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

Annette   O'Reilly

Annette O'Reilly

Oct 1956 - Mar 2026

Kathleen Lilian   Palmer

Kathleen Lilian Palmer

Mar 2026 - May 1942

Michael Robert    Holland

Michael Robert Holland

Apr 1942 - Feb 2026

Maureen    Slee

Maureen Slee

Oct 1939 - Feb 2026

View more

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 Lynn Armstrong 20th Jan 2021

    I would like to thank Simon, John, Louie and everyone at Albins for taking good care of Danny Jull whilst he was there. I would have never been able to get through the last few weeks without their support, compassion and kindness. Also, including the ladies Christine, Caroline and Lynn who were very supportive when I went to see Danny everyday.
    Albins were soo helpful throughout the funeral arrangements and nothing was ever to much trouble. On the day of the funeral their professionalism was exceptional and I am truly grateful to Albins for everything they have done for me and the family.
    I would highly recommend Albins to anyone. 
    Lynn and Family 

  • 5 Colin Smith 18th Jan 2021

    Thanks to all the staff at Albin's for the sensitive and efficient way the arrangements were made.

  • 5 Jacque Beecham 12th Jan 2021

    A special thank you for arranging such a dignified funeral for my mother. It was personalised from start to end, and all family members that attended have expressed that they thought everything was impeccable and carried out with compassion and professionalism. George was  positive and consoling we felt secure and taken care of throughout the day.

  • 5 Lorraine Anne Riordan 12th Jan 2021

    It's a sad day but Albans are the best i wouldn't use any other funeral directors they have done so many of my family members and couldn't wish for better
    Thank you so much

  • 5 Carol Parker 9th Jan 2021

    Scott Williams that helped us arrange the funeral was excellent. He assisted us in a professional & sympathetic manner. On the day it all went extremely well thanks to all the Albins staff. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Jo Acott 8th Jan 2021

    Lovely people with strong traditions. Would recommend to anyone as so supportive at a sad time.

  • 5 Matthew Healy 19th Dec 2020

    Could not have done anymore. Kindness, empathy and professionalism. All I can add is thank you. You treated my dad as if one of your relatives.

  • 5 Desmond Gray 18th Dec 2020

    Our family would like to thank Albins for their professionalism and caring support in preparation for the funeral and the actual day. Nothing was too much bother, in fact, they pointed us in the right direction to get things done. Thoroughly recommend Albins.

  • 5 Marantholee Dockeray 15th Dec 2020

    I would like to say a very big Thankyou to Simon, Lynn and Sylvia and the rest of the team at Albins for their outstanding work.
    Your care and understanding goes beyond what words can describe. Being there for my family and I through a very sad and difficult time.
    Also assisting me with all the logistics and granting my Grandfather his last wish to be laid to rest in his favourite island on earth and his birth place of Jamaica was tranquil.
    Thanks again for going above and beyond much appreciation always.
    Kind regards
    Miss Dockeray

  • 5 Tina Private 12th Dec 2020

    All staff were Amazing, they covered every avenue, lovely people, very professional.  Nothing was a problem for them they had no faults.   They really looked after us from start to finish I would recommend albins to anyone.  

  • 5 Sue Osborne 9th Dec 2020

    The service I received was outstanding. The attention to detail was brilliant.

    Saying goodbye to my husband was the sadest day of my life, but he would not have had the amazing send off that he had, if it wasn't for Albins.

    Nothing was too much trouble. They exceeded all my expectations.

    Absolutely a 100% first class service.

  • 5 Sue Parish 8th Dec 2020

    From our first phone call to Simon when we lost our loved one the care and service we received was exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble no matter what we asked. Everyone at Albins showed such compassion and care not only with us the family but also our loved one who was with them for a month before his funeral. Brilliant I wouldn’t use or recommend anyone else. 

  • 5 Hollie Powditch 5th Dec 2020

    Albins were Absolutely amazing from start to finish Scott who arranged the funeral was exceptional and the funeral was beautiful and dignified just as my Nan would have wanted. Jamie who lead the funeral was so professional and calming and he made such a hard day easier he really will never know how much he got me through that day with his kindness and warmth. 

  • 5 Sharon King 26th Nov 2020

    A huge thank you to everyone @ Albins for the care & support you gave my dad(Alfred Read)
    You’re professionalism is second to none even under the circumstances that is going on @ the moment you still pull it off there is not a funeral directors like yours yous guys are one in a million xx Thank You xx

  • 5 Fraser Fruhauf 24th Nov 2020

    All the staff were excellent in both their demeanour and professionalism. The entire process, at a very difficult time, was made as easy as it could have been for us and for that we are grateful.

  • 5 John Perkins 24th Nov 2020

    Albins give you the best possible service, they are truly 5 star.

  • 5 Glenn Twyman 22nd Nov 2020

    We cannot

  • 5 Paul Cullen 18th Nov 2020

    The best funeral directors by a country mile. Joanne was looking after us and nothing was a problem or too much trouble, they made a very sad time very bearable and their respect for my departed wife was beautiful to see. Thank you so much albins.

  • 5 Ellie Diviney 17th Nov 2020

    Albins were really professional and caring, I was able to give my mum a beautiful send off. I wouldn't use anyone else as these people are incredible, Thank you so much!

  • 5 Danielle Buckthorpe 16th Nov 2020

    Thank you. To at Albin . X

  • 5 Glen Flitton 16th Nov 2020

    The professionalism, dedication and care of the staff from front of desk to the drivers and funeral arrangements are a credit to your industry and made a very difficult time so much easier to bare, thank you all so much.

  • 5 Mark Chapman 15th Nov 2020

    Amazing service from start to finish, as always. Nothing is ever too much trouble, extremely professional with an added personal touch. Albin and Sons is on another level, couldn’t recommend their services highly enough. They make a difficult time much easier to deal with due to there level of professionalism and compassion. 5 stars every time. 

  • 4 Michael Cave 6th Nov 2020

    They are very comforting and charming at a time when things are hard to come to terms with thanks.

  • 5 Michelle Thorpe 2nd Nov 2020

    Simon Jon & all at F A Albin's
    I would like to thank you for all your kindness in arranging my Late fathers Funeral and allowing us to make it personal and meaningful to my father.
    you supported , understood and your professionalism in dealing with my late father’s funeral it was totally heart warming you helped me through these difficult times with consideration and made the whole process simple and eased the burden for my family while still allowing every wish for my father to come true.
    Your second to none x

  • 5 Sandra Clinton 26th Oct 2020

    Absolutely first class service.  Personal touches, down to every detail 

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

Lynn Armstrong 20th Jan 2021

I would like to thank Simon, John, Louie and everyone at Albins for taking good care of Danny Jull whilst he was there. I would have never been able to get through the last few weeks without their support, compassion and kindness. Also, including the ladies Christine, Caroline and Lynn who were very supportive when I went to see Danny everyday. Albins were soo helpful throughout the funeral arrangements and nothing was ever to much trouble. On the day of the funeral their professionalism was exceptional and I am truly grateful to Albins for everything they have done for me and the family. I would highly recommend Albins to anyone.  Lynn and Family 

Colin Smith 18th Jan 2021

Thanks to all the staff at Albin's for the sensitive and efficient way the arrangements were made.

Jacque Beecham 12th Jan 2021

A special thank you for arranging such a dignified funeral for my mother. It was personalised from start to end, and all family members that attended have expressed that they thought everything was impeccable and carried out with compassion and professionalism. George was  positive and consoling we felt secure and taken care of throughout the day.

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