Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
Bexleyheath
Our Funeral Directors in Bexleyheath
217 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EJ
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Bexleyheath funeral home
At Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors Bexleyheath, we believe that life with those we love is deeply personal and that a funeral should reflect this. That is why we are committed to helping our local community arrange fitting farewells. We help families celebrate their loved ones' lives in a meaningful way.
Our warm, welcoming funeral home in Bexleyheath has two private chapels of rest where you can spend time alone with your loved one in the time before the funeral. It would be a privilege to help arrange a dignified and respectful funeral for your loved one, so family and friends can say goodbye in a heartfelt and meaningful way. We promise to help you feel as comfortable as possible and relieve some of the pressure when it comes to making important decisions. We understand that this is a difficult time, so we want nothing more than to make it a little easier for you.
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 Bexleyheath can cater for special requests, no matter how big or small. You may wish for a bespoke service, such as a green or eco-funeral, burial at sea, or a traditional horse and carriage procession. Your options are limitless. Our team of professional and compassionate Directors and Arrangers will be there to support you at every step. Francis Chappell & Sons celebrated 180 years of service in 2021, and we are proud and lucky to have been able to help the community we love for all this time.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 8303 4777 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 Bexleyheath 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£3395
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1223
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4618
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 8303 4777
Our Address
217 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EJ
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are opposite the job centre. There is a space in front of the funeral home, and paid parking nearby costing 60 pence for 30 minutes and £3 for two to four hours. Cards are accepted.
020 8303 4777Supporting 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
Paul Jenkins
9th Sep 2025
Very pleased with their service. They made a difficult event go smoothly with superb professionalism. Would highly recommend their services.
kim Ilsley
13th Jan 2024
Dad had a pre paid funeral plan.
This was the Funeral Directors that we went with.
Elaine, the lady in the office was extremely helpful and kind which made organising my Dads funeral easy.
The order of service was beautiful that we chose, the video link went well.
Tom, the Funeral Director was vey professional and made personal calls to verify the last details. He rang when they were near the house to let us know they were near.
The car was beautiful and clean and the funeral directors were courteous and kind.
Everything went smoothly.
Thank you for all your help x
Susan Louch
13th Apr 2023
Funeral was arranges sensitiveiy and felt I could ask any questions I needed to. I was kept up to date with the progress all the way through. On the day the team were friendly, calm and kept things moving in a timely manner - We had a slight delay due the snow and were kept informed and comfortable all the way through. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Francis Chappell and Sons to those looking for a great, respectful funeral service
Mr Gary J.
28th Mar 2023
Thank you Elaine and Margaret for all your help and reassurance while making a sad time for us go as smoothly as possible.
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
28th Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mr David L.
16th Feb 2023
I had not had the task of arranging a funeral before but right from the outset Margaret at Francis Chappell, Bexleyheath was very reassuring. She explained everything very clearly and sympathetically and assured us that we could just leave all of the details to them. They appointed the celebrant, Robin Desmond, who also did far more than we had expected, even visiting us at home to discuss our requirements and also arranging the order of service, liaising with both the printers and the crematorium. The level of expertise and professionalism by everybody concerned was far beyond our expectations. Thank you all for making a very difficult day go so smoothly.
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors
16th Feb 2023
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors, we take pride in giving outstanding service to our families. Your feedback is so valuable to us and we would like to say thank you. I am glad that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability.
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