The aim of the Competition and Markets Authority Funeral Markets Order 2021 is to make it easier for customers to access the prices of funeral directors and crematorium operators and to help increase customers’ awareness of the total cost of the services they may require.
These provisions are also intended to help customers to compare the prices and services of different funeral directors and crematorium operators so that they can assess what best suits their needs and budget.
The criteria for the Attended Funeral:
Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements.
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care.
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.
Providing a suitable coffin.
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the Funeral Director.
Provision of a hearse or other appropriate vehicle to take the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) at a date and time agreed between the customer and funeral director.
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Ashdown Funeral Services was founded in 1995.
Our dedicated teams at our Belvedere and Sidcup funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one. We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
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Sadly my Dad passed away in December and I went to Ashdown Funeral Services in Blackfen ,which I had previously used 20 years before when my Mum passed away. I met with Claire who was absolutely wonderful. From the moment I went into Ashdown Claire was very kind and comforting. Claire made the whole process very easy from start to finish and s...
Jackie Pine-Coffin via Google
a year ago
Clare is amazing, she answered any questions we had, put our minds at ease & made us feel welcome whenever we needed to speak or see her. Donna on the day of the funeral was also amazing & was there to guide us the whole way & Sacha who conducted the service was just the best & we couldn’t of asked for anyone else to help us give our mum the sen...
Tina Carter via Google
2 years ago
As a family we a are extremely grateful for all the help, care and support provided by Clare. From the first phone call to even now a few weeks on from the funeral , she has been amazing going above and beyond to support us. Nothing seemed to much or too hard, she showed us she really cared for what we wanted and helped to make the whole proces...
Michael Gilmer via Google
3 years ago
I lost a loved one in November 2020 very suddenly and unexpectedly and dreaded having to plan the funeral as I was struggling to cope with the loss, after contacting several other FD's I went with Ashdown as I felt reassurance upon speaking to Clare on the phone, her professionalism put me at ease and helped take out the stress of it all. No req...
Jade Cao via Google
2 years ago
Very professional service. Clare was extremely sensitive and very reliable putting together the right package for my sisters cremation. As a family, we are forever grateful for the efficient service and having Clare organised everything took a lot of pressure off my mum during this process. Not only would I recommend ashdown services, I would ...
