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

Paul David   Fairfield

Paul David Fairfield

Dec 1966 - Aug 2025

Maureen   Tanner

Maureen Tanner

Mar 1946 - Aug 2025

Colin   George Neale

Colin George Neale

Sep 1954 - Aug 2025

Eric Raymond   Thomas

Eric Raymond Thomas

Jun 1934 - Aug 2025

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families describe the care and compassion shown by staff at every stage, from initial contact through the funeral day itself. They note that the process of arranging a funeral felt guided and supported rather than rushed or transactional, with staff taking time to understand what families wanted and treating their loved ones with dignity.

Communication and accessibility emerge as significant themes, with families appreciating staff who remained available to answer questions, offered clear explanations of what to expect, and kept them informed throughout. Several mention feeling listened to and supported during decisions they had never faced before.

A number of reviews touch on cost, with families noting that prices were reasonable or more affordable than expected, and that despite requesting more elaborate arrangements, the final quote did not present the financial burden they had anticipated.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jennifer Taylor 13th Feb 2017

    F A Albin  & Sons were excellent in helping us as a family and taking care of all the arrangements at this difficult time.

  • 5 Sydney Hiscock 13th Feb 2017

    The best there is. 

  • 5 Kelly Parish 10th Feb 2017

    Having thankfully never needing to organise a funeral before my sister and I had no idea of how, what, when, where and why? With Albins we were directed with respect and curtesy by every member of staff with special mentions to Joanna for all the preparations and John on the day itself. Attendees commented to our family how well the funeral was conducted especially when compared to other funerals they had recently attended that were not serviced by Albins. My sister and I cannot recommend Albins highly enough for their commitment to excellence and professionalism. 

  • 5 Debbie Plows 10th Feb 2017

    Albins & Sons are the most amazing company. I dont know how they make such a sad day into such a memorable one. They are truely the most professional and compassionate funeral undertakers that I know. We would never use anybody else.

    Thank you for all your help and kindness.

  • 5 Vince Dignam 5th Feb 2017

    Excellent service provided by Neil at Mottingham FA Albins for our mums funeral service. Very professional, compassionate and caring, listened to all details provided by the family. 

    Would recommend them to family and friends, this is the second time they have provided a funeral service for our Family to a very high standard.

  • 5 Barbara Emmerton 24th Jan 2017

    Excellent
    One comment
    The donation box was missed by a few people - few saw it
     Should have Been at entrance /exit of the chapel
    And envelopes supplied

  • 4 Araba Ocran 21st Jan 2017

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  • 5 Jules Pople 18th Jan 2017

    I want to Thank everyone at Albins for the amazing care and help and kindness they have given to myself and my two children throughout the planning and actual Funeral of my very much loved late husband Alan. From our first visit and meeting with Neil in their Mottingham branch to the team led by Lee for Alan's Funeral yesterday 17/01/17 I can not commend them enough. Every little detail was covered and more, the respect they showed for Alan and ourselves and all of our funeral party was amazing. The cars were immaculate, as were the team in both attire and attitude, the horse's and carriage were absolutely stunning. I knew I had choose the best possible company 'Albins' there is for this immensely most important job and they never let me down, they excelled and I Thank them again from the bottom of my heart, it was amazing guys !! Jules Pople xx

  • 5 Diane Martin 16th Jan 2017

    Very caring and understanding.very professional.

  • 5 Darren Lockett 15th Jan 2017

    Simon at Albin took great care of arranging the funeral for my mum, he was always in touch and kept us informed of everything. The actual day of the funeral everything went perfect, we could not of ask for a better service for my mum. The guys that turned up with the hurst were so very professional, the way they acted and treated us all was simply amazing, extremely professional and respectful. 

    For such a difficult time for all the family, it was made so much easier thanks to everyone involved at Albin.

    Thank you.

  • 5 Cheryl Norman 24th Dec 2016

    A very thought full and helpful

  • 5 John Goodey 23rd Dec 2016

    Wonderfully personalised service. 

  • 5 Richard Brewster 21st Dec 2016

    Couldn't ask for more they done what was asked for and more to a high quality made the lead up to the day stress free can't fault them in any way 

  • 5 Lorraine Hayes 19th Dec 2016

    Albins have been looking after our family for over 50 years. Our Great grandparents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, in- laws, Parents and Brother. We wouldn't go anywhere else. Barry always looked after us God Bless him and now his Sons are following in his footsteps.    
    This is our second funeral since Barry passed away, he would be so proud of his boys. 
    All the team look after you and your loved one. A service second to none. 

  • 5 Linda Taylor 18th Dec 2016

    This is what we emailed Albins. 
    I think this says it all. - thank you again. 



    I just want to  thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  You helped us achieve the exact send off for our grandad. Today was sad but beautiful. We wish we didn't have to say goodbye to him, but as we had too, Thank you for being there to guide and support us through this difficult journey. 




    The men today were outstanding. The service you provided more than exceeded our expectations. The care,  love and respect shown was second to none. Every last thing taken care of. Fit for a King .. For our Pops. 




    On behalf of my nanny, our family - thank you. 




    Very best wishes 




    Ron's Family X 

  • 5 michael branch 16th Dec 2016

    Dear Joanne, lee and team ,
    Thank you so much for all your work and help with my mum's funeral. It was so wonderful from beginning to end- every act of thoughtfulness and kindness proved so comforting. No one wants to be in a position where they have to
    Organise a funeral - but Albin's made it a pleasure.
    Thank you so much-
    Jean

  • 5 Elaine Mines 13th Dec 2016

    The family can't thank you enough for the amazing way you looked after us before and after our Dad's funeral.
    Thank you Simon for making it so easy for us to
    organise Dads funeral. 
    And on he day, thanks to Lee and his colleagues for a brilliant send off.
    All the friends of the family,commented on what an amazing way you dealt with the day.
    Elaine Mines.

  • 5 Tina O'Brien 13th Dec 2016

    Everything was perfect

  • 5 Brian Woolgar 12th Dec 2016

    I thought all the staff were courteous and professionnal.

  • 5 Terri Davis 10th Dec 2016

    These guys are simply the best ...from start to finish..     and I can't thank them enough .    Xxx    very well priced aswell .

  • 5 Stephen Hall 9th Dec 2016

    Albins are excellent from start to finish.

    The arrangments for the funeral in the office with Joanne was done very professionally and with compassion and on the day the Albins staff were excellent 
    Making a difficult day go as well as possible.

  • 5 Steve Redman 9th Dec 2016

    Absolutely superb. Cannot thank Simom and every single one of them enough. Massive amounts to do but they give you advice and support along the way. Where possible they will take headaches away from you.

    They think of everything for you and just make the process as simple as possible.

    Brilliant service, done my dad proud.

  • 5 Carol Mould 29th Nov 2016

    This is the third time we have used your service, and as always it's been excellent.

  • 5 Yvonne Lakeram 25th Nov 2016

    Once again, F A Albins, have helped us out at a very sad time in our lives. Thank you

  • 5 Gloria Ellis 22nd Nov 2016

    Albins were faultless. From the planning of Mum's funeral through to the actual day we had 100% advice and support. On the day the team could not have been more respectful throughout and we did not have to worry about one thing as it went with precision.

    I would recommend this company. They are extremely professional.
    I would also add that the florist and caterer that they use were also faultless. A* from beginning to end. Thank you Albins.

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

Jennifer Taylor 13th Feb 2017

F A Albin  & Sons were excellent in helping us as a family and taking care of all the arrangements at this difficult time.

Sydney Hiscock 13th Feb 2017

The best there is. 

Kelly Parish 10th Feb 2017

Having thankfully never needing to organise a funeral before my sister and I had no idea of how, what, when, where and why? With Albins we were directed with respect and curtesy by every member of staff with special mentions to Joanna for all the preparations and John on the day itself. Attendees commented to our family how well the funeral was conducted especially when compared to other funerals they had recently attended that were not serviced by Albins. My sister and I cannot recommend Albins highly enough for their commitment to excellence and professionalism. 

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