Greaves Funeral Services Limited

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A small, independent funeral director based in Leyton, East London specialising in Afro-Caribbean community funerals and serving multi-faith families across Greater London.

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Valarie Green 4th Mar 2026

Very happy with the service and their nothing more could ask for. May your business continue to succeed.

Nicole Golding 20th Feb 2026

Greaves funeral service offer the best service as they are very thoughtful, kind and treat people with compassion.  I trusted them in everything they did and more. I would definitely recommend them and it was a pleasure for me and my family to have them take care of my mum. 

Donna McKenzie 17th Feb 2026

The work Ian and the team carried out for my sister was excellent. Thank you for your services. God Bless.

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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

619 High Road
Leyton
London
E10 6RF

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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

About Us

Greaves Funeral Services, of Leyton in East London, was founded in 2016 by Ian Greaves, who has over 25 years of Funeral Arranging experience. The company is also a proud member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Federation of African & Caribbean Funeral Operatives (FACFO).

Ian and his highly trained, professional team have a flexible and accommodating approach, being able to offer a simple, dignified and affordable send-off right through to an elaborate, fully bespoke service.

In addition to Greaves Funeral Services' vast experience in arranging Afro-Caribbean community funerals, they are very willing to accommodate clients’ wishes across a variety of different cultural, faith and belief backgrounds. No matter whether a small, intimate funeral or large celebration of life gathering, every service will be carried out with respect, pride, compassion and understanding.

The funeral home premises are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with Saturday open by appointment only and closed on Sundays. A 24-hour phone number and ambulance service is available for arranging collection of the deceased. When visiting the branch, if you have questions or require assistance with regards to parking, please call ahead of your visit and the team can help make those arrangements for you.

Whether planning ahead or at need of immediate assistance, call Greaves Funeral Services in Leyton today, or click the ‘Visit Website’ tab on this page to seek further information.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Valarie Green 4th Mar 2026

    Very happy with the service and their nothing more could ask for. May your business continue to succeed.

  • 5 Nicole Golding 20th Feb 2026

    Greaves funeral service offer the best service as they are very thoughtful, kind and treat people with compassion. 

    I trusted them in everything they did and more. I would definitely recommend them and it was a pleasure for me and my family to have them take care of my mum. 

  • 5 Donna McKenzie 17th Feb 2026

    The work Ian and the team carried out for my sister was excellent. Thank you for your services. God Bless.

    Ian Greaves replied
    Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you. We always aim to please.
  • 5 Dr Bola Abisogun 14th Feb 2026

    The ‘culturally competent’ service, proffered by the leadership team lead by Mr Ian Greaves is exemplary and made the entire process (from start to finish) memorable, painless and just a pleasant experience, amidst the turmoil of losing my Father. On behalf of my family (and specifically my Mother) I, Dr Bola Abisogun OBE, have written a post on LinkedIn, with the firm intention to further promote them and their amazing, family owned business. God bless them all  _ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drbolaabisogunobefrics_newchapter-servewithpurpose-newmission-activity-7425230236276985856-kgER 

  • 5 Maureen Miller 12th Feb 2026

    I would like to thank Ian and his staff for taking very good care of my late husband. Felt very supported at a very traumatic time

    Ian Greaves replied
    Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you. We always aim to please.
  • 5 Anita Soloman 12th Feb 2026

    Mr Greaves and his team were very supportive and helpful. Their communication was excellent and enabled us to arrange the funeral remotely, with everything going to plan perfectly on the day. 

    Ian Greaves replied
    Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you. We always aim to please.
  • 5 Ms Mary France-Stewart 4th Feb 2026

    Our family truly cant express enough gratitude for the kindness we received from Greaves Funeral directors. We were listened to attentively and helped to make sure every detail was exactly how wanted.
    Because of the thoughtful support mum was laid to rest with so much dignity and respect.
    They made a very difficult time a little bit more bearable. We were grateful to have had them by our side

    Ian Greaves replied
    Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you. We always aim to please.
  • 4 Mr Fidel David 3rd Feb 2026

    Funeral Service delivers great customer service 

    Ian Greaves replied
    Thank you. We always aim to please.

Address
619 High Road
Leyton
London
E10 6RF

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Valarie Green 4th Mar 2026

Very happy with the service and their nothing more could ask for. May your business continue to succeed.

Nicole Golding 20th Feb 2026

Greaves funeral service offer the best service as they are very thoughtful, kind and treat people with compassion.  I trusted them in everything they did and more. I would definitely recommend them and it was a pleasure for me and my family to have them take care of my mum. 

Donna McKenzie 17th Feb 2026

The work Ian and the team carried out for my sister was excellent. Thank you for your services. God Bless.

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