Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
Beckenham
Our Funeral Directors in Beckenham
238 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Beckenham funeral home
Francis Chappell & Sons have a longstanding reputation, arranging funerals for the local community since 1871. We pride ourselves on our quality facilities and compassionate care.
Our funeral directors in Beckenham has an in-depth and thorough understanding of Beckenham and the surrounding areas, including Downham, Shortlands, Sundridge and Bickley to name a few.
Whether you want an unattended cremation without a service or a bespoke ceremony with a hearse, flowers, service cards and more, we can use our experience, expertise and local connections to put all the necessary plans in place.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
The values of our founders and rich heritage remain at the heart of all we do, after over 180 years of giving generations of the same families our uncompromising compassion. A Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Beckenham we are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging a funeral. We offer support and guidance at every step, including helping with registering the death and planning funerals for all faiths and cultures. We can also help you with memorials. You can give us a call 24 hours a day to discuss your needs.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 8650 0304 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
With three packages available, at Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Beckenham we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Attended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
- The Attended Funeral£3495
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1529
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£5024
The Unattended Funeral
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
- The Unattended Funeral£1595
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)-
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1595
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 020 8650 0304
Our Address
238 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayBy appointment only
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
Our Beckenham funeral directors is located on the High Street, just up from St Edmund's Catholic Church. We are a nine-minute walk from Beckenham Junction train station, or a ten-minute walk from Clock House train station.
020 8650 0304Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Mrs Paula P.
24th Apr 2023
Our thanks to Kelly and Tom in particular for all the help and guidance they gave us. Courteous, kind and efficient.
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
24th Apr 2023
Thank you for your comments and 5 star review. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference.
david jones
18th Mar 2023
My Dad was cremated on the 14 March 23 we used Francis chapel of Beckenham, we was help from beginning to end by a wonderful lady called Kelly, every step was explained, the help we received from Kelly was over and above what we expected.
Kelly and the team was polite, sympathetic, but most of all Kelly had empathy, I would also like to thank Tom the funeral director who was fantastic on the day, the way that he helped Mum, and was very attentive to our needs. Than you so much to all the team at Francis Chapel Beckenham.
20th Mar 2023
Your feedback is so valuable to us and we would like to say thank you. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Dad. We are proud of the whole team.
Miss Mary K.
17th Mar 2023
Excellent service from this wonderful team of people at Francis Chappell Beckenham.Professional kind efficient I was reassured from start to finish on every aspect of planning of my mother's funeral.Thoroughly grateful for their kindness and expertise in making the day a beautiful one to remember.
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
17th Mar 2023
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review. I am glad that you chose Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors to look after your mother. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your mother. We are proud of the whole team.
Mrs Winifred G.
15th Mar 2023
I used Beckenham Francis Chappell for my sister-in-law's funeral which took place on March 1st at Beckenham Crematorium. I used the Beckenham office and was helped by Kelly. She was absolutely sensitive, kind and helpful in every possible way. The minister that took the service, Sam Gilmore, was great and the Funeral director was very efficient. I have nothing but praise for the service we received from start to finish.
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
16th Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am glad that you chose Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors to look after your sister in law. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. I am pleased that the arrangements for your sister in law were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Alison B.
30th Jan 2023
A very caring and professional service made a difficult day that much easier. The little touches made the funeral itself special and personal
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
30th Jan 2023
Your feedback is so valuable to us and we would like to say thank you. Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved.
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