Ashton Funeral Directors
Kennington
Our Funeral Directors in Kennington
218 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, SE11 4DA
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Kennington funeral home
At Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors in Kennington, we have been providing funeral services with uncompromising quality for over a century. Our team is made up of friendly, caring locals who will keep your best interests at heart every step of the way. Local people serving local families.
We love our London community and welcome every family into our care with open arms. No matter what faith or culture, we will be able to cater to your needs and wishes, from a traditional, religious ceremony to a colourful celebration of life.
Our chapels of rest enable you and your family to spend time with your loved one in the days leading up to the funeral. They are a place of peace and comfort in which you can find reflection and solitude.
We are here for you, every step of the way. Please call us today at any hour.
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
Our dedicated team at Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors Kennington are paramount to the quality of care we provide. Our team have a passion for helping people and conducts every aspect of their roles with kindness, compassion and professionalism. Our local knowledge and expertise mean we understand the needs of our community and in so doing, offer an extremely high standard of care to our families. We are local people serving local families and It is our privilege and honour to walk with you every step of the way through 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 7735 1926 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£3495
- (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£4689
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 7735 1926
Our Address
218 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, SE11 4DA
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are on the corner opposite Kennington Park, near the Nisa shop. There is limited parking in the alleyway to the side of the branch and permit parking on the road.
020 7735 1926Supporting 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
Angela Taylor
1st Jul 2025
The service I received from the Kennington team were brilliant, especially Joan who helped me with arranging my mums funeral and Mark the funeral director. Both were amazing and professional throughout this difficult time. This was the first time I had to arrange a funeral and Joan guided me through the process at ease. My heartfelt thanks to everyone on the team.
Jason Roberts
24th Nov 2024
I found that A Haxby &sons were very helpful and compassionate to our needs for my father's funeral
Thankyou
Angela Ransome and family
M Trung
12th Jul 2024
Thank you for providing an overall smooth process for our grandma - constant communication, updates and execution from start to finish made everything easier overall. Special thanks to Joan in the team for a wonderful job
Samantha Sword
21st Dec 2023
I can not thank Elaine enough. Elaine and the team at Ashtons went above and beyond for my family in what were extremely challenging and highly emotional circumstances. Nothing was too much for them and they made it so much easier. Thank you for everything ❤️
Love Nigel Timon and Family
Hayley Wood
11th Oct 2023
The process of losing my brother and dealing with everything was made so much easier because of these guys. Thanks.
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