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Funeral directors in Ashington

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ashington, Northumberland, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Ashington, and 29 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Whitley Bay Cemetery, 9.3 miles away. Deaths in Ashington are registered with Northumberland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ashington

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 Ashington

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
A J Gascoigne & Son1.7 miles£2,385£1,600
Forget Me Not Funeral Services3.8 miles£1,543.01£1,440
Kevin Foster Funeral Services4.4 miles£2,100£1,500
Cramlington Family Funerals7.2 miles£1,300—
Melrose Funeral Services7.7 miles£2,110£1,450
James Hamilton Independent Family Funeral Directors9.7 miles£1,750—
Strettles10.3 miles£1,750—

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Crematoria near Ashington

Cemeteries in and near Ashington

Natural & woodland burial near Ashington

Faith & cultural funerals in Ashington

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (5 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 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 →

Salvation Army (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (4 nearby)

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

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

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 Ashington?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Ashington, 19 funeral directors within 5 miles and 29 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ashington?
The nearest crematorium to Ashington is Whitley Bay Cemetery, about 9.3 miles from the town centre. West Road Crematorium (14.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ashington?
Contact Northumberland 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 Ashington?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ashington is £1,300 (funeral director’s charges only) at Cramlington Family Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £951 at Whitley Bay Cemetery. 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 Northumberland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ashington?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ashington 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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