F.A. Albin & Sons

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F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors’ head office operates in the M25 area since 1974, continuing a family tradition of over 200 years of bereavement care.

Latest Verified Reviews

Hayley Wilson 4th Nov 2024

Amazing service, very professional.

Rita Jiggins 30th Oct 2024

Perfect. The  service we received from Albins made us feel secure and extremely well looked after. The compassion and kindness was amazing, they definitely are the experts.  Thank you Albins.

Felicity Briggs 7th Oct 2024

From the moment I called them, on the night dad died, and throughout all my interactions with them, they have been courteous, helpful and professional. They were recommended to us by a family friend who used them five years ago, and I would now thoroughly recommend them too. If Simon, who was overseeing Dads arrangements, wasn't available, one of his colleagues was on hand to assist. Excellent service from start to finish. 

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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

Arthur Stanley House
52 Culling Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TN

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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 3389 6581

About Us

Built in 1974 on the site of the Old Runge Hall in Culling Road, the F.A. Albin & Sons head office was built to serve the community and has every facility to assist families at the time of bereavement.

The premises are located in close proximity to the public transport system and have allocated spaces for customer parking. Facilities include eight chapels of rest, a large garage to accommodate our modern fleet, a comprehensive mortuary, a museum as well as administration offices.
Also located at Culling Road is F.A. Albin & Sons' memorial garden, which consists of a large number of niches for families to inter the ashes of their loved ones, boulder plaques, wall and vase plaques where flowers can be placed. All remembrance opportunities are open to everyone so you will not be required to retain ashes in order to dedicate a memorial.

Funeral directors Jonathan and Simon Dyer are responsible for the branch and are available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm. The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.
Our office serves all of the M25 area.

The Albin family first worked as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery over 200 years ago, to then start serving the community as funeral directors.

Latest Obituaries

John Edward    Upchurch

John Edward Upchurch

Jan 1943 - Nov 2024

Elaine   Thomas

Elaine Thomas

May 1961 - Oct 2024

Nigel Paul   Smith

Nigel Paul Smith

Dec 1967 - Nov 2024

Dawn Maria   Hanson

Dawn Maria Hanson

Apr 1961 - Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Hayley Wilson 4th Nov 2024

    Amazing service, very professional.

  • 5 Rita Jiggins 30th Oct 2024

    Perfect.
    The  service we received from Albins made us feel secure and extremely well looked after.
    The compassion and kindness was amazing, they definitely are the experts. 
    Thank you Albins.

  • 5 Felicity Briggs 7th Oct 2024

    From the moment I called them, on the night dad died, and throughout all my interactions with them, they have been courteous, helpful and professional. They were recommended to us by a family friend who used them five years ago, and I would now thoroughly recommend them too. If Simon, who was overseeing Dads arrangements, wasn't available, one of his colleagues was on hand to assist. Excellent service from start to finish. 

  • 5 Siobhan McKenna 29th Sep 2024

    From the initial call to Albins to the funeral itself, the experience has been wonderful. At every stage they are the optimal professionals and show such care and empathy throughout. You cannot fault them.

  • 5 Tim Paterson 27th Sep 2024

    The most professional and kind people when you most need them. 

  • 5 jane Christofi 20th Sep 2024

    I cant thank Albin's enough for the care and attention they paid to making my mum's funeral go as smoothly as possible. They provide a truly First class service.

  • 5 Michael Marshall 13th Sep 2024

    I was so pleased with the funeral arrangements it was perfect, from the first day we arrived to arrange the funeral, to the funeral date.
    The care , kindness and the professionism from Albins
    very professional and caring , which made things so much easier for myself and my family.
    I cannot thank you enough

  • 5 Michelle Carpenter 9th Sep 2024

    Thank you for looking after my dear mum Nora Shelley so well , nothing is to much trouble for you guys , brilliant staff who go above and beyond  
    Thank you all from 
    Andrew , Michelle , Kevin and extended family 

  • 5 Daniel McBirney 27th Aug 2024

    FA Albins are second to none. They took every care with my Grandfather and us whilst we were grieving. A class act

  • 5 Kathy Donovan 24th Aug 2024

    As always very good

  • 5 David Flaherty 16th Aug 2024

    Every detail of our father's funeral was thoughtfully and professionally attended to, making a sad day less sad. Thanks to all at Albins but special thanks to Christine, Scott and George

  • 5 Christine Browne 12th Aug 2024

    I couldn't ask for anything better I would definitely recommend you guys again

  • 5 Rita Welch 6th Aug 2024

    Simon John and all the staff at Albins offer a
    caring dignified service at a sad upsetting time
    They took the upmost care way beyond our expectations and made dad's send off absolutely perfect in the exact way he wanted
    If I could I would give this company 10 stars 🌟

  • 5 Molly Rootes 5th Aug 2024

    Our journey with Albins has honestly been incredible from start to finish. When losing a loved one which is a heartbreaking circumstance, Albins has made our journey that little easier with their outstanding service and care.We had the pleasure of having Caroline as our funeral arranger and there really are no words to describe how amazing she is. Mums service which was overseen by George was so truly special.
    Overall Albins impeccable service really touched everyone’s heart. The whole of the Albins team have gone above and beyond for our family and we cannot thank them enough xx 

  • 5 Julie Ann Collins-Kerr 5th Aug 2024

    From start to finish, F.A Albin &Sons, have done everything perfectly. Having to deal with a funeral service, I wasn’t sure what to do, I was recommended by so many people to this company and I must say they did not disappoint at all, at every stage they were able to help and guide me through all that I needed to know. 
    From my first conversation they were the only one of the 4 choices that set out and advised me on what to do where to go and what was needed. 
    I have already said to my daughter when it’s my turn, she already  knows to use F.A. Albin &Sons. 
    Fantastic family run service. 

  • 5 Carol Wardle 22nd Jul 2024

    Albins,  thank you to all the staff, you made a very difficult day easier to deal with, the care and support we received was outstanding. 
    Once again thank you. 

  • 5 Ann Marie Campbell 21st Jul 2024

    I just want say a massive thank you to Albins for their amazing service. From beginning to end that were caring and compassionate. They took all my needs and wants into consideration and gave my nan an absolutely amazing send off. I will definitely recommend them to everyone. I honestly couldn't ask for a better service. Thank you

  • 5 Stacey Read 10th Jul 2024

    Thank you every so much Albins. Our contact was Caroline and she was absolutely fantastic from the first moment meeting her, nothing was too much to ask for or explain. Alfie and the team on the day of my dads funeral were amazing, they ensured everything when smoothly. These are the times you will unfortunatley never forget however to have a funeral directors who are so supportive and accomodating to needs eases the stress and pressure. I will be forever grateful for the support, care and love you have shown our family in our time of need.

  • 5 Diane Rampling 8th Jul 2024

    Albins were excellent throughout the entire process of organising our Dad's funeral. Our family have always used Albins for funerals and they have always delivered a wonderful service. Many thanks to you all at Albins.

  • 5 Julia Holland 6th Jul 2024

    Simon, John and their excellent team always go that extra mile. They gave us great comfort whilst our  darling Mum was in their care. Professional, considerate and caring to the end.  We can’t thank you all enough. Jackson Family xx

  • 5 Alison Hawkes 2nd Jul 2024

    Fantastic service, very respectful from start to finish. 
    Caroline was brilliant, always explained every detail of what was going to happen on the day, made a very heartbreaking time bearable, she was very caring and always on the end of the phone if needed. 

    The boys from Albins were great, always there making sure we were ok on the day. 

    Excellent service, would definitely recommend Albins to take care of u and your loved one. 

  • 5 Susan Hutton 28th Jun 2024

    I found Albin's to be kind, helpful,efficient, & respectful

  • 5 Fay Harward 19th Jun 2024

    F.A Albin's & Sons really are the best. All the staff are compassionate & professional and nothing is any trouble for them.

  • 5 Terence Fleetwood 17th Jun 2024

    Our family has used Albin for many years 
    Very professional outfit they took care of all our wishes
    We would thoroughly recommend 
    Thank you

  • 5 Lise Andreassen 10th Jun 2024

    Albin gave us excellent support and assistance throughout the process, always so professional and empathetic and respectful at the same time. 

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Address
Arthur Stanley House
52 Culling Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TN

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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

Hayley Wilson 4th Nov 2024

Amazing service, very professional.

Rita Jiggins 30th Oct 2024

Perfect. The  service we received from Albins made us feel secure and extremely well looked after. The compassion and kindness was amazing, they definitely are the experts.  Thank you Albins.

Felicity Briggs 7th Oct 2024

From the moment I called them, on the night dad died, and throughout all my interactions with them, they have been courteous, helpful and professional. They were recommended to us by a family friend who used them five years ago, and I would now thoroughly recommend them too. If Simon, who was overseeing Dads arrangements, wasn't available, one of his colleagues was on hand to assist. Excellent service from start to finish. 

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