Our Funeral Directors in Belmont Hill
4 Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5LQ
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Belmont Hill funeral home
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors Belmont Hill are proud to be one of the longest-standing Funeral Directors in the community, celebrating 180 years of helping families in 2021.
Our funeral home in Lewisham is a warm and welcoming space and has disabled access. We also have two chapels of rest suitable for everyone in our multi-cultural community. We can cater for religious and non-religious ceremonies, from simple, modest services to elaborate celebrations of life.
Whatever you feel is right for your loved one, we are here to help you arrange a funeral, every step of the way.
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
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors Belmont Hill are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. If you are looking for funeral support or guidance in Lewisham, Ladywell, Hitherwell, Saint Johns, New Cross, Catford or further afield, you can call us 24 hours a day.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 8852 2936 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 Belmont Hill 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£1188
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4683
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 8852 2936
Our Address
4 Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5LQ
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayBy appointment only
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are near the Lewisham Clock Tower, five minutes walk from Lewisham Police Station. There is car parking available at Clarendon Rise Shopping Centre nearby.
020 8852 2936Supporting 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
Susan Morris
14th Oct 2026
From the very beginning we were made comfortable with all that had to be done for our mum who had a wonderful life I’d 96 years
Jo was amazing she lead us through the process listening to what we wanted and she did it for us the service was amazing and we were able to say goodbye to mum with all her family around her
Nick who oversaw the day and the guys were
Wonderful looked after us and watched as my mums grandsons carried her in and saw to all our needs on day
I must add one of the guys dropped the flower cards through my door that night as I forgot to take them
The day was perfect because of the attention Francis Chappells staff put into it
I would gladly and sincerely recommend them to other who find themselves seeking help on where to start they went over and beyond our expectations and made a sad day a blessing
Thank you Jo, Nick, Rocky and the guys
Our heartfelt thanks
Susan & Denis
& All the Delaney Family 💐💐💐💐💐
Jo & Nick
Lee High Road
Lewisham
Menzo
5th Sep 2026
Our visit here to arrange our Mums funeral went smooth enough. Fast forward over 3 weeks later to the day of her funeral and the disaster started to unfold.
My mum had organised her own funeral down to the coffin she wanted. While waiting outside the church half an hour before the service was due to begin my brother received a call from Francis Chappell saying there was a problem with the coffin my Mum had selected and it hadn’t turned up at the funeral home in time. She would therefore be in a totally different coffin, completely different to her choice. We had no option other than to accept this as there was already 40 people at the church waiting for the service to start.
On arrival the coffin was indeed completely different. A dark mahogany basic looking casket in contrast to the night wood premium one our Mum had chosen.
The chapel where our Mums service was held is very old and quite small but we were reassured on the day we arranged they had previously held several funerals there and were well experienced with the issues faced. But on arrival the four pallbearers struggled with the coffin getting in the door which resulted them dropping the coffin to knee height and almost dropping our Mum completely in the aisle. They then proceeded to shuffle the rest of the way up the aisle. It wasn’t helped that there at least a foot of height difference between the tallest and shortest pallbearer. It also appeared the smallest one was wearing the biggest ones suit!
When the service was over the pallbearers went to lift the coffin into their shoulders directed by the lead funeral director. It ended up with three of them facing the exit but the other guy was facing the other way. All the time our Mum was balanced gingerly on their shoulders.
On going back to the funeral cars things didn’t get any better. One of the cars had accident damage, the car we were in had used tissues in the door even though we were the first funeral of the morning. As we left Falconwood crematorium the driver didn’t the way and ended using his phone ( not hands free)to call the other driver to slow him down.
The whole event was extremely distressing to our whole family and we did complain to Dignity who own Francis Chappell. The found in our favour in all 8 or so things we raised, but saying that the compensation they offered us was an insult which only added to the distress.
So after our experience I would say think very carefully before you make a choice of who looks after your loved one on their final journey. You only get one go at it…
James O'Connor
4th Aug 2026
Barry and the whole team were a great help. Everything went as planned. Could not have asked for more.
Jennifer Gilkes
6th Apr 2026
The Directors who provided my son's memorial service with dignity and care, where no other Directors could. Attention to detail was taken and I was told how things were progressing. Months of work cost less than I had expected and happy with the results. Thank you, Julie M. and Nicole - Frances Chappell & Sons
Alison Wingham
1st Sep 2022
Francis Chappell provided an excellent service for mum. Tracey was so helpful, kind and efficient throughout the whole process which took a lot of the worry and stress off of our family. The staff on the day were very good too, paying particular attention to my dad to make sure he was comfortable with the proceedings.The cost was less than I was expecting too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
2nd Sep 2022
I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
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