love 
    Natalie 

  • 5 Lorraine Russell 3rd Dec 2018

    All the Staff at Albin's in Welling Kent were very professional and treated the family with both respect and kindness.


    Through out the time and beyond the sensitive and friendly service shown was much appreciated,it helped us with a difficult period in our life and will not be forgotten. Extra thanks goes to Dawn, Christine,Steven,and Darren you helped mum pass over with dignity.

  • 5 Lynda Beakhust 3rd Dec 2018

    Brilliant care and advice from day one, professionalism at its best, would never consider using any other funeral homes services.

  • 5 Julie Holmes 27th Nov 2018

    Dawn and Christine were very helpful always keeping me informed of any changes and pulled out all the stops on the day and whilst Uncle Terry was resting there
    Have used Albins three times now and would certainly recommend them
    Thank you

  • 5 Claire Hayward 23rd Nov 2018

    A fantastic service from beginning to end. Very sensitive, caring and professional service.

Address
4 Welling Way
Welling
London
DA16 2RJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    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

Patricia Baynes 29th Jun 2019

Albins treated us with the utmost respect, care and patience. Chris at the funeral directors, made the whole traumatic process easy for us to manage, by allowing to take the time we needed for each decision that had to made. I would recommend Albins to anyone, because the extra care and attention given to the whole process.

Colin Phelps 24th Jun 2019

Very professional and considerate.

Karen Moore 20th Jun 2019

Just to say thanks to everyone involved for making the day so special for our Mum. It truly was a celebration and couldn’t have been a more fitting tribute. Chris is such a special person and her guidance at a really distressing time was invaluable. Father Michael is an absolute treasure and also may the day vibrant and uplifting... it felt as if he had known Mum and captured the essence of her perfectly...she would have loved him! John and the boys were so caring, respectful and patient...and as a family, can’t thank them enough for making the day memorable for all the right reasons. Will be forever grateful to everyone involved. Love from Karen Nicky and Terry x

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