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

Francis   John "Johnny" McMenamin

Francis John "Johnny" McMenamin

Apr 1957 - Dec 2025

Carol   Ann Melsom

Carol Ann Melsom

Apr 1947 - Dec 2025

Patricia Ann   Grange

Patricia Ann Grange

Jul 1948 - Nov 2025

Greg   Essex

Greg Essex

Dec 1961 - Nov 2025

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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 Sharon Bandelow 27th Dec 2017

    Want to thank you all for the support and service, could not have done this without your help and again a big thank you to all staff and help through the sad loss of my lovely dad who I miss so much. 
    Regards 
    Sharon Bandelow

  • 5 Paolo Mina 11th Dec 2017

    Everyone who had a role in my wife’s funeral was incredibly sensitive and courteous, not to mention the help and support I received when I had to make decisions in such a difficult time. Thank you.

  • 5 Janet Reed 2nd Dec 2017

    My Dad would have been overwhelmed with their kindness & love they showed him. Especially when passing through his beloveded Millwall who were so very special to him.
    So thank you Albins a special memory we will treasure forever in our hearts thank you from Dad & his family & friends.

  • 5 Chris Mott 1st Dec 2017

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  • 5 Denise Meredith 27th Nov 2017

    Albins were brilliant 
    The staff are amazing and always made us feel special
    We cannot thank them all enough for all they did for my family at this sad time at losing our lovely mum Sheila

  • 5 Maureen Collins 24th Nov 2017

    Very respectful. Everything went to plan. I’m very impressed with everything that was done for Damian and myself and our family 

  • 5 Martin Calver 21st Nov 2017

    I just wanted to say a huge thank-you to our Albins planner and the rest of the Albins team for making my dad's send off a very special day last Friday. We couldn't have asked for more, even the sun was shining! From the very first greeting to the departure at the wake the Albins team were amazing...congratulations!

  • 5 Leslie Woods 19th Nov 2017

    Thank you for all the support , help and kindness 

  • 5 Julia Longbon 13th Nov 2017

    Warmest and sincerest thanks to all the staff at Albins for making our beloved fathers send off such a fitting and poignant tribute. A long and happy life was celebrated with love and laughter. Special thanks goes to Ms Lynn Jennings for all her tireless work on organising it all for us, and bringing together our concepts for the memorial book. God bless xx

  • 5 Malcolm Phillips 13th Nov 2017

    Very pleased with the full service end-to-end, very professional, respectful and discreet. Top class!

  • 5 Barbara Darby 3rd Nov 2017

    Exceptional service as always, nothing to much trouble made Bill,s funeral a memorable day  you offer so much kindness and support from start to finish.
    friends of Bill said it was the loveliest funeral they had ever been to and how professional you all were. Thank you so much

  • 5 Lesley Hales 31st Oct 2017

    Always a professional and courteous service. The best in the business

  • 5 Stephen Shilling 28th Oct 2017

    The whole service received from start to finishing was excellent nothing was too much trouble. Our grateful thanks to all the staff involved they made us all feel at ease and you did our mum proud.

  • 5 Paul Charles 21st Oct 2017

    Very good. Give me dad a good send off .all the family are so happy for all the work the team did for as .100per to them all

  • 5 Rachel pooley 17th Oct 2017

    Definitely 5 stars, it seems every last detail is taken care of on a day when obviously you are preoccupied. Everything goes smoothly and there are no niggling minute details to worry about. A superb service.

  • 5 Ashleigh McDonald 16th Oct 2017

    Albins have done services for both my grandads in the past but I didnt really fully appreciate them at the time but this time round having to deal with them first hand for my mum I can honestly say they went above and beyond my expectations. From start to finish I can't fault them, absolutely amazing service, so kind and compassionate. Can't thank them enough for everything they've done for myself and my family.

  • 5 Michael Foley 13th Oct 2017

    A tremendously professional service provided with great care and compassion - a very difficult time for our family was made so much easier by Joanna and all at Albins - thank you.

  • 5 Diane Roome 10th Oct 2017

    From start to finish, the service we received from Simon and the team at Albin and Sons was excellent. They were caring, efficient and understanding and clearly dedicated to delivering the best possible service. Their attention to detail and discretion at all points was particularly welcome. On a personal level, I was supported at a difficult time and felt confident that my Dad's funeral would go just as we wanted. The vicar, who was great, was appropriately briefed as were staff at the Crematorium. I would unhesitatingly recommend them.

  • 5 Trish Speight 5th Oct 2017

    My brother was only 49 and it is just me and mum who is 80.   The wonderful Jo Branch

    had to put up with so much stress from us has we did not have a clue what to do.

    Jo I do not know how u stayed so calm and peaceful and advised us through everything

    has you know we were just trying to make it a bit different for him and we kept changing 

    everything.   We cant thank you enough.

    On the day Steve Bailey just took over and me and mum did not have to worry about anything.

    THANK YOU STEVE

    Elaine your catering was amazing.... dont know why you worried...!!  but it is just because you care.

    And now Danny Barton looking after us so well.

    F A Albin and Sons   From me and Mum  Thank you AND GOD BLESS

    Tricia and Pat Speight

  • 5 Christina Buckley 2nd Oct 2017

    I found Albins to be a very professional and supportive team.
    The service they provide is excellent and at this very difficult time they managed the arrangements for my dad's funeral with care and empathy.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Lee Edwards 26th Sep 2017

    Excellent personal service from start to finish!

  • 5 Gena Bernard 23rd Sep 2017

    The Bernard family would personally like to thank the entire staff at Albin & Sons based at SE16. For providing a truly exceptional professional service from start to finish with the handling of our late relate Agnes Lewis funeral, you helped make the day a one to remember.

    We were so impressed with the service provided that a special thank you was posted on our official Facebook funeral page for the whole internet to witness. Once again thank you very much for your outstanding service which was faultless.

    Kindest regards

    The Bernard Family

  • 5 Nicola Hawkes 19th Sep 2017

    Absolutely brilliant!!! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and showed empathy towards each and everyone of us.
    They directed the funeral extremely well and professional and treated my brother with dignity and respect throughout the whole process.
    Joanna and the reception staff where excellent and made the organisation of it run smoothly.
    Lee the director on the day was outstanding along with the other boys.

    We would like to thank all at Albins for all their hard work and dedication.
     
    Xx 

  • 5 Eamon Evans 13th Sep 2017

    From beginning to end, the services from Albin's was impeccable. The professionalism, care and attention given at such a sad and emotional time by everyone at Albin's will always be remembered with appreciation.

  • 5 Elaine Turner 7th Sep 2017

    Thanking all at Albins for giving my dad a great send off. They are so professional in all they do, it's the little touches like going in betting shop where my dad spent a lot of time , and picking up a betting slip.
    Thank you again.

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

Sharon Bandelow 27th Dec 2017

Want to thank you all for the support and service, could not have done this without your help and again a big thank you to all staff and help through the sad loss of my lovely dad who I miss so much.  Regards  Sharon Bandelow

Paolo Mina 11th Dec 2017

Everyone who had a role in my wife’s funeral was incredibly sensitive and courteous, not to mention the help and support I received when I had to make decisions in such a difficult time. Thank you.

Janet Reed 2nd Dec 2017

My Dad would have been overwhelmed with their kindness & love they showed him. Especially when passing through his beloveded Millwall who were so very special to him. So thank you Albins a special memory we will treasure forever in our hearts thank you from Dad & his family & friends.

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