At Francis Chappell & Sons you’ll find experienced Funeral Directors and Arrangers who can help arrange the funeral you have in mind. Based in the Walnuts Shopping Centre, our funeral home in Orpington has been refurbished to create a peaceful environment where you can work with one of our experienced Funeral Arrangers to create the perfect send off for your loved one. Whether you’d like a simple and straightforward funeral, a religious ceremony, an eco-friendly burial or any other funeral service, we will be able to cater to your wishes.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01689823777 today.
Meet our team
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors 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, tributes and pre-paid funeral plans. You can give us a call 24 hours a day to discuss your needs.
With three packages available, at Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Walnuts 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.
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.
Attended Funeral
£3,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,484
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£4,779
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
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.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The care and sympathy my son and I were given was outstanding. Donna who was amazing in not only her caring but her heartfelt feelings and helping us thru the paperwork.The company are very fortunate to have her . Thankyou . Mr EdwinPerry & son Mark
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.
Miss Gillian M.
October 14, 2021
Very kind and empathetic staff at this difficult time, especially Donna in the Orpington branch.
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
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.
Mr Stephen D.
May 22, 2021
Your service was exemplary - thank you so much for looking after my mum as well as my family and I whilst we visited the chapel most days. We really appreciated the teams kind and professional service when visiting the chapel, as well as all the preparation and advice your team gave throughout. The funeral day went exactly to plan. Thank you
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service.
Mr Chris S.
May 14, 2021
The service for my father's funeral was professionally managed throughout. The staff are very polite and efficient and sensitive to the family's feelings at this sad and stressful time.
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review.
Mrs Lorraine C.
January 20, 2021
Both my parents brought a pre paid funeral plan - best decision they made in this sad time, mainly it was their choice as they didn't want me, their only child to make these decisions in upsetting circumstances.
I found that on telephoning Francis Chappell & Sons, I had the utmost sympathy, understanding, caring and professionalism going. Everything from the first call to after the funeral was perfectly organised to the T. The crematorium Kemnal Park was also helpful in everything, I felt that Francis Chappell & Sons and Kemnal Park helped give both my parents a good send off!
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. I am happy that the pre-paid funeral plan made it easier to arrange the service for your parents and that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Mr Hywel D.
January 8, 2020
Donna, Chris and the whole team at Frances Chappell & Sons provided an exemplary service for the funeral of my friend Peter Watson at Beckenham Crematorium last December. From the initial meeting at the Orpington office, the manner and tone was highly sensitive and the advice was practical and straightforward led by Donna's level-headed expertise. The day of the funeral was no less sensitive and professionally handled. I found the experience a faultless one. Thank you, Hywel David
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
Thank you for an exceptional review. Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mrs Fiona K.
August 29, 2019
The service received by Donna and team was both professional and compassionate.
Donna made sure everything went smoothly for my Mum’s funeral in August.
This made it much easier on the day of the funeral for grieving family and friends.
I would high recommend using Francis Chappell for any funeral arrangements you may have.
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
Thank you for sharing your views with us on your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that you confided in us as a team to take care of your loved one.
Mrs Christine D.
July 2, 2019
From the moment we first approached Francis Chappell & Sons in The Walnuts, Orpington regarding our mother’s funeral arrangements, we encountered a professional service. The staff were kind, compassionate and helpful. Everything went exactly as we’d hoped it would do on the day of the funeral. The celebrant conducting the service was lovely. It was a nice surprise after the service to receive a memory box and a photo of our mother together with frame. Francis Chappell helped relieve some of the stress from our family’s shoulders at a very sad time.
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time and that the arrangements for your Mother were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Rona C.
June 26, 2019
I would like to thank francis chappell for providing help and support at a difficult time.Donna was kind and caring and put me at ease, helping me every step of the way. After the funeral I was still in their thoughts, receiving phone calls and cards to check that I was ok . I would highly recommend them for their care and compassion.
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family and that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Response from Francis Chappell Sons.
I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.