F.A. Albin & Sons

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F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors’ head office operates in the M25 area since 1974, continuing a family tradition of over 200 years of bereavement care.

Latest Verified Reviews

Patricia Penny 19th Nov 2018

We found every member of staff to be compassionate and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble, they were so kind and thoughtful. The attention to detail was second to none, perfect. It helped us through what was a difficult time. We will be eternally grateful for their kindness.

Zoe Adams 16th Nov 2018

Just amazing from start to finish! X 

Martin McGowan 23rd Oct 2018

The best in the business. Nothing is too much trouble. Really looked after the family. 

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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

Arthur Stanley House
52 Culling Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TN

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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
Call: 020 3389 6581

About Us

Built in 1974 on the site of the Old Runge Hall in Culling Road, the F.A. Albin & Sons head office was built to serve the community and has every facility to assist families at the time of bereavement.

The premises are located in close proximity to the public transport system and have allocated spaces for customer parking. Facilities include eight chapels of rest, a large garage to accommodate our modern fleet, a comprehensive mortuary, a museum as well as administration offices.
Also located at Culling Road is F.A. Albin & Sons' memorial garden, which consists of a large number of niches for families to inter the ashes of their loved ones, boulder plaques, wall and vase plaques where flowers can be placed. All remembrance opportunities are open to everyone so you will not be required to retain ashes in order to dedicate a memorial.

Funeral directors Jonathan and Simon Dyer are responsible for the branch and are available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm. The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.
Our office serves all of the M25 area.

The Albin family first worked as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery over 200 years ago, to then start serving the community as funeral directors.

Latest Obituaries

Brenda   Maureen Woolf

Brenda Maureen Woolf

Mar 1943 - Oct 2023

Robert McNicoll   Deakin

Robert McNicoll Deakin

Oct 1955 - Oct 2023

Ann   Joyce

Ann Joyce

Aug 1971 - Sep 2023

Kenneth Charles   Clifford

Kenneth Charles Clifford

Apr 1949 - Sep 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Patricia Penny 19th Nov 2018

    We found every member of staff to be compassionate and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble, they were so kind and thoughtful. The attention to detail was second to none, perfect. It helped us through what was a difficult time. We will be eternally grateful for their kindness.

  • 5 Zoe Adams 16th Nov 2018

    Just amazing from start to finish! X 

  • 5 Martin McGowan 23rd Oct 2018

    The best in the business. Nothing is too much trouble. Really looked after the family. 

  • 5 Susan Pritchard 19th Oct 2018

    All the staff at albins showed so much support and passion at this most horrific time with the loss of our beautiful son. They are true professionals and would be very highly recommended to carry out such compassion to all in the loss of a loved one a truly dedicated family buisness loved by all xx

  • 5 Rachel Boud 8th Oct 2018

    Thank you
    We knew straight away who we was going to use for my dads funeral 
    You made everything easy for us at this sad time and can not thank you enough 

    Thank you 

  • 5 Lorraine Gibson 2nd Oct 2018

    Simon and all the staff at Albins gave our lovely mum the send off she deserved. Their attention to detail on the day , the understanding and compassion they gave us as a family and just the way they all conducted themselves at the funeral were excellent. 
    Nothing seemed too much trouble and Simon made sure a very emotional day ran as smoothly as possible. 
    I would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Peter Sidhom 30th Sep 2018

    Everything was handled with sensitivity and kindness, and also patience when the arrival of a group of friends was delayed and I had to ask for the service to start fifteen minutes late! Janet loved a bit of theatre, and I'd arranged a little bit of drama for the casket's entrance and exit, which your people performed to perfection. Many of the people present said it was one of the most moving and memorable services they could recall, and I'm sure a part of that was your handling of it. Thank you.

  • 5 Kathy Johnes 24th Sep 2018

    I would like to thank everyone at albins, for their care and respectfulness towards my whole family and friends at the loss of our daughter donna louise johnes x

  • 5 Paul Monaghan 12th Sep 2018

    Despite the sad occasion of our Mother's funeral it turned out to be a beautiful day.
    This was due to the professionalism shown by the Albin's team. It was the care, grace and dignity shown that will stay with me forever. Many thanks to Joanna, Jon and all the staff.

    With best wishes from Paul Monaghan and all the family.

  • 5 Danny Eldridge 9th Sep 2018

    Albins are the best wouldn’t even dream of going to anyone else I couldn’t of got through all this without them thanks so much to all the staff at Albins xxx Danny 

  • 5 Carole Gregory 29th Aug 2018

    The thing about Albins is in the worst moments of your life, they go above and beyond the call of duty to make things as easy and stress free as it can be given the situation.
    They have a way of making you and your departed loved one feel like family, they treat you and your love one with the utmost empathy, kindness and respect.
    No task is too big or small- they listen to your needs and help you with things you may not have thought of. Their personal touch and professionalism is second to none! From Simon and John and all on reception, to the embalmers and all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes every single one of them is a credit to the Albins name and I want to thank them for all they have done for us as a family over the last few years!

  • 5 Georgia Mccarthy 25th Aug 2018

    First class service, Albins made a difficult time very pleasant & stress free. They are very accomdating and understanding. The whole staff are so down to earth & really have the time to sit down and talk. My family have only ever go to albins because we know the service is impeccable and the staff are just fantastic 

  • 5 Marianne Elaine Till 5th Aug 2018

    This is the first time I have used Albins to carry out the plans for my Mum's funeral & I wouldn't go anywhere else in the future other than Albins, the staff are so friendly & kind & really look after you they arrange a lot of the funeral plans for you & the service they provided was amazing. Albins are the best funeral providers ever & I will always be very grateful for there help & support. Thank you Albins Samantha Till

  • 5 Jessica White 31st Jul 2018

    Could not have imagined a more perfect and beautiful day, such respectful guys, would highly recommend Albins 

  • 5 Jane Cross 29th Jul 2018

    you will not find a better funeral company nothing is too much trouble for them. They go above the call of duty . This was the 7th time i have used them for family James was living in Manchester at the time of his passing and i had no hesitation in contacting Albins to bring him home to Bermondsey as i knew he was in safe hands .

  • 5 Jackie Elliott 29th Jul 2018

    F A Alvin done all the hard work for my family, they are very professional with even down to small detail they helped us.
    The day of the funeral they blew my mind with how all the men was and how beautiful the horses was.
    All my family have used Alvin and will do in the future. Thank you 

  • 5 Lorraine Hayes 28th Jul 2018

    Albins not only look after your loved one they look after the family. At the time when you can't think straight, you want to do the right thing by your loved one, you don't know if you're coming or going, The team at Albins are that silent support in the background. No question is too silly to ask, all the staff are helpful and approachable. Reliable, respectful and dignified. We've had big funerals and a small funeral, the service is the same regardless. People who have not used Albins think they can't afford them. It's not as expensive as people think. The experience the team have make the whole process easier and less daunting. Having had generations of my family being cared for by Albins, I couldn't recommend them enough. 
    On a personal note, I'd like to thank lovely Joanna Smith who has been an Angel in disguise, all the team at Culling road and Jon for delivering an excellent service for my brother.

  • 5 Elizabeth Pearce 27th Jul 2018

    We couldn't ask for anything more they are so caring and professional we would highly recommend their services .

  • 5 Barbara Darby 9th Jul 2018

    A very sad day when Mum passed but she couldn’t have been cared for or looked after better and having Mum rest at the Mottingham Branch so she was nearer for us to go to and see her helped greatly - moving back to Bermondsey prior to the day of the funeral with everything going as well as it could on such a sad day - a big thank you to Neil at Mottingham and Simon, Jon and all the staff at Bermondsey. 

  • 5 Debbie Parsons 8th Jul 2018

    Albins are an excellent funeral company. The staff provide a first class, reliable,respectable, proffesional service. They understand the different patterns of grief and show empathy, compassion, sympathy, warmth and support. I have used Albins twice now for my Mother and Father and the service is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they give that extra mile. They keep you informed and answer all the questions you throw at them. Simon and John have taken over the company since their Father passed and are doing a first class job. Lynn arranged everything for both parents and I cannot fault a thing. Everyone still talks about the professionalism, dedication and care they show during the service. I woulnd't use any other company. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for taking both services and supporting our family at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Denise Lee 3rd Jul 2018

    Have used this undertakers for years , would not even consider  using anyone else . They always go that extra mile for you and Have always been sympathetic ,caring and professional . 

  • 5 Viktorija Matazinskaite 3rd Jul 2018

    The services we received were amazing, the staff were absolutely amazing. They helped us so much and made the day so beautifull. Me and my sister had so much stress and the staff had made it so much easier for us to deal with everything.  The family was extremely pleased and surprised on how smooth and elegant everything was. 
    Thank you so much 

  • 5 Rachel McIvor 3rd Jul 2018

    Amazing services, they really helped us through a difficult time. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Hayley Hall 24th Jun 2018

    From start to finish the professionalism of Albins is just remarkable. I can’t recommend and thank them enough for making such a hard time in my family’s life, feel comfort and take all the pressure away!
    Thank you again

  • 5 Terry Pearson 12th Jun 2018

    The service Albin's provides is second to none. the care they gave my family during our bereavement was exceptional . My self and my family said we would never use any other funeral directors. they are the Best

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Address
Arthur Stanley House
52 Culling Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TN

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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

Patricia Penny 19th Nov 2018

We found every member of staff to be compassionate and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble, they were so kind and thoughtful. The attention to detail was second to none, perfect. It helped us through what was a difficult time. We will be eternally grateful for their kindness.

Zoe Adams 16th Nov 2018

Just amazing from start to finish! X 

Martin McGowan 23rd Oct 2018

The best in the business. Nothing is too much trouble. Really looked after the family. 

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