C.J Reilly Funeral Services

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A reputable, family run funeral director based in London but serving the whole of the UK with compassionate funeral services

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

133-135 Southwood Road
New Eltham
London
SE9 3QL

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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

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

C.J.Reilly Funeral Services is a funeral director in London, serving all of the United Kingdom with caring and compassionate funeral services.

C.J. Reilly is an independently owned and run family business, with over 100 combined years experience. Jill and Chris Reilly, opened the doors in 2002 and have been joined over the years by many more family members. They recently carried out an extensive refurbishment to their London funeral home, ensuring relaxed and comfortable surroundings for you and your family.

Over the years C.J. Reilly have had the honour of attending to the funeral needs of thousands of local families. They have built a reputation locally as well as looking after families across the UK and Ireland and are specialists in the often complex area of worldwide repatriation.

Every member of the family business shares the same values and works hard to deliver their best service during every funeral arrangement. C.J.Reilly values diversity, equality and inclusion, and they aspire to these values both in business and within the local communities they serve.

Call C.J.Reilly Funeral Services today, or visit their funeral home in Eltham, London, to begin arranging the perfect funeral for your loved one.

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize the consistent care and dignity shown to their loved ones while they were in the funeral home's care, often describing how this reassurance helped them through an emotionally difficult time. Several describe how particular staff members—notably Hayley, Jill, and Chris—provided patient, compassionate guidance through arrangements, answered questions without judgment, and remained available by phone or email whenever needed.

Families repeatedly mention that nothing felt rushed on the day of the funeral itself; the service ran smoothly, with staff present to guide them through each moment and attend to practical details that might otherwise have added to their stress. Many note that the team accommodated last-minute changes and special requests, from personalised music and flowers to complex repatriation arrangements to different countries.

Communication throughout the process is a subject families return to often, with many describing how staff kept them informed at every stage, explained things clearly when unfamiliar with funerals, and made themselves available to address concerns. Several also mention that the personal, family-run nature of the business meant they felt treated as individuals rather than simply processing another arrangement.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Linda Skeggs 16th Dec 2025

    We couldn't fault the services of CJ Riley, right from the very beginning through to end, they looked after our loved one with the utmost respect. We were treated with warmth, kindness and compassion. They recommended a wonderful celebrant also. We would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Andrew West 16th Dec 2025

    We were shown compassion and support throughout the service provided
    This was a great support to us in dealing with the sad loss of our close friend.
    Thank you to Hayley, Jill Chris and the team.

  • 5 Karla Lindsay 16th Dec 2025

    This company is beyond amazing..
    I will only use CJ reilly for family/ friend funerals and have done since 2012.
    They are professional, caring, understanding. 
    It’s like having an extended family join you at your lowest time. Always there to help when needed and offering constant reassurance. 
    When my father passed and I didn’t have a clue what to do, they saved me from falling in on my self. Thank you! 

  • 5 Alison Champ 27th Nov 2025

    Most caring and professional people.
    Outstanding service.
    Highly recommend.

  • 5 Gerard Cusse 27th Nov 2025

    I’ve used Reilly’s before and have always found them very helpful and friendly. They make the whole process much easier and I quite enjoyed going in to see them.

  • 5 Fiona Gebbie 27th Nov 2025

    Chris, Gill and Harley were wonderful. They were compassionate, organised and very professional during such a difficult time. My family are so grateful for the fantastic service they provided. We would definitely recommended them.

  • 5 Marie Carver-Hughes 24th Nov 2025

    A lovely family service . Warm and kind from start to finish . 
    I especially loved the statue of Jesus and Mary and the lovely peaceful space where we could visit our Mum. The arrangements were taken out of our hands by a highly experienced team . Quiet , respectful and gentle. Everything went smoothly. We were sad and they made it easy for us. Thank you 

  • 5 John Feely 27th Oct 2025

    I wish to thank you for the beautiful funeral service you carried out for my wife Alice 
    Kind Regards John Feely

  • 5 Catherine Richards 24th Oct 2025

    Jill was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful throughout. Chris was also friendly, respectful and thoughtful, and helpful in guiding our family members to carry Mum’s coffin. Even small details such as helping us to wipe the mud off our shoes after the burial were seen to. All in all, a very caring and professional service- thank you very much. 

  • 5 Joel Ebong 23rd Oct 2025

    Am very grateful for the job they offered. Very professional and very happy to help always. Louise was laid to rest at our ancestral home.

  • 5 Lois Kennedy 23rd Oct 2025

    At such a very sad time this company was beyond excellent. From our family’s initial meeting with Jill , in between regarding details and to the service itself Chris went above and beyond. We are so grateful for everything everyone did for Patricia’s/ Mums service . Absolutely second to none, thank you ❤️

  • 5 Glynis Haynes 9th Oct 2025

    C.J.Reilly Funeral Services were totally professional throughout. They treated us all with much kindness and consideration at such a difficult time. Special thanks to Chris, Hayley and Jill.

  • 5 Annie Still 9th Oct 2025

    We have used C.J Reilly Funeral Services previously for two other family members and I would not trust another funeral service for loved ones after they have passed. Chris, Hayley, Jill and all of the team have always treated us as a family and our loved one with the utmost respect. They listen, pay attention to detail, go above and beyond and we had people who attended the funeral service who said it was the loveliest and most personal funeral they had attended.

  • 5 Emily Olutunji 9th Oct 2025

    CJ Reilly were absolutely brilliant in how they dealt with us. From the moment we contacted them to collect our mother from the coroner, arranging viewing and the funeral itself.

    CJ Reilly are just fantastic and professional. This is not just a job for them, but a family run business which they are passionate about.

    This was the 3rd funeral we have hired CJ Reilly as directors and words cannot express our deep gratitude. Once you hire them, just have peace of mind knowing that they will take care of your loved one in the most sensitive a d delicate way. All in all this funeral as a whole was a job well done.

    Emily.

  • 5 Amanda Gillett 9th Oct 2025

    We as a family cannot Thank C J Reilly enough .We chose them to undertake my brothers funeral .My brother was a Chelsea fan so we wanted a blue coffin for him and it exceeded our expectations. Jill and Hayley have empathy in abundance. So very patient and understanding with all questions and I had a few .On the day of my brothers funeral Chris and rest of the team were excellent. Jill picked a wonderful celebrant called Beaulieu to take the service and she conducted a wonderful service .Overall C.J Reilly were outstanding and gave my brother the funeral he deserved .We had all the ideas of what we wanted and they made it all happen .We would highly recommend C J Reilly .

  • 5 Edmund Gayle 9th Oct 2025

    Where would you me to start from.. CJ reilly are a set of people that care for your passed love ones in a professional way.
    The love is amazing to detail and love and affection.
    Just amazing heyley is beautiful and always on point with everything the rest of the team are just incredible.
    I would say this company is all you need in my opinion there is only one undertakers..... Brilliant..
    Service..
    Trust me when I tell you this........
    My name is Edmond Gayle....

  • 4 Robert Sims 9th Oct 2025

    First class funeral service provided and all staff were friendly and observed dignity throughout the service which was professionally managed and executed. The whole service from organisation to completion went like clockwork.
    Would highly recommend CJ Reilly Funeral services.

  • 5 Paula Bennett 18th Sep 2025

    A great local company that provided a professional and dignified service.   They ask what you want and don’t tell you what to have.  Very personal approach that showed  how important the day was for us as a family and not just a days work.   

  • 5 Ephraim Zimba 17th Sep 2025

    Simply amazing!

  • 5 Ralph Smith 17th Sep 2025

    I would like to thank everyone at Reilly they couldn’t have been more helpful and respectful with helping me with the arrangements of my wife’s funeral at such a difficult time 

  • 5 Toni Bradley 16th Sep 2025

    From start to finish they have been amazing talking through everything and letting us know what would happen next ,guiding  us all the way , making sure the whole family we’re included and that we were all happy I can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend them  thank you once again 

  • 5 Millicent Oryema 16th Sep 2025

    Very good communication was excellent very helpful. I can not thank them enough.

  • 5 Vivienne Henry 16th Sep 2025

    Cjreily directors are extremely professional and ooze empathy. They are the perfect funeral directors to get you through what can be said as one of the most challenging emotional experiences. Haley, in particular, has a natural warmth that enables you to feel at ease and she really understands and listens thoughtfully to any demands. I have used Cjreily on 3 occasions in the past 2 years and each time they have been marvellous!

  • 5 Telia Makondo 13th Aug 2025

    Efficient 

  • 5 Joanne Tauchert 11th Aug 2025

    Absolutely go above and beyond! Nothing is too much, having that support arrangements wasn’t so scary 

Address
133-135 Southwood Road
New Eltham
London
SE9 3QL

Open map

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

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Linda Skeggs 16th Dec 2025

We couldn't fault the services of CJ Riley, right from the very beginning through to end, they looked after our loved one with the utmost respect. We were treated with warmth, kindness and compassion. They recommended a wonderful celebrant also. We would highly recommend them.

Andrew West 16th Dec 2025

We were shown compassion and support throughout the service provided This was a great support to us in dealing with the sad loss of our close friend. Thank you to Hayley, Jill Chris and the team.

Karla Lindsay 16th Dec 2025

This company is beyond amazing.. I will only use CJ reilly for family/ friend funerals and have done since 2012. They are professional, caring, understanding.  It’s like having an extended family join you at your lowest time. Always there to help when needed and offering constant reassurance.  When my father passed and I didn’t have a clue what to do, they saved me from falling in on my self. Thank you! 

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