Ashton Funeral Directors
Brixton
About our Brixton funeral home
Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors in Brixton, formerly W H Whibley, has been serving local communities in South London for over a century. We pride ourselves on providing you with the highest standards in funeral care, service, and facilities. Local people serving local families.
At Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors Brixton, we understand how difficult it can be to lose a loved one. This is why we are here for you, to help make things a little bit easier. Whether you need advice and guidance, or if you need some support, we can help you.
We will work with you to arrange the perfect farewell for your loved one, ensuring that every detail is put in place for the funeral service. We are here for you, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
At Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors Brixton, we are dedicated to providing quality care and helping people through a difficult time. With our team, you can expect a service with kindness, compassion and professionalism.
Our local knowledge and expertise allow us to stay connected to our community, with local people serving local families. It is our honour to be by your side at every step of this journey. You can call our team 24 hours a day, whenever you need us.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 020 7737 4497 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
With three packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Attended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
- The Attended Funeral£3395
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1194
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4589
The Unattended Funeral
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
- The Unattended Funeral£1595
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)-
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1595
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 020 7737 4497
Our Address
369 Brixton Road, Brixton, SW9 7DE
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday1000 - 1800
- Tuesday1000 - 1800
- Wednesday1000 - 1800
- Thursday1000 - 1900
- Friday1000 - 1800
- Saturday0930 - 1230
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are close to Brixton Police Station, three minutes from Brixton underground. There is restricted parking on side roads, £3.00 for up to four hours.
020 7737 4497Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Anita Luis
1st Aug 2025
Denise was a thoughtful, kind, and genuinely supportive presence throughout the entire funeral process. She guided us with compassion and sensitivity, always making sure we felt cared for during such a difficult time. Even after the funeral, she continued to check in on us, which meant so much. Her support made a painful experience a little more bearable, and we’re truly grateful for her warmth and professionalism.
Thank you so much.
Elaine Baldry
26th Jul 2024
Charlotte was absolutely AMAZING! Thank you Charlotte for ensuring that my late Mother received an excellent service for her funeral in London AND her final journey home to be laid to rest in Jamaica. Charlotte you are a gem! You have done Ashton proud! Thank you and well done!
Mr Famous O.
4th Jun 2024
Your service was satisfactory and am happy for all support and assistance especially to Joan.
Abigail Reeve
27th Jun 2023
The service from the Brixton team was second to none and I cannot fault their consideration and care, particularly when having to organise a funeral from a distance. Absolutely the best funeral directors in Brixton
Mrs Sharon L.
25th Jan 2023
Charlotte and the other lady guided me through one of the most traumatic experiences of my life with genuine compassion and care. Mum looked so beautifully presented which is a memory of great comfort. The arrangements went to plan 100% with no hidden costs.
I highly recommend Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors to anybody during one of the most difficult times of life for their overall excellence.
Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors
25th Jan 2023
It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your mother.
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King Edward Square,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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