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About Leverton & Sons

Trusted London Funeral Directors, family run since 1789.

For over eight generations, our family has guided Londoners with care, clarity, and heartfelt support. From humble beginnings to royal commissions, our service remains grounded in dignity, attentiveness, and personal connection.

Whether it's a simple funeral or a large public procession, every person for whom we care for, receives the same calm, respectful attention.

Greener, more sustainable funerals have long been a part of what we offer, and we welcome all kinds of personal touches to help to reflect the life being remembered.

We're also proud to be an Investors in People accredited organisation - recognising the value that we place on the people who make our work possible.

Our people
Our dedicated team of over 30 colleagues work across our branches. Each brings care, professionalism and experience to the families we support.
Careers
Joining Levertons means becoming part of a team that’s committed to serving others with dignity and respect. If you’re interested in working with us, we’d be pleased to hear from you and we also advertise any current vacancies at the link below.
Levertons now
Like many family-run businesses, our roots run deep - with some of our colleagues’ ‘partners and children also joining the team - and families have worked with us for years. Not every Leverton chooses this path, but for those who do, it’s a vocation as much as a profession.
Levertons since 1789
We have served Londoners for over 230 years. What began as local carpenters “undertaking” to build coffins has grown into eight generations of dedicated funeral service and a rich and interesting history.
Levertons family tree
We remain proudly independent and family run. Our family tree traces the generations of Levertons who have shaped the company from 1789 to today.
Mission statement
We aim to earn complete trust from every family and client we serve – by listening closely, offering expert guidance, and always upholding dignity.
Code of Practice
As members of SAIF (The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors), we follow a strict code of practice designed to protect bereaved families and people and uphold the highest standards.
Reviews
We’re honoured when families take the time to share their thoughts and experiences of our service with us. You can read reviews and testimonials from those that we’ve supported, or leave your own.
News
We share updates about our work, the wider profession, advertise jobs and share changes in the profession that may affect the families we serve - along with stories from our community.
Media and press
From high-profile funerals to insights into our long family history, we’re often asked to contribute to articles and features. You’ll find a selection here.
Awards and accreditations
We’re grateful to be recognised for our care and commitment, both by our profession and by independent organisations.

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.

Vey kind and understanding, we as a family was very satisfied with the service.

Review by paul left on 01 Dec 2025

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Levertons were extremely professional and helpful throughout the process of organising my father’s funeral. Their guidance and attention throughout was greatly appreciated. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Review by Melanie G left on 01 Dec 2025

Google

Carmel was really helpful throughout the whole process of organising my sister's funeral. She liased with great care to detail with both myself and my parents and we were very happy with the professional service from Levertons.

Review by Sally O left on 01 Dec 2025

TRUSTist

Professional, considerate, helpful advice and service. Highly recommended

Review by Brian G left on 01 Dec 2025

Google

I chose Levertons to arrange my wife's funeral purely on the basis of recognising the name, and I am glad that I did so. Everything went very smoothly and it was obviously a very professional operation. I was particularly grateful for their recommendation of a humanist celebrant, Kate Hobson, who exceeded my expectations.

Review by David W left on 01 Dec 2025

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Our family came to Leverton & Sons for dad's funeral after being let down by another funeralcare company. From start to finish, Lorna at the Kentish Town branch was kind, caring and professional - giving us complete peace of mind and comfort that arrangements were in good hands. No question or request was too much and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.

Review by Karen M left on 19 Nov 2025

Google

Perfect they were so helpful and empathetic I would recommend them to anyone

Review by Nalan B left on 18 Nov 2025

Google

What a caring and considerate team at Leverton's Kentish Town. From the start, Lorna could not do enough to help with my aunt's funeral arrangements. She has been so kind and gentle, never making me feel rushed or unheard. The quality of the floral wreaths was excellent, just as Lorna described them. Since I do not live locally, I found Lorna went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. Also, a thank you to Bill and his team, who were with us on the day. You eliminated so much of the stress, on an emotional day. Thank you to Leverton's, a first class professional funeral service, complete with care and consideration. Would recommend highly.

Review by Karen P left on 18 Nov 2025

Google

I had a very positive experience with Levertons Muswell Hill. My husband died abroad and the company managed the process of receiving his body and advised and supported me while the Coroner considered the matter. I was helped and guided in selecting a crematorium and talked through the process of planning an appropriate service for my beloved partner of 29 years. Levertons suggested a celebrant and I decided to use her services following an initial meeting which went very well. I felt supported in planning the service and was confident in incorporating elements from my husbands culture and my own, different, tradition of death. This came together on the day of the funeral in a very moving way and Deborah and other Levertons staff members managed the event in a manner that was respectful and thoroughly professional. I am pleased to recommend the company and feel that the fees charged were very reasonable considering the high quality of service.

Review by jean b left on 05 Nov 2025

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James and the team were truly exceptional — kind, professional, and deeply considerate. They guided us through one of the hardest times with genuine compassion and understanding, taking care of every detail with respect and sensitivity. Our family felt fully supported, and my brother was treated with the utmost dignity throughout. We are profoundly grateful for their help and care.

Review by Chuck T left on 03 Nov 2025

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