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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Immediate Assistance

In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us for immediate assistance out of our office hours, please do call us. We can arrange collection at any time of day or night:

We had previously used Leverton's for my parents-in-law funerals a few years back. So when my dad passed away recently it was only natural to go to Leverton's once again. Lorna at the Kentish Town branch was lovely and extremely helpful. She made it all very easy for myself and daughter to make all the arrangements. We ordered flowers through them as well and the flowers were beautiful, it was just so much easier to go through one person for all that. Everything went very smoothly, everyone was very attentive and extremely helpful. They also found us a lovely celebrant to preside over the ceremony. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Review by Thierry L left on 26 Jul 2024

Google

Excellent. Caring staff who listen to your needs and provide a highly professional service. I have used Levertons twice now.

Review by Christopher M left on 24 Jul 2024

Google

My husband had always hoped to be looked after by Levertons; in that, as in so much else, he exercised very good judgement! We were given helpful guidance in planning the funeral, and very considerate and attentive support on the day.

Review by Charlotte R left on 24 Jul 2024

Google

During a time that was extremely difficult for the whole family, Levertons were able to take away all the stress we had with arranging the funeral. Everything asked was received and our loved one was given the best send off he could have had. Lorna in particular was brilliant and everyone who conducted the funeral on the day were faultless. I would 100% recommend their services and couldn’t be more thankful.

Review by Amy S left on 23 Jul 2024

TRUSTist

During a time that was extremely difficult for the whole family, Levertons were able to take away all the stress we had with arranging the funeral. Everything asked was received and our loved one was given the best send off he could have had. Lorna in particular was brilliant and everyone who conducted the funeral on the day were faultless. I would 100% recommend their services and couldn’t be more thankful.

Review by amy S left on 23 Jul 2024

Google

The whole process could not have gone more smoothly - everything handles with compassion and understanding

Review by Judith I left on 23 Jul 2024

Google

Leverton was recommended by a friend, whom I can't thank enough for the introduction. Having to make contact with a funeral director is probably one of the most difficult things you ever have to do for a loved one. Leverton - and particularly Drew and Mark - made the situation bearable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Review by Meg L left on 22 Jul 2024

Google

They could not be more perfect. From the initial consultation everything went smoothly. They made all the arrangements including setting up a website devoted to my partner.

Review by Christine E left on 22 Jul 2024

Google

Very professional team, Lorna at the Kentish Town branch was great, really kind and thoughtful. Never felt pressured to go for any extras. The organisation was excellent and everything ran without a glitch. I highly recommend the black horses, they really add an air of elegance and dignity and surprisingly good value! Absolutely beautiful.

Review by Liz left on 22 Jul 2024

Google

My family and I felt that the staff from Leverton were very helpful and understanding. We flet supported through out the whole process and are very grateful to them all

Review by Carolyn C left on 03 Jul 2024

TRUSTist

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