We are W. English & Son Funeral Directors in Bethnal Green, and we are proud to serve our London community with kindness and professionalism, helping to make things a little easier for families in our care.
W. English & Son have been conducting funerals for over 200 years, giving us many generations of knowledge and expertise that has passed down over the years. The values of our founders remain at the heart of all we do today; every aspect of our duty is carried out with an unparalleled quality of care and uncompromising compassion.
We can arrange any kind of funeral service, from a traditional religious service to an alternative, bespoke theme. We are always here to talk, 24 hours a day. Please get in touch as soon as you need any assistance.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 02077398933 today.
Meet our team
Our Funeral Directors in Bethnal Green are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging a funeral. We offer support and guidance at every step, including helping with registering the death and planning funerals for all faiths and cultures.
We can also help you with memorials, tributes and pre-paid funeral plans.
You can call 24 hours a day to discuss your needs.
With four packages available, at W English & Son Funeral Directors in Bethnal Green we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,995
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,274
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£4,269
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,250
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,250
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
We will provide a service at one of our chapels for friends and family to celebrate the life of your loved one. This will be followed by an unattended cremation, carried out with the utmost care and overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
Chapel Service
£1,650
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister
£217
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,867
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
Our Crematorium Service offers a service that will take place at a chosen time at one of our selected local crematoria. Here, a few people are welcomed to remember and celebrate the life of your loved one. A dignified and respectable cremation will then be carried out without mourners present.
Crematorium Service
£1,850
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes doctor's fees and cremation fee)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,850
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
Thank you for everything you have done. These past few weeks have been one of the hardest times of my life, and you made things so much easier for me. The service you provided was beautiful and done with great care and respectful something. I know my Nan would be looking down and would be proud.
Response from W. English & Sons
We are grateful of receiving your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. I am glad that the final wishes for your nan were carried out to the highest standard.
Mrs Helen R.
February 21, 2023
I couldn't have asked for a better service from Janet and the team. They looked after me and my family from start to finish at what was a very emotional, confusing and worrying time and this lovely lady was always on hand for any queries I had. Would highly recommend them.
Response from W. English & Sons
I am happy that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
Mrs Annita B.
January 12, 2023
Staff are very supportive and diligent.
Response from W. English & Sons
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated, I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
Mrs Diane H.
September 5, 2022
I would like to say thank you to Janet for kindness she showed to myself and my daughter.She made such a difficult time much easier.We laughed and cried and when we left we both felt a sense of relief that everything was in safe hands .
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Miss Lorraine F.
July 22, 2022
I would recommend W. English, they have done both my Mother and recently my Father's funeral.
In what is a very stressful time I found that the lady I dealt with (Janet) was very understanding, patient and knowledgeable about the process.
She gave us information and time to make decisions. She provided brochures and price lists for coffins and for the funeral directors floral tributes but also gave us local florists. She guided us through the process and was available to answer questions where necessary.
The actual funeral went really well, the funeral director and his associates acted with respect and dignity and were incredibly helpful with everything during the funeral.
All in all a sad and stressful time made easier because of the professionalism of everyone in W. English.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one. We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time. It has been a privilege to look after your Father.
Mr Raymond T.
July 13, 2022
Excellent service, especially the driver who treat my son of 27yrs with autism with respect & patience, all staff from office to drivers gave my mum a beautiful send off.
Thank you & God bess you all.
Response from W. English & Sons
Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need, i am happy that we provided a professional service to you.
Mrs Denise F.
July 7, 2022
After losing our mum, I was worried about the process of arranging the funeral. From the moment I stepped into English and Sons Bethnal Green Road, my worries disappeared instantly. Janet provided me with everything from start to finish. She was very caring, showed genuine empathy, was a fantastic source of information and directed me throughout the whole process, I couldn’t have sorted it all out without her exceptional knowledge. Also I’d like to mention Derek Parry, a wonderful person who provided the service in the Church on the day. This man left no stone unturned, his attention to detail could not be faulted everyone who attended the service all said “what a beautiful service” so thank you to the whole team involved to make mums special day exceptional. You were all appreciated so much.
Response from W. English & Sons
We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after. It’s so good to hear that we gave outstanding support to you from the branch. Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your Mother.
Ms Kim D.
June 23, 2022
Exceptional service, they take all the worry out of planning a loved ones funeral. Janet especially, cant thank English enough, everyone on the day couldnt do enough for us.
Response from W. English & Sons
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.
Mrs Laura L.
April 27, 2022
Thank you to W English for all their kind assistance with the arrangements for my husband’s funeral. They were very patient and professional and emails were answered efficiently. The funeral and interment went very smoothly thanks to the support of the W English staff. I was grateful for their guidance throughout a difficult process and would 100% recommend their services.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for taking the time to send us your online review. Your feedback is always valuable to us. We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Husband.
Mrs Christine B.
April 12, 2022
Excellent service by everyone. Quick response to queries by Janet.
Response from W. English & Sons
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. Thank you for your online review.
Mr Gary J.
March 13, 2022
The service was just as expected. We have used English's for family funerals over many years and have always been very satisfied.
I would like to single out Jannet for special praise. She is obviously very experienced in the business, and has very good people skills. I felt that I was dealing with someone that I'd known for years rather than carrying out a what coukd have been a cold business transaction.
Thank you Jannet. Also the celebrant that Jannet recommended fitted the bill perfectly and did a very good job. Lots of good advice and understanding from them both.
Thank you.
Response from W. English & Sons
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference.
Mrs Linda S.
February 7, 2022
The staff were expectably helpful, Curtis and respectful. Being this is a area that none of go through repeatedly, all our requests were fulfilled.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for leaving a review online for W English & Son Funeral Directors. I am pleased that the team looked after you so well.
Mr Ronald S.
October 22, 2021
The service received from English & Co was considerate and timely from the date of death to the funeral service. Janet was compassionate throughout, to such an extent that we would call her a family friend. A lovely lovely woman. The funeral service was highly professional so I will take this opportunity to give Ron and his team a big thank you for their work and understanding on the day of the funeral service.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
Mr Terence E.
October 12, 2021
from the start to the end englishes service was very good , i have used there services before and very good also , i would recormend there services to other people
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
Mrs Maria W.
September 22, 2021
All staff where friendly and helpful.
Response from W. English & Sons
It has been a privilege to look after your Father in Law.
Mrs Ruth V.
August 20, 2021
Thoughtful and reassuring staff.
Ron was fantastic at the crematorium allowing me, my son and husband time on our own to mourn privately after the other family and friends had left for a few precious moments alone with my dad's coffin. Turning round and seeing that Ron had pulled the doors closed to allow us privacy was very moving and greatly appreciated.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
Mr Sean D.
April 27, 2021
Exceptionally compassionate, professional and dedicated staff, especially Janet. W English dealt with all details of Nick's care with dignity and respect, keeping us informed throughout.
We realise that the last winter has been exceptional for everybody but we want to let you know that we cannot thank you enough for the service you provided.
Response from W. English & Sons
We have been working hard to maintain our high standards of care in these challenging times and it's great to know that we succeeded in doing so. We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you.
Mr Martin A.
April 8, 2021
Many thanks,can’t thank you enough,excellent service and the help at a difficult time was so helpful .everything was made simple and there was always someone to help especially lady at office .godbless
Response from W. English & Sons
These kind words mean a great deal to the whole team. We always strive to give each family what they need even when times are difficult.
Mrs Kathryn M.
March 22, 2021
I entrusted W. ENGLISH with my mother's funeral back in Dec 2019 and was 100% satisfied so it was without hesitation that I wanted to entrust them again with my husbands funeral this month.
From day 1 Janet at the Bethnal Green Road branch remembered me and gave me the upmost respect and help to arrange the funeral.
She kept me fully informed throughout regarding all the arrangements and on the night before Amy who led the funeral contacted me to make sure everything was in order.
I also had the same vicar attending who also remembered me and my family which gave us a great deal of comfort.
The funeral once again was 100% to my expectations and I would recommend their services to anyone.
They have since contacted me several times to ensure my wellbeing which is also very comforting.
Thoughout this period from 2019 to now I have been through the worst time of my life but they have been a source of comfort throughout.
Response from W. English & Sons
I am glad you chose W English & Son Funeral Directors to take care of both your Mother and your Husband. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
Mr Grant V.
March 17, 2021
W English & Son were very professional but most importantly they made our family feel cared for and they did everything they could to ease how pain and grief. Their staff, especially Janet made my mum feel calm and at peace when we visited there. I cannot praise them enough. Thank you all so much.
Response from W. English & Sons
It means a lot to the team for our clients to be able to share their experiences with us. It is comforting to know that the team were there to support you through this time and relieve some of the pressure through guidance and support.
Response from W. English & Sons
We are grateful of receiving your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. I am glad that the final wishes for your nan were carried out to the highest standard.