Professional funeral services in Ashford
Our expert funeral directors will arrange the perfect farewell for your loved one
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Dignified funeral services in Ashford
Our professional funeral directors in Ashford will help you plan the funeral you want for your loved one.
We provide two options to choose from - the Attended Funeral and the Unattended Funeral. Our Attended Funeral offers flexible arrangements and we can help arrange any additional services you may wish for. The Unattended Funeral offers a simple and dignified direct cremation without mourners present.
We provide two options to choose from - the Attended Funeral and the Unattended Funeral. Our Attended Funeral offers flexible arrangements and we can help arrange any additional services you may wish for. The Unattended Funeral offers a simple and dignified direct cremation without mourners present.
Our Funeral Services
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.Find out moreFrom£1595plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).![Funeral Service Image]()
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.From£1595plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.Find out moreFrom£3595plus £848 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £848 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.![Funeral Service Image]()
The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.From£3595plus £848 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £848 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
Comparing different funeral services
Compare our packages to decide which best suits your needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a fully bespoke funeral with a service, a direct cremation, or anything in between, our expert team will be able to help.
Rest assured that both you and your loved one will receive the same, high quality of care that we pride ourselves on, regardless of which option you choose.
Rest assured that both you and your loved one will receive the same, high quality of care that we pride ourselves on, regardless of which option you choose.
Your loved one will always:
- Be cared for by our experienced and professionally trained staff
- Lay at peace in our climate-controlled mortuary, where they will receive continuous care
- Be treated with the respect and dignity that we are known for
Whichever package you choose, we will always provide advice and guidance on all aspects of the funeral. This includes liaising with the necessary third parties on your behalf. We will provide support with the administration and arrangement of the funeral, and will take care of the necessary paperwork for the funeral to legally proceed.
Service details
Our optional embalming service
Dressing your loved one in their own clothes
Visiting your loved one once they are in our care
The reception of your loved one into a home or place of worship prior to the funeral
The use of a hearse
The use of a limousine
A personalised funeral procession
An unlimited mourner attendance at the service (up to service venue capacity)
The attendance of a Funeral Director
The arrangement of services, such as arranging a minister, officiant and organist on your behalf
The organisation of additional services, like flowers, obituaries and the collection of donations on your behalf
A choice of committal location
The attendance of mourners at the committal
The delivery of ashes within 20 miles
Unattended Funeral
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Attended Funeral
A service held at the place of committal, at a date and time to suit you. Services can be held at a separate location prior to committal at an additional cost
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Additional cost for visits outside office hours
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Additional cost for visits outside office hours
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To be organised between you and the crematorium
Attended Funeral
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*When you choose the Full Service Funeral, you aren’t limited to these options. Speak to our funeral director about any additional extras you wish to include.
For care and support at this difficult time, visit our Ashford funeral home.
To find out more about our funeral services...
Call us on
01784 240672
What do our Ashford funeral directors do?
Our funeral directors are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support you through the entire process of planning a funeral. Here’s some more information on what you can expect from us:
Support and Guidance
We know that planning a funeral can be difficult. With over 180 years’ experience in funeral planning and services, we know exactly what steps you need to take when a loved one passes away.
From registering the death, to the day of the funeral and beyond, we’re here to listen to you, offer our expertise and make recommendations that can help make the process a little bit easier for you.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us as and when you need to on 01784 240672. We’re here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
From registering the death, to the day of the funeral and beyond, we’re here to listen to you, offer our expertise and make recommendations that can help make the process a little bit easier for you.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us as and when you need to on 01784 240672. We’re here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
From the moment we bring your loved one into our care, you can be sure that we’ll tend to them with the utmost respect and consideration.
We will transport them to our premises in specialist vehicles where they will rest in climate- controlled facilities.
We have state- of- the- art washing facilities, should you require them for religious or cultural purposes.
We can also dress your loved one and take care of their hair, makeup and other personal effects according to your wishes.
If required, we can stay with your loved one overnight for an additional cost.
We will transport them to our premises in specialist vehicles where they will rest in climate- controlled facilities.
We have state- of- the- art washing facilities, should you require them for religious or cultural purposes.
We can also dress your loved one and take care of their hair, makeup and other personal effects according to your wishes.
If required, we can stay with your loved one overnight for an additional cost.
We are experts in all of the steps you need to take for your loved one’s funeral to legally take place.
We will liaise with any necessary third parties on your behalf and manage any external payments and documentation required for the funeral to go ahead.
Once the formalities are completed, we can focus on creating the fitting send-off you want for your loved one.
Whether you want a simple and minimal funeral or a larger celebration of life, we can put plans in place to create a service that meets all of your needs and preferences.
From arranging a minister or celebrant to funeral vehicles, memorials, service stationery, obituaries and more, you can count on us to bring everything you wish for together in time for the day of the funeral.
We will liaise with any necessary third parties on your behalf and manage any external payments and documentation required for the funeral to go ahead.
Once the formalities are completed, we can focus on creating the fitting send-off you want for your loved one.
Whether you want a simple and minimal funeral or a larger celebration of life, we can put plans in place to create a service that meets all of your needs and preferences.
From arranging a minister or celebrant to funeral vehicles, memorials, service stationery, obituaries and more, you can count on us to bring everything you wish for together in time for the day of the funeral.
We’re proud to have served the Ashford community since 1841. We take our role within the community seriously and are thankful to all the people who we’ve worked with over the past 180 years.
Whether we’re assisting local care homes, training the local clergy in funeral procedure or advising local public institutions on funerals, we do what we can to help as much as we can.
Whether we’re assisting local care homes, training the local clergy in funeral procedure or advising local public institutions on funerals, we do what we can to help as much as we can.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
The average cost of a cremation funeral in the UK is £3,744. However, this will vary according to location and other factors. Talk to your local funeral director to get a better idea of costs for the type of service you require.
The average cost of a burial in the UK is £4,798. This comprises burial charges, minister or celebrant fees, and funeral director fees. This cost does vary by location, your local funeral director will be able to give you a better understanding of costs.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.