C.J Reilly Funeral Services

186 reviews

A reputable, family run funeral director based in London but serving the whole of the UK with compassionate funeral services

Latest Verified Reviews

JOHN FEELY 12th Nov 2024

The family of the late Jacqueline Johnson would like to thank everyone at CJ Riley’s for their excellent service before and on the day of the funeral which was admired by all who attended  Kind Regards from John Alice Dennis and Sophia 

DAVID COKER 5th Nov 2024

C.J Reilly Funeral Services went above and beyond when helping me plan the funeral. They were so kind and patient with me while making hard decisions. I cannot thank them enough for making such a difficult process much easier for me. 

Eileen Murphy 26th Oct 2024

Chris and Jill handled my husband's funeral with compassion and care. They couldn't have been more understanding and helpful. They and their experienced staff, with their attention to detail, helped our family through a very difficult day for which we will always be extremely thankful. I can't recommend them highly enough.

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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

133-135 Southwood Road
New Eltham
London
SE9 3QL

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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: 020 4538 2924

About Us

C.J.Reilly Funeral Services is a funeral director in London, serving all of the United Kingdom with caring and compassionate funeral services.

C.J. Reilly is an independently owned and run family business, with over 100 combined years experience. Jill and Chris Reilly, opened the doors in 2002 and have been joined over the years by many more family members. They recently carried out an extensive refurbishment to their London funeral home, ensuring relaxed and comfortable surroundings for you and your family.

Over the years C.J. Reilly have had the honour of attending to the funeral needs of thousands of local families. They have built a reputation locally as well as looking after families across the UK and Ireland and are specialists in the often complex area of worldwide repatriation.

Every member of the family business shares the same values and works hard to deliver their best service during every funeral arrangement. C.J.Reilly values diversity, equality and inclusion, and they aspire to these values both in business and within the local communities they serve.

Call C.J.Reilly Funeral Services today, or visit their funeral home in Eltham, London, to begin arranging the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Kathleen   Julie Hider

Kathleen Julie Hider

Jan 1932 - Apr 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 JOHN FEELY 12th Nov 2024

    The family of the late Jacqueline Johnson would like to thank everyone at CJ Riley’s for their excellent service before and on the day of the funeral which was admired by all who attended 
    Kind Regards from John Alice Dennis and Sophia 

  • 5 DAVID COKER 5th Nov 2024

    C.J Reilly Funeral Services went above and beyond when helping me plan the funeral. They were so kind and patient with me while making hard decisions. I cannot thank them enough for making such a difficult process much easier for me. 

  • 5 Eileen Murphy 26th Oct 2024

    Chris and Jill handled my husband's funeral with compassion and care. They couldn't have been more understanding and helpful. They and their experienced staff, with their attention to detail, helped our family through a very difficult day for which we will always be extremely thankful. I can't recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Debbie White 25th Oct 2024

    I cannot speak highly enough of CJR , my dad’s passing was a very upsetting and stressful time but all the staff at CJR were amazing and helped make this difficult time easier to bare . Everything they do is done with the upmost respect . I can honestly say I could not of got through the process without their care , support & professionalism.
    They also looked after my mum 15 years ago and other family members since ,their  service is always  supportive & Brilliant and always provide the upmost respect and dignity to the passed love ones . 

  • 5 Perrie Bromfield 24th Oct 2024

    From the first meeting,the phone calls, the emails to the actual day of my mothers funeral, I could not thank Jill & the team enough. They went above & beyond to make sure my mother had the best send off possible & made the process off arranging a funeral no stress at all.

  • 5 Gill Smith 23rd Oct 2024

    I recently entrusted CJ Reilly Funeral Services with my mum's funeral arrangements and their service was exceptional. They were compassionate, professional and handled every detail with great care. The funeral itself was beautifully organised and conducted with the utmost sensitivity. They were always available to answer our questions, ensuring we felt cared for throughout the entire process. I highly recommend them for their dedication and support.

  • 5 Topaz Walker 23rd Oct 2024

    Excellent service. They treated my late mom Miss Gwendolyn Bennett with dignity . They did a great job in her reparation back to Jamaica. The funeral home in Jamaica was very pleased with mom's body. Definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Lucia Zinarei 23rd Oct 2024

    Thank you very much CJ Riley family.You are a wonderul team.Special thanks to Jill who took me through the whole process.She was very patient and i could feel the empathy in her.Also Hayley was brilliant till the end.Thank you very much for taking my auntie home.

  • 5 Ellen Nokes 23rd Oct 2024

    Very warming and helpful throught out that needed doing from beginning till the end. 💯 

  • 5 Colin Jarvis 23rd Oct 2024

    First class caring and professional 

  • 5 Obinna Anene 23rd Oct 2024

    They helped me with the hole process of repatriation, they were so accepting and never too busy to help me with all I need and it was affordable and everything went smoothly, I highly recommend them, for any funeral arrangements you need. 

  • 5 Jennifer Kilbane 13th Oct 2024

    All at reillys were extremely helpful and went out of their way to make the planning very easy for the family and the day itself a very special occasion

  • 4 Mildred Katumba 5th Oct 2024

    Everything went swimmingly well. Thank you CJ Reilly. 

  • 5 Nancy Bastick 4th Oct 2024

    I just wanted to say a really big thank you for everything. A special thank you goes to Jill for being so kind to us all through out this time for that I am really grateful and to Chris on the day who was so compassionate - the hugs were just what I needed!

    You are all amazing and everyone said it was a lovely send off (big thanks to Sacha too!)

    My mum would have been so proud, just like she was when you did Dad's funeral.

  • 5 Thandi Ncube 3rd Oct 2024

    If there was a better word to describe your services l would use that. I feel excellent does not tell it all. Starting with the cost you are the best .You are so efficient in what you do and fluid in your communication.I give your service a five star rating

  • 5 Chris Boyle 2nd Oct 2024

    They were extremely professional and handled everything perfectly taking all the stress involved when burying a loved one. Highly recommended 

  • 5 Alec Adkins 2nd Oct 2024

    at an extremely stressful time they helped in everything…they done my dear wife proud..i’m even thinking of prebooking mine if it’s possible …can’t recommend enough. family company that obviously care.

  • 5 Sarah Tournes 1st Sep 2024

    We couldn't speak more highly of C.J.Reiily's. Chris, Jill and Hayley couldn't have been better and we can't thank them enough. They made this very difficult time of losing my dad a little easier to bear and their care, compassionate and help organising a difficult day and, looking after dad whilst he was with them was second to none.

  • 5 Lydia Beckham 27th Aug 2024

    Jill and Chris went out of their way to ensure my dad had the best send off. What was an incredibly difficult time was made easier by having their guidance 

  • 5 Joe Mwaba 26th Aug 2024

    Excellent service!! 5 stars!

  • 5 Lisa Cole 19th Aug 2024

    Chris, Hayley, Jill and the team were fantastic in the way they handled my Dad’s funeral from start to finish. They were thoughtful and really supportive, taking care  of every detail making Dad’s send off exactly what we wanted and truly lovely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a caring & reliable funeral director. My family and I can’t thank them enough 

  • 5 Tom Brown 15th Aug 2024

    There at the very best when your at your very worst. They could not do more or be any kinder. The entire weight of a funeral is lifted from your shoulders. Thank you all so much. 

  • 5 Gareth Sammons 15th Aug 2024

    The staff are so helpful and friendly. They organised my mum’s funeral from start to finish and the day went off perfectly. Thank you so much 

  • 5 Terry Dixon 31st Jul 2024

    The service was nice for funeral and way they treat us was very nice excellent

  • 5 Kym Jankowska 30th Jul 2024

    So very good at such a difficult time. Nothing too much trouble for them. A fantastic firm and wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Address
133-135 Southwood Road
New Eltham
London
SE9 3QL

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

JOHN FEELY 12th Nov 2024

The family of the late Jacqueline Johnson would like to thank everyone at CJ Riley’s for their excellent service before and on the day of the funeral which was admired by all who attended  Kind Regards from John Alice Dennis and Sophia 

DAVID COKER 5th Nov 2024

C.J Reilly Funeral Services went above and beyond when helping me plan the funeral. They were so kind and patient with me while making hard decisions. I cannot thank them enough for making such a difficult process much easier for me. 

Eileen Murphy 26th Oct 2024

Chris and Jill handled my husband's funeral with compassion and care. They couldn't have been more understanding and helpful. They and their experienced staff, with their attention to detail, helped our family through a very difficult day for which we will always be extremely thankful. I can't recommend them highly enough.

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