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I couldn't recommend Uden and Son's enough. Every aspect of the funeral was handled entirely well from viewing to final moment. The timing of the horse carriage and getting to crematorium was timed to perfection. Our religious funeral hindu ritual was accommodated with grace and dignity. The photos provided were dignified and beautifully captured.
We cannot thank everyone at Udens Funeral Parlour enough for the care, compassion and professionalism they showed our family throughout the entire process.From the moment Billy was taken into their care until his final farewell, we felt supported every step of the way. They listened to all of our wishes, kept us informed, and ensured everything ran seamlessly, giving us great comfort during such a difficult time.Many of our guests commented on how immaculate the pallbearers looked and how respectfully and flawlessly they carried out their role. The dignity they showed when carrying Billy from the hearse and their impeccable timing throughout the service did not go unnoticed and meant so much to us.We are also incredibly grateful that Udens recommended Jo as our celebrant. From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect person to lead Billy’s service. She listened so patiently as we shared our memories and transformed them into the most heartfelt and meaningful tribute, capturing Billy perfectly. Her kindness and compassion helped us give Billy the beautiful farewell he deserved.We will always be grateful to everyone at Udens Funeral Parlour and to Jo for making such a difficult time a little easier. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, compassionate and highly professional funeral service.
Without hesitation l can say the service and products offered by Uden's were just fantastic.Nothing was too much trouble for Charlie and Gareth at the West Wickham branch/office.The journey to and from the Bluebell Crematorium went "like clockwork".Stanley and his partner in the car were brilliant and faultless.10/10 for this very professional company.Thank you W.Uden and Sons from the Borley and Cowell families on ensuring our Mum, Nana and Grandma's "send off" was just exemplary.Andy Cowell
Superb service. The day ran smoothly. A very professional team headed by Dean. Thank you .
This is the second time we have used W. Uden & Sons. Their professionalism, attention to detail, compassion & kindness are second to none. The Udens team helped make a tough day turn into a day that we could celebrate a loved one’s life. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you W. Uden & Sons
Excellent service. Gareth did a great job to accommodate our needs at very short notice.
In what has to be the most traumatic time of my life Uden's made the whole process run smoothly and without a single issue. I would highly recommend. Fabulous caring team and beyond professional.
Udens family & staff were both professional, understanding & went above and beyond to ensure Mum’s care & my wishes were fully met.Their guidance was invaluable at such a delicate time & nothing was too much trouble.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services.
Impecable level of service. Gareth & the West Wickham team really looked after us.
Posting on behalf of my Mum, we would like to thank everyone at Udens West Wickham for all their help and support during a very difficult time. From our initial meeting with Gareth, we felt we were treated with compassion and that my husband would be really well looked after in their care. The entire team were outstanding throughout. They showed kindness, patience and genuine care and could not have done more to make a very sad, difficult day the best it could be. I can’t recommend them highly enough, thank you so much. Janet Temple
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Our Packages

Having to make funeral arrangements whilst in the turmoil of losing a loved one can be highly stressful. Using the knowledge gained from decades of caring for families, we have introduced a range of funeral packages to help reduce the burden of all the decision making. 

The packages include just about everything that you need for the funeral to go ahead, are really helpful and will fit the needs of many families, but also remember that we can tailor each service to be as unique as the person that you are remembering.

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If the death is expected and occurs at home: 

  • Contact the deceased’s doctor and inform them of the death
  • Once the doctor has given permission to move the deceased, you may contact us and we will aim to be with you within 1-2 hours, to move the person who has died into our care
  • The doctor will issue the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death to the family representative for registration purposes

If the death occurs at a Nursing Home:

  • If a resident dies in a nursing home the GP (or qualified nurse on duty) can verify death 
  • The GP will issue a medical certificate for the family to collect which will allow them to register
  • Most nursing homes will record the resident’s funeral wishes on their care plan. This will specify the chosen Funeral Director and whether the deceased wanted a cremation or a burial. 
  • Once called, we will remove the deceased into our care

If the death occurs in Hospital:

  • If death occurs at the hospital, then the Doctors and Nurses will liaise with the hospital Bereavement Office, who will arrange all the appropriate paperwork on your behalf. 

In cases of sudden and unexpected death:

  • If a death is unexpected then dial 999 and request an ambulance and police immediately, explaining the circumstances. In the event of an unexpected death occurring, then a coroner may become involved and may order a post-mortem to be carried out to establish an accurate cause of death. The coroner’s officer will keep you informed should this be the case and will liaise with us.

In cases where the Coroner is required to investigate the death, the deceased will be taken to a hospital or mortuary until a post-mortem examination is completed. If the death is expected, the funeral director will collect the deceased from the place of death and transport them to the appropriate chapel of rest, pending the arrangement of the funeral. Many large companies have central mortuaries or “hubs” where they store the deceased.

Here at W. Uden & Sons, each of our funeral homes are equipped with their own chapel of rest and have fully hygienic facilities for the care of your loved one. The only exception to this is our Dulwich branch, which shares these facilities with our branch at Camberwell.

Yes, once the deceased’s death has been certified, call your local branch and our experienced staff will guide you through the process of arranging the funeral. The only exception is when the Coroner has indicated that he intends to hold a full inquest into the circumstances surrounded the death.

Please click here to find details of your local Registrar Office 

Who can register a death?

  • A relative 
  • A person present at the death 
  • The occupier (i.e. Matron, superintendent) 
  • The person arranging the funeral 

Call the registry office to make an appointment – you will need to take the following with you:

  • Death Certificate of the deceased
  • Medical card (if available) of the deceased
  • Birth certificate & information regarding date of birth (if available) of the deceased
  • Some money to pay for copies of the death certificate required to administer the deceased’s estate.

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