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

Maurice   Hearn

Maurice Hearn

Mar 2026 - Jul 1952

Barbara   Shilling

Barbara Shilling

Dec 1944 - Mar 2026

James   William Webb

James William Webb

Jul 1935 - Mar 2026

Kathleen Esther    Hill

Kathleen Esther Hill

Apr 1943 - Mar 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families describe the care and compassion shown by staff at every stage, from initial contact through the funeral day itself. They note that the process of arranging a funeral felt guided and supported rather than rushed or transactional, with staff taking time to understand what families wanted and treating their loved ones with dignity.

Communication and accessibility emerge as significant themes, with families appreciating staff who remained available to answer questions, offered clear explanations of what to expect, and kept them informed throughout. Several mention feeling listened to and supported during decisions they had never faced before.

A number of reviews touch on cost, with families noting that prices were reasonable or more affordable than expected, and that despite requesting more elaborate arrangements, the final quote did not present the financial burden they had anticipated.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Bill Howell 29th Aug 2022

    A big thank you to Dawn and the team at the Welling branch, who recently helped us organise our Mum's funeral. Everyone was so compassionate and understanding, guiding us through every step. On the day, they were so helpful and considerate, whilst remaining very professional at all times.

  • 5 Barry Edward Bowes 28th Aug 2022

    The whole team at Albins are superb. Everyone I met and spoke with were compassionate  and understanding. On the day their presentation and conduct were impeccable. It absolutely made the day so much easier to deal with. 

  • 5 Michael O’Brien 21st Aug 2022

    We found the help and service provided at all stages from picking up Tim's body at his home to the Cremation service at Hither Green to be everything we needed as a family to bring closure for Tim's untimely death

    In particular both Caroline and Lynn were always available to answer any questions about funeral matters and at the cremation Owen provided just the right balance with the Service and George and the team the level of support we needed throughout the ceremony

  • 5 Reza Ghaisar 19th Aug 2022

    I have lost my brother recently, thanks God to Albin & Sons for there great service, sympathy, caring, and above all sharing your dark times. 
    We appreciate all your kind services. 
    Reza Ghaisar. 🙏

  • 5 Michelle Marks 17th Aug 2022

    The funeral was perfect couldn't have gone any better, lovely day and great team at Albins.Big thanks to all involved.

  • 5 Jennifer Beckford 14th Aug 2022

    They have been extremely helpful, considerate and very respectful. I definitely recommend this service.

  • 5 Karen Finch 6th Aug 2022

    I buried my dad with Albins 33yrs ago.

    They are professional, caring and helpful every step of the way today as they was back then.

    They make  such a sad occasion less stressful and go way and beyond expectations.

    I’m truly grateful for your kindness and help through such a sad time.

    You simply are the best.

  • 5 Olivia Muggleton 6th Aug 2022

    Such a respectful and beautiful service provided by Simon and Jon and all of the company. Thank you for honouring our special Tracey.

  • 5 Janet Gray 4th Aug 2022

    Albins are the best people , you feel so loved at hard times . They take care of all of us. They really make you feel so loved and help us through the hard pain at losing people . 

  • 5 Sue Holliday 3rd Aug 2022

    Our funeral was arranged by Caroline, it was not an easy task as there had to be a lot of calling around and juggling dates put both she and the team pulled out all the stops for us. On the day of our service we were looked after fantastically. Thank you for your incredible care.

  • 5 Ian Hannington 3rd Aug 2022

    My fathers funeral and service, was nothing more than perfect. 10 out of 10 to the Albin team. Especially Stephen and his team.
    We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
    A truly personal and professional company.
    Hopefully your services will not be required anytime soon!
    However if the situation rises we wouldn't hesitate to call Albins and sons Thank you.

  • 5 Lesley Leaver 2nd Aug 2022

    Staff treated us with respect, and Caroline was very helpful when planning dads funeral, also on the day George and the boy's were very caring and respectful, I would also like to mention Pauline who was the celebrant both her and Caroline were in contact with me throughout until we were satisfied with everything.
    Many thanks from
    Vivian, Terry,Lesley & Diane

  • 5 John Meuret 1st Aug 2022

    Albins are rightly viewed as an undertaking service to aspire to and they live up to their wonderful reputation.
    On the day everything was smooth and professional and I couldn't have asked for more.

  • 5 Camila Ramos 30th Jul 2022

    We could have not picked a better place to give our grandma a beautiful send off! Thank you to everyone at Albins ! 

  • 5 Victor Bonwick 26th Jul 2022

    From start to finish, nothing was too much trouble.
    I was very happy with the service and everything that was done for the funeral of my mum.

  • 5 Kylie Gyertson 26th Jul 2022

    I am deeply grateful to everyone at FA Albins for their care and compassion. A wonderful and respectful team 

  • 5 linda watson 24th Jul 2022

    From the start of my journey with Albins to the end i cannot fault the service and the caring for both my Mum and for my family. I felt relief knowing Mum was safe and being loved in their care from the first second. I could not have wished to be accompanied on this journey with anyone other than Caroline Morrison. At a time where my whole world went insane Caroline calmed me and made it easier for me to plan what i needed with her kindness, caring and guidance. Cannot thank Caroline and Albins enough for making Mums day perfect. Cannot recommend highly enough.

  • 5 Sarah Weems 12th Jul 2022

    F A Albin and sons professionalism was prestige, Danny and Chris went over and beyond and had the upmost respect for our mum and for us as a family.
    Everything ran smoothly and nothing felt rushed from all that attended we’ve had nothing but praise saying it was a beautiful service,to the best funeral they’d been to.
    Jay Britton who sang both at Holy trinity and Honor oak crematorium has a beautiful effortless voice and to Caroline who helped us organise everything for her patience and understanding we couldn’t be more thankful it was in its entirety the best and most beautiful send off our lovely mum deserved 

  • 5 Paul Deverson 11th Jul 2022

    We found Albins to be extremely professional and personal from the first contact to very end.
    All the staff were excellent and we would recommend using Albins every time 

  • 5 Debbie Dugdale 10th Jul 2022

    Dear Albins team you looked after my husband David from beginning to end with kindness, consideration, respect and that also extended to me. Dave had a brilliant send off full of dignity and love. The professionalism of your team in handling everything was brilliant.
    Heartfelt thankyou.

  • 5 Lee Johnson 8th Jul 2022

    I couldn’t ask for anymore from Albins they made a sad and difficult day as nice as it could be all the staff have been great from the begin to the end and would like to take this opportunity to thank them all so much

  • 5 Karen Coulston 2nd Jul 2022

    You are simply the best ....no words can ever be enough to thank you all for everything you done for Our Mum and for us as a family ..you are all truly amazing and words are not good enough .....You are the best of the best .....

  • 5 Maureen Still 27th Jun 2022

    Absolutely a first class service, such a lovely team, they made my journey so much better, I felt fully supported.

  • 5 Paul King 16th Jun 2022

    Impeccable as ever. Credit to Bermondsey.

  • 5 Toni Rowell 31st May 2022

    Excellent polite the best professional and a big thank you.

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

Bill Howell 29th Aug 2022

A big thank you to Dawn and the team at the Welling branch, who recently helped us organise our Mum's funeral. Everyone was so compassionate and understanding, guiding us through every step. On the day, they were so helpful and considerate, whilst remaining very professional at all times.

Barry Edward Bowes 28th Aug 2022

The whole team at Albins are superb. Everyone I met and spoke with were compassionate  and understanding. On the day their presentation and conduct were impeccable. It absolutely made the day so much easier to deal with. 

Michael O’Brien 21st Aug 2022

We found the help and service provided at all stages from picking up Tim's body at his home to the Cremation service at Hither Green to be everything we needed as a family to bring closure for Tim's untimely death In particular both Caroline and Lynn were always available to answer any questions about funeral matters and at the cremation Owen provided just the right balance with the Service and George and the team the level of support we needed throughout the ceremony

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