Reviews

My husband’s cremation service at W. Uden & Sons in Eltham was respectful and dignified. All of the staff were very kind accommodating. Sara helped me make the choices that were right for Jack and me. Lee, who directed the ceremony, and Lee who drive our limo, were dignified yet kind and gentle. I was very satisfied with their handling of an otherwise painful event.
This was the third time we have used W Uden & Sons in the last 12 years and we would not use anyone else. They just make the whole process of saying goodbye to the mortal remains of your loved ones completely stressfree and with great dignity.
Uden's were recommended to us by family and friends when arranging my dad's funeral, and I'm very pleased to be able to pass on that recommendation to others.From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, guiding us through every step of the process with genuine compassion, care and respect. At such a difficult time, their support made a real difference.The service was beautiful and a wonderful send-off for my dad. I also managed to leave my phone in the limousine, and was very grateful that they went out of their way to return it to me at the wake.We're very grateful to everyone at Uden's for helping us give Dad such a lovely farewell. Thank you.
—-A service carried out with true dignity and respect——My experience with W.Uden & Sons Funeral Services was truly exceptional.From the very first meeting, I never felt rushed or pressured. They gave me all the time I needed to think things through and make decisions at my own pace, which meant so much at such a difficult time.All of the appointments were arranged entirely around my availability. I did not have to worry about fitting into their schedule, which made everything so much easier.The quality of the service itself was immaculate. It was of a very high standard, precise in every detail, and most importantly, the funeral was carried out in the most dignified and respectful way for the deceased.Thank you to the whole team for your sincere kindness, professionalism, and care from the heart.
Would chose them again amazing listened to everything we wonted and was always in intouch with us and helping us thow everything
A faultless, personal and caring service from start to end. It's the most emotionally difficult time and W.Uden & Sons in Petts Wood were there to support and guide us through each step. Their professionalism is unrivalled and we are so very grateful for their support and guidance.We quite literally could have not asked for more.
I cannot commend Udens highly enough. From the initial call after my Dad died with them explaining everything to planning the funeral and arranging everything to the day itself they were outstanding. They kept in touch and were sensitive throughout. The respect they showed on the day of the funeral was second to none. Thank you to the whole team
My mum and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for the care, kindness and support you gave us for my dad’s funeral.From our initial meeting with Gareth to being driven back to The Warren by Graham and Stanley after the service, every member of the team was incredible. The compassion, professionalism and thoughtfulness shown to us throughout made such a difference.Losing someone you love is incredibly difficult, but you helped make one of the hardest days of our lives that little bit more manageable. We are so grateful for everything you did to help give Dad the service he deserved.We cannot thank you all enough and would highly recommend your services to anyone going through such a difficult time.
Really lovely funeral directors. Absolutely perfect in every way. So so glad we chose them to deal with my father’s funeral. Really professional and considerate. Total pleasure from start to finish.
Professional, sensitive and caring service from first meeting to end of funeral service. Would highly recommend
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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.

Navigating arrangements during a time of loss can feel overwhelming. Let us help lighten your load.

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Navigating arrangements during a time of loss can feel overwhelming. Let us help lighten your load.

Our carefully selected list of recommended funeral suppliers provides a trusted network of professionals, from florists to caterers and memorial specialists, all committed to providing compassionate and reliable service. Connect with understanding experts who can help you create a meaningful tribute.

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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