F.A. Albin Deptford
F. A. Albin & Sons covers Deptford, Blackheath, Greenwich, Lewisham and South East London, offering a high standard of funeral directors services to bereaved families.
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
Established in 1994, their Deptford office is located at Deptford High Street and provides the local community with a high standard of service.
The branch works with burials, cremation, repatriations and exhumations. Furthermore, they offer prearranged funerals, memorials, floral tributes, will writing, photography, doves, service sheets, urns and keepsakes.
Their facilities feature a reception area, an arranging office and four chapels of rest.
Elaine James is the funeral director managing this office and will be pleased to help you in your enquiries. She is available Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.
The Deptford office serves all of Deptford, Blackheath, Greenwich, Lewisham and South East London.
F. A. Albin & Sons has been serving the bereaved for over 200 years, starting as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery and then working as funeral directors.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families describe how the office staff, particularly Elaine and Lynn, guided them through arrangements with consistent warmth and availability, taking time to explain options and answer questions without making them feel rushed or like a burden. Several mention how these conversations eased the stress of decision-making at a difficult time and gave them confidence that their loved one was in careful hands.
Families repeatedly note the professionalism and respectfulness of the staff on the funeral day itself, from the immaculate appearance of the vehicles and drivers to attentive gestures like providing water and tissues in the cars, laying mats for entering and leaving, and checking on family members throughout. Many describe how this calm, dignified presence allowed them to focus on remembering their loved one rather than managing logistics.
A number of reviews highlight small touches that made a difference: the care taken with flowers and service booklets, staff paying respects as the cortege passed, assistance with tasks like covering the grave, and the overall sense of being looked after as family rather than as clients.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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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
Graham Bunce 18th Sep 2026
Elaine and Lynne at F.A. Albin in Deptford and the whole team on the day have been truly amazing. They helped us to face a challenging day with greater confidence and ease, knowing mum and we, were in safe hands. From the first interaction, they have shown they genuinely care and take great pride in what they do. They have been so supportive and professional throughout, and we as a family cannot thank them enough.
Claire Adams 28th Jun 2026
We cannot thank the undertakers enough for the care and compassion they showed while organising our granny’s funeral. From the very first contact through to the day itself, every stage was handled with kindness, thoughtfulness, and genuine respect. They guided us gently through each step, making a difficult time so much more manageable. Nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail gave us great comfort. On the day of the funeral the service they provided was truly wonderful. Everything ran smoothly, and their calm, respectful presence meant we could focus on remembering and celebrating granny’s life. This was especially appreciated as it was an exceptionally hot day, yet their professionalism and care never faltered. Thank you Claire Adams and Sarah Hopkins
Tina Lloyd 28th Jun 2026
Where do I start !! From first speaking to Elaine who is amazingly professional and compassionate in every way to the funeral chauffeurs who showed so much respect on the day with the loss of my dear Mum, all this making it so much easier for me and I was made to feel that Mum was loved and cared for by everyone at Albin’s .. The men were dressed impeccable, the hearse and limousines shone and it seemed that nothing was too much trouble for anyone from start to finish .. I cannot thank every one of you enough. It all meant so much to know that you all cared like you did. Thank you xxx