Francis Chappell & Sons

12/12/2025

Last night we held two Christmas Memorial Services for the Eltham & Woolwich area and Bexleyheath & Welling communities. Our staff work hard along with the local churches and some of our tried and trusted brilliant celebrants to make sure the evenings are as meaningful as possible for families as we know this time of year can be hard for so many. We hope those that attended found some comfort in attending and remembering their loved ones 🕯️

11/12/2025

What a beautiful display of trees all ready for the Erith Christmas Tree Festival starting tomorrow. Our wonderful Clare has been busy tonight getting our Francis Chappell in memory tree all set up. If you can please do make a visit to Christ Church, Victoria Road, DA8 3AN as it is well worth it 😍🎄Christ Church Erith - Christmas Tree Festival

10/12/2025

Our one and only Funeral Director Nigel Murfitt singing last night at the Beckenham & Francis Chappell memorial service 🥰🕯️

Thank you so much to all who joined us for our Winter Memorial Service last night. It was a lovely and fitting way to remember those who we will miss so deeply over the Christmas period.
A big thank you to those who helped with the service from Francis Chappell & Sons, Nigel for his wonderful singing and our celebrants Jo, Sacha, Ruth & Rev. Jim.

10/12/2025

✨ Charity Raffle in Loving Memory ✨

Kat from our Locksbottom branch has kindly organised a special raffle with 3 amazing prizes, all in aid of Demelza Children’s Hospice, in loving memory of a very special little girl Ivy-Rose. 💖

Every ticket sold helps support the incredible work Demelza does for children and families who need it most. Your kindness can make a real difference.

🎟️ How to take part:
(Please call into any of our branches and ask if you can buy a raffle ticket - £3 a strip) We will draw the raffle before Christmas and if local will deliver direct to you.

🙏 Thank you for your support, your generosity, and for helping us honour her memory in such a meaningful way. And a special thank you also to everyone who has generously supplied prizes.

1st prize - A massive hamper full of goodies
2nd prize - £100 worth of Label M haircare products
3rd prize- A bouquet of flowers from Sweetpea Flowers

10/12/2025

✨ Christmas Memorial Services – A Time to Remember ✨

In the midst of the festive season, we understand that this time of year can be especially emotional for those who are missing someone dear.
We have already held a few services with some lovely comments from families to say they found great comfort in attending and it is not too late to join any of our remaining services (whether we conducted the funeral or not).

Our Winter Memorial Services, a peaceful space to reflect, remember, and honour the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.

🕯️ Light a candle in their memory
💬 Share a moment of reflection

Whether you attend for quiet contemplation or to feel part of a supportive community, everyone is welcome.

Let’s gather in love, remembrance, and hope this Christmas. ❤️

We would love for you to join us for refreshments after the services ☕️

Dates below ⬇️ If you would like to attend and have your loved ones name read out during the service please feel free to get in touch.

Beckenham & Bromley - Wednesday 10th December, 7pm at St Georges Church, Beckenham

Bexleyheath & Welling - Thursday 11th December, 7pm at Christ Church, Bexleyheath

Eltham & Woolwich - Thursday 11th December, 6.30pm at Eltham Parish Church (refreshments from 5.30pm)

Walworth - Thursday 11th December, 7pm, St Christopher’s Church.

04/12/2025

This Grief Awareness Week, we’re reminding our community that grief has no timetable, no “right way,” and no finish line.
As funeral professionals, we meet families at some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and one thing we’ve learned is that grief is both deeply personal and universally felt.

If you are grieving, please know:
✨ You are not alone.
✨ Your feelings are valid—whether quiet, overwhelming, or somewhere in between.
✨ Support is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

We encourage you to take gentle care of yourself this week. Share a memory, speak a loved one’s name, reach out to someone who understands, or simply allow yourself a moment to breathe.

If you need guidance or someone to talk to, our doors—and our hearts—are always open. We have had two wonderful evenings this week for BC Bakers, Caterham and Francis Chappells, Orpington where people have come together with others to do just that - remember and talk🕯️

03/12/2025

✨ Christmas Memorial Services – A Time to Remember ✨

As the festive season approaches, we understand that this time of year can be especially emotional for those who are missing someone dear.
We warmly invite you to join us for our Winter Memorial Services, a peaceful space to reflect, remember, and honour the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.

🕯️ Light a candle in their memory
💬 Share a moment of reflection

Whether you attend for quiet contemplation or to feel part of a supportive community, everyone is welcome.

Let’s gather in love, remembrance, and hope this Christmas. ❤️

We would love for you to join us for refreshments after the services ☕️

Dates below ⬇️ If you would like to attend and have your loved ones name read out during the service please feel free to get in touch.

Bexleyheath & Welling - Thursday 11th December, 7pm at Christ Church, Bexleyheath - 0208 023 1959

Crayford & Levertons Dartford - Thursday 18th December, 7pm at St Paulinus Church - 01322 517682

03/12/2025

A reminder that the wonderful Visiting Angels Home Care-North West Kent are visiting our Bexleyheath branch today to host a dementia awareness coffee morning. It’s not too late to attend if you wish just call Elaine on 0208 023 1959

Our Bexleyheath branch are holding a Dementia awareness coffee morning with experienced care company Visiting Angels Home Care-North West Kent on Wednesday 3rd December 10am-12pm.

They will have one of their experienced carers who specialises in supporting clients with dementia attending who will be able to answer any questions you may have and also just have chance to chat with other people who may be experiencing themselves or supporting others with dementia.

Please do give Elaine a call on 020 8023 1959 if you would like to attend.

02/12/2025

A beautiful service at All Saints Orpington - 137 candles lit in memory of loved ones 🕯️