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Funeral directors in Bexleyheath

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bexleyheath, Greater London, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 10 funeral directors based in Bexleyheath, and 159 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Eltham Crematorium, 2.8 miles away. Deaths in Bexleyheath are registered with Bexley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bexleyheath

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Bexleyheath

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Francis Chappell & Sons0.3 miles£3,495£1,645
P.L. Mulligan Ltd0.5 miles£3,650—
Bexley Funeral Service1.2 miles£3,545£2,040
Nash Funeral Directors1.4 miles£3,495£1,745
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors1.4 miles£3,495£1,645
Constable & Toop1.8 miles£4,070£1,595
Leverton Funeral Service3.1 miles£2,995£1,645
Dartford Funeral Service3.2 miles£3,010£2,040
Andrew Johnson Funeral Services3.4 miles£2,975£1,730

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Crematoria near Bexleyheath

Cemeteries in and near Bexleyheath

Natural & woodland burial near Bexleyheath

Faith & cultural funerals in Bexleyheath

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Bexleyheath — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Bexleyheath: find a church in Bexleyheath for a funeral service

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Bexleyheath: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Bexley register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Bexley Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Bexleyheath

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140
Simple funeral in London£4,897

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Bexleyheath?
We list 10 funeral directors based in Bexleyheath, 44 funeral directors within 5 miles and 159 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bexleyheath?
The nearest crematorium to Bexleyheath is Eltham Crematorium, about 2.8 miles from the town centre. Hither Green Crematorium (6.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bexleyheath?
Contact Bexley register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Bexleyheath?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bexleyheath is £2,975 (funeral director’s charges only) at Andrew Johnson Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,068 at Eltham Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828, rising to around £4,897 in London. Crematorium and burial fees in Bexley are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bexleyheath?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bexleyheath, hindu funerals in Bexleyheath, sikh funerals in Bexleyheath, buddhist funerals in Bexleyheath, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bexleyheath?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bexleyheath offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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