After a Death in Ashfield District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Ashfield District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Ashfield District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Ashfield District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Gillotts Funeral Directors logo

1. Gillotts Funeral Directors

1.4 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alison Strutt Anthony Topley Antony Topley Danni Allen

Meet Alison, Anthony, Antony +4

“Thank you Gillotts at Selston for organising a beautiful send off for my late husband. How AMAZING, COMPASSIONATE, CARING, SYMPATHETIC AND EMPATHETIC our chosen Celebrant was.” — Pat D.

“This wonderful lady took the time to get to know Michael through us and made the service so totally personal and a CELEBRATION of his life. If you want a perfectly personal tailored service for your loved one from someone who really cares then TRACEY MATTHEWS is the best.” — Pat D.

A Wass Funeral Directors Ltd logo

2. A Wass Funeral Directors Ltd

1.7 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Would just like to thank you and your staff for such a professional arrangement of my mum's funeral. James Greely was also very professional and we would definitely give out both of your names to anyone who asks.” — Carole K.

“The service conducted by Steve Blakeley was just perfect and exactly what we wanted. A big thank you to everyone involved in my mums funeral.” — Carol B.

3. G Gilbert Funeral Service

1.7 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gemma and her team put their heart and soul into making your loved one's day special. Cannot speak more highly — thank you for giving my uncle the care and respect.” — paul h.

“Will was a fantastic and integral asset to G Gilbert. He is a pure gem and rare to see a young man with such experience.” — Martin M.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.8 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent and caring. Helped take the stress out of the funeral arrangement. Everything went well on the day.” — Dave O.

“I couldn't fault a single step in the process thanks to the professionalism and care of Nicki and Emma.” — Anne-Louise W.

Ken Gregory and Sons logo

5. Ken Gregory and Sons

1.8 miles away

4.9
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble from first contact to the end of the funeral. All the arrangements were handled with dignity — they even delivered the funeral flowers to my home afterwards. Altogether a first class service.” — Ron B.

“From start to finish they showed empathy and treated us all with respect. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — Dawn M.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Sutton in Ashfield logo
5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Karen was able to offer useful ideas and give me informed information so I could do the best for my mum, helping me through the planning every step of the way.” — lynne s.

“This company excel in customer services with empathy, kindness and professionalism. Sadly we have had to use AW Lymn twice in the last couple of years, and I highly recommend them to anyone.” — Bev B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very good helpful, thoughtful staff explained everything I needed to know. Thank you.” — John F.

“From the first visit to arrange my dads funeral to the day of the service they were fantastic. Very professional and caring, cannot fault in any way.” — Colin G.

8. Co-op Funeralcare

3.1 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Superb service from day one. Compassionate and caring all the way through from every one of the staff.” — Karen Z.

“Sarah, who dealt with me, was professional, informative and exceptionally considerate in arranging for my father's funeral. I would highly recommend this particular branch of the Co-op Funeralcare.” — Neil S.

W Flint Funeral Service logo

9. W Flint Funeral Service

3.1 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Antonia Spina-Parker Claire Clarke Claire Clarke Elliot Davis

Meet Antonia, Antonia, Claire +10

“Could not have asked for a more caring and accommodating family than John Davis and his son, at such a distressing time.” — Sue J.

“Despite knowing my Dad and us for a long time outside of work, he conducted himself to the highest standard on the days leading up to - and including - the day itself.” — mama s.

A Wass Funeral Directors Ltd logo

10. A Wass Funeral Directors Ltd

3.3 miles away

5
(97 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Vicki, you was magnanimous with us, and all the effort you put into helping us will never go unnoticed through this tough time. They made, what is a tough time in life, something that seems so much easier and they definitely ensured that little to no stress was left on your shoulders!” — gary c.

“They demonstrated a deep understanding and respect for our culture and traditions, working seamlessly with our priest, ensuring that all customs and practices were followed correctly and with great sensitivity. Thank you for helping us give my grandmother a truly respectful and beautiful send-off.” — Rishi B.

Trafford Lowe Funeral Services logo

11. Trafford Lowe Funeral Services

3.7 miles away

5
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Barry Pritchard Barry Pritchard

Meet Barry, Barry

“Claire and Ray care for our loved ones like their own. You are welcomed with care, compassion and friendship. It's a safe, peaceful space and nothing is too much trouble for them.” — Kath P.

“From the moment we met Rosie she went through everything we needed to do with patience and compassion and then continued to have regular communication to make sure everything was being done as we wanted. Their commitment to make the funeral as stress free for us was such a thoughtful gesture.” — Helen

Ken Gregory logo

12. Ken Gregory

3.8 miles away

4.9
(41 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A massive thank you to Zoe Hall at Ken Gregory's for their incredible help and support. Truly an outstanding company.” — Cameron H.

“They treated mum with dignity and respect. They were very professional, nothing was too much trouble for them — we really appreciated all the help they gave us as a family.” — Karen T.

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What families are saying

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    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

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    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

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    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

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    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
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    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    Without a shadow of doubt the ladies at Haines, Polegate, Rhia, Jodie and Vanessa are so professional. That is just the tip because they all in their own way add so much more to …

    Sally Attfield via Google
    5

    The services offered by Wealden Funeral Services were so much more than I expected. Like so many people, I am no stranger to loss, but rarely have I encountered a funeral company …

    Amy St. Onge via Google
    5

    The kindness and compassion of the staff was wonderful whilst both on initial meeting and throughout. The death of someone you have loved for so long is overwhelming but Verna an…

    Sarah via Google
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    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

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