Our Funeral Directors in Beckenham
238 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Beckenham funeral home
Francis Chappell & Sons have a longstanding reputation, arranging funerals for the local community since 1871. We pride ourselves on our quality facilities and compassionate care.
Our funeral directors in Beckenham has an in-depth and thorough understanding of Beckenham and the surrounding areas, including Downham, Shortlands, Sundridge and Bickley to name a few.
Whether you want an unattended cremation without a service or a bespoke ceremony with a hearse, flowers, service cards and more, we can use our experience, expertise and local connections to put all the necessary plans in place.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
The values of our founders and rich heritage remain at the heart of all we do, after over 180 years of giving generations of the same families our uncompromising compassion. A Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Beckenham we 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. You can give us a call 24 hours a day to discuss your needs.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 8650 0304 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
With three packages available, at Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Beckenham 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.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Prices.
The Attended Funeral
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.
- The Attended Funeral£3495
- (includes our Basic Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1199
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4694
The Unattended Funeral
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.
- The Unattended Funeral£1645
- (includes our Unattended Funeral Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)£0
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1645
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 020 8650 0304
Our Address
238 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayBy appointment only
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
Our Beckenham funeral directors is located on the High Street, just up from St Edmund's Catholic Church. We are a nine-minute walk from Beckenham Junction train station, or a ten-minute walk from Clock House train station.
020 8650 0304Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Edward Krudy
16th Sep 2026
The arrangements were excellent and the service at all points of contact was first class
kevin zapico
13th Sep 2026
Donna at Francis Chappell (Beckenham) was excellent, helping and supporting us through a difficult time and process. We were very pleased with the support on the day and in the lead up to the funeral. Very grateful to Francis Chappell for that they did.
John Clarke
2nd Sep 2026
My family and I found Francis Chappell Beckenham very caring and sympathetic throughout my wife's funeral. I was taken ill just before the funeral, and it was immediately arranged that I would be wheelchaired throughout, which was much appreciated.
Miquetta Fisher
9th Aug 2026
A very special thank you to Donna for the most wonderful client experience. She took the time to make sure all our needs were met and treated us with empathy. Nothing was too much for her. Thank you!
John Tanner
13th Jun 2026
Generally very good apart from a glitch contacting the funeral director.
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Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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