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

Robert Charles    Mace

Robert Charles Mace

Nov 1954 - Apr 2026

Brian John   Huggett

Brian John Huggett

Nov 1953 - Apr 2026

Sandra Denise   Naish

Sandra Denise Naish

Jul 1965 - Apr 2026

Maurice   'Mo' Richard Hearn

Maurice 'Mo' Richard Hearn

Jul 1952 - Mar 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 Anne Martin 27th Dec 2021

    Highly professional service from a start to finish. Albin’s  took care of every detail from collecting my Mum to her burial, no request was too much for them to action.

    The funeral director, John, and his team were very respectful throughout. 

    So glad I chose Albins to take care of my Mum on her final journey.

  • 5 Tim Siney 17th Dec 2021

    Albins ensured the funeral preparation was as straightforward for me as possible, taking care of everything they could. The service on the day was also excellent. 

  • 5 Brenda Atkinson 13th Dec 2021

    From the day Our Dad passed Albins went out of their way to help us as a family, especially my Mum, Everyone was so kind in Albins.
    Scott was amazing and kept us informed of everything more or less daily via emails and phone calls, even the day before the funeral he called me to make sure everything was ok & we was ok as a family.
    The day of the funeral was obviously upsetting but all involved couldn't have been more patient and caring towards us all and my Dad and all the guest.
    Beautiful service given by Father John just as we arranged and so much respect given from all of Albins.
    Thank you all from the Atkinson family, you made my Dad's final journey a celebration of his life and made it special like Our Dad deserved... Thank you.

  • 5 Jim Kean 11th Dec 2021

    Thank you Scott. You and the team were excellent.
    Almost everybody that goes through this process does so without experience, and at the worst point. Truly, I always felt supported, that I had a friend, and that there was little to worry about.
    Our previous vicar from a parish some distance away helped take the funeral. He was impressed by your service and professionalism. I’m sure that his view is the most informed.

  • 5 Paul Rooke 11th Dec 2021

    Thank you so much for taking care of mum…

    First class service all the way through, cannot speak highly enough…

    Brilliant

  • 5 shari sabeti 8th Dec 2021

    Organising a funeral for the first time, after just losing my Dad, was a very daunting prospect. From the first moment I contacted them right through to the end of the funeral, Albin's gently guided me through the whole process in a tactful and supportive way. I only had to speak to one person, Simon, from start to finish; this made such a difference because everything felt so personal. Simon was always prompt, responsive, professional, incredibly patient with any changes to plans and just very kind. He went out of his way to make things as easy and comfortable as possible for us. Given my family are Iranian, there were also some cultural differences in terms of the funeral (e.g. music, readings, practices); again, Albin's were excellent with all of this. I feel like I've been very lucky and I can't recommend them enough.

  • 5 Francis Hills 6th Dec 2021

    I cannot recommend F A Albin & Sons more strongly for their impeccable care and service. They are in a class of their own.

  • 5 Ethel Victory Robson 29th Nov 2021

    Excellent service they were very thoughtful and the small details and touches were lovely 

  • 5 Christopher Pearce 29th Nov 2021

    Excellent service from start to finish , very professional couldn't ask for anything more , done my dad & family proud

  • 5 Robin Hyde-Chambers 28th Nov 2021

    Caring and professional from the outset

  • 5 Itty Samuel 21st Nov 2021

    Simon and team from FA Albins are so professional , understanding and very meticulous. I am so glad we selected the right funeral directors. 

  • 5 Angela Cosgrave 14th Nov 2021

    The service they provide is second to none, from the reception staff to the conductor on the day.
    The care we received was not only professional but very heart warming they looked after Wendy so well, we couldn't of wanted for anymore. Thank you John and your team for everything, its the little touches that make you so special and the best.

  • 5 Shirley Tenner 12th Nov 2021

    We have chosen Albins for three family members. They are without exception totally professional, extremely kind and caring every step of the way.
    They are sensitive to everyone's feelings and nothing is ever a problem.





  • 5 Clare Mason 1st Nov 2021

    Such a beautiful day, had so many compliments from people regarding the services.

    Wouldn’t ever have anyone else. The absolute best. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Robert Hipsey 24th Oct 2021

    Did not have to worry about a thing. Excellent.

  • 5 Erol Harman 24th Oct 2021

    Albin's Professional attitude and experience, helped us at our moment of need,far more then i could have ever imagined, Thank you Albin's especially Simon and Danny for all the care and the way you looked after my daughter.

  • 5 Jade Holsgrove 18th Oct 2021

    Thank you Simon and all the staff at Albins for giving my Grandad a lovely send off 

  • 5 Josephine Kouadou 15th Oct 2021

    Nice and professional. Staff are very friendly and respectful.  Very big thank you to Scott for helping me and my family plan my son's funeral.

  • 5 Andrea Burnett 12th Oct 2021

    I am so happy and grateful for all the love and guidance you offered me. My dad was in the right place and in the right hands. I felt so welcomed. And Caroline was so lovely, always by the phone if i needed to talk. I was so lost when losing my dad. But Caroline helped me through it all. The whole team helped me through it all.
    I am so grateful. Thank you

  • 5 Terry Smeaton 8th Oct 2021

    I felt very comfortable and confident that my auntie was in good hands communication was amazing my auntie had a beautiful send of .the service was top class .
    Thankyou for being a great support to myself

  • 5 David Selby 3rd Oct 2021

    What can I say that many people before me have also said.Albins go above and beyond to care for your loved one.they really do care,from making the first phone call,to being dropped of in the funeral car,after the funeral.the whole process is done with the upmost care,and  Albins do it in their  own special way so that it  takes some of the pressure  of you and your loved ones.My family and friends would like to thank Jon Simon and Scott for the way they cared for and helped plan such a wonderful funeral for my brother.Xx

  • 5 Paul Morrison 20th Sep 2021

    Faultless from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you

  • 5 Kathy Donovan 19th Sep 2021

    Absolute professional team and very caring and compassionate especially Joanne Smith and Elaines catering is the best
    Kathleen Donovan 

  • 5 Danny Russell 13th Sep 2021

    Amazing service and extremely professional. 

  • 4 Stanley Cohen 13th Sep 2021

    We were very happy with the patience, support and empathy of your team. Scott from your Cullings Road branch, made this sad occasion easier, especially when we were struggling to make decisions.   Thank you Scott.

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

Anne Martin 27th Dec 2021

Highly professional service from a start to finish. Albin’s  took care of every detail from collecting my Mum to her burial, no request was too much for them to action. The funeral director, John, and his team were very respectful throughout.  So glad I chose Albins to take care of my Mum on her final journey.

Tim Siney 17th Dec 2021

Albins ensured the funeral preparation was as straightforward for me as possible, taking care of everything they could. The service on the day was also excellent. 

Brenda Atkinson 13th Dec 2021

From the day Our Dad passed Albins went out of their way to help us as a family, especially my Mum, Everyone was so kind in Albins. Scott was amazing and kept us informed of everything more or less daily via emails and phone calls, even the day before the funeral he called me to make sure everything was ok & we was ok as a family. The day of the funeral was obviously upsetting but all involved couldn't have been more patient and caring towards us all and my Dad and all the guest. Beautiful service given by Father John just as we arranged and so much respect given from all of Albins. Thank you all from the Atkinson family, you made my Dad's final journey a celebration of his life and made it special like Our Dad deserved... Thank you.

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