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karen B. ★★★★★ Adam at the Bexleyheath branch could not have been more helpful. He explained everything and made, what was a really sad time, a little easier to navigate. He showed every respect to us as a family. He chose a lovely celebrant, who also showed the right amount of empathy and compassion. The funeral itself went smoothly, I am glad I made the decision to trust Uden and son's.Danny F. ★★★★★ I cannot thank Uden Funeral Directors enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time for our family after losing two loved ones within close succession of one another. From the very first conversation, we were treated with kindness, dignity, and genuine understanding, guiding us through every step of the process with patience and sensitivity. A very special mention to Adam who has been amazing, kind, caring and compassionate throughout.The attention to detail was exceptional, and nothing ever felt too much trouble. Adam and his team took the time to listen to our wishes and ensured that every aspect of the funeral and service reflected our loved ones perfectly. They made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and supported throughout.Both funerals were beautifully organised, and many of our family and friends commented on how respectful and seamless everything was. Due to our previous connection, Spencer so very kindly agreed to stand in and conduct both funerals. He did so as he did before, so professionally and respectfully. It gave us great comfort knowing that both us and our loved ones were in such capable and caring hands.I would highly recommend Uden Funeral Directors to anyone looking for a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy funeral service. Their dedication to helping families through one of life's most difficult moments is truly outstanding.Thank youLesley S. ★★★★★ Excellent from start to finish. Couldn’t have done anymore than what they did for our family. I work in the bereavement sector and Udens are a funeral directors you can trust.cheryl W. ★★★★★ The care , compassion and professionalism from these guys was outstanding, nothing was to much trouble . When our dad Arthur Walker was collected from home he was covered in a velvet throw much better than seeing a body bag , so classy! The chapel of rest was beautiful too , not like others I’ve seen . So from start to finish an excellent service , our dad’s little French bulldog lead him out on the day which was beautiful. The guys and cars were immaculate. Highly recommend these guys , our first time using W.Uden & SonsJulia ★★★★★ Can't recommend the Uden team in Bexleyheath enough - both Adam organising everything in the run up to the funeral and Stanley and his team supporting on the day of. They're very understanding of how difficult a time it is and they are so courteous! We kind of lost track of time between the church service and the burial but there was no hectic/boredom visible from the team who remained 100% present the entire time (no scrolling on phones or anything). Great service with the hearse and limousine and they also let us participate by pushing the coffin into the church. They think of everything - we had an easel with a photo which they kindly also set up and took down again. Thank you very much!Hy T. ★★★★★ We would like to thank W. Uden & Sons, Bexleyheath for the utmost care and support afforded to our family whilst arranging our Mum's funeral.They were on time collecting our Mum from her care home and were so professional and respectful.We had a face to face meeting with Adam Tremelling to arrange the funeral. Adam answered our questions/queries in a caring way which made us feel at ease and he also provided the right advice to help us make decisions. He was instrumental in arranging many visits for our family members to say the final goodbyes to our family.On the funeral day, Lee was the Funeral Director ably assisted by his team. They were very understanding and accommodating with certain rituals we had to follow. They made a difficult day easy to bear. Please convey our sincere thanks to the whole team.We have no hesitation in recommending W. Uden & Sons. In fact, they also arranged my dear Dad's funeral six years ago during the dreadful COVID times.Colin P. ★★★★★ The service provided was exceptional from start to finish.I am so glad that the Funeral was so well organized and that it was handled in such a dignified professional manner, and yet with personal touches that made you feel at ease and worry free.Many thanks from the whole familyDebbie B. ★★★★★ Very professional and caring. Nothing was too much trouble. Made the day as good as it could be.Emmanuel P. ★★★★★ I’d like to say a massive thank you to Adam Tremelling at the Bexleyheath branch. What a lovely man, very well and softly spoken and a true gentleman.If you are looking for funeral directors online and you happen to see W Udens and Family, please don’t look any further. This is it…..They are all fantastic professionals. I’m sure during the service and the interment, we couldn’t have been any slower but they still gave us all the time that we needed. Not a single word was uttered to us to hurry. It was very sorrowful and difficult times for us and they stood with us to the very end.The Jaguar hearse and the 2 Jaguar limousines we used including the drivers were all fantastic and the paging away was also done beautifully by the funeral director. Everything was done and done beautifully and fantastically.Alison C. ★★★★★ Their care, attention and respect was faultless from beginning to end. Highly recommend.js_loader

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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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