Albin & Hitchcock
Established in 1900, this is the oldest branch of the F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors offices and covers Plaistow, East Ham, Barking, Canning Town and Essex.
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
Danny Collins is the funeral director who manages the branch, which is located at Barking Road, East London.
The branch covers Plaistow, East Ham, Barking, Canning Town and Essex.
Danny is available to assist you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. There is an arranging office, a reception area and two chapels of rest in the premises. The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.
Albin & Hitchcock offer exhumation, burial, repatriation and cremation services, as well as prearranged funerals, will writing, memorials and more.
A memorial garden is also available if you so wish to inter the ashes of your loved one.
The Albin family has progressed to work as funeral directors after starting as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery over 200 years ago.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise how staff guided them through arrangements with patience and clear communication, keeping them informed at every stage and answering questions thoroughly. Several describe feeling supported and at ease during an inherently difficult time, with staff showing genuine care and sensitivity to individual circumstances and family wishes.
On the day itself, families note that the funeral was conducted with professionalism and attention to detail, with staff treating their loved one with respect and dignity whilst ensuring the ceremony ran smoothly.
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
Mark Gray 13th Mar 2023
We will be forever grateful for all Albin & Hitchcock did for us ahead of my mums funeral and for the care and attention they gave us on the day, they couldn't have been more helpful and respectful, especially to my dad.
Marcia Collymore 5th Feb 2023
The service provided was excellent with great attention to detail, from the beginning to the end. The staff are all polite and made sure that everything went smoothly. Everyone commented on how well my Mum looked, well made up and at peace. Thank you and I definitely will be recommending you to many, including myself. Thank you Danny & Danny.
Natalie Hunter 15th Jan 2023
I am so glad I choose this funeral director to bury my brother, they was so kind and patient from the start. I definitely recommend them to friends and family.. A big thank you Danny John Chris And the rest of the guys we had on the funeral day. Thank you so much