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.

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Lisa Quinn 31st Jul 2025

We recently entrusted F.A. Albin & Sons with the funeral arrangements for our beloved mum, June Hall, and we cannot speak highly enough of the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by the entire team. From the very first phone call—late at night—the support we received was outstanding. The team who came to collect Mum treated her with such dignity and respect, arriving in full funeral attire and handling everything with grace. From that point on, every step of the journey felt deeply personal and handled with great sensitivity. Meeting with Donna to plan the funeral felt like more than just logistics—it was a shared tribute to our mum. Every visit to the Chapel of Rest was met with warmth and kindness from the reception staff, which provided us with comfort during an incredibly difficult time. On the day of the funeral, everything was flawless. John and the drivers were not only professional but incredibly thoughtful. One especially moving moment was when John suggested we walk behind the hearse while a special song played—an unforgettable gesture that turned into one of the most meaningful parts of the day. Albins truly thinks of everything. Even the smallest touches—umbrellas, water, and tissues in all the vehicles—made a difference and showed how much they care. We are so grateful to everyone at Albins for giving our mum the most beautiful, respectful, and dignified send-off we could have imagined. Their service and compassion have left a lasting impression on our whole family. — The Family of June Hall

Karen Major 25th Jul 2025

Wonderful staff and impeccable service. We could not have asked for a better service for Sally’s funeral from such a professional team. Many thanks to all of you at Albins & Sons

Donna Cooper 8th Jul 2025

We can’t thank Albins, Donna Harris and all the team enough for the Beautiful Funeral Service for our Dear Mum. It was absolutely perfect and their attention to detail was outstanding. They truly are pure class. Thank you again from Tina, Donna and all our Family. 

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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

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

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Linda Josephine Virtue

Mar 1944 - Apr 2026

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Robert Charles Mace

Nov 1954 - Apr 2026

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Brian John Huggett

Nov 1953 - Apr 2026

Maurice   'Mo' Richard Hearn

Maurice 'Mo' Richard Hearn

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lisa Quinn 31st Jul 2025

    We recently entrusted F.A. Albin & Sons with the funeral arrangements for our beloved mum, June Hall, and we cannot speak highly enough of the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by the entire team.
    From the very first phone call—late at night—the support we received was outstanding. The team who came to collect Mum treated her with such dignity and respect, arriving in full funeral attire and handling everything with grace. From that point on, every step of the journey felt deeply personal and handled with great sensitivity.
    Meeting with Donna to plan the funeral felt like more than just logistics—it was a shared tribute to our mum. Every visit to the Chapel of Rest was met with warmth and kindness from the reception staff, which provided us with comfort during an incredibly difficult time.
    On the day of the funeral, everything was flawless. John and the drivers were not only professional but incredibly thoughtful. One especially moving moment was when John suggested we walk behind the hearse while a special song played—an unforgettable gesture that turned into one of the most meaningful parts of the day.
    Albins truly thinks of everything. Even the smallest touches—umbrellas, water, and tissues in all the vehicles—made a difference and showed how much they care.
    We are so grateful to everyone at Albins for giving our mum the most beautiful, respectful, and dignified send-off we could have imagined. Their service and compassion have left a lasting impression on our whole family.
    — The Family of June Hall

  • 5 Karen Major 25th Jul 2025

    Wonderful staff and impeccable service. We could not have asked for a better service for Sally’s funeral from such a professional team.
    Many thanks to all of you at Albins & Sons

  • 5 Donna Cooper 8th Jul 2025

    We can’t thank Albins, Donna Harris and all the team enough for the Beautiful Funeral Service for our Dear Mum. It was absolutely perfect and their attention to detail was outstanding. They truly are pure class. Thank you again from Tina, Donna and all our Family. 

  • 5 Lisa Hurndall 5th Jul 2025

    The service given by Albins was very professional and sincere. 
    Very difficult time, however, the help and support provided by Albins definitely helped us as a family

  • 5 Sean Shilton 29th Jun 2025

    Excellent 10/10
    All interactions with all personnel caring, compassionate, patient and efficient 
    Organisation, flow, flexibility and printing perfect
    John and Joanna and their respective teams exceptional 
    Thank you all so much 
    The Shilton family 

  • 5 Linda Litten 22nd Jun 2025

    Absolutely first class service.  Professional, classy, caring, sympathetic & just generally the best!  Nothing too much trouble for them, prepared to go that extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly.
    All the staff were exceptional from the day we started the process with Donna being outstanding.  Cannot praise F.A. Albin enough, thank you so much.
    If I could give them 10 stars I would!

  • 5 Jane Christofi 26th May 2025

    As always a 5 star service

  • 5 Jayne Hills 19th May 2025

    Album & Sons are brilliant in handling everything, a good listener, sensible, care very much about their clients and their loved one, professional, very knowledgeable, worth every penny.  Highly recommended. 

  • 5 Anne Anthi 16th May 2025

    F.A.Albin and Sons are absolutely amazing! The time and effort they put in with us to ensure that our Mum’s funeral was perfect when she made her last journey was second to none! 
    Caroline was brilliant, she was there with us every step of the way, arranging everything and taking away all the stress at this sad and traumatic time! 
    Everyone is so professional at what they do at Albins and compliments were made by friends and family about this on the day! 
    So a big ‘ Thank You ‘ to you all from the Family of Iris Simmons. 

  • 5 Julie Salisbury 12th May 2025

    From when Hollie was in your care all the staff was so very kind and caring and on Hollies special day everything was so beautiful and perfect. Thank you. From Ann and family

  • 5 Vivien Almond 2nd May 2025

    I would have to say that everything that was needed was done to perfection. Simon, John and the staff at F A Albin were very kind and helpful to me when I was in a state of confusion and went out of their way to help me. I would recommend them to everyone.

  • 5 Sarah Gay 28th Apr 2025

    I want to express my heartfelt thanks to William for providing an incredibly professional, immaculate, and compassionate farewell for our mother. I am deeply grateful for all the kindness that William and his team showed both the night before and on the day of my mother’s funeral. William was truly thoughtful and considerate of our entire family, always going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at ease. His care and attention gave us the confidence we needed during such a difficult time, and we trusted him completely.

    From the bottom of my heart, thank you again for ensuring that my mum received the beautiful, faultless send-off she truly deserved. Your kindness means more than words can say.  Thank you.

  • 5 Liberata Gallagher 17th Apr 2025

    I recently had the difficult task of arranging a funeral, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional service provided by FA Albins. From the moment we first contacted them, they showed incredible compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail.

    Donna guided us through every step of the process with empathy and understanding, making a challenging time much more manageable. The support and dedication were evident in every aspect, from the initial planning to the day of the funeral. The personal touches and thoughtful gestures truly made a difference.

    I highly recommend FA Albins to anyone in need of funeral services.
    Thank you for making a difficult time a little easier and for honouring our loved one with such dignity and respect.

  • 5 Vicki Clarke 13th Apr 2025

    Amazing service, Thankyou so much to Caroline for helping the family  & for recommending Pauline to be Ricky’s celebrant, & big thanks to Jamie for organising on the day xxxx
    Ricky’s day couldn’t have gone any better. Much love to you all love vicki & family xxxx

  • 5 Trish Speight 11th Apr 2025

    Well what can you say. They simply the best the thing with Albins you call them about everything I know I sort of drove them mad this time.

    The wonderful Joanna at Bermondsey nothing to much trouble she goes overboard to help

    Elaine at Deptford lovely catering and her judgement saved me money and everyone at Funeral loved the food

    And ofcourse the Guy,s lead by James I know it was a bit different but everyone commented on how so on time so profession and so calm and beautiful and how nice you were to me.

    Thank you Albin,s and Son God bless xxx Trish

  • 5 Paul Sweeney 8th Apr 2025

    This is the second time within a few months that we have had to arrange a funeral through Albins for family members.
    From the initial consultation to the funeral itself everything was carried out with us in mind and it felt personal and proffesional in every stage of the proceedures.
    I would recommmend the services of Albins who assisted us to bury our family members with dignity and understanding.

  • 5 Michaela Duan 25th Mar 2025

    Could not fault them kind caring compassionate would highly recommend 

  • 5 Melanie Dirienzo 24th Mar 2025

    They were the best would not have used any other funeral directors they went above and beyond to help us and look after mum. She had the best send off and the most beautiful day.

  • 5 John Cliftlands 22nd Mar 2025

    Very helpful and caring staff who helped me arrange my fathers funeral. The funeral cortege was very professional which took away any worry's I might have had. The celebrant performed a lovely service. I am very satisfied with the service provided. Very professional 10 out of 10.

  • 5 Chris Doran 18th Mar 2025

    Highly recommend to everybody. Absolutely wonderful people caring and professional, thanks for everything especially Jamie and Peter

  • 5 Nicole Kent 11th Mar 2025

    Albins have been brilliant from start to finish. Taken great care of my dad. Thank you ! 

    Nicole & Tommy 
    Xxx

  • 5 Anthony Bull 1st Mar 2025

    Lovely people that there best support at very difficult times

  • 5 Lorna Hunt 23rd Feb 2025

    The initial appointment with the team was very pleasant and honourable bearing in mind the sensitive nature of the occasion. Joanna was very comforting and talked us through the whole process and answered any questions we had in a professional manner. We were in communication throughout the process either by personal appointment, telephone or email which was very satisfactory as we had questions at different stages of the process. She was very reassuring as were the other office staff. The pallbearers were very dignified and friendly and helped to make the whole process honourable for my later father. I have no reservations in recommending Albins to family, friends an colleagues.

  • 5 Mandy Ould 6th Feb 2025

    Once again a brilliant send off for my sister Michelle. Joanna and Simon and all the staff in Albins were kind and considerate and very helpful, it helped me and my family at this very difficult time. Thank you all so much.  🙏🏼

  • 5 Robert Hanifan 4th Feb 2025

    Simon and the team, (especially Peter) have been unbelievable, from the first minute of me contacting Albins literally straight after my Dad passed to the day of the funeral itself.
    I can not speak highly enough about them.
    Brilliant.
    Rob Hanifan

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa Quinn 31st Jul 2025

We recently entrusted F.A. Albin & Sons with the funeral arrangements for our beloved mum, June Hall, and we cannot speak highly enough of the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by the entire team. From the very first phone call—late at night—the support we received was outstanding. The team who came to collect Mum treated her with such dignity and respect, arriving in full funeral attire and handling everything with grace. From that point on, every step of the journey felt deeply personal and handled with great sensitivity. Meeting with Donna to plan the funeral felt like more than just logistics—it was a shared tribute to our mum. Every visit to the Chapel of Rest was met with warmth and kindness from the reception staff, which provided us with comfort during an incredibly difficult time. On the day of the funeral, everything was flawless. John and the drivers were not only professional but incredibly thoughtful. One especially moving moment was when John suggested we walk behind the hearse while a special song played—an unforgettable gesture that turned into one of the most meaningful parts of the day. Albins truly thinks of everything. Even the smallest touches—umbrellas, water, and tissues in all the vehicles—made a difference and showed how much they care. We are so grateful to everyone at Albins for giving our mum the most beautiful, respectful, and dignified send-off we could have imagined. Their service and compassion have left a lasting impression on our whole family. — The Family of June Hall

Karen Major 25th Jul 2025

Wonderful staff and impeccable service. We could not have asked for a better service for Sally’s funeral from such a professional team. Many thanks to all of you at Albins & Sons

Donna Cooper 8th Jul 2025

We can’t thank Albins, Donna Harris and all the team enough for the Beautiful Funeral Service for our Dear Mum. It was absolutely perfect and their attention to detail was outstanding. They truly are pure class. Thank you again from Tina, Donna and all our Family. 

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