A Slater & Sons, Ashbourne

11 reviews

Conscientious family funeral directors in Ashbourne, serving bereaved families with funeral advice and arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sophie Fox 9th Mar 2025

A slater and Sons are fantastic, John is absolutely amazing at his job and helped me through 2 funerals recently, he made everything seem less daunting and guided me through everything, I can’t thank him enough. I highly recommend! 

Shaun Kellow 4th Mar 2025

All involved were dignified, composed, compassionate, and generally a lovely local company to be involved with during this sad time.

Graham Swinson 23rd Jan 2025

Fantastic service. Very professional at this difficult time. Excellent support and care throughout. 

Reviews

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

37-39 Compton St
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1BX

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01335 218951

About Us

A. Slater & Sons are a proudly independent funeral directors in Ashbournes, who have been serving families in the local area for over 100 years.

Originally opened by the current owner John’s great-grandfather, Abner Slater, over 110 years ago, A.Slater & Sons covers a wide area, offering both traditional and more bespoke funerals. Any kind of ceremony and funeral can be catered for - just ask the team and they will be able to help.

The compassionate team at A. Slater & Sons believe strongly that a funeral should reflect the person who has died. This means that every funeral they arrange is carefully crafted to be not just a sombre occasion, but also a celebration of that person’s life. This means giving every family a chance to choose and personalise every aspect of the ceremony, from music and flowers, to location and transport.

A.Slater & Sons in Ashbourne are available 24 hours a day, so if you are in need just call.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sophie Fox 9th Mar 2025

    A slater and Sons are fantastic, John is absolutely amazing at his job and helped me through 2 funerals recently, he made everything seem less daunting and guided me through everything, I can’t thank him enough. I highly recommend! 

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Sophie Fox, thank you for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons, Ashbourne. It means the world to us that John and his team provided service and advice that you found second to none.
    We always aim to offer the utmost respect, compassion, and kindness, and we’re glad to know that this made a positive difference for you during such a difficult time. We strive to work closely with families to ensure every detail of the service and farewell is exactly as they would want it for their loved one.
    Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate your feedback.
    Warm regards,
    A Slater & Sons, Ashbourne
  • 5 Shaun Kellow 4th Mar 2025

    All involved were dignified, composed, compassionate, and generally a lovely local company to be involved with during this sad time.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Shaun Kellow

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons, Ashbourne. It is heartwarming to hear that you found all involved to be dignified, composed, and compassionate. We take great pride in being a part of the local community, and your kind words reflect the values we aim to uphold.

    We appreciate your thoughtful review and recommendation.

    Warm regards,
    A Slater & Sons, Ashbourne
  • 5 Graham Swinson 23rd Jan 2025

    Fantastic service. Very professional at this difficult time. Excellent support and care throughout. 

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Graham Swinson, thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Ashbourne. We’re delighted to hear that the service offered by the team as always has been professional and supportive. We appreciate your review.” The A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Ashbourne team
  • 5 Kevin Delf 17th Jan 2025

    John (Slater) and his team were amazing. They were sensitive, very efficient and guided us through the arrangements to be made.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Kevin Delf, thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter. We’re delighted to hear that the service offered by the the team as always has been perfect. We appreciate your review.” The A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter team
  • 5 Sarah Jeffery 14th Jan 2025

    I had not organised a funeral before, John guided me through, everything ran smoothly even with Christmas in the middle it was stress free.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Sarah Jeffery, thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter. We’re delighted to hear that John, and his team delivered an excellent stress-free service throughout. We appreciate your review.” The A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter team
  • 5 Anthony Cope 4th Jan 2025

    A most excellent and faultless  service. Thank-you from the Cope family.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Anthony Cope, thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter. We’re delighted to hear that the service offered by the team was an excellent and faultless service. We appreciate your review.” The A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter team
  • 5 Caroline Sellers 14th Dec 2024

    John & his team are fantastic, they sorted everything out for the funeral, John was full of information & help, nothing was too much trouble. Very considerate to our feelings & extremely efficient. Christine’s funeral went so smoothly.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Caroline Sellers, thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter. We’re delighted to hear the team as always has been helpful and supporting of all your needs. We appreciate your review.” The A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter team
  • 5 Sue Hall 13th Dec 2024

    We had the most excellent service for our Nan’s funeral from John and his team, very helpful, professional and respectful. We have had 3 funerals in the last few years…all with John. Very highly recommended.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Sue Hall, thank you so much for sharing your experience with A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter. We’re delighted to hear the team as always has been helpful, professional and respectful. We appreciate your review.” The A Slater & Sons Funeral Directors Uttoxeter team
  • 5 Deborah Perks 11th Nov 2024

    Wonderful service. A kind and friendly voice on the phone and relaxed emails walked me through the process. Respect was shown at all times from collecting my Aunty to arrival at the crematorium.I never felt rushed or under pressure Thankyou. 

  • 5 Peter Watson 22nd Apr 2024

    Faultless from start to finish. Made me feel special and supported throughout, couldn’t have done any more in the difficult situation of losing a loved one. Donna was especially attentive and professional.

  • 5 Ann Horobin 18th Apr 2024

    Very good and well organised. Looked after mum amazing. The lady on the day was perfect. Can't praise them all enough

Address
37-39 Compton St
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1BX

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Sophie Fox 9th Mar 2025

A slater and Sons are fantastic, John is absolutely amazing at his job and helped me through 2 funerals recently, he made everything seem less daunting and guided me through everything, I can’t thank him enough. I highly recommend! 

Shaun Kellow 4th Mar 2025

All involved were dignified, composed, compassionate, and generally a lovely local company to be involved with during this sad time.

Graham Swinson 23rd Jan 2025

Fantastic service. Very professional at this difficult time. Excellent support and care throughout. 

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