1834 saw a move to the other side of Euston Road, to Hertford Street (later Whitfield Street) where John was followed into the business by his third son Henry (1805-1874) and the latter’s only son Henry Edward (1832-1887). The fourth generation was represented by Henry John (1859-1935), the eldest son, who transferred to Eversholt Street a few months before his father’s death. His son Stanley (1883-1963) became a partner in 1909 and was later joined by his three sons Derrick, Ivor and Basil. The seventh generation is represented by Ivor’s sons, Keith (now retired) and Clive, who now runs the company from its Eversholt Street premises, with his daughter Phillipa and nephew Andrew.

Leverton's Eversholt Street premises in 1904

Traditions, however long-established, are only the foundation on which to build a service, and the twentieth century saw considerable change in the profession. With regard to transport, as the horse-less carriage replaced its equine predecessor, one of the first funerals with our Rolls-Royce hearse was that of Sir Henry Royce himself. We were also entrusted with the first overseas funeral by air in 1932 and there is now no major country in the world to which we have not arranged funerals. 

Still an independent, family-owned business, Levertons is a founding member of the Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). This national network of independent companies allows us to assist bereaved families in the event of a death occurring anywhere in the UK. We also provide the option of advance planning for funeral arrangements through the Golden Charter pre-plan scheme.

As we continue into our third century, with branches at Hampstead, Golders Green, Hendon, Muswell Hill, Gospel Oak and Kentish Town, we proudly remain a completely family concern.