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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Clare and the team were brilliant! Professional, accessible and communicative. They went the extra mile throughout e.g. photocopying key docs needed urgently at zero cost. Opened up on a non-workday to give family unable to take time off work 1-1- time with Dad in the chapel. They handled the process from beginning to end with professional cou...
David Connolly via Google
5 months ago
I recently used Ashdown Funeral Services for my wife's funeral. Despite the incredibly difficult times with COVID, they were professional, friendly and understanding. Clare, Grant and Donna all took very good care of me and my wife. They were all very generous with their time and nothing was too much. You could tell that if they were allowed...
Benjamin Gardner via Google
4 months ago
We lost my sister in April, and this came as a huge shock to all of us.We had heard many positive things about Ashdown funeral services, and not knowing what to expect, especially at this time, because of the Covid situation, we went ahead and used them, and we are so glad we did, we was satisfied beyond belief..Claire was such a blessing to dea...
Julie Dawson via Google
4 months ago
I cant say enough good things about this company (Clare in particular). I don't often place reviews but after loosing my dad on the 1st April and using the Co-op and feeling extremely dis-heartened with them I was determined NOT to use them again. I then lost my mum on the 30th April which came as a complete shock. A friend of the family refer...
Edward Bond via Google
4 months ago
We are so pleased we used Ashdowns at Blackfen. All of the staff were absolutely amazing, offering their assistance all the way, ensuring my mum had the send off she deserved.