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When someone dies: What to do next?
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, there can be lots of things...
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Arranging a funeral
Once you have chosen your funeral director you can contact us via telephone, email or come into...
After a Funeral
Help and support within the Community
Ashdown Funeral Services is here for you before, during and after the funeral. We’re only a phone call away...
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Memorial Masonry
Ashdown Funeral Services can talk to you about all the options available and help you organise your chosen memorial....
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Paying for a funeral
Ashdown Funeral Services will quote for all the costs for all elements of the funeral on our estimate. A...
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Poems Suitable for a Funeral
A funeral poem or reading is a common part of many modern funerals. Whether religious or not,...
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Proper Funeral Etiquette
Attending a funeral is emotional and difficult for everyone. On top of this, there’s proper funeral etiquette...
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Registering a death, documents and certification
You’ll need to register a death before arranging the funeral. This is usually done by a relative...
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Repatriation Services FAQs
When a loved one passes away abroad or in the UK, the process of repatriating them into...
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Selecting reflection music for funerals
When making funeral arrangements for your loved one, choosing what music to play can be an important...
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Should a child go to a funeral?
There are many considerations when thinking about whether children should attend funerals. Some people worry their child...
First Steps
Tips for Announcing a Death on Social Media
When a loved one passes away, one of the first things we need to do is to...
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Tips for Writing a Good Eulogy
A eulogy is a funeral reading that tells the life story of the person who has died....
First Steps, After a Funeral
Using Life Ledger to notify companies about a death
There's so much to think about when someone close to you has died. Life Ledger is a...
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Visiting the Chapel of Rest
Some people like to visit their loved one in the Chapel of Rest to say goodbye before...