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Funeral directors in Ashford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ashford, Kent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in Ashford, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Charing Crematorium (Kent County Crematorium), 4.8 miles away. Deaths in Ashford are registered with Ashford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ashford

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Ashford

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
Hadaway & Denton Independent Funeral Directors0.7 miles£2,780£1,545
Earl & Co1.1 miles£3,545£2,050
Country Funerals3.2 miles£2,720—
Firmager Funeral Service11.5 miles£3,090£2,050
Sterry Funeral Service12.4 miles£3,090£2,050
Hambrook & Jones12.6 miles£2,695£1,745
W.J. Farrier & Son13.9 miles£2,547—
Hambrook & John's Funeral Directors14.0 miles£2,695£1,545
R High and Sons Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,995£1,745
Bournes Funeral Service14.3 miles£2,900—

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Crematoria near Ashford

Cemeteries in and near Ashford

Natural & woodland burial near Ashford

Faith & cultural funerals in Ashford

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

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Ashford: 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 Ashford register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Ashford Council bereavement services.
  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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Ashford

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 Ashford?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Ashford, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ashford?
The nearest crematorium to Ashford is Charing Crematorium (Kent County Crematorium), about 4.8 miles from the town centre. Memoria Faversham and Mid Kent Memorial Park and Crematorium (11.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ashford?
Contact Ashford 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 Ashford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ashford is £2,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at W.J. Farrier & Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Charing Crematorium (Kent County 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 Ashford are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ashford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ashford 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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