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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors

Lewisham

About our Belmont Hill funeral home

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors Belmont Hill are proud to be one of the longest-standing Funeral Directors in the community, celebrating 180 years of helping families in 2021.

Our funeral home in Lewisham is a warm and welcoming space and has disabled access. We also have two chapels of rest suitable for everyone in our multi-cultural community. We can cater for religious and non-religious ceremonies, from simple, modest services to elaborate celebrations of life.

Whatever you feel is right for your loved one, we are here to help you arrange a funeral, every step of the way.

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

Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors Belmont Hill are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. If you are looking for funeral support or guidance in Lewisham, Ladywell, Hitherwell, Saint Johns, New Cross, Catford or further afield, you can call us 24 hours a day.

020 8852 2936
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To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 8852 2936 today.

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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.

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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.
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Our services

With three packages available, at Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Belmont Hill 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.

A tailored funeral

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£3295
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1373
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4668
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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
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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 8852 2936

Our Address

4 Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5LQ

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

We are near the Lewisham Clock Tower, five minutes walk from Lewisham Police Station. There is car parking available at Clarendon Rise Shopping Centre nearby.

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Supporting 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

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

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

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

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based on 9 reviews
Alison Wingham
1st Sep 2022

Francis Chappell provided an excellent service for mum. Tracey was so helpful, kind and efficient throughout the whole process which took a lot of the worry and stress off of our family. The staff on the day were very good too, paying particular attention to my dad to make sure he was comfortable with the proceedings.The cost was less than I was expecting too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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2nd Sep 2022

I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. 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. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.

Mr Keith M.
17th Aug 2022

Tracey dealt with the entire process from initial contact to collection of the ashes. She was courteous, kind and professional throughout. I felt fully informed of the process throughout and everything went very smoothly. Many thanks.

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18th Aug 2022

Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you. All feedback is greatly appreciated.

Mrs Linda F.
2nd Jul 2022

I can't praise the service that I received from Tracey at Francis Chappell & Sons,4 Lee Road, highly enough when arranging my mother-in-law's funeral.

She was always polite and friendly yet still extremely professional.

She was very patient when answering my many questioned and always put my mind at rest if I had any concerns.

Nick and his team of undertakers who looked after us on the day of the funeral were brilliant too. They were kind, patient and professional while helping us get through the day.

I would highly recommend the services of Francis Chappell & Sons,4 Lee High Road.

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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
4th Jul 2022

I am glad that you chose Francis Chappell & Sons to look after your Mother-in- Law. 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. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.

Mrs Sheila P.
24th Feb 2022

The staff were extremely helpful from the beginning to the end . Everything went very smoothly and I would not hesitate to recommend Francis Chappell & Sons to anyone. Thank you all

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Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
25th Feb 2022

These kind words mean a great deal to the whole team. We always strive to give each family what they need even when times are difficult. 

Alan Harris
14th Nov 2021

Francis Chappell & Sons were efficient, sensitive and friendly and really helped to make sure that our recent funeral went smoothly. There were some last minute complications, through no fault of Francis Chappell but they managed this admirably and really went above and beyond to resolve.

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16th Nov 2021

Thank you for your 4* review.

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