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 Alison Strutt Anthony Topley Anthony Topley

Meet Alison, Alison, Anthony +9

“If you want a perfectly personal tailored service for your loved one from someone who really cares then TRACEY MATTHEWS is the best. Thankyou Gillotts and Tracey Matthews.” — Pat D.

“How AMAZING, COMPASSIONATE, CARING, SYMPATHETIC AND EMPATHETIC our chosen Celebrant TRACEY MATTHEWS was. This wonderful lady took the time to get to know Michael through us and made the service so totally totally personal and a CELEBRATION of his life.” — 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

“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.

“Very professional company that dealt with all the funeral arrangements in a sensitive way. Communication was excellent. The service conducted by Steve Blakeley was just perfect and exactly what we wanted.” — Carol B.

3. G Gilbert Funeral Service

1.7 miles away

5
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We had chosen them firstly for our Dad 10 years ago and for our mum who passed away last month. Nothing was too much trouble from start to finish — thank you for making a very difficult time a little bit easier.” — julie b.

“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
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent personal service in a difficult time. Thank you so much for the help and support you have shown.” — Mark S.

“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
(31 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

6. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Sutton in Ashfield

2.9 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Karen Horton Karen Horton

Meet Karen, Karen

“This company excels in customer service with empathy, kindness and professionalism. Highly recommend to anyone.” — Bev B.

“The staff are diligent, sensitive and provided dignified care. Karen and the team helped give mum a lovely send off as she would've wanted.” — Abi

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

3.0 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

“Such a sad time was handled very professionally and respectfully by all members of the co op funeral team. Forever grateful 💔” — Sarah S.

8. Co-op Funeralcare

3.1 miles away

5
(12 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.

“They have put me at ease and very thoroughly covered everything. We went to Co-op for my stepson's funeral, and now my dear wife.” — James 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 +11

“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
(102 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.

“To the lovely Kerry, so many friends and family said it was the nicest funeral they had ever attended. You even shed a tear with us - your words were just so heartwarming, making us all laugh and cry.” — Suzanne W.

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 Barry Pritchard

Meet Barry, 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
(45 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mathew as chief mourner/director did a splendid job and made everything perfect. All aspects of the funeral and pre-funeral were done with compassion and dignity.” — Richard P.

“They guided me through everything in my darkest hours. If I had any questions they were always there for me and were always very friendly.” — Elaine H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google