Independent funeral directors in London
Thoughtful
funerals
We arrange traditional, modern, simple and more unusual funerals across London. We'll explain the options, be clear about costs and take care of the details.
Based in Forest Hill, we're a small, independent, female-led team. We take the time to understand what matters to you.
Where to begin
How can we help?
Whether someone has just died, you're making arrangements or you're thinking about your own funeral, you can start wherever feels useful.
The Poetic approach
There isn't just one way to hold a funeral
Some people want the familiarity of a traditional service. Others want something quieter, simpler or entirely their own. We believe you should understand the possibilities before deciding what a funeral could look like.
Our job is to listen, make suggestions when they're helpful and guide the practical arrangements. The choices remain yours.
More About Poetic EndingsOur funeral services
A starting point for your arrangements
These are our three main services. We'll help you understand what's included and provide a clear estimate before you make arrangements.
Tailored Funerals
From a church or crematorium service to a funeral somewhere unexpected. We help you make the choices and bring everything together.
Explore Tailored FuneralsSimple Morning Funerals
An attended crematorium funeral at an early morning time, with space for music, words, quiet reflection or simply being together.
Explore Simple FuneralsDirect Cremation
A cremation without an attended service. We care for the person who has died at our Forest Hill funeral home and arrange the cremation.
Explore Direct CremationFor current fees, crematorium charges and optional extras, please see our published services and costs.
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No two funerals are the same
Traditional or unexpected, large or intimate, each funeral begins with the person who has died and the people who want to remember them.
Michelle's funeral
Snow at Clandon Wood, a white willow coffin, a horse-drawn carriage and the details Michelle had chosen herself.
Read Michelle’s Story
More than one way to remember
A funeral can be led by a celebrant or minister, take place in a church or somewhere different, and include as much or as little as feels appropriate.
Explore Your ChoicesWorking with us
What you can expect
You'll have a funeral director to guide you through the arrangements, with thoughtful advice and clear information about costs.
We start by listening
Tell us what you're thinking, even if you're not sure yet. We can talk in person, over the phone or by video call.
We look after the practical details
We'll coordinate the arrangements, explain each cost and care for the person who has died in our beautiful funeral home in Forest Hill.
With you from beginning to end
Your funeral director will guide the arrangements from your first conversation through to the funeral or cremation. They’ll be there to oversee everything on the day, whether or not there is a ceremony.
What people have said
In their own words
A few experiences shared by people who have arranged funerals with Poetic Endings.
A personal farewell
“The whole experience was more uplifting than I could have hoped.”
Sandra Archibald
Trust built over time
“I had no hesitation in using them again when my sister passed away earlier this year.”
Kieran
Thoughtful details
“went above and beyond to help us source a black taxi cab to be used as the hearse.”
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Our funeral home
A place to meet us in Forest Hill
Our funeral home is a place to ask questions, plan a funeral and spend time privately with someone in our chapel of rest. Behind the scenes, our team cares for people who have died in our state-of-the-art mortuary facilities.
37 Davids Road · Forest Hill · London SE23 3EP
Visits by appointment, Monday to Friday
Independent & inclusive
Female-led and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Members of SAIF and the Association of Green Funeral Directors. Recommended by the Good Funeral Guide and Natural Death Centre.
Our founder's work has also featured in The Guardian, BBC, British Vogue and the Evening Standard.
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