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.

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

Professional Standards

  • 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

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

Sandra Jean   Howard

Sandra Jean Howard

Oct 1948 - Jul 2026

Doreen Patricia   Sullivan

Doreen Patricia Sullivan

Jan 1934 - Jun 2026

Brenda   Denton

Brenda Denton

Feb 1937 - Jul 2026

Ena Elsie   Marsh

Ena Elsie Marsh

Sep 1938 - Jun 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families praise how the staff guided them through arrangements with careful attention and genuine compassion. Several describe feeling supported at every stage, from initial phone calls through to planning meetings, with staff taking time to explain options and answer questions without pressure. A number mention how the funeral directors remembered personal details and went beyond standard service to accommodate specific wishes, whether that involved particular gestures, routes, or touches that made the day feel individual.

Families return repeatedly to the professionalism and dignity shown on the funeral day itself. Many describe the conduct of staff, the precision of the service, and how even small details—the bearing of the team, the timing, the arrangement of flowers at meaningful locations—conveyed respect and care. Several note that relatives and friends commented afterwards on how beautifully the funeral was organised and conducted.

Cost features in several reviews, with families saying they were concerned about expense but then relieved to find the charges were fair and transparent, with quotes coming quickly and without lengthy worry about affordability.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Stacey Bennett 25th Apr 2023

    Amazing , from start to finish .
    The attention to detail, just outstanding ….
    All the staff made an awfully sad time easier.
    I really cannot praise Albins enough .
    Forever grateful .

    Stacey Bennett

  • 5 Debbie Nicholls 25th Apr 2023

    From start to finish we were looked after every step of the way, the whole day was beautiful.
    Albins go above and beyond to look after everyone, we can’t thank them enough for all they have done Xxxxxxxx

  • 5 Amanda White 18th Apr 2023

    From the moment you let them know you would like your beloved deceased taken to them,  they work with you every step of the way with the utmost respect for your loved one and yourself and family! They take care of every little detail with care and support! They take away as much stress from you as possible! On the day of the funeral it was an absolutely amazing day, sad but perfect for my wonderful husband Kevin! I’m so grateful to them. They’re so thoughtful and kind, I can’t thank them enough! 

  • 5 Donna Parrish 8th Apr 2023

    Very good service.. all the team are very friendly and helpful, thank you very much for your time, help and support

  • 5 Jamie Rankin 1st Apr 2023

    Great service very respectful and always go above and beyond with there service highly recommend

  • 5 Liam Slack 30th Mar 2023

    Top service 
    Unbelievable professionalism 
    Very helpful 
    High standards 

  • 5 Ann Castle 28th Mar 2023

    Right from the start from collecting my husband from home with great dignity ,to the day of the funeral. All the staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble . They made the day go with great smoothness and calm .
    I will be forever grateful to everyone .thank you all so much.
    Ann and family .


  • 5 Kathryn O'Riordain 28th Mar 2023

    Respectful, helpful company of people who assisted me in having a fitting sendoff for my husband.
    Approachable and kind.

  • 5 Bukkie Adeniyi 20th Mar 2023

    From the very first day I met Simon , it was an excellent service , warm welcoming, it’s indeed a family business . I felt like I was home and with family members. I have no regret at all . The service was outstanding 

  • 5 Jean Webb 20th Mar 2023

    Excellent service. Nothing was too much trouble. They gave my mother a wonderful send off treating her like royalty and made it a memorable day.

  • 5 Jay Rutland 19th Mar 2023

    Albin's made my Fathers funeral as painless as it could be and they took wonderful care of him. Jon Dyer's gentle, calming & thoughtful nature made the entire process run smoothly and I will be forever grateful for that.
    Jay Rutland

  • 5 Peter Robbins 14th Mar 2023

    F.A.Albin and Son are the most professional, kind, efficient and respectful funeral service. You can rest easy knowing the day will go completely smoothly and that your every need will be met. I can't recommend them highly enough. They would be extremely hard to beat.

  • 5 Lisa Nugent 7th Mar 2023

    Albins are amazing they go above and beyond for your loved ones

  • 5 Victoria Cox 6th Mar 2023

    From start to finish Albins were respectful, professional and showed an incredible amount of compassion.

  • 5 Kim Gould 6th Mar 2023

    Excellent care of Ian 
    Nothing was any trouble for albins they treated us as if we were family total respect for everyone at albins so professional simply the best also Pauline the celebrant was amazing spoke about Ian as if she knew him all his life very professional made us all at ease talking about him that evening we wanted the best send of for Ian and he got that and more with Pauline and albins 
    Thank you all 

  • 5 Josylin Toppin 6th Mar 2023

    Just brilliant.

  • 5 Amanda Coote 17th Feb 2023

    What fabulous service, respectful and extremely helpful, they made everything go smoothly. On the day all the staff were wonderful, nothing was to much trouble, which made a tough day go smoothly.
    Thank you Alfie, Scott and team.
    I would highly recommend them .

  • 5 Tish Joy 14th Feb 2023

    Caroline helped us through the whole process with such warmth and sensitivity. She oversaw everything and ensured it ran smoothly. My Dad got the send off that he and we wanted. We were blown away by all the staff that we came into contact with. We would highly recommend Albins in Rotherhithe.

  • 5 Colleen Hughes 2nd Feb 2023

    Fantastic service from every single member of staff, from start to finish.
    A special thank you to Caroline, who was kind, patient, and even gives a hug when she knows it is needed.
    Our families have always used Albins,…. And always will.
    Thanks to everyone at Albins
    Kind regards
    Colleen

  • 5 Sarah Geoghegan 2nd Feb 2023

    Great service , Caroline was such a wonderful lady was on hand to answer any questions

    Nothing was too much, very professional

  • 5 Terry Shields 31st Jan 2023

    The service provided was 1st class throughout the whole experience with you. From the ladies on reception to Jo, Scott & John and all the guys on the day of the funeral. The day although sad you made it very special to us. The respect and dignity shown from you all to my Dad is a credit to the Albin name. Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Savino Livornese 28th Jan 2023

    An excellent company to deal with and very compassionate staff

  • 5 Catherine Saul 23rd Jan 2023

    All the team at Albins were exceptional. I cannot fault the service we received from the first meeting to the day of the funeral. Extremely professional, compassionate and meticulous. The care that they take helps you through this very distressing and stressful time. Thank you for looking after us.

    Cathy, Joe, Tom and Dan Saul

  • 5 Alexandra Iyinboh 17th Jan 2023

    I would like to thank Simon Albin Dyer and the Albins Team for the excellent empathetic service they provided to my family and I. The Team were professional respectful and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. The death of a loved one is traumatic, we were grateful that Albins were there every step of the way. I can only underline,the excellent professional service we received and send a heartfelt thank you to Simon and the Albins Team.

  • 5 Sherman Farrell 17th Jan 2023

    I can not thank Albin’s enough. From start to finish, all the support I was given. Nothing was to much. Beautiful send off for my father, huge thank you to Albin’s and sons for everything. 

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

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

  • 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

Stacey Bennett 25th Apr 2023

Amazing , from start to finish . The attention to detail, just outstanding …. All the staff made an awfully sad time easier. I really cannot praise Albins enough . Forever grateful . Stacey Bennett

Debbie Nicholls 25th Apr 2023

From start to finish we were looked after every step of the way, the whole day was beautiful. Albins go above and beyond to look after everyone, we can’t thank them enough for all they have done Xxxxxxxx

Amanda White 18th Apr 2023

From the moment you let them know you would like your beloved deceased taken to them,  they work with you every step of the way with the utmost respect for your loved one and yourself and family! They take care of every little detail with care and support! They take away as much stress from you as possible! On the day of the funeral it was an absolutely amazing day, sad but perfect for my wonderful husband Kevin! I’m so grateful to them. They’re so thoughtful and kind, I can’t thank them enough! 

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