F.A. Albin Crayford

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F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors’ Crayford office offers a high standard of funeral directors services to bereaved families in the local community.

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Danielle De Baeza 15th Nov 2022

Just wanted to say thank you to Jo Branch and father Michael for giving my mother in law an absolutely beautiful service. Everything was taken care of and they made it the send off she deserved. From recommending flowers to calling us to make sure everything was done on time. Can’t thank them enough. Wouldn’t even think of using another funeral directors from now on. Eternally grateful x

Lesley Cunningham 13th Nov 2022

This is the second funeral F A Albins have done for me in the last few months, they go above and beyond. They make a trying time easier and for that I cannot thank them enough. The respect and consideration goes a long way. From Jo in the office showing compassion and making me realise I needed to grieve as well as focus on getting the funeral right, to the guys showing all the respect to the deceased and the living. All the small touches along way.

Ray Waldock 12th Nov 2022

From start to finish every one as been brilliant,I must pay tribute to Joanne at Crayford she was brilliant and she makes a nice cup of tea on behalf of my family we would like to thank everyone at Albins.

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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

30-32 Crayford High Street
Crayford
Dartford
Kent
DA1 4HG

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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
Call: 01322 470906

About Us

F. A. Albin & Sons has been serving the bereaved for over 200 years, starting as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery and then working as funeral directors. They have built a reputation for providing both quality and dignity when carrying out funeral services and pride themselves on the meticulous and personal attention they give to every detail.

Opened in 2019, their Crayford office is located on Crayford High Street and provides the local community with a high standard of service. Joanne Branch and her experienced team will be pleased to help you arrange the perfect send off for your loved one.

They offer a comprehensive range of services and pride themselves on providing a bespoke funeral service. As well as a variety of coffins, caskets, urns and jewellery they can provide a wide selection of stonemasonry, from the simplest of plaques to the most ornate and elaborate memorial.

If you’re looking for something unique then they can arrange Dove releases, harpists, trumpeters, Irish and Scottish pipers and opera singers to make a truly memorable send off for your loved one.

F. A. Albin & Sons can also organise your flowers for you, either directly or through their network of personal florists. Their personal florists will even travel to your home to discuss your specific requirements.

Their Crayford funeral home is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays by appointment only. It serves the Crayford and wider Dartford area. Call F.A. Albin Crayford officenow to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

John   Everson

John Everson

Apr 1944 - Aug 2024

Ronald   John McLaren

Ronald John McLaren

Aug 2024 - Aug 1936

Audrey June    Pitman

Audrey June Pitman

Mar 1939 - Aug 2024

Lily Alice Florence   Saunders MBE

Lily Alice Florence Saunders MBE

Apr 1932 - Jul 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Danielle De Baeza 15th Nov 2022

    Just wanted to say thank you to Jo Branch and father Michael for giving my mother in law an absolutely beautiful service. Everything was taken care of and they made it the send off she deserved. From recommending flowers to calling us to make sure everything was done on time. Can’t thank them enough. Wouldn’t even think of using another funeral directors from now on. Eternally grateful x

  • 5 Lesley Cunningham 13th Nov 2022

    This is the second funeral F A Albins have done for me in the last few months, they go above and beyond. They make a trying time easier and for that I cannot thank them enough. The respect and consideration goes a long way. From Jo in the office showing compassion and making me realise I needed to grieve as well as focus on getting the funeral right, to the guys showing all the respect to the deceased and the living. All the small touches along way.

  • 5 Ray Waldock 12th Nov 2022

    From start to finish every one as been brilliant,I must pay tribute to Joanne at Crayford she was brilliant and she makes a nice cup of tea on behalf of my family we would like to thank everyone at Albins.

  • 5 Stephen Crane 2nd Nov 2022

    The whole process from start to finish, Jo and the team at Albin & Sons looked after us as a family.  They understood our needs and were very professional, but at the same time made us feel at ease.   We knew that Dad was being looked after and in good hands.  On the day of the funeral we couldn’t have asked for anything  more, nothing was any trouble. They took time with us and we felt that a very difficult day was made easier with their help. Members of our family informed us that it was probably the best funeral they’d ever been to. Many thanks to Danny and the team for their sympathy and dignity. I cannot thank them enough.  We’re now learning to live without Dad, however we will never forget your support.
    We would not hesitate to use Albin’s in the future.

  • 5 Rachel Runeckles 24th Oct 2022

    Jo and her team were absolutely amazing from start to finish.
    Jo went above and beyond to make sure we were happy.

    Thankyou so much.

    Highly recommend Albins to support us through such a difficult time.

    Rachel Runeckles.

  • 5 Kim Perry 19th Oct 2022

    Looked after us all the way.
    Amazing service 

  • 5 Deanna Farrer 18th Oct 2022

    From the moment that I first spoke to Joanne at Albins I knew that I was in safe hands. Her compassion and professionalism was truly inspiring at a time when I often felt out of my depth. I truly believe that Joanne and the Albins team are the best in the area. Thank you all so much.
    Used Albins  (Welling branch) 11 years ago for my Mum, again this month for my Dad (Crayford branch), highly recommend and would be my go to if needed again. x

  • 5 Ray Bellamy 15th Oct 2022

    5 star service

  • 5 Christine Banks 19th Sep 2022

    Jo helped us through every step of the way, along with her compassion and professionalism.

    Dawn remembering my name after I had only met her once, was lovely.

    On the day, everyone went smoothly.

  • 5 Julie Foord 6th Sep 2022

    We cannot thank Albins and your team enough but especially jo branch and Steve Bayley . Our mum was cared for by jo with such dignity and respect and we as a family where shown such compassion and empathy. Jo went over and above. So thank you. 

  • 5 Natalie Fordree 4th Sep 2022

    First class service.
    Albins took care of everything.we had Jo at Crayford branch look after us and we couldn’t have asked for a more kind person to look after us and our Dad everything went so smooth.
    Thank you to Jo,Jamie,Terry and George xxx

  • 5 Rosie Carver 30th Aug 2022

    Albins & Sons are amazing! 
    They had my family and I at ease from the very moment we spoke to the amazing Joanne. Their customer service was brilliant, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a funeral directors. We were referred too a lovely lady named Sacha, who was our celebrant through out the service, she was also amazing.
    I will 100% use them in the future. 
    Thank you so much, for you kind support and guidance through this tough time.

  • 5 Debra Keable 7th Aug 2022

    What can I say about Albins. The service is superb. A year ago they helped us with the passing of mum now a year later they have helped us with the passing of my father in law. My family have always used Albins as the service recieved is always personal and they are ready to answer your questions. Would recommend to anyone as the time and quality of the staff are excellent and the support is there when you need it most.

  • 5 Amber Bennett 6th Aug 2022

    Albin and sons were amazing. Jo Branch is a credit to your company. From start to finish. We received the best service and advise.  And our Nan received the best possible care. Thank you for making it so easy especially at such a hard time.  
    Amber, Alex, James and Joan xx

  • 5 Anne Rayer 1st Aug 2022

    Everyone at Albin's has been fantastic at such a difficult time.
    Beautiful premises, welcoming and comfortable.
    Joanne was supportive throughout. Friendly, sympathetic, efficient!
    The team on the day of the funeral were very kind, approachable, professional.
    Elaine and her catering team were brilliant, an excellent service at a reasonable price...and at relatively short notice!
    We always knew we would use Albin's and we weren't disappointed. Would highly recommend.
    One tiny bit of feedback, we had already set up a tribute page by the time we heard about the Albin's tribute page. If we had known about this earlier we would have made more use of the Albin's page. BUT that's the only slight negative!
    Thank you so much for all of your support.

  • 5 Julie Redmond 25th Jul 2022

    Words cannot express how delighted we were with Jo Steve and all the team at F A Albins….Amazing
    From the moment my Dad came into your care we knew he was being looked after like  a king .
    We only get one chance to get this right and you certainly did.
    People are still talking about The wonderful service  performed by Sacha and how caring and professional your team were.
    So Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts 

  • 5 Ellen Forbes 25th Jul 2022

    From start to end F.A Albin Crayford were more than 5 star. 
    a massive thanks to Jo & The Team who contributed in making such a sad day a lovely send off. My Auntie would have been extremely proud of her final journey. 

  • 5 Frances Bishop 18th Jul 2022

    I was given a recommendation via my daughter in law and she was so right the service was excellent from the start . The support and help was outstanding with clear unbias information . Nothing was to much bother and the whole process was so smooth, with so much respect for both Eric and myself . I would recommend F A Albin 100%. All the guests at the funeral had nothing but praise

  • 5 Ian Elliott 17th Jul 2022

    Really helpful, caring and understanding. Thank you! 

  • 5 Sally Richmond 3rd Jul 2022

    From start to finish of laying my beautiful mum Pauline to rest jo and Steve and all the team were fantastic, helping me and all my family cope with our sad loss.
    They made us feel that our mum/ nan was so special while in their care until we could say our final good byes, just small touches you all did made it so lovely, thank you so much xxxx

  • 5 Aurora Starbuck 22nd Jun 2022

    Albin's have been nothing but flawless in helping to arrange the funeral of our beloved George Warner. Jo, Steve and the Albin's team were helpful, supportive, caring and made us feel so welcome in one our of saddest times as a family. They are a credit to Albin's and we don't know how we can ever thank them enough for their love and support. Their professionalism, respect and dedication to our family and attention to detail made the day a beautiful celebration of George's life. We are forever grateful to the team.

  • 5 Julie Lucas 12th Jun 2022

    We were so impressed by F A Albins. What a wonderful service they provided. Their staff are so kind, caring, respectful and thoughtful. They couldn’t do enough for us at what was a most difficult time. They were so efficient and everything went according to plan and on time.  Their vehicles are immaculate as are their staff. We really cannot recommend them highly enough.    

  • 5 Carly Townsend 12th Jun 2022

    Amazing service, Joanne, Steve and all the boys couldn’t do enough for us, they think of everything to make sure it’s perfect. Myself and my family cannot fault them, they really are exceptional and so very thoughtful. 

  • 5 Kate Blackman 27th May 2022

    Jo and everyone at Albins have been totally amazing, nothing was too much trouble. Their professionalism, care and empathy was genuine and I would recommend them  whole heartedly.  Thank you once again for taking such beautiful care of our dear mum the whole process from start to finish was effortless they did everything and more. Steve and Kate 

  • 5 Louise Blyde 18th May 2022

    I can not speak highly enough of the service, care and kindness we received from Albins during this difficult time. Jo was always on hand to ask any questions and guide us through every step.

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Address
30-32 Crayford High Street
Crayford
Dartford
Kent
DA1 4HG

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Danielle De Baeza 15th Nov 2022

Just wanted to say thank you to Jo Branch and father Michael for giving my mother in law an absolutely beautiful service. Everything was taken care of and they made it the send off she deserved. From recommending flowers to calling us to make sure everything was done on time. Can’t thank them enough. Wouldn’t even think of using another funeral directors from now on. Eternally grateful x

Lesley Cunningham 13th Nov 2022

This is the second funeral F A Albins have done for me in the last few months, they go above and beyond. They make a trying time easier and for that I cannot thank them enough. The respect and consideration goes a long way. From Jo in the office showing compassion and making me realise I needed to grieve as well as focus on getting the funeral right, to the guys showing all the respect to the deceased and the living. All the small touches along way.

Ray Waldock 12th Nov 2022

From start to finish every one as been brilliant,I must pay tribute to Joanne at Crayford she was brilliant and she makes a nice cup of tea on behalf of my family we would like to thank everyone at Albins.

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