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

Anthony   'Tony' Bygrave

Anthony 'Tony' Bygrave

Jan 1965 - Dec 2025

Brian   Joseph Byrne

Brian Joseph Byrne

Jan 2026 - Nov 1939

Audrey   Anne Hunt (nee Bury)

Audrey Anne Hunt (nee Bury)

Feb 1968 - Jan 2026

Fredrick   James 'Jimbo' Bumstead

Fredrick James 'Jimbo' Bumstead

Jan 2026 - Jan 1926

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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 Sarah Coveney 4th Feb 2019

    Albins was fantastic, No request was any trouble for them. They treated my family and I with understanding and respect. I won’t hesitate to recommend them to other families in the future 

  • 5 Michael Anderson 3rd Feb 2019

    great service thoughtful and respectful and always on hand to help

  • 5 Holly Westow 1st Feb 2019

    Albins provided nothing other than a first class service. They worked with such high levels of professionalism and sensitivity. Thank you. 

  • 5 Gary Magold 29th Jan 2019

    Simon and John along with all the staff at F A Albin & Sons could not have done more for us. They are far and above the Excellent rating given. They organised everything we asked for perfectly and with the upmost respect and dignity. The little touches provided whilst my mum was in the Chapel and during the funeral itself added that extra gloss. Their service,advice and care have helped both my brothers and I through what has been a very difficult and deeply emotional period, and we can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Nicky Costin 27th Jan 2019

    To whom it may concern 
    Albin’s took care of absolutely everything they were respectful, professional and really friendly an absolute credit to the industry.

    Regards 

  • 5 Allison Brookes 26th Jan 2019

    We have always used albins services and will continue to do so , they go above and beyond there duty and nothing is too much trouble for them 

  • 5 Rebecca Pearce 14th Jan 2019

    At what is the most difficult time Albins left me in no doubt my husband would be taken care of. Thank you to Simon and his team at this difficult time. 

  • 5 Diane Spicer 13th Jan 2019

    Courteous and professional whilst respectful and sympathetic of the circumstances I have nothing but high praise for the entire staff. A service which was second to none.

  • 5 David Banbury 4th Jan 2019

    F.A. Albin & Sons were the utmost professionals when dealing with every aspect of our mothers funeral. From the initial visit to the funeral itself, their service has been second to none. Neil at the Mottingham branch was simply amazing and nothing was ever too much trouble. The staff on the day were also brilliant, professional and friendly at all times. We would recommend them to anyone with the highest praise.

  • 5 Sean and Margaret Reilly 24th Dec 2018

    The best Funeral Director's in the World, Second to none. A Heartfelt thanks to Lynn and the 2 Dan's. God Bless you all. From the Reilly Family


  • 5 Claire Frewin 24th Dec 2018

    I could not be more pleased with Albins In dealing with the funeral of my mum on the 1st December. Their professionalism and attitude towards others loved ones was next to none. I use to think they were more expensive than other parlours but they weren’t and I am happy I chose them.

    Regards, Claire Frewin.

  • 5 Malcolm Heskins 22nd Dec 2018

    F.A. Albin & Sons
    Were simply first class from beginning to end.
    No fuss, no bother and completely professional at all times.
    I would heartily recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Peter Mann 21st Dec 2018

    As always Albins care and dignity was second to none, everything associated with the funeral was carried out to perfection. My thanks to Joanna.

  • 5 Sandra Dyckhoff 18th Dec 2018

    We have dealt wirh albins for many years now .Not once have we been let down bye them .first class all the way many thanks to all at Albins x

    Sandra Dyckhoff

  • 5 lynn jones 17th Dec 2018

    Very friendly and proffesional a great help in hard times treated us and my son with the greatest respect used albins for many years highly recommened

  • 5 Gary Wilson 16th Dec 2018

    I have nothing but praise for F.A. Albins. From all tbe ladies in the reception who looked after me, Neil at Mottigham who arranged all the service, to the lads that carried my darling wife. All were respectful and helpful and made me feel at ease through the most horrid of times.They truly are a first class funeral directors.God bless them all x

  • 5 Jason Edwards 3rd Dec 2018

    On behalf of Mrs Harvey and her family I can only give praise to Albin’s, and in particular Mr Graham Cook, for the way in which they have cared for Gp Capt Harvey though these difficult times. On a personal level, as Visiting Officer, Albin’s have treated me as a member of the family. I can’t thank you all enough.

  • 5 Ronald Tilley 2nd Dec 2018

    What a great service F A Albin & son provided second to none and I highly recommend them 

  • 5 Andre Atherton 28th Nov 2018

    I received wonderful service and support from Simon and his team for arrangement of my husband's funeral.  As much as it was a very sad and emotional day Simon's team were impeccable from start to finish.

  • 5 Laura Kearney 26th Nov 2018

    Professional, sensitive and empathetic from all staff throughout the whole process, from organising to the funeral day. A beautiful send off. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 David Gilbert 25th Nov 2018

    We were really impressed by the care and attention from beginning to end. It really took the stress out of the day.

  • 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

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

Sarah Coveney 4th Feb 2019

Albins was fantastic, No request was any trouble for them. They treated my family and I with understanding and respect. I won’t hesitate to recommend them to other families in the future 

Michael Anderson 3rd Feb 2019

great service thoughtful and respectful and always on hand to help

Holly Westow 1st Feb 2019

Albins provided nothing other than a first class service. They worked with such high levels of professionalism and sensitivity. Thank you. 

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