Francis Chappell & Sons

17/10/2025

*Pyjama Appeal* We are still desperately trying to collect as many pairs of new PJs for Childrens Hospital Pyjamas. Francis Chappell branches are acting as collection points for this amazing charity so please please if anyone can help at all our team of Funeral Arrangers would love you to drop in to any of our branches with any donations. Thank you so much in advance 😊🙏

Donation points:-

Bexleyheath, Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Crayford, Welling, Woolwich, Eltham, Farnborough, Sydenham, Walworth, Belmont Hill, Catford.

15/10/2025

We were deeply honoured to attend Beckenham crematorium to remember the babies and take part in the wave of light service. Our funeral directors lit candles to remember all the babies we have looked after and the families we have supported with this heartbreaking loss.

For the last week we have been sharing and supporting the amazing work that Sands - baby loss charity do to help families when they most need it. Please please if you feel like you need their support reach out 🤗💗💙

15/10/2025

Some photographs shared with permission from the family of our Sydneham funeral team led by Funeral Director Nigel Murfitt and assisted by the gorgeous Mango & Pluto from Heritage Horse Drawn Carriage Masters

Pink plumes and a pink coffin personalised to the families wishes by Julie our Funeral Specialist 💗

14/10/2025

Reminder that the Baby Loss Memorial Service will be taking place at Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery tomorrow, Wednesday 15th October at 6.30pm 💗💙

Join us in our chapel tomorrow for our Baby Loss memorial service at 6.30pm, including candlelighting at 7pm for the wave of light.
Don't forget, if you wish for the name of a little one to be read out during the candle lighting, please message us.

13/10/2025

We love to help personalise a loved ones funeral so with the families permission we are sharing these pictures of a beautiful pink coffin and matching flowers for a very special lady 💗

10/10/2025

🧠 World Mental Health Day | October 10 💚
Mental health is health.
Today is a powerful reminder to check in—with ourselves and with each other.

Whether you’re thriving or surviving, you’re not alone. Let’s break the stigma, start conversations, and support one another without judgment.

✨ It’s okay to rest.
✨ It’s okay to ask for help.
✨ It’s okay to not be okay.

Let’s build a world where mental health is treated with the care and respect it deserves.

09/10/2025

🕯️ Baby Loss Awareness Week | 9–15 October 🕯️

Today marks the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week — a time to remember, reflect, and raise awareness for all those affected by the loss of a baby.

Our hearts are with every family who has experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a child. You are not alone. 💙💗

We stand with you in remembrance, in love, and in hope.
Let’s break the silence, honour every tiny life, and support one another through grief.

08/10/2025

What a lovely little event that St Paulinus Church in Crayford are organising to raise funds for the church restoration project. Grab your Teds and come along on Saturday 11th October to join in the fun🧸 St. Paulinus Church, Crayford

06/10/2025

If anyone would like to join in with Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery’s Wave of Light service next Wednesday please see the below information 💗💙

Next week, our service for Baby Loss Awareness Week will include candle lighting for the Wave of Light.

We invite any who wish to join us for our service and candle lighting to bring a photo to place on the catafalque while the candles are lit, or to simply keep close to you, and those who also wish to can send a message of the names of any little ones you wish to be read out during the candle lighting. (Please send your names to natalie.meredith@dignityuk.co.uk)

We welcome all members of the family, young ones too and we will also have our Letters to Heaven Post box up and running for everyone too.

The main gates to the site will remain open throughout the evening and we will be in the chapel ready to welcome you all. We will also keep the main waiting room area open with refreshments, so that no one will need to wait out in the cold.