Today the company is run by cousins Pippa and Andrew. Both worked and studied in other fields before deciding to join the firm.
Cousin Hannah also joined the firm. This brings a wealth of experience and fresh ideas to the way in which the company is run. Clive Leverton, who until 2014 was our chairman, retired from his full time Director role during the Covid Pandemic but still offers support as a consultant to the firm.
As a family business, we are fortunate that our family ties extend beyond the Levertons. Some of our 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.
Women have been arranging funerals and taking care of families at Levertons for a long time. In the 60s, Bill and Bunty Biggerstaff ran a branch together, so Bunty was the pioneering first woman funeral director at Levertons – well ahead of her time! Next was Clive’s daughter Pippa in 1996, followed by Julie Avery in 2000 and Clive’s other daughter Hannah more recently. Today, eight of our funeral directors are women, including Julie’s daughter Carmel.
Since the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, we have noticed significant changes in British funeral protocol. The use of contemporary music and personal tributes directly from family and friends is much more common today than before her death.
Another welcome change in the 21st century is environmental consciousness. Woodland burial sites are emerging around London and the city’s crematoria are now researching more solutions to reduce pollution for the future. We pioneered the first all-electric hearse in this country, for which we won the Best Alternative Hearse in 2015 and Best Green Funeral Director in 2013, as part of the Good Funeral Awards. This was later superseded by our full sized Nissan eco hearse in 2022. Both have proved invaluable for city funerals with shorter journeys and is now used as much of our mainstream fleet as the non-electric hearse. We have recently been awarded the Gold Award for the Greener Globe Funeral Awards following a full sustainability audit and are also proud to be one of the founding members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors.
Whether the funeral is religious, semi-religious or non-religious, we strive to find the right person to conduct the ceremony which is appropriate to you and the person who has died. Every funeral is different. We are guided by the people who come to us. Listening carefully to the bereaved and honouring the wishes of the person who has died is probably our greatest strength.
Our professional attention throughout the arrangements, including local removal of deceased in office hours, use of private mortuary and viewing in Chapel of Rest, care of the deceased, administration, bearers and funeral director’s attendance (in hours) at the funeral.
Local removal of deceased in office hours, administration, a simple coffin, transportation to a crematorium of our choice on a day and at a time of our choosing, all necessary staff, crematorium fees. There will be no funeral service and no attendance.
To be paid in full in advance.
Local removal of deceased in office hours, administration, a simple coffin, hearse to convey coffin direct to a selected crematorium, chapel time early in the day (Monday-Friday) to allow attendance of mourners, crematorium fee.
To be paid in full in advance.
* Included in the Standardised Price for an attended funeral
Plain veneered coffin
Mahogany veneered coffin
Panelled or plain-sided oak veneered coffin
Panelled oak veneered casket
Solid plain-sided mahogany coffin
Solid plain-sided oak coffin
Solid panelled mahogany coffin with raised lid
Solid panelled oak coffin with raised lid
Solid mahogany, oak or Jacobean casket with raised lid
Solid panelled mahogany, oak or Jacobean casket with raised lid
Metal or wood
Natural - Traditional option
Natural option
Natural option
Natural option
Natural - Rounded option
Natural - Rounded option (Other colours available)
Black or grey.
Black or grey.
Spun Metal Urn
Biodegradable Material Urns
Bamboo and Willow Urns
Oak Casket
Solid Mahogany casket
Cardboard Tube
Square Cardboard Tube
(Please note £50 is a large size – please enquire for prices for all the sizes)
Temporary preservation
Charges for local removal out of hours, including night time, weekends & bank holidays
(or part thereof)
Our professional attention throughout the arrangements, including local in-hours removal, use of Chapel of Rest and administration for repatriation.
Temporary preservation for overseas travel. For repatriation by air, there is a legal requirement for the deceased to be embalmed.
For transport beyond the UK and Ireland: a basic zinc-lined hermetically sealed solid wood coffin is required
Time permitting, a hermetically sealed zinc lining can be added to most of our coffins in our range for an additional charge. Airlines require the deceased to be transported in a hermetically (airtight) sealed coffin (excludes Ireland and within the UK).
At the Camden branch of Levertons,James met us in our grief with a quiet professional manner.He arranged the funeral ,step by step,consulting us all the way.What had been for me,a dreaded event ,became a most wonderful,memorable experience.I can't recommend Levertons highly enough,or thank them enough.
Review by helen a left on 25 Jun 2025
From the planning of the service to the day of the funeral itself, Levertons displayed empathy and professionalism in all regards. I would unhesitatingly recommend Levertons for sensitive and supportive work that goes the extra mile and is intensely human in its advice and understanding.
Review by Paul B left on 24 Jun 2025
Andrew Leverton's Service can only be described as impecable. The personal touch provided by Andrew himself and his team, the calm explanations and effortless arrangements made the whole process smooth and effortless, which was invaluable to our family at this difficult time.
Review by George Z left on 24 Jun 2025
Levertons recently dealt with the arrangements for my husband's funeral. I found them (and particularly James) to be efficient, kind and compassionate during a very difficult time. Highly recommended.
Review by Kathryn P left on 23 Jun 2025
Leverton & Son handled the repatriation of my sister to Ireland with great care and professionalism. Their support and compassion meant a lot during a very difficult time.
Review by Marie T left on 22 Jun 2025
The funeral was organised by Levertons [Lorna at Kentish town] was complete efficiency and kindness. She advised us what to do and when and was a real support.
Review by Ceridwen R left on 20 Jun 2025
I can highly recommend Leverton. They are both very professional, sympathetic and supportive. They handled my darling Mum's funeral with dignity, grace and most importantly kindness and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you very much.
Review by Corinne E left on 19 Jun 2025
Drew at Leverton was very helpful and caring during the whole process from planning to the actual funeral. They took care of everything discreetly and without a hitch. Leverton also provided a Celebrant, Libby, who was also excellent, both with the planning of the service and with her contributions to the eulogies. During a difficult time, we were very grateful to Leverton for their help and support. Happy to recommend
Review by Anton R left on 19 Jun 2025
Everything was handled professionally and in accordance with my wishes, from initial contact through to the funeral and administration after. It was a very easy process, aided by Drew's calm and sensitive approach.
Review by William M left on 19 Jun 2025
Levertons took care of my dad’s funeral arrangements recently. They literally took care of everything & everyone. Special mention must go to Julie Avery who was the funeral director who looked after us. Nothing was too much trouble for Julie. She went above & beyond to help us sort the perfect funeral for my wonderful dad & in a relatively short space of time. Thank you does not go far enough to show how much we appreciate everything that was done to make a sad time run as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend Levertons to anyone.
Review by Geraldine K left on 18 Jun 2025
