Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Funeral Service in Thornton-Cleveleys
Helen Ashmore Funeral Service was founded in 2013 by Helen Ashmore, a dedicated Funeral Director with over 20 years of experience in the funeral sector. Our independent, family-run business serves the Fylde Coast and surrounding areas, offering compassionate and personalized funeral arrangements. Helen's deep understanding of grief, shaped by personal losses including her mother at age 13 and her eldest son in 2017, drives our commitment to providing dignified, sensitive services. We specialize in direct, simple, and traditional cremation options while emphasizing the celebration of life and financial transparency.Our reputation for exceeding expectations is built on meticulous attention to detail and a focus on alleviating families' burdens during challenging times. We offer tailored funeral plans in partnership with Golden Charter, one of the UK's largest funeral plan providers, ensuring our clients' wishes are honored with professionalism and care. Our services include pre-paid funeral plans, cremation packages, and support for military families, reflecting our dedication to accessibility and community service.
Services
Funeral Plans
Direct Cremation
Simple Cremation
Traditional Cremation
Funeral Notices
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of funeral service experience with personalized care
- Our founder Helen Ashmore understands personal loss through lived experience
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- We partner with Golden Charter for secure pre-paid funeral plans
- We offer a 10% discount for military families on traditional cremation services
What people say
Excellent service
Caring and understanding
Personal touch
Compassionate help
Genuine sympathy
Services
Direct Cremation
Our direct cremation service provides essential arrangements without ceremony. Includes professional care, oak veneered coffin, transportation to crematorium, and return of ashes. Ideal for families seeking simple, cost-effective options with no additional services included. Payment required prior to cremation.
Simple Cremation
This package includes chapel service, pallbearers, and viewing arrangements. Features a minister or celebrant, order of service booklets, and scattering of ashes. Suitable for families wanting a modest but meaningful ceremony within set hours at specified crematoriums. Additional fees apply for upgrades.
Traditional Cremation
Comprehensive service with personalized options including horse-drawn hearse, church services, and memorial arrangements. Includes limousine, pallbearers, condolence book, and flexible timing. Deposit required 72 hours prior. Offers extensive customization for families seeking traditional funeral elements with modern flexibility.
Funeral Plans
Golden Charter funeral plans allow advance payment for directors' services at today's prices. Includes professional arrangements, transportation, and documentation. Third-party costs like cremation fees have allowances but may require additional payments. Available to all UK residents regardless of age or health.
Military Services
Specialized support for military families including 10% discount on professional services. Offers dignified arrangements respecting service members' contributions. Includes standard elements of traditional cremation packages with personalized military honors coordination and compassionate guidance for bereaved families.
People
Helen Ashmore
Funeral Director
With over 20 years' experience in funeral services, Helen established her independent business in 2013. Her personal experiences with loss inform her compassionate approach. She specializes in creating meaningful farewells while maintaining financial transparency for grieving families.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide direct, simple, and traditional cremation services with varying levels of ceremony and customization. All options include professional care and transportation.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer Golden Charter funeral plans that let you arrange and pre-pay for services in advance, fixing today's prices and guaranteeing your wishes.
How are cremation costs structured?
Our cremation packages start from £1,105 for direct cremation. Prices include our services but exclude crematorium fees and other third-party costs.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide flexible payment options including instalments for funeral plans. We also offer funeral financing to help spread costs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Fylde Coast and surrounding Lancashire areas including Blackpool, Lytham, and Thornton-Cleveleys, with collections within 20 miles of our funeral home.
