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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:

Lorna Walkden at Leverton and Sons Ltd did an excellent job on helping with the funeral arrangements for my godmother. Everything worked as planned and I am very happy to recommend both Lorna Walkden and Leverton and Sons Ltd for funeral services.

Review by Simon W left on 03 Sep 2024

Google

We had faultless service throughout from the team at Levertons Golders Green. The advice and help they offered at every stage was invaluable, and the care, calm and respect that came with it was greatly appreciated. From the first stages of planning to the day itself, it was a remarkably stress-free process - and the whole family was delighted with how the funeral went. We offer our thanks and highest recommendation.

Review by Tom H left on 02 Sep 2024

Google

Levertons were excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend them. They made excellent recommendations and went above and beyond in giving my late mother a great send off.

Review by Jenny A left on 30 Aug 2024

TRUSTist

Levertons managed my late mother’s funeral with great care. They coordinated very well with the vicar at St Judes, Hampstead Garden Suburb to find suitable dates and recommended a fabulous florist and a brilliant creative printer for the brochure. A wonderful and moving surprise was the slow walk of the two lady vicars ( Rev Emily Kolltveit ) and Leverton’s Drew Rush in front of the hearse down Meadway to the crematorium after the church service. Holding up the traffic ! My mother would have loved this ! And it was unexpected and moving as my children walked along side. Thank you!

Review by Jenny A left on 30 Aug 2024

Google

Review by Ann R left on 21 Aug 2024

TRUSTist

As a family, we have used Levertons for over two decades, and in recent years, Michael Cooney has been my principal point of contact. They have always been superb in every aspect and the service they provided to us on each occasion was simply faultless.

Review by Jeremy M left on 21 Aug 2024

TRUSTist

Deborah and her team at Levertons Muswell Hill were absolutely fantastic in arranging and managing my mum's celebration of life. No request was too much and the day was a perfect send off. At such a difficult time, Deborah's professionalism and guidance ensured that we all felt supported and cared for. I couldn't recommend Levertons highly enough.

Review by Libby W left on 13 Aug 2024

Google

From when I first met Lorna her sensitivity and professionalism was superb. Myself and my sisters were kept up to date on every aspect. There was no rush or pressure to organise our brothers funeral everything was exceptional at a very difficult time. On the day of the funeral all the staff involved were excellent. Thank you so much for making a difficult time more easier to deal with.

Review by Patricia M left on 12 Aug 2024

TRUSTist

Levertons has a great reputation for a reason. We were so looked after by them, at a really difficult time. Lorna was fabulous and I can't thank her enough

Review by Ginny B left on 12 Aug 2024

Google

Levertons, and particularly Lorna Walkden, provided a 5star assistance with my mother's funeral. Caring and empathic, the whole experience was made a little easier for me with their guidance and expertise. Big shout out too for Jonathan, the celebrant that was recommended, who led the service with compassion and kindness.

Review by Katherine N left on 07 Aug 2024

Google

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