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About Leverton & Sons

Our family have been funeral directors for eight generations. Throughout, Leverton and Sons provides comfort, support and professional guidance at every step of the way.

From modest funerals on a budget, to high profile funeral processions, we are proud to deliver the same standard of care and service to every individual or family who comes to us.

Eco-friendly arrangements have been an integral part of our service for many years now. Many different kinds of requests can be accommodated to ensure that each funeral is a personal tribute to the deceased.

We value our staff are proud to be Investors in People Accredited.

Our People
We currently have over 30 employees working with us. Find out more about all of our staff working across the company, what they do, where they are based and how to get in touch with them.
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Careers
Work with us We are always keen to hear from people who would like to work with us here at Levertons. Please see any current vacancies we may have below but if there are none advertised, please do complete the form and send us your CV and any other supporting information for us to review […]
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Levertons Now
Today the company is run by cousins Pippa and Andrew. As a family business, we are fortunate that our family ties extend beyond the Levertons. Some of our 30 colleagues’ partners and children are also part of the company. Our profession is suited to a family company. Working with the deceased and the bereaved is a vocation – not every Leverton has chosen to join the company.
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Levertons Since 1789
Leverton and Sons has been a family owned company of funeral directors based within the St Pancras area of London since 1789. Leases dating from 1789 show John Leverton of Henry Street buying land and selling the houses he built on them. At this time, funeral work was conducted by local carpenters “undertaking” to make the coffins and transport the body.
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Levertons Family Tree
We are an independent family owned and run company and have been since 1789. Our family tree shows the eight generations of Levertons bringing us upto today.
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Mission Statement
We aim to achieve our clients’ complete trust in our professional skills and knowledge, to meet their individual needs and to exceed their expectations. Everyone is entitled to dignity in life and in death. Our full Mission Statement can be found here.
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Code of Practice
SAIF was established in 1989 to set professional standards for the industry and provide a code of practice to protect the interests of the bereaved. SAIF has also acted to support independent funeral directors in the UK in the face of takeover attempts by national and multinational companies. You can download our Code of Practice here.
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Reviews
Clients often give us feedback which we are so grateful to receive. There are many ways in which you can give us your feedback including independent online platforms such as Google, Trustist, Facebook and others. We also welcome emails and letters or other methods. View all of our reviews and testimonials.
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News
We often have many developments and updates which we share to help people be fully informed about Levertons and the wider profession. These vary from new pieces of information about what to do when someone dies, updates to regulation, new initiatives we are introducing, involvement and activity within our community and other professional or industry information.
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Media and Press
We are often asked to participate and help with articles around the profession, our longevity and family history, our role in the community and our initiatives. As we have carried out many notable funerals articles are often written and produced about us. You can find some of these articles and news features here.
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Awards and Accreditations
We are members of many professional organisations but also are often accredited by independent bodies. We have been successful in receiving Awards which recognise our work, initiatives and commitment to our clients and the wider profession. You can see our full list with links to them here.
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What to do when someone dies

Download our brochure to learn more about our compassionate funeral services and how we can support you during this difficult time.

Contact Levertons

Our business hours are 9am to 5pm, so please contact the branch closest to you within these hours. Alternatively submit an enquiry using our form.

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Need immediate assistance? Please get in touch. In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us out of our regular office hours, do call us. We can arrange collection 24 hours a day.

I made my initial appointment with Lorna Walkden at Kentish Town Branch. My friend had passed very unexpectedly. Lorna made the whole Process easy for me to understand. Could not recommend Leverton & Sons enough.

Review by Angel left on 17 Aug 2025

Google

Myself and family had exceptional service from Leverton & Sons. Very pleased and thankful for Lorna who helped guide me through the options with ease. Also much appreciation for the celebrant chosen for us Mr Andrew Pavlibeyi and the prompt and professional drivers. We would highly recommend Leverton & Sons services to anyone in need.

Review by David P left on 15 Aug 2025

Google

Lorna really made the whole expirience of organising my sons viewings and funeral very meaningful. She held me when my world fell apart and helped me piece together detailed tributes to honour my son Jamie. She was available in person, on the phone and via email when ever I needed. The funeral was beautiful. She made the hardest most painful time of my life very touching. Every detail was included and I felt guided and supported to make choices at my speed.

Review by Itahisa A left on 15 Aug 2025

TRUSTist

Leverton conducted both my parents’ funerals. Deborah is a consummate professional and their service was faultless throughout on both occasions. Thank you.

Review by Richard H left on 09 Aug 2025

TRUSTist

Review by Ellen B left on 07 Aug 2025

Google

James was sincere and responsive to our needs throughout. There was genuine integrity in their service they went above and beyond what I expected.

Review by Chris D left on 07 Aug 2025

Google

Leventons are truly excellent everything was so well organised and everyone so lovely. They have organised two cremations for us and both have been perfect. Deborah was so supportive an a pleasure to deal with.

Review by Susie H left on 06 Aug 2025

TRUSTist

Everything was just perfect . The Deborah at Leventons could not have done more a pleasure to deal with. Thank you

Review by Susie H left on 05 Aug 2025

TRUSTist

Leverton & Sons have been our family funeral directors for many years. After having trawled through websites looking for a simple but dignified farewell for my husband who just wanted something simple and unattended, I realised that Leverton & Sons fitted that request to a T. They make you feel at ease and stress-free even though you are experiencing grief at the loss of a loved one. Their prices are competitive and you meet the people who are taking care of your departed. Not so with online services who if you make an initial request for a quote , bombard you with text messages for days! Go with the personal touch especially if you require an unattended service, you will not regret it.

Review by Ellen B left on 05 Aug 2025

TRUSTist

Very good communicators, clear and sensitive, reasonably priced, good value. They make it easy at not an easy time. I have never gone through this before. It was easy and clear.

Review by Terry C left on 04 Aug 2025

TRUSTist

The Good Funeral Guide 2025
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Selected Independent Funeral Homes
SAIF Member
Association Of Green Funeral Directors
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