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Funeral directors in Ashbourne

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Ashbourne, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Markeaton Crematorium, 10.7 miles away. Deaths in Ashbourne are registered with Derbyshire Dales register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ashbourne

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Ashbourne

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
R & K Jepson8.2 miles£3,124—
Joseph Allen and Sons10.4 miles£2,510£1,739
J P Keates and Son10.9 miles£2,255£2,380
J Barlow & Family Funeral Service11.1 miles£3,124—
Thomas Greatorex11.2 miles£3,124—
David H. Smith Funeral Directors13.3 miles£2,900£2,705

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Crematoria near Ashbourne

Cemeteries in and near Ashbourne

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Faith & cultural funerals in Ashbourne

Places of worship near Ashbourne — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (4 nearby)
Unitarian chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Ashbourne: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Derbyshire Dales register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Ashbourne

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Ashbourne?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Ashbourne, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ashbourne?
The nearest crematorium to Ashbourne is Markeaton Crematorium, about 10.7 miles from the town centre. Alfreton Memorial Park and Crematorium (14.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ashbourne?
Contact Derbyshire Dales register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Ashbourne?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ashbourne is £2,255 (funeral director’s charges only) at J P Keates and Son; add the crematorium fee — £926 at Markeaton Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Derbyshire Dales are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ashbourne?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ashbourne offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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