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.

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Priscilla Ferrara 27th Apr 2017

Simon and all at Albins are very kind and helpful and we are so grateful for their support at this time .

Tamara Howe 24th Apr 2017

Saying goodbye to our father and husband Darcus, was the hardest thing we could do as a family, but Simon, Shirley, Jon and the team at Albins were sensitive and supportive every step of the way.   They gave us the time and space to mourn the man we all loved so dearly, but were fiercely efficient in the background, ensuring everything went to plan on the day. Dad's final farewell was a wonderful celebration of his life and the team at ALbins were instrumental in making it happen in such an organised and dignified way.   For that we are truly grateful.   THANK YOU!   

Paul Blackmore 22nd Apr 2017

The whole day was organised and carried out with complete percussion and dignity the staff of Albins as always were very perlite and professional informing us of what was going to happen at each time of the day  Albins I believe are the company others strive to match but from the first visit to arrange the funeral to the end of the service there staff are so caring and committed to making the whole process as painless and dignified as your loved one would have wished for you 

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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

Martin Thomas   Heaney

Martin Thomas Heaney

Feb 1961 - Dec 2023

Janice Lynn   Dryden

Janice Lynn Dryden

Sep 1958 - Dec 2023

Donna   Marie Mitchell

Donna Marie Mitchell

Mar 1973 - Dec 2023

Sonja Kitty   Stephens-Ofner

Sonja Kitty Stephens-Ofner

Aug 1943 - Nov 2023

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Priscilla Ferrara 27th Apr 2017

    Simon and all at Albins are very kind and helpful and we are so grateful for their support at this time .

  • 5 Tamara Howe 24th Apr 2017

    Saying goodbye to our father and husband Darcus, was the hardest thing we could do as a family, but Simon, Shirley, Jon and the team at Albins were sensitive and supportive every step of the way.   They gave us the time and space to mourn the man we all loved so dearly, but were fiercely efficient in the background, ensuring everything went to plan on the day.

    Dad's final farewell was a wonderful celebration of his life and the team at ALbins were instrumental in making it happen in such an organised and dignified way.   For that we are truly grateful.   THANK YOU!   

  • 5 Paul Blackmore 22nd Apr 2017

    The whole day was organised and carried out with complete percussion and dignity the staff of Albins as always were very perlite and professional informing us of what was going to happen at each time of the day 
    Albins I believe are the company others strive to match but from the first visit to arrange the funeral to the end of the service there staff are so caring and committed to making the whole process as painless and dignified as your loved one would have wished for you 

  • 5 Sheila Cronin 16th Apr 2017

                 From leaving the chapel at Albin,then to St. Marys' Church with Father Mark
                  then her burial at Nun head, everything was perfect for our Mum and us,       
                                                  
                                                   Thank you so much
                     
                                                     Sheila and Sylvia
                                                      and all the family.

  • 5 PAUL ADAMS 14th Apr 2017

    Most impressed throughout the process. People remembered my name and the staff were professional at all times. I would recommend them without hesitation . Their reputation for excellence is well deserved.
    Paul Adams.

  • 5 Michelle Crawley 10th Apr 2017

    Albins are very professional they treated us with kindness, care and respect. A big thank you to Lee and his colleagues on the day.

  • 5 Steven Maskell 7th Apr 2017

    100% handle with professional thank so much ...

  • 5 Carly Bhandal 2nd Apr 2017

    Very professional and helpful. Cannot praise enough!

  • 5 Sally Essex 2nd Apr 2017

    My beautiful mum was in the best hands possible with Albin,s from the day she passed away to the day of her funeral. Joanna Smith one of the funeral arrangers was absolutely amazing and did a fantastic job , the embalmers also do a incredible job and my mum looked absolutely beautiful and the care that mum received while laying in the chapel at Albin,s Welling Way with Christine was out of this world . The day the boys brought my beautiful mum home was one of the saddest but best days ever the level of care, compassion and the love that you get from these boys is unbelievable . Mum was finally laid to rest by the very best we cannot thank you all enoth from the bottom of our hearts for all the support we received as a family and for the level of care you showed us at such a difficult time. Godbless and sending all our love to each and everyone of you xxx

  • 5 Patrick Harris 27th Mar 2017

    Treated with kindness ,care and respect 
    Thank you.

  • 5 Billie Redman 18th Mar 2017

    Best funeral directors by far! My mums send off was absolutely beautiful because of them x

  • 5 Scott O'Connor 2nd Mar 2017

    We sadly lost my uncle early this year. At a very challenging time we were lucky that we were advised to use Albin & Sons as our funeral directors.
    Honestly couldn't of asked for a better service they support our family the whole way through to the highest possible standards.
    I personally and my family members said the same if or when we have another funeral we will always return to Albino & Sons as we believe they are the best around and truly great people.

    Thanks again for all of your help and support.

    Scott

  • 5 Arthur Beecham 24th Feb 2017

    A fantastic service from a company second to none. They over came the blowey conditions to ensure the day ran smoothly. The fine points of leaving a single rose at the home and a stop at mums day centre just enforced the thoughtful service. The staff and cars were immaculate, even down to tissues and water not forgetting the most important thing sweets for the drive to the crematorium. 
    Once again thank you for superb service insuring a remarkable and unforgettable day of a wonderful send off of our mother.

  • 5 Susan Major 20th Feb 2017

    As Always Albins were fantastic. Everyone who works there are very professional.
    loving caring people.
    one word perfection!

  • 5 Karen Feehily 19th Feb 2017

    What a wonderful firm of funeral directors. Everyone showed us so much empathy and assistance through this difficult time. Joanna - you were amazing showing us so much love and nothing was too much - we could call you at any time and it made such a difference. The lads on the day were just how you said they would be - wonderful. Steve guided us and helped us through everything and George drove us keeping our spirits up until we reached the crematorium. Of course, we couldn't forget the wonderful Fr Michael - he was absolutely wonderful and everyone enjoyed his service thoroughly. Last but not least, Fr Michael's sister Jo - thank you.

  • 5 Jennifer Taylor 13th Feb 2017

    F A Albin  & Sons were excellent in helping us as a family and taking care of all the arrangements at this difficult time.

  • 5 Sydney Hiscock 13th Feb 2017

    The best there is. 

  • 5 Kelly Parish 10th Feb 2017

    Having thankfully never needing to organise a funeral before my sister and I had no idea of how, what, when, where and why? With Albins we were directed with respect and curtesy by every member of staff with special mentions to Joanna for all the preparations and John on the day itself. Attendees commented to our family how well the funeral was conducted especially when compared to other funerals they had recently attended that were not serviced by Albins. My sister and I cannot recommend Albins highly enough for their commitment to excellence and professionalism. 

  • 5 Debbie Plows 10th Feb 2017

    Albins & Sons are the most amazing company. I dont know how they make such a sad day into such a memorable one. They are truely the most professional and compassionate funeral undertakers that I know. We would never use anybody else.

    Thank you for all your help and kindness.

  • 5 Vince Dignam 5th Feb 2017

    Excellent service provided by Neil at Mottingham FA Albins for our mums funeral service. Very professional, compassionate and caring, listened to all details provided by the family. 

    Would recommend them to family and friends, this is the second time they have provided a funeral service for our Family to a very high standard.

  • 5 Barbara Emmerton 24th Jan 2017

    Excellent
    One comment
    The donation box was missed by a few people - few saw it
     Should have Been at entrance /exit of the chapel
    And envelopes supplied

  • 4 Araba Ocran 21st Jan 2017

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  • 5 Jules Pople 18th Jan 2017

    I want to Thank everyone at Albins for the amazing care and help and kindness they have given to myself and my two children throughout the planning and actual Funeral of my very much loved late husband Alan. From our first visit and meeting with Neil in their Mottingham branch to the team led by Lee for Alan's Funeral yesterday 17/01/17 I can not commend them enough. Every little detail was covered and more, the respect they showed for Alan and ourselves and all of our funeral party was amazing. The cars were immaculate, as were the team in both attire and attitude, the horse's and carriage were absolutely stunning. I knew I had choose the best possible company 'Albins' there is for this immensely most important job and they never let me down, they excelled and I Thank them again from the bottom of my heart, it was amazing guys !! Jules Pople xx

  • 5 Diane Martin 16th Jan 2017

    Very caring and understanding.very professional.

  • 5 Darren Lockett 15th Jan 2017

    Simon at Albin took great care of arranging the funeral for my mum, he was always in touch and kept us informed of everything. The actual day of the funeral everything went perfect, we could not of ask for a better service for my mum. The guys that turned up with the hurst were so very professional, the way they acted and treated us all was simply amazing, extremely professional and respectful. 

    For such a difficult time for all the family, it was made so much easier thanks to everyone involved at Albin.

    Thank you.

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

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

Priscilla Ferrara 27th Apr 2017

Simon and all at Albins are very kind and helpful and we are so grateful for their support at this time .

Tamara Howe 24th Apr 2017

Saying goodbye to our father and husband Darcus, was the hardest thing we could do as a family, but Simon, Shirley, Jon and the team at Albins were sensitive and supportive every step of the way.   They gave us the time and space to mourn the man we all loved so dearly, but were fiercely efficient in the background, ensuring everything went to plan on the day. Dad's final farewell was a wonderful celebration of his life and the team at ALbins were instrumental in making it happen in such an organised and dignified way.   For that we are truly grateful.   THANK YOU!   

Paul Blackmore 22nd Apr 2017

The whole day was organised and carried out with complete percussion and dignity the staff of Albins as always were very perlite and professional informing us of what was going to happen at each time of the day  Albins I believe are the company others strive to match but from the first visit to arrange the funeral to the end of the service there staff are so caring and committed to making the whole process as painless and dignified as your loved one would have wished for you 

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