Albin & Hitchcock

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Established in 1900, this is the oldest branch of the F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors offices and covers Plaistow, East Ham, Barking, Canning Town and Essex.

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Pamela Phillip 26th Feb 2024

I highly recommend Albin’s.  They made a very difficult time bearable.  Their attention to details and considerate nature is second to none.   A special mention to Danny at the Plaistow branch and Caroline. 

Clowes Sheila 17th Feb 2024

From the beginning guided us through funeral plan. Very helpful, kept us aware of what was happening. On the day so respectful and on the this sad occasion, made us feel our mum was the most important person there.

Glen Savage 2nd Feb 2024

Extremely helpful at every step of the process. Thank you 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

378 Barking Road
Plaistow
London
E13 8HL

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 020 3826 8036

About Us

Danny Collins is the funeral director who manages the branch, which is located at Barking Road, East London.

The branch covers Plaistow, East Ham, Barking, Canning Town and Essex.

Danny is available to assist you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. There is an arranging office, a reception area and two chapels of rest in the premises. The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.

Albin & Hitchcock offer exhumation, burial, repatriation and cremation services, as well as prearranged funerals, will writing, memorials and more.
A memorial garden is also available if you so wish to inter the ashes of your loved one.

The Albin family has progressed to work as funeral directors after starting as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery over 200 years ago.

Latest Obituaries

Peter Geoffrey   Hill

Peter Geoffrey Hill

Jun 1949 - Mar 2024

Sandra   Ireland

Sandra Ireland

Sep 1944 - Feb 2024

Jay   Qui Jian Cao

Jay Qui Jian Cao

Mar 1998 - Mar 2024

Germaine   Polimis

Germaine Polimis

May 1939 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Pamela Phillip 26th Feb 2024

    I highly recommend Albin’s.  They made a very difficult time bearable.  Their attention to details and considerate nature is second to none. 
     A special mention to Danny at the Plaistow branch and Caroline. 

  • 5 Clowes Sheila 17th Feb 2024

    From the beginning guided us through funeral plan. Very helpful, kept us aware of what was happening. On the day so respectful and on the this sad occasion, made us feel our mum was the most important person there.

  • 5 Glen Savage 2nd Feb 2024

    Extremely helpful at every step of the process. Thank you 

  • 5 Maureen Pike 21st Oct 2023

    The personal care and attention to detail shown by the staff was impressive The firm was pleasant and easy to deal with and everything was done with great respect and dignity, with sensitivity to the situation of the deceased, an elderly religious sister, and us as members of her Religious Community. We couldn't have wished for anything more. Our heartfelt thanks to every member of the team.

  • 5 Colin Haynes 19th Aug 2023

    As a family, we were made to feel at ease. They were patient and very sensitivity. The staff were very professional and kept us informed throughout the process. Based on our experience, we would recommend them to anyone requiring this service. Colin Haynes

  • 5 lissandra Rodrigues 10th Aug 2023

    Everything was perfect and great service would definitely recommend Albin & Hitchcock, and thank you to Danny for the amazing service and funeral

  • 5 Gary Davis 1st Aug 2023

    Extremely helpful and professional.
    Dealt with Danny from my initial enquiry and he was extremely compassionate and friendly.
    I would highly recommend Albin & Hitchcock to look after your loved ones.
    Big thank you to Danny, James and the team.

  • 5 Maria King 13th Jun 2023

    We found Albins to be both understanding and sympathetic to our needs. They were in contact with us all the way guiding us through the paperwork and requirements for the funeral service and interment of our mother.  On the day of the funeral Jamie was exceptionally helpful and sympathetic and took us through the motions of what was required of us with no fuss and total respect.

  • 5 Emma Abbott 4th Jun 2023

    I can’t thank Albins funeral directors enough for all their hard work in helping giving my mum a good send off. 
    The whole team was amazing but I want to say a special thank you to Danny who followed all of our wishes and thank you to the conductor Jamie who was amazing on the day 

  • 5 Ben Edwards 8th May 2023

    Danny and the team provided a wonderful service and made a difficult day a little easier. Thank you.

  • 5 David La Ronde 23rd Apr 2023

    Albin and Hitchcock far exceeded our expectations. they supported us at a very difficult time for the family. prior to the funeral and on the day of the funeral their experience and professionalism was only matched by their incredible awareness of just what was required. We could not have got through this without them.

  • 5 David Standing 9th Apr 2023

    Extremely friendly and polite group of gentlemen done our mum proud. Very happy with the service I received from beginning to the end.

  • 5 Geoffrey Mason 9th Apr 2023

    A faultless, professional service provided by caring people.

  • 5 Mark Gray 13th Mar 2023

    We will be forever grateful for all Albin & Hitchcock did for us ahead of my mums funeral and for the care and attention they gave us on the day, they couldn't have been more helpful and respectful, especially to my dad.

  • 5 Marcia Collymore 5th Feb 2023

    The service provided was excellent with great attention to detail, from the beginning to the end. The staff are all polite and made sure that everything went smoothly.  Everyone commented on how well my Mum looked, well made up and at peace.
    Thank you and I definitely will be recommending you to many, including myself.  Thank you Danny & Danny.

  • 5 Natalie Hunter 15th Jan 2023

    I am so glad I choose this funeral director to bury my brother, they was so kind and patient from the start. I definitely recommend them to friends and family..
    A big thank you Danny John Chris
    And the rest of the guys we had on the funeral day. Thank you so much

  • 4 Lesley Karlsson 7th Jan 2023

    Albin & Hitchcock are a very good funeral director s they did a wonderful service for my mum and made a very difficult time a little easier everyone who attended my mothers funeral said it was such a lovely service.

  • 5 Gowoon Kim 26th Dec 2022

    Thank you for all your hard work and professionalism.

  • 5 Leonard Double 13th Dec 2022

    Amazing support, very kind and caring, would recommend to anyone. 

  • 5 Julia Acott 13th Nov 2022

    Was really impressed with every aspect of the arrangements along with all the staff - all courteous and sensitive and very professional. We felt very well cared for throughout this difficult time - thank you all

  • 5 Michael Curate 27th Sep 2022

    John , Danny & Steve of Albin & Hitchcock funeral directors barking road are formidable people who have not only gone above and beyond for my Beautiful mother Selena Ophelia Curate myself and all my family and friends who loved my mum they have virtually taken all of the stress anxiety off us by taking care of everything in preparation for my mother’s funeral send off and made it possible for me and my family and loved ones and family to be able to mourn in peace be the actual funeral and I would just like to express my total gratitude to them as does all of my family and loved ones and friends for taking such lovely care of my darling mother u are a credit Ablin & Hitchcock and to family and people values in every single sense Thank You for everything that u have done. Michael Curate and family.

  • 5 David Willson 28th Jun 2022

    1st class service 

  • 5 Wendy Harrison 30th Apr 2022

    Very helpful made everything easy to deal with

  • 5 Kerry Parker 17th Apr 2022

    The care and compassion shown towards my dad and us as a family was impeccable. The service provided was absolutely superb. They were very efficient caring and accommodating nothing was too much, they made a very difficult time so easy to prepare for. I cannot thank them enough for their support and the service they provided. Fantastic helped us do out dad proud. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Hooman Seresht 14th Feb 2022

    Very professional service from start to end. We dealt with Danny from the Barking Rd branch who was polite and helpful throughout. 
    On the day of the service the gentleman who came were elegantly dressed and conducted the occasion with class and consideration.  
    Our whole family- my mum, guests etc commented on the high level of their service. 
    I would recommend. 

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Address
378 Barking Road
Plaistow
London
E13 8HL

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Pamela Phillip 26th Feb 2024

I highly recommend Albin’s.  They made a very difficult time bearable.  Their attention to details and considerate nature is second to none.   A special mention to Danny at the Plaistow branch and Caroline. 

Clowes Sheila 17th Feb 2024

From the beginning guided us through funeral plan. Very helpful, kept us aware of what was happening. On the day so respectful and on the this sad occasion, made us feel our mum was the most important person there.

Glen Savage 2nd Feb 2024

Extremely helpful at every step of the process. Thank you 

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